Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has scheduled its 16th Convocation Ceremonies for Friday, 18 September to Thursday, 24 September 2026 at the University Main Campus, Osogbo, with First and Higher Degrees to be awarded during the programme.
The University Community, parents, guardians, alumni and members of the public have been invited to the ceremonies, which will be held under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye.
UNIOSUN 16th Convocation Dates and Venue
The convocation programme will run for seven days, beginning with pre-convocation activities on Friday, 18 September and ending with the close of convocation on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
The main venue for the ceremonies is the University Main Campus, Osogbo, while individual activities have been assigned to specific halls, the University Mosque and the Twin Lecture Theatre.
Pre-Convocation Activities
Several activities have been scheduled before the main degree and prize award ceremonies.
Friday, 18 September 2026
The day's programme is:
- Press Conference
Venue: Store Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 10:00 am - Alumni Day Lecture, Orientation Programme and Award of Alumni Scholarships
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 noon - Special Jumat Service
Venue: University Mosque, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 1:00 pm - **Convocation Play: **Delilah's Advocate
Author: Leke Ogunfeyimi
Director: Yemi Atanda
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 3:00 pm
Sunday, 20 September 2026
A Special Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo.
The service is scheduled for 9:00 am.
Professional Induction Events
Professional induction activities for graduates have been scheduled for Monday, 21 September 2026.
Monday, 21 September 2026
- Education Graduates' Induction by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
Venue: Multipurpose Hall Complex I
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am - Building Technology Graduates' Induction by the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB)
Venue: Store Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am - Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Graduates' Induction by the Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN)
Venue: Twin Lecture Theatre, Osogbo Campus
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am - Food Science and Technology Graduates' Induction by the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)
Venue: Store Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm - Engineering Graduates' Induction by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
UNIOSUN Convocation Day 1
The first main convocation day will be Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
The Colleges of Humanities & Culture and Education will have their Convocation and Award of Prizes at the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
The College of Management & Social Sciences and College of Law will follow at the same venue from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
A dinner for all First-Class Awardees, tagged "Meet the Vice-Chancellor", will then be held at the Store Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
UNIOSUN Convocation Day 2
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 will cover three academic areas across two award sessions.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
The College of Agriculture and College of Health Sciences will hold their Convocation and Award of Prizes at the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm.
The College of Science, Engineering & Technology will have its session at the same auditorium from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
UNIOSUN Convocation Day 3
The final day, Thursday, 24 September 2026, will feature the convocation lecture, postgraduate degree awards and formal close of the programme.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
The Convocation Lecture will begin at 10:30 am at the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo.
The lecture is titled "Coping with Double Oversight: Harmonizing the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Professional Bodies for Sustainable University System" and will be delivered by Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, FAS, Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission.
The lecture is scheduled to end at 12:00 noon.
The Convocation and Award of Prizes for postgraduate degrees, covering PGD, M.Sc, MA, MBA and Ph.D, will begin at 12:00 noon at the same auditorium.
The convocation programme will close at 2:00 pm.
UNIOSUN Convocation Virtual Participation
Interested persons can join selected sessions through Zoom using the UNIOSUN 16th Convocation virtual participation link.
The access details are:
- Meeting ID: 918 3878 9492
- Passcode: 179202
These details apply to the selected sessions made available for virtual participation.
Information for UNIOSUN Graduands
Graduands are advised to complete all outstanding fees and clearance processes before the ceremonies.
They are also expected to monitor the University website and official communication channels for information about academic gown collection, rehearsal schedules and other ceremony logistics.
The University's dress code and ceremony guidelines are to be followed.
UNIOSUN 16th Convocation Troubleshooter
| Candidate or Guest Situation | What to Check | Suitable Action | Expected Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Graduand unsure of ceremony date | Check the college listed for 22, 23 or 24 September | Match the graduating college with its assigned session | Correct ceremony date and time can be identified |
| 👔 Clearance or gown details pending | Check outstanding fees, clearance status and official University updates | Complete pending requirements and monitor official channels | Graduand is prepared for ceremony logistics |
| 💻 Joining from another location | Check the Zoom meeting ID, passcode and participation link | Use the listed virtual access details for selected sessions | Remote participant can join an available session |
| 📍 Venue unclear | Check the named hall or campus location beside the event | Use the venue stated for that specific activity | Attendee can identify the correct event location |
