This is to notify all fresh students that the 5th Matriculation Ceremony of Akwa Ibom State University will hold on Tuesday, 21st July, 2015, at the Main Campus, Ikot Akpaden by 10.00 a.m.

Accordingly, as directed by the Vice-Chancellor, all fresh students who have been screened and cleared are hereby informed to pay the sum of N2,000.00 (two thousand Naira) only, for hiring of the academic gowns for the matriculation Ceremony.

Payment should be made at the Bursary Department and receipts obtained, and presented to the respective Faculty Officers for issuance of the academic gowns.

Note that all academic gowns must be returned to the Faculty Officers after the matriculation ceremony by Wednesday, 22nd July, 2015, unfailingly. Failure to return the academic gown as required will attract a penalty surcharge of N500.00 (five hundred Naira) only, per day from Thursday, 23rd July, 2015.

Students of the Obio Akpa Campus are hereby, informed that buses will be made available to convey them to and fro the Main Campus at Ikot Akpaden for the ceremony. The buses will depart Obio Akpa Campus by 7.30 a.m. prompt. Therefore, the students are advised to be ready for movement at the stipulated time.

On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor and Management of Akwa Ibom State University, I heartily congratulate all the matriculating students and wish them a peaceful ceremony.
Thank You.