This is to inform the 2015/2016 Graduands of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) that the 28th Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the award of Certificates, Diplomas and Sub-Degrees, First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters’ Degrees, Doctorate Degrees, Conferment of Honorary Degrees and Presentation of Prizes, will take place from FRIDAY, 10TH to SATURDAY, 18TH MARCH, 2017 with the following highlights:

DATE	EVENT	VENUE	TIME
Friday, 10th March, 2017	Press Briefing	T.I Francis Auditorium	10.00 a.m.
	Jumat Service	FUTA Central Mosque, Obanla	2. 00 p.m
Saturday, 11th March, 2017	Students’/Graduands’ Variety Night	University’s Sports Complex	6.00 p.m
Sunday, 12th March, 2017	Interdenominational Service	2,500 Capacity University Auditorium	3.00 p.m
Monday, 13th March, 2017	Excellence and Productivity Award Night	Multipurpose Hall	5.00 p.m
Tuesday, 14th March, 2017	Novelty Football Match	University’s Sports Complex	3.00 p.m
Wed. 15th March, 2017	Career Talk	T. I. Francis Auditorium	10.00 a.m
Thurs. 16th March, 2017	Alumni Meeting	T. I. Francis Auditorium	10.00 a.m
	Convocation Meeting	T. I. Francis Auditorium	12.00 Noon
	Alumni Lecture	Multipurpose Hall	4.00 pm
	Alumni Dinner	T. I. Francis Auditorium	6.00 pm
Friday, 17th March, 2017	Commissioning of Project	Project Sites	9.00 a.m
	Convocation Lecture	The University Main Auditorium	3.00 p.m
Saturday, 18th March, 2017	Commissioning of Projects	Project Sites	9.00 a.m
	Award of Certificates, Diplomas and Sub-Degrees, Award of First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s Degrees, Doctorate Degrees and Conferment of Honorary Degrees.	The University Main Auditorium	10.00 a.m
	Convocation Luncheon	Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge	Immediately after Convocation

INFORMATION FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS
It is mandatory for graduating students to participate in the academic procession fully dressed in approved academic gowns. Academic gowns are limited and will be given out to graduating students on first come first serve basis after the payment of appropriate fees.

Graduating students should liaise with appropriate officials of their schools for invitation cards, details of the ceremonies and other related instructions.