The 35th/36th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Calabar is hereby announced for the benefit of the general public and for graduands of the University. 

The ceremony, which is for graduates up to and including the 2019/2020 & 2020/2021 academic sessions, is as follows:

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES 

DAY 1: Monday 1st May 2023

Event: Press Conference by the Vice Chancellor

Venue: Council Chamber

Time: 10.00 a.m. 

DAY 2: Tuesday 2nd May 2023

Event: Inter-Denominational Service 

Venue: Unical International Conference Centre 

Time: 10.00 a.m. 

INFORMATION TO GRADUANDS

(a)Academic Gowns

Gowns to be obtained from the Faculty Officers of relevant Faculties on the payment of a deposit of N4,000.00. A refund of N1,000.00 will be made on return of the gowns. Gowns not returned by May 12 2023 will attract a fine of N1,000,00 per day.            

For Post Graduate School Graduands, the following will apply:

(1) Outright Purchase of Academic Gowns

(i) Ph.D gowns = N59,500.00 each

(i)Masters gowns = N30,000.00 each 

(2) Hiring of Academic Gowns

 Masters/PGDs gowns = N20,000.00 each

Please note that all academic gowns hired from the Graduate School must be returned within seven (7) days from the date of the convocation. Defaulters will be sanctioned as appropriate.

 (a)Invitation Cards for Parents/Guardians

Two invitations cards per graduand will be issued by the Faculty Officers. Each graduand is entitled to two guests. 

(b)Procession

The Convocation Procession will adhere strictly to the Keffi Protocol for the conduct of Convocation.

Graduands should robe and join the procession in their various Faculties. Graduands who do not robe will not be allowed into the convocation grounds. Photographers will not be allowed at the procession. All photographs will be taken after the convocation. 

(c)Prizes and Awards

Prizes and Awards will be announced during the convocation. Recipients will collect their awards/prize value on presentation of a letter of award at the University Bursary. 

(d)Alumni Membership Registration

Graduands will be expected to complete registration forms for alumni membership from their Faculty Officers and pay membership registration fee. 

The University of Calabar administration looks forward to welcoming all her graduands/well-wishers to the combined Convocation Ceremony. 

For more information, please visit our website: http:www.unical.edu.ng.