UNICAL announces 34th Convocation Ceremony

The 34th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Calabar is hereby announced for the benefit of the general public and for graduands of this University. The ceremony which is for graduates up to and including the 2019/2020 session is as follows:

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES 

DAY 1: TUESDAY, 23RD MARCH, 2021

Event: Press Conference by the Vice Chancellor

Venue: Council Chamber

Time: 10.00 a.m. 

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, 24TH MARCH, 2021

Event: Inter-Denominational Service 

Venue: Unical International Conference Centre 

Time: 10.00 a.m. 

DAY 3: THURSDAY, 25TH MARCH, 2021 

Event: Research Fair and Exhibitions  

Venue: Tennis Court   

Time: 10.00 a.m.

DAY 4: FRIDAY, 26TH MARCH, 2021  

Event: Convocation Lecture  

Topic: “The National Question and the Challenges of Nationhood in Nigeria”.  

Convocation Lecturer: 

     HE Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi,  Minister of Transport 

     Venue: Unical International Conference Centre

     Time: 12.00 noon 

DAY 5: SATURDAY, 27TH MARCH, 2021  

1st Event : Ground-Breaking Ceremony of 

                    KAM-Wire ODL Building

      Time: 9.00 a.m. 

 2nd Event: Convocation for the award of    

 Diplomas/First Degrees/Higher Degrees/Conferment of Honorary Degree and Induction into Unical Alumni.

    Venue: Abraham Ordia Stadium

    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 March 31, 2021 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 = N12,500.00 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 34th Convocation Ceremony. 

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

                                       Signed 

                            Gabriel O. Egbe, fcai

                                   Registrar