Schedule for UNILORIN’s 37th and 38th Convocation Ceremonies
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is pleased to announce its upcoming 37th and 38th Convocation Ceremonies, which will honour the graduates from the academic years 2020–2021 and 2021–2022. On the university’s main campus, this momentous event is scheduled to award First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and current honours from October 13 to October 29. Here is a complete schedule of the planned events.
| 🎓 Convocation | 37th & 38th Ceremonies for 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 sessions |
| 📅 Dates | 13th October to 29th October 2023 |
| 🕌 Religious | Jumat Service at Central Mosque, Interdenominational at Chapel of the Light, Thanksgiving at St. Thomas Chaplaincy |
| 🎤 Lecture | By Prof. Toyin FALOLA on “Modernity, Modernization and Values” |
| 🎬 Drama | “Jeong Do-Jeon” at Performing Arts Theatre |
| 🎉 Events | Award of Degrees, Convocation Luncheon, Merit Awards, Commissioning of Projects |
| 🏢 Venue | Mainly at the University Auditorium |
| 📞 Note | Graduands to attend the Convocation Lecture by 9:00 a.m. |
Programme of Events for UNILORIN Convocation
Friday, 13th October 2023
Jumat Service
- Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, 15th October 2023
Interdenominational Services
- Venue: Chapel of the Light
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 18th October 2023
a) Press Conference & Media Chat
- Venue: University Auditorium
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
b) Procession Rehearsal
- Venue: University Auditorium
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, 19th October 2023
Convocation Drama
- Title: Jeong Do-Jeon, a South Korean dramatic depiction of power dynamics penned by Jung Hyun-MIN and artistically directed by A.A. Adeoye.
- Venue: Performing Arts Theatre, University of Ilorin
- Showtimes: 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Friday, 20th October 2023 – Lecture and Convocation Day I
a) Convocation Lecture
- Lecturer: Renowned historian Professor Toyin FALOLA from the University of Texas, Austin, USA.
- Topic: “Modernity, Modernization and Values”
- Venue: University Auditorium
- Time: 9.45 a.m. (sharp)
- Note: Graduands are urged to be seated by 9.00 a.m.
b) Graduation of 2020/2021 4-Year & 5-Year Programmes
- Degrees: First Degrees across multiple faculties
- Venue: University Auditorium
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
c) Cocktail for Convocation Lecturer
- Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
See Also: Notice To UNILORIN Graduands On The 37th and 38th Convocation Ceremonies
Saturday, 21st October 2023 – Convocation Day II
Graduation of 2021/2022 4-Year & 5-Year Programmes
- Degrees: First Degrees across several faculties
- Venue: University Auditorium
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, 23rd October 2023 – Convocation Day III
a) Graduation of 2020/2021 & 2021/2022 6-Year Programmes
- Degrees: MB;BS, DVM, DOP, Postgraduate Degrees, and Awards
- Venue: University Auditorium
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
b) Commissioning of Projects by the Visitor
- Venue: Various Sites
- Time: 2:30 p.m.
c) Convocation Luncheon & Merit Awards
- Venue: Multipurpose Hall
- Time: 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 27th October 2023
Jumat Service
- Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque
- Time: 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, 29th October 2023
Thanksgiving Service
- Venue: St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy
- Time: 9:00 a.m.