University of Calabar 31st Convocation Ceremonies Programme 2018 – UPDATED

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Zana Itiunbe Akpagu, on behalf of the Council, Senate, Staff and Students of the University of Calabar cordially invites the General public to the 31st Convocation Ceremony for the conferment of Diplomas, First Degrees, Higher Degrees and award of Honorary Degrees and prizes to deserving graduands of the University for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 academic sessions as follows:

31st Convocation Ceremonies Programme Announcement

Programme of Activities


Day 1 – Press Conference

• Date: Wednesday, 9th May, 2018
• Event: Press briefing by the Vice Chancellor of the University
• Venue: Senate Chambers of the University
• Time: 10:00am

Day 2 – Inter-denominational Church Service

• Date: Thursday 10th May, 2018
• Event: Inter-denominational Church Service
• Venue: UNICAL international Conference Centre
• Time: 10:00am

Day 3 – Convocation Lecture / Commissioning of Projects(Date: Friday, 11th May, 2018)

Event A: Inspections / Commissioning of Projects

Event B: Convocation Lecture

• Title: TOURISM IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Venue: UNICAL International Conference Centre

Convocation Lecturer: Dr. Donald Duke – Former Governor, Cross River State, Nigeria

Event C: Convocation Command Performance and Cocktail:

• Venue: Chinua Achebe Arts Theatre / Agriculture Courtyard
• Time: 6:00pm

Day 4 – Convocation Day (Date: Saturday, 12th May, 2018)

Event A: Convocation for the Award of Diplomas, First Degrees, Post Graduate Diplomas, Higher Degrees, Honorary Degrees and presentation of prizes:

• Venue: Abraham Ordia Stadium
• Time: 10:00am

Event B: Convocation Luncheon

• Venue: UNICAL Hotel Conference Centre
• Time: 4:00pm

Information to Graduands

A.) Academic Gowns
Gowns are to be obtained from Faculty Officers on the payment of a deposit of N5,000.00 (Five Thousand Naira only. A refund of N2,000.00 (Two Thousand Naira) will be made on the return of the Gown. Gowns not returned by May 30th, 2018 will attract a fine of N2,000,00 (Two Thousand Naira only) per day.

For Graduate School Graduands, the following will apply:

1.) Outright purchase of Academic Gowns:

• Ph.D
  • New Gown = 42,000.00 each
  • Old Gown 35,000.00 each

• Masters
  • New Gown = N25,000.00 each

2.) Hiring of Graduate Gowns:

• PGD = N10,000.00
• Masters = 10,000.00
• Ph.D = N10,000.00 only

B.) Invitation Cards to Parents/Guardians

• Two invitation cards will be issued to every Graduand by the Faculty Officers. Each Graduand is therefore entitled to two guests only.

C.) Procession

• Graduands are to be fully robed and seated at Abraham Ordia Sport Staduim by 8:00am. Graduands who are not robed will not be allowed into the Convocation venue.
• Nobody, including graduands and their parents/guardians will be allowed into the convocation venue after 915am.
• Only accredited photographers will be allowed into the Stadium. Accreditation must be obtained until 12 noon on Friday, May 11, 2018.
• All small scale business operators, including photographers, video operators, food/drinks vendors, cloth/shoes retailers etc wishing to do business on campus on the convocation day are to pay N3,000.00 only to any Commercial Bank with UNICAL CBN Remita A/C No. 0050217461078 from Monday 30th April, 2018. Obtain a teller and forward same to the office of the Deputy Vice-chancellor (Academic) for the issuance of receipts for such payments. Receipt admits.
• Other medium-large scale business operators will pay between N50,000.00 – N100,000.00, as the case maybe into the aforementioned account.
• All vehicles entering the campus on the Convocation day will pay N1,000.00 only as permit/parking fee. Members of the University of Calabar Community will only be allowed entry on presentation of a valid UNICAL ID Card. All are please advised to comply to avoid any embarrassments.
• The University of Calabar Administration looks forward to welcoming all her graduands and well-wishers to the convocation ceremonies.

Note: All enquiries on the 31st Convocation Ceremonies should be directed to the office of Deputy Vice Chancellor – (0803 5458641) / Chairman, CPC or the Registrar of the University.