OOU Convocation 2026 Schedule, Fees, Gown Notice
Summary
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) will hold its 35th convocation from Thu, 22 Jan 2026 to Sat, 31 Jan 2026 at Ago-Iwoye.
- Dates: 22 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026 (Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye)
- First degrees: Thu, 29 Jan and Fri, 30 Jan 2026 (by faculties)
- Lecture + honorary degrees: Sat, 31 Jan 2026
- Gown pickup: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 (College/Faculty Officers)
- Gown return deadline: Wed, 04 Feb 2026; ₦6,000 weekly penalty after
The Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, on behalf of Council, Senate, Staff and Students, invites members of the University community and the general public to the 35th Convocation Ceremonies for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The ceremonies will hold from Thursday, 22nd Jan, 2026 to Saturday, 31 Jan, 2026 at the Main Campus, OOU, Ago-Iwoye.
What the convocation covers
The 35th convocation is for:
- Award of Bachelor degrees
- Award of Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD)
- Award of Higher degrees
- Conferment of Honorary degree(s)
Full programme of events
Thu, 22 January, 2026
Press briefing
Venue: Senate Chamber
Time: 11.00am
Undergraduate (graduating) class meeting with the Vice-Chancellor
Time: 2.00pm
Fri, 23rd Jan, 2026
Health walk (staff and students)
Time: 7.00am
Special Jumat service
Time: 1.30pm
Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Convocation service
Venue: Chapel of Abundant Life, Main Campus
Time: 10.00am
Mon, 26th January, 2026
Vice-Chancellor meeting with the PhD graduands
Venue: Senate Chamber
Time: 10.00am
Musical concert
Venue: OGD Hall
Time: 4.00pm
Tue, 27th Jan, 2026
Cultural day (to showcase the richness of Nigeria’s culture and values)
Time: 10.00am
Convocation play
Venue: Department of Performing Arts
Time: 4.00pm
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Agric and Engineering show
Time: 10.00am
Novelty match (female vs male staff)
Time: 4.00pm
Thu, 29th Jan, 2026
Admission to first degrees (2024/2025 session)
Time: 10.00am
Faculties listed for this day:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Fri, 30 January, 2026
Admission to first degrees (2024/2025 session)
Time: 10.00am
Faculties listed for this day:
- Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Agricultural Management and Rural Development
- Faculty of Agricultural Production and Renewable Resources
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Studies
- Faculty of Science
Sat, 31st January, 2026
Convocation lecture
Time: 10.00am
Conferment of honorary degree(s)
Time: 11.00am
Award of higher degrees and diplomas
(Time not stated)
Notice to graduands: fees and gown collection
Graduands are expected to pay the stipulated amount below before they can collect academic gowns.
Fees schedule
Bachelors
Clearance/Certificate and Memorabilia Fee (Folder, Muffler, Lapel and Transcript): ₦85,000
Gown: –
Total: ₦85,000
Masters/PGD
Clearance/Certificate and Memorabilia Fee (Folder, Muffler, Lapel and Transcript): ₦60,000
Gown: –
Total: ₦60,000
Ph.D
Clearance/Certificate and Memorabilia Fee (Folder, Muffler, Lapel and Transcript): ₦65,000
Gown: ₦60,000
Total: ₦125,000
Gown collection date
Graduands are to collect academic gowns from Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 from their College/Faculty Officers.
Gown return deadline and penalty
Graduands are expected to return gowns in good condition not later than Wednesday, 4th Feb, 2026.
If a graduand fails to return the gown after the deadline, the University will apply heavy sanction, plus a penalty fee of ₦6,000 per week. This part is strict; students should Treat it seriously.
Important seating instruction
All graduands and guests are expected to be seated by 9.00 a.m.
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