The Rivers State University, located in Nkpolu‑Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, announces that its 39th Convocation Ceremony—covering degree conferments, postgraduate diploma awards and prize presentations—will take place on Friday, 4 December 2026 for Bachelors' Degrees and on Saturday, 5 December 2026 for Higher Degrees. The events will be hosted at the University Convocation Arena.

The convocation participants are those alumni who successfully completed their programmes during the 2025/2026 academic session.

The schedule of activities for the convocation is outlined below. All graduates are urged to review the timetable and attend every listed activity. Graduates wishing to verify their inclusion on the official list should visit the university’s website at http://www.rsu.edu.ng.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THE 39TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF THE UNIVERSITY

• Saturday, 28 November 2026, 7:00 am – Special Convocation Walk for Life – Senator Francis John Ellah – Administrative Building
• Sunday, 29 November 2026, 10:00 am – Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service – Chapel of Redemption, RSU, Port Harcourt
• Monday, 30 November 2026, 9:30 am – Press Briefing by the Vice‑Chancellor – Vice‑Chancellor's Conference Room, Dr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike Senate Building
• Monday, 30 November 2026, 10:00 am – Collection of Gowns, Brochures, Scrolls and Year Book – Faculties/Departments
• Monday, 30 November 2026, 5:00 pm – Vice‑Chancellor/Stakeholders Forum – Vice‑Chancellor's Lodge
• Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 10:00 am – University‑Industry‑Alumni Partnership Day (Opening) – Senate Chamber, Dr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike Senate Building
• Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 2:00 pm – Faculty‑Based Exhibition – Convocation Arena
• Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 10:00 am – Collection of Gowns, Brochures, Scrolls and Year Book – Faculties/Departments
• Wednesday, 2 December 2026, 10:00 am – Faculty‑Industry‑Alumni Partnership Day / Faculty‑Based Exhibition – Faculties/Convocation Arena
• Wednesday, 2 December 2026, 2:00 pm – Collection of Gowns, Brochures, Scrolls and Year Book – Faculties/Departments
• Thursday, 3 December 2026, 12:00 pm – Convocation Lecture – Senate Chamber, Dr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike Senate Building, RSU
• Thursday, 3 December 2026, 2:00 pm – Collection of Gowns, Brochures, Scrolls and Year Book – Faculty/Departments
• Thursday, 3 December 2026, 5:00 pm – Vice‑Chancellor's Cocktail – Vice‑Chancellor's Lodge
• Friday, 4 December 2026, 9:30 am – Convocation for the Award of Bachelors' Degrees – Convocation Arena
• Friday, 4 December 2026, 5:00 pm – Pro‑Chancellor's Convocation / Endowment Dinner – Hotel Presidential (Invitation‑only)
• Saturday, 5 December 2026, 9:30 am – Convocation for the Award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Higher Degrees and Endowment Launch – Convocation Arena