This is to inform the 2014/2015 Graduands of the University that the 31st Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the awards of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and Presentation of Prizes, will commence with a Jumat Service on Friday, 16^th October 2015 and ends on Sunday,  26^th  October, 2015 with a Special Thanksgiving Service on the Main Campus of the University..

BRIEF FOR GRADUANDS

Graduands are please requested to note the following information:

i)                    The 2014/2015 academic session statutorily commenced on 1^st August 2014 and ended on 13^th August, 2015. All convoking graduands are advised to check their names on the list of graduands displayed on the University Website – www.unilorin.edu.ng

ii)         Each graduand shall be allowed a maximum of two (2) guests.  Invitation cards to such guests will be issued to graduands when they arrive to collect their academic outfits.   Children will not be allowed into the University Auditorium.

iii)      It is mandatory for all graduands to pay for the following items, except otherwise indicated, irrespective of whether or not they attend the convocation ceremony:

a) Purchase of Ph.D. Academic Gown (Mandatory for Ph.D. graduands) –   N15,000.00

b) Purchase of Academic Outfits (First or Master’s Degree) (optional)       –   N11,000.00

c) Hire of Academic Outfits (First or Master’s Degrees)                              –   N2,000.00   

c)            Order of Proceedings                                                            –   N2,000:00

d)        Certificate Scrolls (to be distributed by Alumni Association)                 N1000.00

e)         Certificate Folder for PG                                                               N2,500.00

f)          Convocation Muffler                                                                     N900.00

g)         University Convocation T-Shirt                                                       N1,750.00

h)         Registration as an Alumni                    – Postgraduate                      N2,500.00

                                                                     – Undergraduate                N2,500.00

iv)      Pursuant to (iii) above, the following categories of compulsory charges are available:

           (a). Undergraduate:                                                 N

              i. Hire of Academic Gown                                    2,000:00

              ii. Order of Proceedings                                       2,000:00

              iii. Scroll                                                             1,000:00

              iv T/Shirt                                                           1.750:00

              v. Muffler (40^th Anniversary)                                 900:00

              vi. Administrative Charges                                     1000:00

              vii. Alumni Registration Charges                              2,500:00

                   Total                                                           11,150:00

(b).     Masters:                                                                            N

              i. Hire of Academic Gown                                      2,000:00

              ii. Order of Proceedings                                         2,000:00

              iii. Certificate Folder                                               2,500:00

              iv. Administrative Charges                                       2,500:00

                 Total                                                               9,000:00

(c).     Ph.D.:                                                                              N

              i. Hire of Academic Gown                                       2,000:00

              ii. Order of Proceedings                                          2,000:00

              iii. Certificate Folder                                                2,500:00

              iv. Administrative Charges                                        3,500:00

                 Total                                                                10,000:00

v)       Order of Proceedings, and Certificate Scrolls will be available for collection immediately after the Convocation Lecture on Wednesday, 21st October, 2015 in the respective faculties on presentation of evidence of payment of appropriate charges while the certificates shall be distributed on the convocation days at the Faculty and Postgraduate School

vi)      Graduands are expected to attend a rehearsal of the Academic Procession which will hold at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday, 18^th October, 2015 in the premises of the University Auditorium.

vii)     It is compulsory for all graduands who will attend the convocation ceremonies to participate in the Academic Procession and wear the approved academic outfits. On the days of Convocation,  Academic gowns are limited and will be distributed on 1^st come 1^st served basis.

viii)    All graduands are expected to be formally dressed in full English wear (i.e. suit, shirt and tie for men and skirt suit/skirt and blouse or gown for ladies) OR full national dress.

ix)      Graduands hiring academic gowns are expected to pay a refundable deposit of two thousand, five hundred Naira (N2,500.00) in cash to their Faculty Officers OR submit to their respective Faculty Officers a Guarantor Form duly completed by a staff member of the University.  This payment is outside the non- refundable fee of N2,000.00 in (iiic) above, please.

x)       All hired gowns should be returned by the graduands to their respective Faculty Officers not later than Tuesday 27^th October, 2015.  Gowns returned after that date will attract a fine of Fifty Naira (N50.00) per day.

MODE OF PAYMENT

i)  Graduands should make their payment with Automated Teller Machine.  The (ATM) cards acceptable for use are master and verve cards.  Each granduand should ensure that the amount in their account is up to the value of the required convocation charges before loging into the Unilorin portal for payment.

a)   Based on (iv) (a – c) above, first degree graduands are to pay a total sum of eleven thousand, one hundred and fifty Naira (N11,150.00), Higher Degree graduands (excluding Ph.D.)  Nine thousand Naira (N9, 000.00) while Ph.D. graduands, are to pay Ten thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only.  Candidates would be expected to pay bank charges of two hundred and fifty Naira (N250.00) in addition to these charges.

Payment for the Convocation materials in iii (a – h) above shall commence from Tuesday 13^th October, 2015.  Graduands are advised to pay early so as to avoid last minute rush.

PROCUREMENT OF ACADEMIC GOWNS

Interested graduands are to note that while the purchase of the University’s academic gown is mandatory  for PhD. graduands at a negotiated price of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000.00) only, Master’s and first degree graduands are encouraged to purchase theirs at a negotiated price of Eleven Thousand Naira Only (N11,00).

While purchase of academic gowns by First and Master’s Degree graduands is optional, acquisition of the gowns for personal use is encouraged as a mark of permanent identification with the University of Ilorin. 

Graduands wishing to purchase academic gowns, are advised to pay the appropriate sum directly to Messrs Ola Dandy Tailors & Co., 33, Oke-Bola Road, Ibadan (Zenith Bank Plc, Dugbe Branch Account No: 1011711062 – Ola Dandy Tailors & Company), makers of the gown. To facilitate the procurement of individual gowns, each graduand is required to contact Messrs Ola Dandy Tailors & Co., on +2348028990229 and +2348059202500

OTHER REQUIREMENT

On arrival on the campus, all graduands are required to register as members with the University of Ilorin Alumni Association at the National Alumni Secretariat, University of Ilorin. The University encourages its Alumni to be committed to their alma mater. To this end, release of certificate is dependent on evidence of registration.