UNILAG Convocation Fee, Convocation Gown & Others for 56th Ceremony

This is to inform the public especially graduating students of University of Lagos (UNILAG) that the school management has released the compulsory convocation fee, optional fee and Payment procedure for all graduating students for the collection of Complete Academic Outfit (Gown, Hood & Cap), Certificate Folder and Convocation Brochure.

SEE ALSO: UNILAG 55th Convocation Programme of Events

The University community, graduating students, parents, guardians and the public are hereby informed that the 56th Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold as follows:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

• Convocation Press Conference: Address by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS
  Time: 10:00 a.m.
  Venue: Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka
• Convocation Rehearsal I
  Time: 4:00 p.m.
  Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka

Thursday, January 15, 2026

• Rehearsal for Hooding Ceremonies in the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), Faculties and Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
  Time: 4:00 p.m.
  Venue: To be determined by SPGS, Faculties and Institute

Friday, January 16, 2026

• 2026 Convocation Ceremonies Special Jumat Service
  Time: 2:15 p.m.
  Venue: University of Lagos Central Mosque
• Convocation Rehearsal II
  Time: 4:00 p.m.
  Venue: J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka

Monday, January 19, 2026

• Opening of Exhibition
  Time: 10:00 a.m.
  Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall (UNILAG Multi-Purpose Hall), University of Lagos, Akoka
• Convocation Lecture
  Guest Lecturer: Mr. Orondaam Otto (CEO, Slum2School)
  Lecture Title: Maximizing Nigeria’s Demographic Dividend through Urgent Education Reform for Global Competitiveness in the 21st Century
  Chairman: Hon. Justice Mary Peter-Odili, CFR, JSC (Rtd)
  Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
• Hooding Ceremonies for Bachelor Degree Graduates in the Faculties of: Arts, Creative Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Life Sciences, Physical and Earth Sciences, Computing and Informatics, Social Sciences and Communication and Media Studies
  Time: 3:00 p.m.
  Venue: To be determined by the Deans
• Convocation Rehearsal III
  Time: 5:00 p.m.
  Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

• CONVOCATION DAY ONE: Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes
  Morning Session (9:00 a.m.): Faculties of Education, Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies
  Afternoon Session (1:00 p.m.): Faculties of Arts, Creative Arts, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Life Sciences, Physical and Earth Sciences, Computing and Informatics
  Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
• Hooding Ceremonies for Bachelor Degrees Graduates in the Faculties/Institute of: Engineering, Law, Management Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Health Professions, Pharmacy and Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
  Time: 3:00 p.m.
  Venue: To be determined by the Faculty/Institute
• Edutainment
  Time: 6:00 p.m.
  Venue: Unilag Sports Centre

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

• CONVOCATION DAY TWO: Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Prizes
  Morning Session (9:00 a.m.): Faculties & Institute of Engineering, Law and Management Sciences
  Afternoon Session (1:00 p.m.): Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Health Professions, Pharmacy, Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
  Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka
• Hooding Ceremonies for Higher Degrees of the School of Postgraduate Studies and ULBS
  Time: 3:00 p.m.
  Venue: To be determined by the SPGS and ULBS

Thursday, January 22, 2026

• CONVOCATION DAY THREE: Congregation
  Morning Session (9:00 a.m.): Award of PGD and Masters Degrees of the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS), and School of Postgraduate Studies
  Afternoon Session (1:00 p.m.): Award of Ph.D. Degrees and Best Ph.D. Award of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) and ULBS; Conferment of Emeritus Professors, Distinguished Professors, Award of Gold Medals and Honorary Doctorates Degrees
  Venue: J. F. Ade. Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka

Friday, January 23, 2026

• LONG SERVICE AWARD AND LUNCHEON WITH THE DOYEN
  Time: 10:00 a.m.
  Venue: Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka
• Convocation Play
  Title: Ovonramwen Nogbaisi by Ola Rotimi (Directed by Mr. Abiodun Abeh)
  Time: 4:00 p.m.
  Venue: J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka

Sunday, January 25, 2026

• 2026 Convocation Ceremonies Thanksgiving Service
  Time: 10:00 a.m.
  Venue: Chapel of Christ Our Light, University of Lagos, Akoka

iv) Collection of Academic Outfit, Invitation Cards and Order of Proceedings.

Academic outfit, Invitation Cards and Order of Proceedings will be available for collection at the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS), College of Medicine, School of Postgraduate Studies, Faculties and the Distance Learning Institute, with evidence (receipts) of payment.

vi) Collection of Certificates

All graduating students are expected to collect their certificates after the convocation ceremonies.

Any certificate not collected the year immediately after convocation shall attract a demurrage charge of Ten Thousand Naira (N10, 000.00). There shall also be an additional charge of Five Thousand Naira (N5,000.00) for every year that the certificate remains uncollected.

vii) Alumni Registration Fee to be paid into UNILAG Alumni Association Accounts as follows:

Graduating students must pay alumni registration fees into designated bank accounts.

• First Degree: ₦5,000.00
• Postgraduate: ₦7,500.00

Payment Accounts

• UBA: 1000034082
• WEMA Bank: 0121188199
• ECO Bank: 1962000847
• Access Bank: 0043655942
• GTBank: 0019787148

viii) Registration for Attendance at Convocation Ceremonies.

Graduating students must register online to attend the ceremonies.

A link will be sent to email addresses.

After registration, students must print the Access Code to gain entry to the venue.

Each graduating student shall register to attend the Convocation Ceremonies via a link that will be sent to students’ e-mail addresses a week to the convocation ceremonies. On successful registration, graduating students are to print out the Access Code and present same at the Convocation Venue for admittance into the J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium. Graduating students are enjoined to attend the Convocation Ceremonies punctually at the time allotted to them as the doors will be closed immediately the programme commences.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS on behalf of the entire University community congratulates all graduating students. Please be assured that certificates would be ready for collection after the ceremonies upon presentation of all necessary clearance.

Wishing you all, blissful ceremonies.

Olakunle E. Makinde (Mrs.), MNIM, fisn

Ag.Registrar & Secretary to Council

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