OOU 35th Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events [UPDATED]

Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU Schedule of Events for the 35th Convocation Ceremony.

The Vice-Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), on behalf of Senate, Staff, and Students invites the general public to the 35th Convocation Ceremonies for the award of Higher Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, First Degree, Diploma and Certificates.

The Ceremonies have been scheduled for Thu, 22 Jan 2026 to Sat, 31 Jan 2026 . at the Main Campus of the University, Ago-Iwoye.

OOU Convocation Ceremonies Programme of Events.

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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