UNILORIN 37th & 38th Convocation Ceremonies Schedule

UNILORIN 37th & 38th Convocation Ceremonies Schedule

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) proudly announces its upcoming 37th and 38th Convocation Ceremonies, celebrating the outstanding achievements of its graduands from the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 academic sessions. This remarkable occasion, set to confer First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and present honours, is scheduled to be held from 13th to 29th October 2023 on the university’s main campus. Here is a detailed itinerary of the events lined up.

Programme of Events for UNILORIN Convocation

Friday, 13th October 2023

Jumat Service

  • Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque
  • Time: 1:30 p.m. (sharp)

Sunday, 15th October 2023

Interdenominational Services

  • Venue: Chapel of the Light
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. (sharp)

Wednesday, 18th October 2023

a) Press Conference & Media Chat

  • Venue: University Auditorium
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. (sharp) b) Procession Rehearsal
  • Venue: University Auditorium
  • Time: 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, 19th October 2023

Convocation Drama

  • Title: Jeong Do-Jeon, a South Korean dramatic depiction of power dynamics penned by Jung Hyun-MIN and artistically directed by A.A. Adeoye.
  • Venue: Performing Arts Theatre, University of Ilorin
  • Showtimes: 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (sharp)

Friday, 20th October 2023 – Lecture and Convocation Day I

a) Convocation Lecture

  • Lecturer: Renowned historian Professor Toyin FALOLA from the University of Texas, Austin, USA.
  • Topic: “Modernity, Modernization and Values”
  • Venue: University Auditorium
  • Time: 9.45 a.m. (sharp)
    • Note: Graduands are urged to be seated by 9.00 a.m. b) Graduation of 2020/2021 4-Year & 5-Year Programmes
  • Degrees: First Degrees across multiple faculties
  • Venue: University Auditorium
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. c) Cocktail for Convocation Lecturer
  • Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. (sharp)

Saturday, 21st October 2023 – Convocation Day II

Graduation of 2021/2022 4-Year & 5-Year Programmes

  • Degrees: First Degrees across several faculties
  • Venue: University Auditorium
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Monday, 23rd October 2023 – Convocation Day III

a) Graduation of 2020/2021 & 2021/2022 6-Year Programmes

  • Degrees: MB;BS, DVM, DOP, Postgraduate Degrees, and Awards
  • Venue: University Auditorium
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. b) Commissioning of Projects by the Visitor
  • Venue: Various Sites
  • Time: 2:30 p.m. c) Convocation Luncheon & Merit Awards
  • Venue: Multipurpose Hall
  • Time: 4:00 p.m.

Friday, 27th October 2023

Jumat Service

  • Venue: Unilorin Central Mosque
  • Time: 1:30 p.m. (sharp)

Sunday, 29th October 2023

Thanksgiving Service

  • Venue: St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. (sharp)

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