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Schedule and Dress Fees Absorbable Summary (tl; dr)UNICAL will hold its 38th convocation event from 2 to 12 April 2026. The primary award ceremonies come up on 10 and 11 April 2026
- . Interview: 2 April, 10:00 am
- Convocation lecture: 9 April, 12:00 noon
- First degrees and Masters: 10 April, 10:00 am
- Postgraduate and honorary degrees: 11 April, 10:00 am
- Gown return fine starts after 13 April: N1,000 day-to-day
The University of Calabar, Calabar, has actually revealed its 38th convocation event for graduands and the general public. The programme will stumble upon seven days, from Thursday, 2
April 2026 to Sunday, 12 April 2026. The schedule covers journalism conference, service, research study fair, convocation lecture, command performance, award events, gala night, thanksgiving service, and instructions for graduands. The dates are currently Repaired; graduands can now track each occasion with ease.
Tabulation Complete UNICAL convocation schedule for
2026 Thursday, 2 April 2026 The Vice Chancellor’s interview will hold at the Council Chamber, University of Calabar, Calabar, by 10:00 am.
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
The inter-denominational service will hold at the Senator Godswill Akpabio Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar, by 10:00 am.
The research fair and exhibition will follow at the Hogan Bassey Parking Lot, University of Calabar, Calabar, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
The meeting of convocation will hold at the Senator Godswill Akpabio Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar, by 10:00 am.
Thursday, 9 April 2026
The convocation lecture will hold by 12:00 midday at the Senator Godswill Akpabio Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar.
The convocation lecturer is Major General Garba Ayoedji Wahab, PhD. The topic is “Redefining National Security in a Period of Endemic Insecurity: The Role of Tertiary Institutions”.
Later on that day, the command performance will hold at the Chinua Achebe Arts Theatre, University of Calabar, Calabar, by 6:00 pm.
Friday, 10 April 2026
The award of diplomas, first degrees and Masters, with induction into UNICAL Alumni, will hold at the Abraham Ordia Arena, University of Calabar, Calabar, by 10:00 am.
The gala night for all PhD graduands and their supervisors will hold at the Hall of Popularity, University of Calabar, Calabar, by 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 11 April 2026
The award of postgraduate and honorary degrees, conferment of Professor Emeritus, launching of endowment fund, and induction into UNICAL Alumni will hold at the Senator Godswill Akpabio Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar, by 10:00 am.
Sunday, 12 April 2026
The thanksgiving service will hold at St. Paul Catholic Church, University of Calabar, Calabar, by 10:00 am.
Academic gowns and return date
Academic gowns are to be gathered from Professors Officers on discussion of evidence of payment for the gown.
Any gown not returned by Monday, 13 April 2026 will bring in a fine of N1,000 per day. That deadline is Clear enough; graduands who work with gowns will require to keep it in view.
Charges for Postgraduate School graduands
The notice notes these charges for Postgraduate School graduands:
- PhD dress, straight-out purchase: N105,000 each
- Masters dress, outright purchase: N100,000 each
- Masters or PGD gown, hiring: N25,000 each
- Scroll: N7,000 each
- PhD dinner: N200,000
- Endowment fund for PhD: N90,000
- Endowment fund for Masters: N50,000
The University also mentions that all academic dress hired from the Graduate School should be returned within 7 days from the date of convocation. Defaulters will be surcharged as appropriate.
Invite cards for parents and guardians
Each PhD or Masters graduand will be provided one invite card through the Faculty Officers. That card is for one guest.
Procession rules for graduands
The convocation procession will follow the Kefi Protocol for the conduct of convocation.
Graduands are anticipated to bathrobe and join the procession in their numerous Professors. Any graduand who does not robe will not be allowed into the convocation ground.
The notice likewise states that photographs will not be allowed at the procession. All pictures will be taken after the convocation.
Prizes, awards and alumni registration
Prizes and awards will be announced and presented to winners at the convocation.
Graduands are likewise expected to complete alumni membership registration kinds through their Professors Officers and pay the membership registration cost.
Official UNICAL website
For more details, the University directed the general public to the University of Calabar website.
What graduands must note
The main ceremony dates sit on Friday, 10 April 2026 and Saturday, 11 April 2026; those are the Big days for degrees and honours. Dress collection, procession rules, invite cards, alumni registration, and return deadlines all sit inside the exact same notice, so graduands have enough to prepare early.
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