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Set Up and Dress Charges Digestible Summary (tl; dr)UNICAL will hold its 38th convocation ceremony from 2 to 12 April 2026. The primary award events show 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 revealed its 38th convocation ceremony for graduands and the general public. The program will encounter 7 days, from Thursday, 2
April 2026 to Sunday, 12 April 2026. The schedule covers the press conference, service, research study fair, convocation lecture, command performance, award events, gala night, thanksgiving service, and guidelines for graduands. The dates are already Fixed; graduands can now track each occasion with ease.
Table of contents 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 Area, University of Calabar, Calabar, from 12:00 twelve 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 speaker is Major General Garba Ayoedji Wahab, PhD. The subject is “Redefining National Security in an Age of Endemic Insecurity: The Role of Tertiary Institutions”.
Later 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 Stadium, 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 Teacher 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 presentation of proof of payment for the dress.
Any gown not returned by Monday, 13 April 2026 will bring in a fine of N1,000 each day. That due date is Clear enough; graduands who hire dress will require to keep it in view.
Charges for Postgraduate School graduands
The notification notes these charges for Postgraduate School graduands:
- PhD gown, outright purchase: N105,000 each
- Masters dress, straight-out 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 states that all scholastic dress employed from the Graduate School need to be returned within seven days from the date of convocation. Defaulters will be surcharged as appropriate.
Invitation cards for parents and guardians
Each PhD or Masters graduand will be released one invite card through the Professors 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 expected to bathrobe and sign up with the procession in their numerous Professors. Any graduand who does not robe will not be allowed into the convocation ground.
The notice also specifies that photographs will not be enabled at the procession. All photos will be taken after the convocation.
Prizes, awards and alumni registration
Prizes and awards will be revealed and provided to winners at the convocation.
Graduands are also expected to complete alumni subscription registration forms through their Faculty Officers and pay the membership registration fee.
Authorities UNICAL website
For more details, the University directed the public to the University of Calabar site.
What graduands should note
The main event dates rest on Friday, 10 April 2026 and Saturday, 11 April 2026; those are the Special days for degrees and honours. Gown collection, procession rules, invitation cards, alumni registration, and return deadlines all sit inside the very same notification, so graduands have enough to prepare early.
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