As the Convocation Ceremonies at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) approach, it’s imperative for you, as a graduate, to be well-informed about the various procedures and requirements. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough of the mandatory payments, academic outfit acquisition, and other essential aspects of the convocation process.
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| 💳 Mandatory Payment | N27,000 – N30,000 depending on degree |
| 🎓 Academic Outfit | Purchase: N40,000 – N65,000; Hiring: N15,000 |
| 💼 Payment Procedure | Generate advice on the student portal, pay via Remita |
| 📧 Outfit Collection | Collect at designated faculties with receipt |
| 💌 Invitation Cards | Download e-invitation from Live email |
| 🔁 Outfit Return | Return by Feb 2, 2024, or pay N40,000 |
| 📜 Certificate Collection | Collect post-ceremony, charges for delay |
| 👥 Alumni Fee | N2,000 (UG), N2,500 (PG); various bank accounts |
| 📅 Convocation Registration | Register via the emailed link, print the Access Code |
Mandatory Payment for Convocation Ceremonies
Payments for the Convocation Ceremonies vary depending on your qualifications:
- First Degree: N27,000.00
- Master’s Degree & PGD, M.Phil: N30,000.00
- Doctorate Degree: N30,000.00
Purchase or Hiring of Academic Outfits
You have the option to either purchase or hire your academic outfit:
- First Degree & Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil.:
- Purchase: N40,000.00
- Hiring: N15,000.00
- Doctorate Degree:
- Purchase: N65,000.00
- Hiring: Not Available
Payment Procedure
To facilitate payment, you must:
- Generate payment advice from your student portal.
- Use the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) to make payment through Remita to the University of Lagos TSA account.
Collection of Academic Outfit and Order of Proceedings
You can collect your academic outfit and Order of Proceedings at various locations including the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS), faculties, and institutes. Remember to provide evidence of payment (online receipts).
Forward a copy of your payment receipt to the relevant email address based on your program:
- DLI: [email protected]
- ULBS: [email protected]
- SPGS: [email protected]
- Arts: [email protected]
- Basic Medical Sciences: [email protected]
- Clinical Sciences: [email protected]
- Dental Sciences: [email protected]
- Education: [email protected]
- Engineering: [email protected]
- Environmental Sciences: [email protected]
- Law: [email protected]
- Management Sciences: [email protected]
- Pharmacy: [email protected]
- Science: [email protected]
- Social Sciences: [email protected]
Invitation Cards and Attendance Registration
- Invitation Cards: Download and print the e-invitation cards from your Live email account for venue admittance.
- Registration for Attendance: Register via a link sent to your email a week before the ceremonies. Print out the Access Code for entry into the J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium.
Return of Academic Outfit
Return to the academic outfit immediately after the convocation ceremonies. Failure to return by Friday, February 2, 2024, will incur a charge of N40,000.00.
Collection of Certificates and Alumni Registration Fee
- Certificates: Collect your certificates post-convocation. A demurrage charge applies for delayed collection.
- Alumni Registration Fee:
- First Degree: N2,000.00
- Postgraduate: N2,500.00
- Payable to various UNILAG Alumni Association Accounts.
Final Thoughts
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, extends congratulations to all graduating students. Certificates will be ready for collection post-ceremonies upon completion of all necessary clearances.
For more information, visit UNILAG’s official page.
This guide aims to streamline your preparation for the convocation, ensuring a smooth and memorable graduation experience at UNILAG.
