PLASU Senate Finalizes New Dates for 8th and 9th Convocation Ceremonies
Summary
PLASU reschedules 8th and 9th convocation to January 30-31, 2026. Pre-convocation lecture on January 30, main ceremony on January 31.
PLASU Senate Finalizes New Dates for 8th and 9th Convocation Ceremonies
Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos has officially rescheduled its combined 8th and 9th convocation ceremony to January 30-31, 2026. The event was originally planned for November 28-29, 2025 but was postponed following discussions at the university's 97th regular Senate meeting.
Event Schedule
- Pre-convocation lecture: January 30, 2026
- Main ceremony: January 31, 2026
The Senate formally approved these dates during a special session.
Academic Calendar Details
The 2025/2026 academic session includes several key milestones:
- First semester commenced: September 29, 2025
- New student registration began: October 6, 2025
- Normal registration closure: October 13, 2025
- Fresh student orientation: November 4-6, 2025
- Matriculation ceremony: November 7, 2025
Classes were set to commence fully on October 27, 2025, after an ASUU warning strike delayed the original schedule.
Administrative Priorities
The university administration, under Vice-Chancellor Professor Shedrack Best, emphasized urgency regarding result uploads. Faculty must complete and submit student transcripts (levels 200-400) within two weeks, ahead of a National Universities Commission accreditation visit scheduled for November 2, 2025.
