UNILAG 56th Convocation Ceremony January 2026: Complete Schedule and Graduate Requirements

Convocation Ceremonies Scheduled

The University of Lagos will hold its 56th Convocation Ceremonies from January 14-25, 2026, with the main congregation events taking place January 20-22. All graduating students must complete registration and payment requirements before the ceremonies.

Convocation Schedule

Week 1: Preparation Events

• January 14: Press Conference (10:00 a.m.) and Rehearsal (4:00 p.m.)
• January 15-16: Additional rehearsals for graduating students

Week 2: Main Ceremonies

Day One – Monday, January 20, 2026:

• First degrees: Education, Social Sciences, Communication & Media Studies, Arts, and Science faculties

Day Two – Tuesday, January 21, 2026:

• First degrees: Engineering, Law, Management Sciences, and Health-related programmes

Day Three – Wednesday, January 22, 2026:

• Postgraduate degrees (Master's and PhD awards)

January 23, 2026: Long Service Awards and Convocation Play

Graduate Registration Requirements

Mandatory Steps

1. Register online via email link sent to graduating students
2. Registration Deadline: December 30, 2025
3. Pay convocation fees
4. Payment Deadline: January 13, 2026
5. Obtain academic regalia (gown, hood, cap)
6. Submit payment receipt to your faculty office

Academic Regalia Costs

First Degree and Master's:

• Purchase: ₦40,000
• Hire: ₦15,000

Doctorate (PhD):

• Purchase: ₦65,000 (hire not available)

Hired Regalia Return

Return Deadline: February 9, 2026
Return Location: Designated faculty offices

Critical Instructions for Graduates

⚠️ Punctuality Requirement

Graduating students must arrive punctually at their allotted ceremony time. Doors will be closed immediately when the programme commences. Late arrivals will not be admitted.

Invitation Collection

• Collect your convocation invitations from designated faculty offices
• Invitations are required for guest entry
• Limited guest tickets per graduate

Certificate Collection

• Certificates will be available for collection after the ceremonies
• Warning: Uncollected certificates incur ₦10,000 annual storage fees
• Collect your certificate promptly to avoid additional charges

Graduate Checklist

1. ✅ Register online by December 30, 2025
2. ✅ Pay all convocation fees by January 13, 2026
3. ✅ Purchase or hire academic regalia
4. ✅ Submit payment receipt to faculty
5. ✅ Attend rehearsals (check your ceremony date)
6. ✅ Collect convocation invitations from faculty office
7. ✅ Arrive early on your ceremony day (doors close at start time)
8. ✅ Return hired regalia by February 9, 2026
9. ✅ Collect your certificate after ceremonies

Important Notes

• Each faculty has a specific ceremony day—confirm which day applies to you
• Postgraduate students attend Day Three (January 22)
• PhD graduates must purchase regalia (₦65,000)—hire option not available
• All fees are non-refundable once paid
• Family and friends need invitations to attend