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Arrange and Gown Charges Absorbable Summary (tl; dr)UNICAL will hold its 38th convocation event from 2 to 12 April 2026. The primary award events show up on 10 and 11 April 2026
- . Press conference: 2 April, 10:00 am
- Convocation lecture: 9 April, 12:00 twelve noon
- First degrees and Masters: 10 April, 10:00 am
- Postgraduate and honorary degrees: 11 April, 10:00 am
- Dress return fine starts after 13 April: N1,000 daily
The University of Calabar, Calabar, has revealed its 38th convocation ceremony for graduands and the general public. The program will run across seven 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 instructions for graduands. The dates are already Repaired; graduands can now track each event with ease.
Table of contents Full UNICAL convocation schedule for
2026 Thursday, 2 April 2026 The Vice Chancellor’s press conference 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 study fair and exhibit will follow at the Hogan Bassey Car Park, 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 noon 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 a Period of Endemic Insecurity: The Function 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, initially 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 managers will hold at the Hall of Fame, 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 presentation of proof of payment for the dress.
Any gown not returned by Monday, 13 April 2026 will attract a fine of N1,000 per day. That deadline is Clear enough; graduands who work with dress will need to keep it in view.
Fees for Postgraduate School graduands
The notice lists 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 supper: N200,000
- Endowment fund for PhD: N90,000
- Endowment fund for Masters: N50,000
The University likewise specifies that all scholastic gowns employed from the Graduate School must 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 issued 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 sign up with the procession in their different Professors. Any graduand who does not bathrobe will not be allowed into the convocation ground.
The notice also states that pictures will not be allowed 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 likewise expected to complete alumni subscription registration forms through their Professors Officers and pay the membership registration cost.
Official UNICAL website
For more details, the University directed the public to the University of Calabar website.
What graduands must note
The main ceremony 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 due dates all sit inside the same notice, so graduands have enough to prepare early.
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