The University Management has formally ratified the schedule and operational guidelines for the 2025/2026 Orientation Programme, a mandatory foundational exercise designed for all newly admitted 100-level and Direct Entry students. This program serves as the official administrative and social induction into the university ecosystem, providing essential insights into the institution's academic regulations, student welfare services, and code of conduct. To ensure an orderly and conducive environment for information dissemination, the university has adopted a staggered attendance model, grouping various faculties into specific windows.
Event Logistics and Centralized Venue
The orientation exercise will be held at the 500 Seater Auditorium located at the Permanent Site. This venue has been selected for its central location and capacity to facilitate a high-level engagement between university officials and the incoming cohort. Each session is scheduled to commence at 8:00 a.m. prompt daily. Given the volume of critical information to be shared, punctuality is non-negotiable, and students are advised to be seated at least fifteen minutes before the commencement of their respective sessions.
Faculty Grouping and Allocated Dates
The university has categorized the faculties into three distinct groups. Students must note that they are strictly required to attend only on the day specifically allotted to their faculty to maintain the hall's capacity integrity and ensure effective communication.
The first session, designated as Group A, will take place on Wednesday, 18th February, 2026. This day is exclusively reserved for students within the Faculties of Social Science, Physical Science, Health Science, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The second session, categorized as Group B, is scheduled for Thursday, 19th February, 2026. This day will cater to students in the Faculties of Life Science, Arts, and Environmental Design, as well as the College of Medicine.
The final session, Group C, is slated for Friday, 20th February, 2026. This concluding day will host the Faculties of Computing, Management Science, Education, and Agriculture.
Institutional Mandatory Compliance
This orientation programme is designated as a compulsory academic requirement for every fresh student, regardless of their mode of entry—be it 100-level Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates or Direct Entry students. The university views this exercise as the first step in ensuring a successful academic career, as it covers the technicalities of the Credit Unit System, examination protocols, and the ethical expectations of the university community. Failure to participate in this induction may lead to significant gaps in a student’s understanding of the university’s governing laws and could potentially hinder their formal registration process.
Administrative Conclusion
Management urges all new students to treat their assigned dates with the utmost importance. Relevant university officers, including the Dean of Student Affairs and Faculty Officers, will be present to address specific student inquiries and provide necessary documentation during these sessions. This period is also an ideal time for students to finalize their departmental and faculty-level screenings, ensuring they are fully integrated into the FULafia academic database before the commencement of full academic activities.