OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR 16TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES

The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has officially announced the programme of activities for its 16th Convocation Ceremonies, scheduled to hold from Friday, 18th September to Thursday, 24th September 2026, at the University Main Campus, Osogbo.

The week-long event will feature a series of academic, religious, induction, and social activities, culminating in the award of First Degrees, Higher Degrees, Diplomas, and Prizes to deserving graduands.

The university, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, has invited members of the university community, parents, guardians, alumni, stakeholders, and the general public to participate in the historic celebration.

Convocation Programme of Events

Friday, 18th September 2026

• Press Conference
  • Venue: Store Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Alumni Day Lecture, Orientation Programme and Award of Alumni Scholarships
  • Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
• Special Jumat Service
  • Venue: University Mosque
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
• Convocation Play – Delilah's Advocate
  • Author: Leke Ogunfeyimi
  • Director: Yemi Atanda
  • Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium
  • Time: 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, 20th September 2026

• Special Thanksgiving Service
  • Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium
  • Time: 9:00 a.m.

Monday, 21st September 2026

The university will conduct professional induction ceremonies for graduates of various programmes.

Activities include:

• Induction of Education Graduates by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
• Induction of Building Technology Graduates by the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB)
• Induction of Computing and Information Technology Graduates by the Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN)
• Induction of Food Science and Technology Graduates by the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)
• Induction of Engineering Graduates by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)

These ceremonies will take place at designated venues across the university between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Convocation Ceremonies

Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 (Day One)

The first day of the convocation will feature the award of degrees and prizes to graduands from:

• College of Humanities and Culture
• College of Education
• College of Management and Social Sciences
• College of Law

A special dinner tagged "Meet the Vice-Chancellor" will also be hosted for all First Class graduates later in the day.

Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 (Day Two)

Degrees and prizes will be awarded to graduands from:

• College of Agriculture
• College of Health Sciences
• College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Thursday, 24th September 2026 (Day Three)

The final day will feature the Convocation Lecture, titled:

"Coping with Double Oversight: Harmonizing the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Professional Bodies for Sustainable University System."

The lecture will be delivered by Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, FAS, Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Following the lecture, the university will confer Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), Master's Degrees (M.Sc., M.A., MBA), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees on qualified graduands before officially bringing the convocation ceremonies to a close.

Virtual Participation

Members of the public who are unable to attend physically can participate virtually through Zoom using the details below:

• Meeting ID: 918 3878 9492
• Passcode: 179202

Important Information for Graduands

Graduating students are advised to:

• Complete all outstanding fees and clearance requirements.
• Monitor the university's official communication channels for information on academic gown collection and rehearsal schedules.
• Comply with all dress code and convocation guidelines issued by the university.

The management of Osun State University has encouraged all invited guests and stakeholders to join in celebrating another milestone in the institution's commitment to academic excellence and the successful graduation of its students.