RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES APPROVED CHARGES FOR 39TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY
The Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has announced the approved charges for its 39th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold in December 2026.
The announcement was contained in an Internal Memorandum dated November 2, 2026, with Reference Number RSU/REG/4/S.1/VOL.5/58, issued by the Office of the Registrar.
According to the memorandum, the charges were considered and approved by the 15th Governing Council at its 4th Regular Meeting held on Friday, September 18, 2026.
The Registrar, Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo, directed the Director of the ICT Centre, Faculty Officers and other relevant offices to disseminate the information to prospective graduands.
RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY 39TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY DATES
The University has announced the following dates for its 39th Convocation Ceremony:
- Friday, December 4, 2026: Award of Bachelor's Degrees.
- Saturday, December 5, 2026: Conferment of Higher Degrees.
Prospective graduands are expected to pay the approved charges applicable to their respective programmes ahead of the ceremonies.
RSU 39TH CONVOCATION APPROVED CHARGES
The approved charges for the 39th Convocation Ceremony are as follows:
| S/N | Category | Approved Amount |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| 1 | Bachelor's Degree Graduates | ₦75,000 |
| 2 | Professional/Certificate Programme | ₦68,000 |
| 3 | Postgraduate Diploma | ₦150,000 |
| 4 | Master's Degree | ₦150,000 |
| 5 | Ph.D. | ₦250,000 |
BREAKDOWN OF CONVOCATION CHARGES
According to the University Management, the approved charges cover the following items:
- Certificate
- Convocation Brochure
- Scroll
- Hiring of Academic Gown
- Lapel
- Tie
- Scarf
- Alumni Dues
- Year Book
The above items are included in the approved charges for the respective categories of graduands.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
All prospective graduands are required to pay the applicable convocation charges through the Rivers State University online payment platform.
Candidates are advised to ensure that payments are made through the University's official payment channel and retain evidence of payment for subsequent verification and collection of convocation materials.
DIRECTIVE TO FACULTY OFFICERS
The Registrar has requested Faculty Officers to bring the information regarding the approved convocation charges to the attention of all prospective graduands.
All concerned graduands are expected to take note of the approved charges and comply accordingly.
CONCLUSION
The announcement of the approved charges provides prospective graduands with the necessary information to prepare for the Rivers State University 39th Convocation Ceremony.
Graduands are advised to confirm their respective categories, make the required payments through the University's online payment platform and follow further instructions from the University regarding convocation arrangements.
The award of Bachelor's Degrees will take place on Friday, December 4, 2026, while the conferment of Higher Degrees is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026.