UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG) RELEASES 2026/2027 ORIENTATION PROGRAMME SCHEDULE FOR FRESH STUDENTS

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the schedule for its 2026/2027 orientation programme for newly admitted students.

The week-long programme, scheduled to begin on Monday, December 7, 2026, will end on Sunday, December 13, 2026. It is designed for newly admitted UTME, Direct Entry and Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) students.

According to the university, the orientation programme will familiarise fresh students with the institution's academic environment, rules, facilities and support services.

Activities will include interactive sessions on important campus issues, information about student services, a guided tour of the university, a career onboarding session, the matriculation ceremony, and special religious services for Muslim and Christian freshers.

UNILAG 2026/2027 Orientation Programme: Full Schedule

The university has released the following schedule for the orientation activities:

Monday, December 7, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Activity: Interactive sessions, campaigns and awareness on sexual harassment, drug abuse, rape, cultism and other related issues.
• Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall.

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Activity: Interactive sessions on library and information services, bursary services, health services and insurance, security services and other student support services.
• Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall.

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Activity: Interactive session on examination regulations, social misconduct and penalties, entrepreneurship and other related topics.
• Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall.

Thursday, December 10, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
• Activity: Guided tour of the university and Career Onboarding Programme.
• Venue: J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium/Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall.

Friday, December 11, 2026

Matriculation Ceremony

• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Venue: Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall.

Special Jumat Service for Muslim Freshers

• Time: 1:00 p.m.
• Venue: University of Lagos Mosque.

Sunday, December 13, 2026

Special Thanksgiving Service for Christian Freshers

• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Venue: University of Lagos Chapel of Christ Our Light (UNILAG).

Important Notice to Newly Admitted Students

The university has advised all newly admitted students, including UTME, Direct Entry and Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) students, to take note of the scheduled dates, times and venues.

Fresh students are encouraged to participate fully in the orientation activities and familiarise themselves with the university's academic and administrative environment.

Congratulations to all newly admitted students, and welcome to the University of Lagos (UNILAG)!