FUNAAB Announces Guidelines for 2026/2027 Matriculation Ceremony and 14th Commencement Lecture

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has released important guidelines for newly admitted students participating in the 2026/2027 Academic Session Matriculation Ceremony and the University's 14th Commencement Lecture scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

The two ceremonies will take place at the Professor Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, with proceedings expected to commence promptly at 9:00 a.m.

In a notice issued to newly admitted students, the Senior Deputy Registrar, Senate and Admissions, Dr Abdussobur Salaam, outlined the necessary requirements and preparations ahead of the ceremonies, urging all matriculants to comply strictly with the University's directives.

Academic Gowns and Caps

All matriculating students are required to appear in academic gowns and caps during the ceremony.

The academic regalia will be available for collection from the respective Colleges beginning Monday, November 16, 2026.

However, students must present and submit photocopies of evidence of payment of their 2026/2027 academic session school fees at their respective College Offices before collecting the gowns and caps.

Deadline for Returning Academic Regalia

The University has directed all students to return their collected academic gowns and caps no later than Friday, November 20, 2026, by 12 noon.

Students who fail to return the items within the stipulated period will be required to pay a fine of ₦20,000.

Additionally, anyone who loses an academic gown or cap will be charged ₦45,000 as replacement fees.

Punctuality and Seating Arrangements

Matriculating students are expected to arrive early and be seated at the ceremony venue no later than 8:30 a.m.

The University emphasised that the ceremonies would begin at 9:00 a.m. and warned that all entrances to the venue would be closed immediately after the Vice-Chancellor's procession commences.

Mandatory Signing of Matriculation Oath

The University also stressed that participation in the matriculation ceremony would not be considered complete without the online signing of the Matriculation Oath.

It warned that any newly admitted student who fails to complete this mandatory exercise will not be recognised as a bona fide student of the University.

The University has therefore urged all newly admitted students to familiarise themselves with the guidelines, make the necessary preparations and ensure full compliance with all requirements to guarantee a smooth and successful matriculation ceremony.