This is to inform the 2015/2016 Graduands of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) that the 28th Convocation Ceremonies of the University for the award of Certificates, Diplomas and Sub-Degrees, First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters’ Degrees, Doctorate Degrees, Conferment of Honorary Degrees and Presentation of Prizes, will take place from FRIDAY, 10TH to SATURDAY, 18TH MARCH, 2017 with the following highlights:
| DATE | EVENT | VENUE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 10th March, 2017 | Press Briefing | T.I Francis Auditorium | 10.00 a.m. |
| Jumat Service | FUTA Central Mosque, Obanla | 2. 00 p.m | |
| Saturday, 11th March, 2017 | Students’/Graduands’ Variety Night | University’s Sports Complex | 6.00 p.m |
| Sunday, 12th March, 2017 | Interdenominational Service | 2,500 Capacity University Auditorium | 3.00 p.m |
| Monday, 13th March, 2017 | Excellence and Productivity Award Night | Multipurpose Hall | 5.00 p.m |
| Tuesday, 14th March, 2017 | Novelty Football Match | University’s Sports Complex | 3.00 p.m |
| Wed. 15th March, 2017 | Career Talk | T. I. Francis Auditorium | 10.00 a.m |
| Thurs. 16th March, 2017 | Alumni Meeting | T. I. Francis Auditorium | 10.00 a.m |
| Convocation Meeting | T. I. Francis Auditorium | 12.00 Noon | |
| Alumni Lecture | Multipurpose Hall | 4.00 pm | |
| Alumni Dinner | T. I. Francis Auditorium | 6.00 pm | |
| Friday, 17th March, 2017 | Commissioning of Project | Project Sites | 9.00 a.m |
| Convocation Lecture | The University Main Auditorium | 3.00 p.m | |
| Saturday, 18th March, 2017 | Commissioning of Projects | Project Sites | 9.00 a.m |
| Award of Certificates, Diplomas and Sub-Degrees, Award of First Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s Degrees, Doctorate Degrees and Conferment of Honorary Degrees. | The University Main Auditorium | 10.00 a.m | |
| Convocation Luncheon | Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge | Immediately after Convocation |
INFORMATION FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS
It is mandatory for graduating students to participate in the academic procession fully dressed in approved academic gowns. Academic gowns are limited and will be given out to graduating students on first come first serve basis after the payment of appropriate fees.
Graduating students should liaise with appropriate officials of their schools for invitation cards, details of the ceremonies and other related instructions.
