UNICAL announces 2026 convocation date – Here is all you need to know about the University of Calabar (UNICAL) 38th convocation ceremony.
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UNICAL 2026 Convocation
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has fixed 10th April 2026 as the official date for the 2026 convocation ceremony.
Gowns are to be obtained from the faculty officers upon presentation of evidence of payment and must be returned on or before 13th April 2026.
Outright purchase of Academic gowns is 105,000.00 each for Ph.D gowns and 100,000.00 for Masters gowns, while hiring is 25,000.00 each for Masters and Ph.D gowns.
Programme of Activities
| 2nd April 2026 | Press conference by the Vice Chancellor |
| 7th April 2026 | Inter-denominational service, research fair, and exhibition |
| 8th April 2026 | Meeting of Convocation |
| 9th April 2026 | Convocation lecture and command performance |
| 10th April 2026 | Award of Diplomas, First Degrees and Masters/Induction of UNICAL Alumni and Gala Night for all Ph.D graduands and their supervisors |
| 11th April 2026 | Award of Postgraduate & Honorary Degree, conferment of Professor Emeritus and Launching of Endowment Fund |
| 12th April 2026 | Thanksgiving Service |
Graduands and stakeholders are advised to stay updated with official communications from the university for further details on schedules, requirements, and participation guidelines.
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