Osun State University (UNIOSUN) cordially invites the University Community, parents, guardians, alumni, and the general public to its 16th Convocation Ceremonies for the award of First and Higher Degrees.
The ceremonies will hold from Friday, 18th September to Thursday, 24th September 2026 at the University Main Campus, Osogbo, under the distinguished leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye.
This landmark academic celebration marks another significant milestone in the University’s pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and community service. It will formally recognise the academic achievements of graduating students across all colleges and programmes of the University.
Schedule of Events
Pre-Convocation Activities
Friday, 18th September 2026
- Press Conference
Venue: Store Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 10:00 am - Alumni Day Lecture, Orientation Programme and Award of Alumni Scholarships
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon - Special Jumat Service
Venue: University Mosque, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 1:00 pm - Convocation Play – Delilah’s Advocate
Author: Leke Ogunfeyimi | Director: Yemi Atanda
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 3:00 pm
Sunday, 20th September 2026
- Special Thanksgiving Service
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 9:00 am
Monday, 21st September 2026
- Induction of Education Graduates by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
Venue: Multipurpose Hall Complex I
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am - Induction of Building Technology Graduates by the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB)
Venue: Store Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am - Induction of Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Graduates by the Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN)
Venue: Twin Lecture Theatre, Osogbo Campus
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am - Induction of Food Science and Technology Graduates by the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)
Venue: Store Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm - Induction of Engineering Graduates by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Convocation Ceremonies
Day 1 – Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
- Convocation and Award of Prizes
Colleges of Humanities & Culture and College of Education
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon - Convocation and Award of Prizes
College of Management & Social Sciences and College of Law
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Dinner for all First-Class Awardees tagged “Meet the Vice-Chancellor”
Venue: Store Multipurpose Hall, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Day 2 – Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
- Convocation and Award of Prizes
College of Agriculture and College of Health Sciences
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 9:30 am – 12:45 pm - Convocation and Award of Prizes
College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Day 3 – Thursday, 24th September 2026
- Convocation Lecture
Title: “Coping with Double Oversight: Harmonizing the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Professional Bodies for Sustainable University System”
Delivered by: Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, FAS
(Chairman, Governing Board, National Universities Commission)
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon - Convocation and Award of Prizes (Postgraduate Degrees – PGD, M.Sc, MA, MBA, Ph.D)
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Main Campus, Osogbo
Time: 12:00 noon - Close of Convocation
Time: 2:00 pm
Virtual Participation
Interested persons can join selected sessions via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 918 3878 9492
Passcode: 179202
Link: https://bit.ly/osu16thconv
Important Information for Graduands
Graduands are advised to:
- Complete all outstanding fees and clearance processes
- Monitor the University website and official channels for updates on academic gown collection, rehearsal schedules, and other logistics
- Strictly adhere to the University’s dress code and guidelines for the ceremonies
The Vice-Chancellor, Principal Officers, Senate, and the entire University Community warmly welcome all invited guests to celebrate this important academic milestone with us.