COOU 10th-15th Convocation Ceremonies & 25-year Anniversary

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University will host its 10th to 15th combined convocation ceremonies.

The events run from Tuesday 20 May to Saturday 24 May 2025.

First degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, PhDs, and honorary degrees will be awarded.

A 25-year celebration will also take place during the same week.

Graduands from 2019 to 2024 will take part in the convocation.

See Pre-Convocation Events and Jubilee Activities

Friday 16 May 2025

• Press meeting with the Vice-Chancellor
  Time: 9:30 a.m.
  Venue: Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room
• Facility visit
  Time: 12:00 noon

Saturday 17 May 2025

• Road walk for the silver jubilee
  Time: 7:00 a.m.
  Venue: COOUTH Field, Awka Campus

Join Jubilee Activities and Celebration Events

Tuesday 20 May 2025

• Back to our root and homecoming
• Interdenominational church service
  Time: 11:00 a.m.
  Venue: ETF Auditorium, Uli Campus

Wednesday 21 May 2025

• Founders and Heritage Day
• Book launch
  Venue: TETFund Auditorium, Igbariam Campus
• Alumni dinner
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Venue: To be confirmed

Follow Convocation Activities for Degree Awards

Thursday 22 May 2025

• Convocation lecture
• Documentary on COOU history
  Time: 11:00 a.m.
  Venue: ETF Auditorium, Igbariam Campus

Friday 23 May 2025

• Award of first degrees
  Time: 11:00 a.m.
  Venue: Convocation Arena, Igbariam Campus

Saturday 24 May 2025

• Award of higher degrees
• PGD, MSc, PhD, and honorary awards
  Time: 11:00 a.m.
  Venue: Convocation Arena, Igbariam Campus

Check Fees for Degree Categories

• First Degree: ₦25,000
• MSc and PGD: ₦70,000
• PhD: ₦120,000

All fees cover:

• Convocation brochure
• Academic gown
• Certificate scroll
• COOU T-shirt or jacket
• COOU bag
• COOU tie or scarf
• COOU lapel pin

Follow COOU Payment Process for Convocation

1. Visit the official COOU portal for convocation payment.
2. Click on the Sundry button.
3. Choose payment type from the drop-down list.
4. Generate invoice under Sundry.
5. Pay online or at any bank.
6. Print Remita receipt.
7. Present it before collecting materials.

Obey General Rules for All Graduands

• Graduands must pay fees before clearance.
• Higher degree graduands must also pay as stated.
• Formal dress is required:

  • Men: suit, shirt, tie

  • Women: suit, blouse, skirt, or gown
  • Full national dress is also allowed

Note Collection and Return of Regalia

• Undergraduates collect gowns from faculties.
• Postgraduates collect gowns from the Postgraduate School, Igbariam Campus.
• Collection starts Friday 2 May 2025.
• Proof of payment is required.
• Daily processions begin at the front of the Administrative Building, Igbariam Campus.
• All rented gowns must be returned by Friday 30 May 2025.
• Late return attracts ₦50,000 penalty.
• Payment window starts Tuesday 15 April 2025.

Follow Security Guidelines During Events

• No bags or luggage inside the convocation arena.
• Park only in areas provided.
• Security will direct all vehicles.
• No hawking or trading around the venue.

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