UNIABUJA Matriculation 2026: Gown Collection, Fine

UNIABUJA Matriculation 2026: Gown Collection, Fine

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Summary

UNIABUJA matriculation gowns will be available from 9 Feb 2026; matriculation holds 12 Feb 2026, and late gown return costs ₦5,000 daily.

  • Gown collection starts: Monday, 9 February 2026
  • Matriculation date: Thursday, 12 February 2026
  • Collect from Faculty Officer with stamped school fees receipt
  • Return gowns immediately after the ceremony
  • Late return penalty: ₦5,000 per day

UNIABUJA Matriculation 2026: Gown Collection Date and Late Return Penalty

University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has notified fresh students about matriculation gown collection ahead of the Matriculation Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, 12 February 2026. The university stated that gown collection will begin on Monday, 9 February 2026; fresh students should act early and follow the stated steps.

Matriculation date

UNIABUJA will hold its Matriculation Ceremony on Thursday, 12 February 2026. The notice links gown collection directly to this event; new students need the gown for the ceremony.

When gown collection starts

The university stated that collection of matriculation gowns will commence on Monday, 9 February 2026. That date sets the start point for fresh students to pick up gowns before the ceremony.

Where to collect the gown

Fresh students are required to collect their academic gowns from their respective Faculty Officers. UNIABUJA stated that each student must present a duly stamped school fees receipt before collecting the gown; that receipt is the key document for collection.

Returning the gown after matriculation

UNIABUJA advised all matriculating students to return the academic gowns immediately after the ceremony. The instruction is plain; students should not keep the gown past the event day.

Late return penalty

The university stated that a penalty of ₦5,000 per day will be charged for late return of gowns. That daily charge starts once a student fails to return the gown as directed; the amount can add up fast.

Final note to fresh students

UNIABUJA management expressed appreciation for students’ cooperation and stated it looks forward to celebrating the matriculation milestone with fresh students; the message ends with that clear expectation.

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