BSU 2023/2024 Matriculation Ceremony: Important Dates and Instructions

The 31st Matriculation Ceremony for fresh undergraduate students for the 2023/2024 academic session is scheduled as follows:

• Date: Friday, 9th August, 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Venue: New Convocation Square

Important Information:

1. Attendance:

   • All Principal Officers and Members of Senate are required to process.
   • Heads of Units and other members of staff are requested to attend the occasion.

2. Senate Members:

   • Kindly report at the New Convocation Square by 9:00 AM. The procession will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.

3. Deans and Heads of Departments:

   • Liaise with the Directorate of ICT or Faculty ICT staff to access the list of registered students in your Faculty and Department.
   • Ensure all qualified candidates of your respective programs are properly registered.

4. Orientation:

   • Scheduled for Tuesday, 6th, Wednesday, 7th, and Thursday, 8th August, 2024 at the New Convocation Square.
   • The Orientation Committee will release details of the exercise.
   • These days will be lecture-free for fresh undergraduates.

5. Matriculation Gowns:

   • Faculty Officers will commence issuance of matriculation gowns to registered students from Friday, 2nd August, 2024.
   • Each student must pay a non-refundable fee of ₦1000.00 at Fidelity Bank Plc (Account No: 5030023693) or Zenith Bank (Account No: 1011136506).
   • Present the bank receipt to your Faculty Officer to collect the gown.

6. Academic Office:

   • Issue appropriate matriculation gowns to Faculty Officers for onward lease to registered fresh students who have paid the fee.

7. Senate Members’ Gowns:

   • Detail a staff member to collect your Academic gown from the Academic Office for the ceremony.

8. Return of Gowns:

   • Fresh students must return matriculation gowns to the Faculty Officers for onward submission to the Academic Office by Tuesday, 13th August, 2024.
   • Late returns will attract a fine of ₦500.00 per day, payable to the Bursary Department of the University.

9. Required Documents:

   • All fresh students must download and bring the following to the Orientation/Matriculation Ceremony from the University Portal (http://www.bsum.edu.ng):
     • Matriculation Oath
     • University Anthem (Alma Mater Song)

Ensure you adhere to these guidelines to facilitate a smooth and organized matriculation ceremony. Welcome to BSU! 🎓