NOUN Convocation and Collection of Certificates 2022

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (NOUN) 11^th CONVOCATION CEREMONY

The National Open University of Nigeria is pleased to announce its 11^th Convocation Ceremony holding on Friday, 25^th and Saturday, 26^th  March, 2022.

For the information of graduands, their parents/guardians, friends of the University and the general public. Please note that the Convocation Ceremony will be held off-site and on-site as follows:

• All First-class graduands, Award winners, Master’s degree and Ph.D. graduands will hold an On-site ceremony at the University Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.

• All 1^stdegree and PGD graduands will hold the ceremony at their State Capital Study Centres.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Friday, 25^th March, 2022

• Convocation Lecture by :   Prof. Osita M. Ogbu _{OON ,}Director, Institute of Development Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, NSUKKA.

• Theme: “The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Challenge of Poverty Reduction in Nigeria”

• Time : 10.00a.m.

• Venue/On-site: Convocation Arena, National Open University of Nigeria, Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, Jabi, FCT, Abuja.

• Virtual/Off-site: Other graduands are to participate from their respective State Capital Study Centres by joining the virtual convocation at: https://www.livestream.nou.edu.ng

Saturday, 26^th March, 2022

Award of Bachelor Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master and Doctorate Degrees.

• Time : 9.00 a.m

• Venue/On-site: Convocation Arena, National Open University of Nigeria, Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, Jabi, FCT, Abuja.

• Virtual/Off-site: Other graduands are to participate from their respective State Capital Study Centres by joining the virtual convocation at: https://www.livestream.nou.edu.ng

Information to Graduands

A)  All those who have completed their programmes and have been cleared for convocation are to sign for and receive academic gowns and hoods from their respective Study Centres with effect from Monday, 14thMarch, 2022.

They are required to present the following for sighting at the points of collection of the items:

• Evidence of payment of a fee of Fifteen Thousand (N15,000.00) via remita for the use of Academic gowns and Convocation Register.

• A duly completed and authenticated clearance form issued at the Study Centre.

• Graduands are requested to duly complete and print the Alumni membership form which is accessible through the link www.advancementlinkages.nou.edu.ng. Completed forms must be submitted to the Alumni Desk Officer.

Please note that Academic gowns and hoods must be returned to the respective Study Centres not later than 28^th March, 2022.

B)  All First class, Award winners, Master’s degree and Ph.D. graduands are requested to assemble at designated location(s) at the Convocation Arena on Saturday, 26^thMarch, 2022 between 7.00a.m. and 8.00 a.m.  They must be fully robed and on queue according to their Faculties.

“NO ONE, INCLUDING GRADUANDS AND THEIR PARENTS/ GUARDIANS, WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE VENUE, AFTER 9:00A.M.”

C)  Commercial Photographers/Video Operators who intend to operate at the University Headquarters, Abuja are requested to register to obtain clearance form from Bursary Department at the Headquarters, Jabi- Abuja from Monday 14^thMarch, 2022.

Other interested operators outside Abuja are to register and obtain clearance form from Study Centre Directors at the various state capitals.

D)  All Graduating Students must wear the prescribed academic gowns. The Security Officers will strictly enforce the “No gown, No entry”policy.

• No form of luggage or handbags will be allowed at the arena. Graduands are advised, without exception, to comply with this directive.

• All guests of the University (properly identified with their Invitation cards) are to be seated not later than 8.30 a.m.

• Parking lots have been provided for use at the designated areas within the University Campuses. Guests are to park their cars in areas indicated in their Invitation Cards.

• Graduands are now at liberty to commence the various steps of clearance at their respective Study Centres.

Collection Of Certificate For NOUN 2021/2022 Graduands

Graduands are hereby informed that certificates are ready for collection and will be distributed as scheduled below:

NB: The University will later announce the date for collection of certificates for correctional centres graduates.

GRADUANDS ARE TO NOTE THAT THE UNIVERSITY WILL ABIDE STRICTLY WITH THE ARRANGEMENT ABOVE.

We congratulate all graduands and wish them the best in the pending ceremony. Kindly share to inform other students.

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