UNICROSS Announces Orientation and Matriculation Dates for 2025/2026 Fresh Students
The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially released the orientation and matriculation schedule for newly admitted students in the 2025/2026 academic session, setting clear timelines—and firm conditions—for fresh undergraduates and Direct Entry candidates across its campuses.
The announcement covers all UNICROSS programmes and campuses, with orientation holding system-wide on a single day, while matriculation will take place on different dates for Calabar and Ogoja campuses.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Orientation (All Campuses): Monday, 19 January 2026
- Matriculation (Calabar Campus): Thursday, 29 January 2026
- Matriculation (Ogoja Campuses): Friday, 30 January 2026
Who This Notice Applies To
According to the university, the schedule is strictly for:
- Newly admitted first-year students, and
- Newly admitted Direct Entry students
for the 2025/2026 academic session across all UNICROSS campuses.
UNICROSS Orientation: What to Know
The orientation programme is scheduled for 19 January 2026 and will hold simultaneously across all UNICROSS campuses.
Fresh students are advised to plan their movement and arrival time carefully, as the orientation is system-wide, not campus-specific. Attendance is an important first step into university life, introducing students to academic rules, campus culture, and administrative procedures.
UNICROSS Matriculation Dates by Campus
Calabar Campus
Matriculation for students in the Calabar Campus will take place on 29 January 2026.
Ogoja Campuses
Students in the Ogoja Campuses will have their matriculation ceremony on 30 January 2026, one day after the Calabar event.
Mandatory Requirements for Matriculation
UNICROSS has emphasized that matriculation is not automatic. To qualify, newly admitted students must:
- Pay their full session school fees, and
- Complete departmental registration.
The university made it clear that these are mandatory conditions, not optional guidelines.
Failure to Comply: What’s at Stake
In a strongly worded warning, UNICROSS stated that any student who fails to pay full fees and complete registration before matriculation will forfeit their admission.
This means:
- No fees + no registration = no matriculation, and
- No matriculation = loss of admission.
Students are therefore advised to treat this directive as a strict deadline, not casual information.
Final Word to Fresh Students
With orientation and matriculation dates now confirmed, newly admitted UNICROSS students are urged to act promptly—settle fees, complete registration, and prepare adequately for the ceremonies that formally mark the beginning of their university journey.
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