AKSU Announces Approved Convocation Fees for Combined 6th–12th Ceremony (Feb 28, 2026)

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has officially approved the convocation fees for graduands participating in its combined 6th to 12th Convocation Ceremonies, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 28 February 2026.

The announcement, issued by the Office of the Registrar and dated 6 February 2026, applies to all postgraduate and undergraduate graduands expected to attend the ceremony.

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Convocation Date

• Saturday, 28 February 2026

This combined ceremony will bring together graduands from multiple academic sessions in one unified convocation event.

Approved Convocation Fees (By Programme)

The university has categorized the approved charges into postgraduate and undergraduate programmes, with different rates applicable to each group.

Postgraduate Programmes

This category includes:

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master’s Degrees (M.Sc, M.A, M.Ed, M.Eng, among others)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Approved fees:

• ₦150,000 – With academic gown
• ₦85,000 – Without academic gown

Undergraduate Programmes

• Approved convocation fee: ₦45,000

For Graduands Who Paid ₦15,000 Earlier

AKSU clarified that graduands who previously paid ₦15,000 as convocation fees are not required to pay again in full.

Instead, they should:

• Pay only the outstanding balance, based on their programme category:
  • Postgraduate (with gown)
  • Postgraduate (without gown)
  • Undergraduate

Proof of Payment and Clearance

The university emphasized that:

• Proof of payment is mandatory for:
  • Clearance
  • Collection of convocation materials
• Graduands without evidence of payment may experience delays during clearance.
• Release of materials will strictly follow the university’s official procedures.

Payment Procedure & Gown Collection

AKSU noted that:

• Detailed information on payment procedures, deadlines, and academic gown collection will be communicated soon.
• Graduands are advised to comply fully with the approved fees and stay alert for further official updates from the university.

Key Takeaway

If you are graduating from AKSU under the combined 6th–12th convocation, ensure you:

• Confirm your correct fee category
• Pay any outstanding balance promptly
• Keep your payment receipt safe for clearance and materials collection.

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