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\u2014and firm conditions\u2014for fresh undergraduates and Direct Entry candidates across its campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement covers all UNICROSS programmes and campuses<\/strong>, with orientation holding system-wide on a single day, while matriculation will take place on different dates for Calabar and Ogoja campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the university, the schedule is strictly for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n for the 2025\/2026 academic session<\/strong> across all UNICROSS campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The orientation programme is scheduled for 19 January 2026<\/strong> and will hold simultaneously across all UNICROSS campuses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh students are advised to plan their movement and arrival time carefully, as the orientation is system-wide<\/strong>, not campus-specific. Attendance is an important first step into university life, introducing students to academic rules, campus culture, and administrative procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Matriculation for students in the Calabar Campus<\/strong> will take place on 29 January 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students in the Ogoja Campuses<\/strong> will have their matriculation ceremony on 30 January 2026<\/strong>, one day after the Calabar event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UNICROSS has emphasized that matriculation is not automatic<\/strong>. To qualify, newly admitted students must<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Who This Notice Applies To<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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UNICROSS Orientation: What to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
UNICROSS Matriculation Dates by Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Calabar Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ogoja Campuses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mandatory Requirements for Matriculation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n