– National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) 12th convocation ceremony to holds on 25th – 26th March 2023
– The collection of Graduation Gown begins on Monday, 18th March 2023 and to be returned on 28th March 2023
– NOUN Virtual convocation will hold on 26th March 2023 by 9.00 am
– Certificate will be distributed in all NOUN Study Centres on 4th – 8th April 2022
– Virtual Convocation Link:- https://www.livestream.nou.edu.ng
The National Open University of Nigeria is pleased to announce its 12th Convocation Ceremony holding on Friday, 24th and Saturday, 25thMarch, 2023 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; 1st degree graduands in study centres in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Award winners; PGD graduands; Master’s degree and Ph.D. graduands will hold an On-site ceremony at the University Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.
- All 1 st degree graduands in other Study Centres will hold the ceremony at their State Capital Study Centres.
RECOMMEDED LINKS FOR NOUN 2023 CONVOCATION
- Guidelines For NOUN Graduation Clearance 2023
- Approved NOUN Graduation List For 2022/2023 Session
- How To Claim Refund Of Balance in E-wallet – NOUN Graduating Students
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:
Friday, 24th March, 2023
Convocation Lecture by: Professor Pulang LenkaBula
Vice-Chancellor
University of South Africa (UNISA) Pretoria, South Africa.
| Theme: | Volatility and Opportunities in Higher Education |
Time   | 10.00a.m. |
| Venue | On-site Convocation Arena, National Open University ofNigeria, 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, 25th March, 2023
(i) Award of Bachelor Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s, Doctor of Philosophy and Honorary 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 NOUN 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, 20th February, 2023
They are required to present the following for sighting at the points of collection of the items:
- Evidence of payment of a fee of Twenty Thousand (N20,000.00) 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 below: www.advancementlinkages.nou.edu.ng Completed forms must be submitted to the Alumni Desk Officerq
Please note that Academic gowns and hoods must be returned to the respective Study Centres not later than Monday, 3 rd April, 2023
B) All First-class graduands; 1 st degree graduands in study centres in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Award winners; PGD graduands; Master’s degree and Ph.D. graduands are requested to assemble at designated location(s) at the Convocation Arena on Saturday, 25 th March, 2023 between 8.00a.m. and 9.00 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, 6th March, 2023. Other interested operators outside Abuja are to register and obtain clearance form from Study Centre Directors at the various state capitals.
D) I. All Graduating Students must wear the prescribed academic gowns.
The Security Officers will strictly enforce the “No gown, No entry” policy
II. 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.
III. 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.
E) Graduands are now at liberty to commence the various steps of clearance at their respective Study Centres.
F) Graduands are hereby informed that certificates are ready for collection and will be distributed as scheduled below:
| State | Study Centres | Venue | Date |
| Abia State | Umudike Study Centre Asaga Ohafia Community Study Centre | Umudike Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April, 2023 |
| Abuja | Abuja Model Study Centre Wuse II Study Centre Special Study Centres: Nigeria Police, Dei-Dei Nigeria Civil Defence Corps, Sauka National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW) Garki Nigeria Immigration, Gwagwalada | Abuja Model Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Adamawa State | Gulak Study Centre Yola Study Centre | Yola Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Akwa Ibom State | Uyo Study Centre | Uyo Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Anambra State | Awka Study Centre Community Study Centre, Isulo | Awka Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Bauchi State | Bauchi Study Centre Community Special Study Centre, Bogoro Community Study Centre, Azare | Bauchi Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Bayelsa State | Yenagoa Study Centre | Yenagoa Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Benue State | Makurdi Study Centre Otukpo Study Centre Community Study Centre Ugbokolo | Makurdi Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Borno State | Maiduguri Study Centre | Maiduguri Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Cross River State | Calabar Study Centre Community Study Centre, Ikom | Calabar Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Delta State | Asaba Study Centre Community Study Centre Emevor Community Study Centre Owhrode Community Study Centre, Sapele | Asaba Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Ebonyi State | Abakaliki Study Centre | Abakaliki Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Edo State | Benin Study Centre Community Study Centre Fugar Community Study Centre, Uromi | Benin Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Ekiti State | Ado-Ekiti Study Centre | Ado-Ekiti Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Enugu State | Enugu Study Centre Opi Community Study Centre Awgu Community Study Centre | Enugu Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Gombe State | Gombe Study Centre | Gombe Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Imo State | Owerri Study Centre | Owerri Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Jigawa State | Dutse Study Centre | Dutse Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Kaduna State | Kaduna Study Centre Community Study Centre, Kagoro Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Airforce, Kaduna | Kaduna Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Kano State | Kano Study Centre Community Study Centre, Danbata Community Study Centre, Makoda Community Study Centre, Kunchi Community Study Centre, Dawakin Tofa Community Study Centre, Gwarzo Community Study Centre, Shanono Community Study Centre, Kabo Community Study Centre, Rimi Community Study Centre, Bichi Community Study Centre, Tofa Community Study Centre Tsanyawa Study Centre, Bagwai Community Study Centre, Dawakin Kudun Community Study Centre, Fagge Community Study Centre, Kwachiri Community Study Centre, Gabasawa Community Study Centre, Hadejia | Kano Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Katsina State | Katsina Study Centre Community Study Centre, Masari | Katsina State | 3rd – 8th April |
| Kebbi State | Kebbi Study Centre | Kebbi Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Kogi State | Lokoja Study Centre Community Study Centre, Iyara Community Study Centre, Ogori Community Study Centre, Idah | Lokoja Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Kwara State | Ilorin Study Centre Community Study Centre, Offa Special Study Centre for Nigerian Army, Sobi, Ilorin | Ilorin Study Centre | 4th – 8th April |
| Lagos State | McCarthy Study Centre Lagos Study Centre Mushin Study Centre Special Study Centre for Nigeria Navy, Apapa | Lagos Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Nassarawa State | Lafia Study Centre | Lafia Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Niger State | Minna Study Centre | Minna Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Ogun State | Abeokuta Study Centre Community Study Centre, Awa-Ijebu | Abeokuta Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Ondo State | Akure Study Centre Community Study Centre, Isua-Akoko Community Study Centre, Oka-Akoko | Akure Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Osun State | Osogbo Study Centre Community Study Centre, Otan Ayegbaju Community Study Centre, Iwo | Osogbo Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Oyo State | Ibadan Study Centre Community Study Centre, Kisi | Ibadan Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Plateau State | Jos Study Centre | Jos Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Rivers State | Port Harcourt Study Centre | Port Harcourt Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Sokoto State | Sokoto Study Centre | Sokoto Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Taraba State | Jalingo Study Centre Community Study Centre, Wukari | Jalingo Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Yobe State | Damaturu Study Centre | Damaturu Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
| Zamfara State | Gusau Study Centre | Gusau Study Centre | 3rd – 8th April |
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.
Signed:
Oladipo A. AJ (IYI Registrar)
Dear sir/madam,
I am a graduating student, I made Second Class Upper (4.07), Abeokuta Study Centre. I want to use this opportunity to thank the entire staff of NOUN for all their efforts in ensuring that the school is on a common grid with other Universities in Nigeria and the world at large. I will implore them to keep up with the space always so as to keep the flag flying. I give God all the glory for a successful completion of my course; BSc Criminology and Security Studies.
congratulations
My name is titilayo, I graduated 2018 but I haven’t collected my certificate,can I do my clearance anytime or during the convocation only?