LAUTECH 15th Convocation: Information for Graduating Students

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has issued a notice to all graduating First Degree and Postgraduate students concerning their participation in the upcoming 15th Convocation ceremonies. This blog post will outline the mandatory requirements, schedule of payments, gown return deadlines, and live streaming details for the Convocation events.

Mandatory Participation and Dress Code

All graduating First Degree and Postgraduate students are required to participate in the academic procession fully dressed in approved academic gowns. Students who do not comply with the dress code will not be allowed to process, and they will not be allowed to join the procession midway. During the ceremony, students will not be permitted to enter or exit the venue at will.

Fees and Payments

Graduating students must pay all stipulated fees, including the fee for the Order of Proceedings, which contains the names of all graduating students. The prescribed fees for the academic gowns are as follows:

• First Degree: N10,000.00
• Master/Postgraduate Diplomas: N12,000.00
• PhD. Degree: N17,500.00

Robing Venue and Schedule

Graduating students must arrive at the robing venue, at the designated place, by 9:00 am. The procession for graduating students on each day will start at 9:30 am.

Gown Return Deadline

Graduands must return their hired academic gowns on or before Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, to their respective Faculty Officers/College Secretary, from whom they collected them. Defaulters will be charged a fine of One thousand Naira (N1,000.00) daily until the gown is returned.

2023 Convocation Ceremony Live Streaming

The 2023 Convocation Ceremony will be streamed live on various channels, including LAUTECH’s website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Zoom.

Audience members can use the following hashtags to view, tag, and broadcast the events: #LAUTECHConvocation2023, #lautech, and #lauconvo.

Conclusion

LAUTECH’s 15th Convocation ceremonies are a significant event for all graduating students. It is essential to adhere to the mandatory requirements and dress code, make payments as required, and return hired gowns on time to avoid fines. For those who cannot attend in person, the live-streaming options provide a convenient way to participate in the celebrations.