Event Schedule: Essential Information
The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the University Governing Council, has approved the following details for a dignified and organized ceremony:
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: EBSU Main Campus, Abakaliki
The ceremony will include the university’s principal officers, academic staff, and students. Matriculants are required to be seated by 10:30 AM to ensure the formal academic procession, led by the Vice-Chancellor, commences on time.
Administrative Directives for Matriculating Students
To ensure a hitch-free experience, the Office of the Registrar has issued several directives that students must follow before the Saturday deadline:
1. Payment and Collection of Academic Gowns
All matriculating students are mandatory required to wear the university’s official academic regalia. Gowns are to be collected from the respective Faculty Officers upon presentation of the following:
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Evidence of payment of the matriculation/school fees.
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The student’s temporary identification slip.
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A duplicate copy of the payment receipt from the EBSU microfinance bank or approved digital portal.
2. Finalization of Physical Clearance
Only students who have completed their physical screening and had their O’Level results verified are eligible to be matriculated. Students with “pending” admission status on JAMB CAPS are urged to resolve such issues at the ICT center immediately to ensure their names are captured in the 28th Matriculation Brochure.
3. Return of Regalia
Students must note that academic gowns must be returned to the Faculty Officers no later than Tuesday, 3rd March 2026. Late returns usually attract a daily penalty fee, and failure to return the gown may lead to the withholding of first-semester results.
Invitation to Parents, Stakeholders, and the Public
The Vice-Chancellor extends a warm invitation to parents, guardians, and education stakeholders to witness this significant milestone. The university recognizes the sacrifices made by families to secure a future for these students and views the matriculation ceremony as a partnership-building event.
Education stakeholders and members of the general public are also invited to observe the growth of the institution. EBSU remains committed to its mission of providing quality education that is relevant to the needs of the society, and this 28th set of students represents the university’s contribution to the future human capital of Ebonyi State and Nigeria at large.
Security and Conduct During the Event
Given the large expected turnout, the University Security Unit has been directed to enforce strict traffic control and safety measures at the Main Campus. Visitors are advised to follow the directions of the security personnel regarding parking and entry points.
Furthermore, students are reminded that matriculation is a formal academic assembly. While celebrations with family are encouraged after the ceremony, the university maintains a zero-tolerance policy for rowdy behavior, unauthorized musical displays, or any form of conduct that disrupts the solemnity of the academic procession.
Commencement Remarks for Freshmen
As you prepare for February 28th, remember that the matriculation gown you wear symbolizes the responsibilities you now carry. Ebonyi State University provides the environment, but the effort toward graduation begins with the commitment you make during this ceremony. The university management anticipates a successful event and a productive academic journey for all new students.
