The Management of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), has officially ratified the schedule and administrative requirements for its 2nd Convocation Ceremony. This landmark event, slated for Saturday, 18th April 2026, serves as the formal validation of degrees for the 2024/2025 graduating cohort. To ensure a seamless transition from “student” to “alumnus,” the University has implemented a mandatory multi-step registration and financial clearance framework. This analysis provides a roadmap for the essential administrative actions required before and after the ceremony.

Pillar I: Digital Identity and Post-Institutional Integration

A significant shift in the University’s administrative protocol for the 2nd Convocation is the requirement for graduands to create a new personal profile on the University Portal. Unlike standard undergraduate registration, this profile must be established using a personal email address, rather than the institutional BOUESTI student email.

This strategic move is designed to ensure long-term accessibility for graduates, specifically for:

• Convocation Registration: Facilitating official participation in the upcoming ceremony.

• Transcript Applications: Ensuring a permanent channel for the request of academic transcripts once student accounts are deactivated.

Pillar II: Financial Obligations and Tiered Fee Structure

The University has introduced a tiered fee structure for the Convocation ceremony, providing financial options based on the timing of the payment. Graduands are presented with a clear choice regarding their financial regularization:

• Standard Payment: A fee of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150,000.00) if paid before the Convocation ceremony.

• Late Payment: A fee of One Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Naira (N175,000.00) for those who fulfill this obligation after the ceremony has taken place.

All payments must be directed to the dedicated BOUESTI Graduands Funds account at Premium Trust Bank (Account Number: 0010116850).

Comprehensive Service Coverage

The Convocation fee is an all-inclusive charge that covers several critical items and services essential for the transition to alumnus status:

• Academic Documentation: This includes the official Certificate and a student copy of the Academic Transcript.

• Ceremonial Materials: The fee covers the Convocation Brochure and the provision of the Academic Gown and Scroll.

• Administrative & Social Ties: Includes Alumni Association Dues and two Invitation Cards for parents or guardians to attend the event.

Pillar III: Physical Clearance and Logistical Requirements

Beyond digital and financial registration, graduands must navigate a physical clearance process to participate in the ceremony. This involves obtaining a Clearance Form from the Directorate of Student Affairs.

Graduands are required to complete all necessary requirements as outlined in the form to be eligible for:

• Collection of Academic Gowns: Ensuring the student is appropriately attired for the academic procession.

• Collection of Other Items: Including brochures and scrolls required for the ceremony.

Conclusion: Upholding Institutional Excellence

The 2nd Convocation ceremony of BOUESTI represents more than just a celebration; it is a formal institutional audit of the 2024/2025 class. By adhering to the digital registration, financial, and physical clearance requirements, graduands contribute to the prestige and order of the University’s high academic standards. As April 18, 2026, approaches, the University community looks forward to honoring its latest graduates as they prepare to depart the halls of BOUESTI for the global professional arena.