MAPOLY Issues Notice to Matriculating Students for 2025/2026 Ceremony

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) has issued an important notice to all newly admitted students regarding the Matriculation Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to the announcement, the ceremony is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) Auditorium within the institution. The event is meant for all matriculating students, including National Diploma (ND1) and Higher National Diploma (HND1) students, both in the full-time and part-time programmes.

The matriculation ceremony is an important academic tradition that formally admits newly enrolled students into the institution. During the ceremony, students will take the official matriculation oath and become recognized members of the polytechnic community.

Activities Scheduled for the Ceremony

The ceremony will feature a number of activities designed to officially welcome the new students into the institution. One of the major highlights of the event will be the oath-taking ceremony, during which all matriculating students will pledge to abide by the rules and regulations guiding the institution.

In addition, the event will also include the maiden edition of the Matriculation Lecture, which will be delivered as part of the ceremony. The lecture is expected to address issues relevant to the academic and personal development of the newly admitted students.

The lecture will also serve as an opportunity for students to gain valuable insights into academic discipline, personal responsibility, and the expectations placed on them as members of the institution.

Mandatory Academic Gown

The polytechnic management has emphasized that all matriculating students are required to wear academic gowns during the ceremony as part of the official matriculation tradition.

The academic gown symbolizes the formal admission of students into the academic community. Students are therefore expected to appear properly dressed in the approved academic attire for the event.

Details regarding the collection of the academic gowns and caps will be released soon by the Office of the Registrar. Students have been advised to monitor official announcements from the institution to obtain information about the distribution process.

Seating and Arrival Instructions

To ensure that the ceremony proceeds smoothly, the management has provided clear instructions regarding seating arrangements and arrival time for all matriculating students.

All students participating in the ceremony are required to be seated at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the programme. This arrangement is necessary to ensure that the event begins on time and that all participants are properly organized before the start of the proceedings.

The institution also stated that all entrances to the venue will be closed once the Rector’s Procession begins. As a result, students who arrive late may not be allowed to enter the auditorium after the procession has commenced.

Students are therefore strongly advised to arrive early to avoid any inconvenience or disruption during the ceremony.

Importance of Signing the Matriculation Oath

The management also emphasized that the matriculation process is not considered complete without the signing of the Matriculation Oath.

The matriculation oath represents a formal agreement between the student and the institution. By signing the oath, students pledge to obey the rules and regulations of the polytechnic and maintain good conduct throughout their academic stay.

According to the institution, any student who fails to sign the matriculation oath will not be recognized as a bona fide student of the polytechnic. Therefore, all matriculating students are strongly advised to ensure that they participate fully in the oath-taking process and complete the required documentation.

Further Information to Be Released

The management noted that additional details about the matriculation ceremony will be released soon. These updates will come from the Office of the Registrar and the Public Relations Unit of the institution.

Students are encouraged to regularly check official communication channels of the polytechnic for updates regarding gown collection, ceremony guidelines, and other important instructions.

Final Advice to Students

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic advised all matriculating students to take the ceremony seriously and comply with the guidelines provided.

The matriculation ceremony marks the official beginning of a student’s academic journey within the institution. It is therefore an important moment that symbolizes acceptance into the academic community and the responsibilities that come with being a student of the polytechnic.

Students are encouraged to participate actively in the ceremony and ensure that they follow all the procedures required to complete their matriculation successfully.