BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 33RD MATRICULATION CEREMONY

The Management of the University, through the Directorate of Academic Affairs, has officially scheduled the 33rd Matriculation Ceremony for all newly admitted undergraduate students. This ceremony marks the formal admission of fresh students into the University community for the 2025/2026 academic session.

I. CEREMONY DETAILS

• Date: Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m. (Procession begins at 10:00 a.m. prompt)

• Venue: New Convocation Square

II. PRE-MATRICULATION ORIENTATION

A mandatory orientation programme has been organized to provide fresh students with essential information regarding university life, academic regulations, and campus ethics.

• Dates: Monday, 20th and Tuesday, 21st April, 2026

• Venue: New Convocation Square

• Lecture Waiver: These two days, alongside the Matriculation Day, are lecture-free for all fresh undergraduate students to ensure full participation.

III. COLLECTION AND RETURN OF ACADEMIC GOWNS

Fresh students are required to follow these steps to secure their matriculation attire:

1. Payment: Pay a non-refundable fee of ₦2,000.00 at any of the following banks:

   • Fidelity Bank Plc: Account No. 5030023693

   • Zenith Bank: Account No. 1011136506

2. Issuance: Collection begins on Friday, 17th April, 2026. Present your bank receipt to your Faculty Officer to receive the gown.

3. Return Deadline: All gowns must be returned to the Faculty Officers on or before Friday, 1st May, 2026.

4. Late Fine: Failure to return the gown by the deadline will attract a penalty of ₦500.00 per day, payable to the Bursary Department.

IV. MANDATORY DOWNLOADS

All fresh students must visit the University Portal (www.bsum.edu.ng) to download the following documents:

• The Matriculation Oath

• The University Anthem

These documents must be brought to both the Orientation and the Matriculation Ceremony.

V. STAFF AND SENATE DIRECTIVES

• Senate Members: Kindly report to the New Convocation Square by 9:00 a.m. for the procession. Academic gowns for Senate members should be collected by a detailed staff member from the Academic Office.

• Deans & HODs: Ensure all qualified candidates in your departments are properly registered by cross-checking the list provided by the Directorate of ICT.

• Procession: All Principal Officers, Senate members, and Heads of Units are requested to participate in the academic procession.

CONCLUSION: A FORMAL WELCOME TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The University congratulates all newly admitted students and looks forward to welcoming you formally into our academic traditions. We urge all matriculants to maintain orderliness and adhere strictly to the guidelines provided to ensure a successful ceremony.

Please be guided accordingly.

Signed: Dr. Mrs. Mfaaga Modom Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs For: Registrar