Delta State University (DELSU) has scheduled the matriculation ceremony for new students for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The event will take place on Saturday, 25 January 2025, at both Abraka and Oleh campuses.
Matriculation Schedule
Abraka Campus
Time: 9.00 a.m.
Venue: Convocation Arena, Site III, Abraka
Note: Matriculating students must be seated by 8.30 a.m.
Oleh Campus
Time: 11.00 a.m.
Venue: 1000-Seating Capacity Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Engineering
Note: Matriculating students must be seated by 10.30 a.m.
Gown Collection and Return
Faculty Officers will collect gowns from the Senate Division for distribution.
Matriculating students should collect gowns from their Faculty Officers starting Monday, 20 January 2025, between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.
Gown collection ends on Friday, 24 January 2025.
Return of Gowns
Gowns must be returned in good condition to the department by Monday, 27 January 2025.
A penalty of ₦1,000 will apply for each day a gown is not returned.
A replacement cost of N10,000 will be charged for gowns not returned or damaged.
Gowns must not be rented out to photographers. Security operatives will confiscate gowns involved in such acts, and violators will face sanctions.
Attendance and Guidelines
Attendance is mandatory for all new students.
Lateness will not be allowed.
Faculty Officers must ensure that matriculating students comply with all instructions.
Invitation
All Principal Officers, Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, staff, students, and other members of the university community are invited to attend.
This ceremony marks an important milestone for all new students.