Gregory University, Uturu (GUU) has officially announced plans to hold its 14th Matriculation Ceremony, marking the formal admission of newly enrolled students into the university for the 2025/2026 academic session. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 28 February 2026, and will serve as the final step in transforming successful applicants into bonafide members of the university community.

Matriculation at Gregory University is more than a ceremonial tradition. It is a legally and academically significant event where fresh students take the matriculation oath, affirming their commitment to the institution’s regulations, values, and its guiding philosophy of “Knowledge for Service.”

Date, Time, and Venue

The university has put all arrangements in place to ensure a smooth and dignified ceremony.

• Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026
• Time: 11:00 a.m. prompt
• Venue: Goodluck Jonathan Auditorium, Gregory University, Uturu

Students, parents, and invited guests are advised to arrive early to allow for proper seating and security checks ahead of the academic procession.

Hosts and Special Guests

The 14th matriculation ceremony will be held under the leadership of the university’s top management and will feature notable dignitaries from Abia State.

• Chief Host: Chief Gregory Okechukwu Ibe
  (Chancellor and Founder, Gregory University, Uturu)
• Host: Professor Cele U. Njoku
  (Vice-Chancellor, Gregory University, Uturu)
• Special Guest of Honour: Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa
  (Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly)

The participation of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly underscores the strong relationship between the university and the Abia State government, as well as the importance of higher education in regional development.

Planning and Administrative Coordination

To ensure the success of the event, the university has constituted a Matriculation Planning Committee. The committee is chaired by Professor Uwaoma Kalu Uche, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), and works closely with the University Registrar, Maliki A. Vincent.

Their responsibilities include coordinating the academic procession, managing student documentation, organizing seating arrangements, and ensuring strict adherence to ceremonial protocols.

Important Instructions for Matriculating Students

Fresh students participating in the ceremony must comply with the following requirements:

Collection of Academic Gowns

Matriculants are required to collect their academic gowns and hoods from their respective Faculty Officers. Collection is typically subject to verification of school fees payment.

Punctuality

All matriculating students must be seated by 10:30 a.m. to allow for the orderly commencement of the academic procession.

Signing of Matriculation Register

The signing of the Matriculation Register is compulsory. This act serves as the official and legal confirmation of a student’s admission into Gregory University. Failure to sign the register may invalidate a student’s admission status.

Invitation to Parents and the General Public

Gregory University, Uturu warmly invites parents, guardians, alumni, and members of the general public to witness this important academic milestone. The matriculation ceremony is a celebration of perseverance, family support, and the beginning of a new chapter in the academic lives of the fresh students.

Final Note

The 14th Matriculation Ceremony represents another step in Gregory University’s steady growth and commitment to producing graduates grounded in knowledge, character, and service. For the newly admitted students, the event symbolizes the official start of their journey within the GUU academic community.

All invited guests and matriculating students are encouraged to attend punctually and observe the university’s code of conduct throughout the ceremony.