The Vice-Chancellor of Edo State University (EDSU), Prof. Victor O. Adetimirin, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, and university community, has officially announced the 11th Matriculation Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session. The event formally inducts newly admitted students into the university as bona fide members of the academic community.

Matriculation marks the official transition of candidates into fully registered students and includes the administration of the Matriculation Oath, during which students commit to uphold the university’s rules, academic integrity, and pursuit of excellence.

Ceremony Schedule and Venue

• Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
  
• Time: Main proceedings begin at 11:00 a.m.; guests and matriculants are expected to be seated by 10:30 a.m.
  
• Venue: Aliko Dangote Auditorium, Edo State University, Iyamho
  

The Aliko Dangote Auditorium, a modern, high-tech facility, has been chosen to provide a dignified and professional setting for the occasion. It will host the academic procession, including the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Deans, and Senate members.

Protocols for Matriculants and Guests

To ensure a smooth and dignified ceremony, the university has outlined the following expectations:

• Punctuality: The academic procession begins promptly at 10:45 a.m. Late arrivals may be restricted from entering the main hall.
  
• Academic Gown: All matriculants must wear official academic gowns, obtainable from Faculty Officers upon presenting proof of school fees payment.
  
• Decorum: Attendees are expected to maintain a high standard of behavior. Cell phones must be silenced, and unnecessary movement during the oath-taking is prohibited.

Institutional Welcome and Outlook

The 11th Matriculation Ceremony symbolizes the start of a journey toward academic and professional excellence. Edo State University, renowned for its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs and Smart Campus initiatives, welcomes new students into a technologically advanced and innovation-driven learning environment.

The university encourages matriculants to leverage these resources fully and congratulates them on joining a community committed to academic rigor, character development, and global competitiveness.