The Federal University of Lafia (FUL) has released the official timetable for the orientation programme and matriculation ceremony for newly admitted postgraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The announcement was issued by the College of Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) through an internal memorandum signed by the College Secretary, Mrs. Aisha Lawal, and circulated within the university community.

According to the memo, the two events are designed to formally admit new postgraduate students into the university and equip them with essential academic and administrative information.

Dates and Schedule of Events

The university confirmed that the activities will hold over two consecutive days in January 2026 to ensure smooth participation by all newly admitted students.

The schedule is as follows:

• Orientation Programme: Wednesday, 21 January 2026
  
• Matriculation Ceremony: Thursday, 22 January 2026
  
• Time: 9:00 a.m. prompt on both days
  

Students were advised to arrive early and participate fully in all scheduled activities.

Purpose of the Orientation Programme

The postgraduate orientation programme is a key academic exercise aimed at introducing new students to postgraduate life at the Federal University of Lafia.

During the session, participants will be guided on:

• Academic policies and postgraduate regulations
  
• Research ethics and scholarly conduct
  
• University rules and expectations
  
• Available academic and student support services
  
• General structure of postgraduate studies at FUL
  

The programme also offers students the opportunity to interact with university officials, academic staff, and fellow postgraduate scholars.

Venue for the Ceremonies

Both the orientation and matriculation exercises will take place at:

Mallam Adamu Adamu Twin Lecture Hall
Federal University of Lafia

The venue was chosen to comfortably accommodate participants and ensure an orderly event.

Provision for Online Postgraduate Students

FUL has made special arrangements for students enrolled in online postgraduate programmes.

According to the memo:

• Online students are not required to attend physically
  
• Participation will be conducted virtually for both orientation and matriculation
  

This arrangement ensures that all newly admitted postgraduate students can take part in the ceremonies regardless of their study mode.

Registration Must Be Completed Before Matriculation

The College of Postgraduate Studies stressed that registration is a prerequisite for matriculation.

Key points highlighted include:

• Only students who have fully completed registration will be allowed to matriculate
  
• Incomplete registration may result in delays or issues with academic records
  
• Students are advised to finalize all registration processes well before the matriculation date

Role of the College of Postgraduate Studies

The College of Postgraduate Studies oversees all postgraduate academic activities at FUL, including:

• Admissions
  
• Academic scheduling
  
• Student orientation
  
• Matriculation and graduation ceremonies
  
• Monitoring postgraduate programmes
  

The organization of these events reflects the College’s commitment to academic structure and proper student integration.

What Newly Admitted Postgraduate Students Should Do

New postgraduate students are expected to:

• Take note of the announced dates
  
• Complete all registration requirements promptly
  
• Attend orientation and matriculation either physically or virtually
  
• Comply with university guidelines during the events
  

These steps are essential for maintaining academic order and proper documentation.

Final Note

The announcement of the postgraduate orientation and matriculation ceremonies signals the formal commencement of postgraduate academic activities at the Federal University of Lafia for the 2025/2026 session.

With clear guidelines on dates, venue, participation mode, and registration requirements, the university has provided new postgraduate students with all the information needed for a smooth transition into academic life.

All affected students are encouraged to prepare adequately, comply with instructions, and participate fully in the scheduled activities.