Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso has officially announced the programme of activities for the 2025/2026 fresh students’ orientation exercise. The orientation is designed to introduce newly admitted students to university life, academic expectations, campus safety, and their relationship with both the university and host community.

The exercise will run over two days and will hold at the university’s main event venue.

Orientation Dates and Venue

All orientation activities will take place as follows:

• Dates:
  
  • Monday, 12 January 2026
    
  • Tuesday, 13 January 2026
    
• Venue:
  The Great Hall, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso
  

Fresh students are expected to attend all sessions scheduled for their admission year.

Day One Programme: Community Engagement

Monday, 12 January 2026 focuses on helping fresh students understand their new environment and responsibilities.

Session One: Understanding the LAUTECH Community

• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  
• Focus:
  
  • University culture and values
    
  • Relationship with staff and fellow students
    
  • Campus rules and expectations
    

Session Two: Interaction with the Ogbomoso Community

• Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  
• Focus:
  
  • Living peacefully within the host community
    
  • Student conduct off campus
    
  • Mutual respect and responsibility
    

Day Two Programme: Safety and Academic Success

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 is dedicated to student safety and academic performance.

Session One: Safety, Security, and Student Conduct

• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  
• Focus:
  
  • Drug abuse awareness
    
  • Security and personal safety
    
  • Anti-cultism and social vices
    

Session Two: Academic Performance and CGPA Management

• Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
  
• Focus:
  
  • Understanding CGPA
    
  • Study habits and academic discipline
    
  • Tips for academic excellence at LAUTECH
    

Matriculation and Academic Gown Information

Fresh students are advised to take note that details concerning matriculation and academic gown collection have been published separately by the university. Students should consult the official LAUTECH matriculation schedule page for full guidelines.

Important Notice to Fresh Students

All newly admitted students are strongly advised to:

• Attend all orientation sessions
  
• Arrive early each day
  
• Pay close attention to instructions and guidelines
  
• Participate actively throughout the programme
  

The orientation programme is an essential part of student onboarding and provides information that will guide academic and personal conduct throughout the stay at LAUTECH.

Final Note

The 2025/2026 orientation programme marks the official beginning of campus life for LAUTECH fresh students. By participating fully, students will gain the knowledge and guidance needed to thrive academically, socially, and responsibly within the university community.

Fresh students are encouraged to stay updated through official LAUTECH communication channels for any further announcements.