The Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has officially released the programme of activities for its 17th Convocation Ceremony, which will take place from Friday, 23 January to Thursday, 29 January 2026.

The announcement was issued on behalf of the university’s Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff, and Students by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adekunle Olarenwaju Adegun (FISN), and conveyed through the Office of the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr. Sunday Oladapo Oke.

The convocation will feature the award of higher degrees, first degrees, diplomas, honorary doctorate degrees (Honoris Causa), as well as the formal induction of graduates into the university’s alumni body.

Breakdown of Convocation Activities

The university has released a detailed timetable outlining all scheduled events for the convocation week.

Friday, 23 January 2026

Press Interaction

• Venue: Academic Building
• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This session will allow the university leadership to brief the media on the convocation programme, institutional achievements, and future plans.

Special Jumat Prayer

• Venue: TASUED Central Mosque
• Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The prayer session will seek divine blessings for the university, graduands, and the success of the convocation ceremonies.

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service

• Venue: TASUED Christian Chapel
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

This service will bring together Christian members of the university community to offer prayers of gratitude for academic success and safe completion of programmes.

Monday, 26 January 2026

Convocation Drama Presentation

• Venue: University Auditorium
• Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The drama presentation will highlight creativity, cultural expression, and educational values through stage performance.

Vice-Chancellor’s Football Match

• Venue: University Sports Complex
• Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This sporting event is aimed at promoting unity, recreation, and healthy competition during the convocation week.

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Convocation Health Walk

• Venue: Sports Complex
• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The health walk is designed to encourage physical fitness and wellness among staff, students, alumni, and invited guests.

Academic and Innovation Exhibition

• Venue: Academic Building
• Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The exhibition will showcase research outputs, innovations, creative works, and academic projects from various units of the university.

Alumni Cocktail Reception

• Venue: Quadrennial Garden
• Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

This event will reconnect former students with their alma mater and promote networking among alumni and university officials.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony

• Venue: University Auditorium
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

First-degree graduates will be formally presented and admitted into the alumni body during this ceremony.

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Postgraduate Convocation and Honorary Degree Awards

• Venue: University Auditorium
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The final day will feature the award of postgraduate degrees and the conferment of Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) on distinguished individuals.

Invitation to Graduands and the Public

The university has extended a warm invitation to:

• Graduating students
• Alumni
• Parents and guardians
• Members of the general public

Guests attending the main convocation ceremonies are advised to be seated no later than 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 28 January and Thursday, 29 January 2026.

Academic Gown Collection and Payment Details

Gown Fee

All graduands are required to pay a non-refundable fee of ₦10,000 for the use of academic gowns.

Payment Procedure

Graduands should:

1. Visit www.mytasu.ed.ng
2. Log into the student portal
3. Make payment using Visa or MasterCard only
4. Print the payment receipt

Gown Collection

• Receipts must be endorsed at the University Bursary
• Gowns and invitation cards will be available for collection from 20 to 27 January 2026
• The collection points are the respective Colleges or Postgraduate College
• Collection by proxy is not allowed

Deadline for Returning Academic Gowns

All academic gowns must be returned on or before Wednesday, 4 February 2026 to the appropriate College Officer or the Secretary of the Postgraduate College.

Penalty for Late Return

Failure to return gowns on time will attract a ₦1,000 daily fine for each day of delay.

Importance of Following Convocation Guidelines

The university emphasized that strict adherence to all convocation procedures is necessary to ensure:

• Smooth coordination of events
• Protection of university property
• Orderliness and security during ceremonies

Non-compliance may lead to penalties or exclusion from convocation privileges.

Final Note

The 17th Convocation Ceremony of the Tai Solarin Federal University of Education stands as a celebration of academic excellence, dedication, and achievement. With a well-structured schedule spanning academic, cultural, spiritual, and social engagements, TASUED is set to host a memorable convocation week.

Graduands, families, alumni, and well-wishers are encouraged to participate actively and celebrate this important milestone with the TASUED community.