The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), through the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), has announced that the 38th Convocation of the university will hold on Friday, 5th December, 2026.

The announcement was contained in a memorandum dated October 13, 2026, addressed to all Deans of Schools, with the subject "38th Convocation of Federal University of Technology Owerri."

Directives Issued Ahead of Convocation

In preparation for the convocation, the memo outlined a series of directives that Deans of Schools are required to comply with, each tied to specific deadlines:

  1. Conclusion of final year project defence in their respective schools, to be completed on or before 23rd October, 2026.
  2. Submission of Degree Results for vetting, with Deans directed to instruct all Heads of Department to submit departmental degree results on or before 28th October, 2026.
  3. Submission of the comprehensive list of possible graduands by all Heads of Department, on or before 30th October, 2026.
  4. Resolution of all outstanding cases of overstaying students, which are to be resolved and the affected students presented for graduation where applicable.
  5. Avoidance of omission of graduands from the convocation brochure, with Deans and HODs expected to ensure accuracy in compiling graduand lists.
  6. Prompt reporting of any critical cases to the DVC (Academic), without delay.

Strict Compliance Expected

The memo emphasized that the directives are issued "for information and strict compliance," underscoring the importance placed on Deans and Heads of Department adhering strictly to the stipulated timelines ahead of the convocation ceremony.

FUTO DVC Academic memorandum on 38th Convocation

Key Dates at a Glance

DeadlineAction Required
23rd October, 2026Conclusion of final year project defence
28th October, 2026Submission of departmental degree results for vetting
30th October, 2026Submission of comprehensive list of possible graduands
5th December, 202638th Convocation Ceremony

What This Means for Final Year Students

For final year students awaiting graduation, this memo signals that the university is now moving into the final administrative phase ahead of convocation. Students with pending project defences, outstanding academic issues, or overstaying status are advised to liaise closely with their departments to ensure all requirements are resolved within the stipulated timelines, to avoid being omitted from the final graduand list.

Final year students and departmental authorities are advised to take note of these deadlines and ensure all academic processes are concluded promptly ahead of the 38th Convocation on December 5, 2026.