The 2026/2027 Orientation Programme for fresh UTME, Direct Entry and ICE students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold from Monday, December 7 to Sunday, December 13, 2026.
The week-long programme is designed to familiarise fresh students with the University’s academic environment, rules, facilities and support services. It will feature interactive sessions on key campus issues and student services, a guided tour of the University, a career on-boarding session, Matriculation Ceremony, as well as Special Jumat and Thanksgiving services.
The full schedule of the programme is as shown below:
| S/N | DAY/DATE | TIME | EVENT | VENUE |
| 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 | 9.00 a.m. | Interactive sessions, campaigns, and awareness on sexual harassment, drug abuse, rape, cultism, etc. | Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall |
| 2 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 9.00 a.m. | Interactive sessions on library & information services, bursary services, health services and insurance, security services, etc. | Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall |
| 3 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 9.00 a.m. | Interactive session on examination regulation, social misconduct and penalties, entrepreneurship, etc. | Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall |
| 4 | Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 9.00 a.m. 12:00 noon | Guided Tour of the University Career Onboarding Programme | J.F. Ade Ajayi AuditoriumJelili Adebisi Omotola Hall |
| 5 | Friday, December 11, 2026 | 9.00 a.m. | Matriculation Ceremony | Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall |
| 6 | Friday, December 11, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. | Special Jumat Service for Muslim Freshers | University of Lagos Mosque |
| 7 | Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. | Special Thanksgiving Service for Christian Freshers | University of Lagos Chapel (Chapel of Christ Our Light UNILAG) |
All newly admitted students (UTME, Direct Entry and ICE Students) are advised to take note of the dates, time, venues and participate fully in the programme.
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