Programme & Guidelines for the 2018/2019 Matriculation Ceremony

9:00am

All Matriculants to be seated

9:10am

Chancellor’s Procession

9:15am

The Vice-Chancellor’s Procession

9:30am

National Anthem/PUMS Anthem

9:35am

Introduction of Members of the Chancellor’s Procession by the Vice-Chancellor

9:40am

Introduction of Members of the Vice Chancellor’s Procession by the Registrar

9:45am

Vice-Chancellor Declares the Matriculation Ceremony Open

9:50am

Special Rendition – Choir

10:00am

Presentation of the Matriculants

10.10am

The matriculation

10:20am

Symbolic signing of the Matriculation Register

10:25am

Vice Chancellor’s Address

10:30am

Pro-Chancellor’s Address

10:35am

Chancellor Address

10:40am

Minister of Education

10:50am

His Excellency, Governor of Rivers State Address

10:50am

His Excellency, Governor of Rivers State Address

11:00am

Guest Lecture – Professor Friday Okonufua

11.45am

Goodwill messages from visiting Vice- Chancellors of sister institutions and Friends of the university

12:00noon

Special Rendition – Choir

12:10pm

Announcements

12:15pm

Closing

12:20pm

PUMS Anthem/National Anthem

Guidelines to parents/guardians

We hereby solicit your Co-operation in assisting us in maintaining discipline and order during our Special Matriculation Day Celebration in the following areas:

1. All food and drinks not consumed must be taken out of the Campus when parents/guardians leave.
2. NO Visitor is allowed beyond the designated picnic areas for the day.
3. Under no circumstance must a student take visitors into Academic areas or Halls of Residence.
4. Only soft drinks and juices are allowed into the Campus for consumption.
5. Only bottled water is allowed – NO sachet water, please.
6. Guest are expected to vacate the Campus by 6:00 pm latest.

We extend our sincere thanks to all parent/guardian for assisting us in maintaining order.

Thank you.