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1. Thesis must be submitted by the graduating student, with relevant payment for inclusion in the graduation programme.

2. It is required that you present an honor gift to Biblical University on your award day as part of the celebration of your achievement. This gesture is a meaningful way to give back to the institution that has supported your journey. Suggested gifts include: 
i. Laptop
ii. Generator
iii. Building

iv. School Bus

v. Land Property
vi. Cash Donations
vii. And more!

3. Graduands must arrive no later than two hours prior to the commencement time of the ceremony.

4. Submit your thesis

 

What is required?
The University regulations require you to provide both hard-bound copies and an electronic copy of your final corrected thesis to be kept and made available by the University Library.

 

To facilitate a smooth submission process, kindly follow these important steps: 
1. Upload an electronic copy of your thesis and send it to your Supervisor’s email.

2. Kindly bring three hard-bound copies of your thesis and submit them to the University Registrar on graduation day. You will receive one copy back after signing, while the other two will be retained by the University.

 

Submission Time:
Submission will take place on graduation day at 10 AM.

5. Graduands are to follow college processional order. The academic procession will enter the hall as follows:
i. The Graduands
ii. The Volunteers, Representatives/Coordinators
iii. Members of staff of the University
iv. The Guest Speaker/Guest of Honor
v. The First VC
vi. The Chancellor

6. The Graduands are to take their seat after the Chancellor is seated

7. Once all graduands are seated, they will not be allowed to leave their seats until the closing prayer is said.

8. Certificates and awards of international standards are normally provided to the graduands at that ceremony.

9. Attendance at the upcoming graduation ceremony is mandatory. Your presence is essential to celebrate this significant milestone.

 

10. Any certificate not collected beyond the allotted free three calendar months after graduation shall attract a demurrage charge.

11. Chancellor who is the principal authority hosts and confers the awards

12. Photography session will be conducted immediately after the ceremony. We recommend that you come with a professional photographer and videographer

 

Are Graduation Photoshoots Necessary?
Yes, graduation photo shoots are necessary, they are a great way to celebrate your achievements and create lasting memories. Your graduation photo shoot can be a fun and creative way to showcase your personality and achievements.

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Celebrate this momentous occasion with photo shoots at #BUGrad. The graduation photo shoot is a great opportunity to show off your personal style and celebrate your achievements.

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Capture your achievements with a graduation photo shoot! Digital photos are taken of each graduand as they are presented with their award.

 

GRADUANDS DISPOSITION BEFORE THE CHANCELLOR
 

The graduands will walk on stage, and stand facing the Chancellor.

The graduands approach the Chancellor and greet with head bow.

The Chancellor will confer awards with hand shake.

Professional photographs will be taken.

The graduates will exit the stage and then resume their seat.

Graduates who are to be awarded double degrees will be presented once only.
 

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CUSTOMIZED PARTY SOUVENIRS!

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Celebrate Your Unique Graduation with Customized Party Souvenirs for Your Guests.

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Graduation is a special moment.

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Like any special moment, people tend to hold on to these memories with tangible evidences that are best expressed in customized party souvenirs or memorabilia. See Samples Customized Party Souvenirs

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GRADUATION CEREMONY
Absence in graduation ceremony attracts a heavy penalty from the University. Students who will not be present at the ceremony to wear their gowns should inform the University at least one month before the date of the ceremony to receive an exemption from the ceremony. 

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a. It is not possible for honorary degrees and awards to be conferred in absentia. The individuals receiving the honorary degrees and awards are to be present at the ceremony the degrees and awards will be conferred.
b. The Biblical University August Convocation holds every three academic years. The Chancellor who is the principal authority hosts and confers the awards.

c. Gowns should be collected from the College. Gowns from the University attract a fee, it's to be used and returned immediately after the ceremony. You are not permitted to take the gown home with you.

d. The Biblical University has the sole right to sell or re-make its own gown. So, do not sew academic gown outside of the College. It is prohibited!

e. Prostitution of College academic gown is prohibited.

f. Individuals receiving an award, a degree or an honorary degree become ambassadors for the University i.e a representative or promoter.

g. Student who fails to pay his or her debts will not be considered for graduation and will be ineligible to participate in the ceremony.

 

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Biblical University Usage Rights for Photos and Videos
Biblical University retains the rights to all videos and photographs taken on campus, off campus, during official ceremonies (including those held at local churches), and meetings organised by the University or by individuals receiving academic or non-academic credentials from Biblical University. The University reserves the right to use these materials for promotional advertisements and publicity purposes that represent and support our institution.

Please note that by submitting your personal information via your application or through any other means to become a student or awardee, or by attending classes, events (both on and off campus), graduation ceremonies (including students, awardees, and their guests), or participating in other Biblical University activities, you implicitly give your consent to this usage policy

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WITHDRAWAL OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES, HONORARY / MERIT AWARD,ACADEMIC / NON-ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Subject to the approval of the Board, the University shall have the power to withdraw any degree, diploma, certificate, other academic and non-academic qualifications, honorary awards and credentials conferred under the following conditions:

a. when it is established that the award was obtained by means of fraud, misrepresentation and or other corrupt practices.
b. the award was granted or conferred inadvertently by the University.
c. the award was not deserved.
d. receipt of pertinent information compromising the grant or conferment hitherto unknown as at the time of the award.

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What Next?
BU ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
Graduates are encouraged to join the BU ALUMNI & FRIENDS and continue their relationship with the school.