Uganda Christian University (UCU) is pleased to announce that it will confer degrees upon 1002 students during the First part of the 24th Graduation ceremony on Friday, July 28, 2023. Among these graduates, 444 (44%) are male, and 562 (56%) are female.
This will be a historical event for the university as it confers degrees upon the first batch of medicine and dentistry student, since its inception.
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The graduation ceremony will be presided over by the University Chancellor, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, with the esteemed Chief Guest being Rt. Rev. Dr. Dunstan Kopoliano Bukenya.
Graduation statistics
A total of 29 students have achieved First Class honours, comprising 18 females and 11 males. We are delighted to recognize Yohana Eyob Ghebrekristos, of Eritrean nationality, as the overall best student, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and an outstanding CGPA of 4.71. Additionally, we commend Wanyama Wilson, the overall best male student, who pursued a Bachelor of Development and Social Entrepreneurship, and achieved an impressive CGPA of 4.64.
Preceding the graduation, a Commissioning Service will take place on Thursday, July 27, starting at 02:00 pm. During this event, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda and Chancellor of UCU, His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Kaziimba, will lead prayers and blessings for the graduands. Furthermore, the ceremony will include the recognition and awarding of the best-performing students.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the graduands for reaching this remarkable academic milestone. We also commend their families, friends, and sponsors for their unwavering support throughout their educational journey.
UCU assures all graduates that their transcripts and certificates will be made available on the graduation day, and we are committed to fulfilling this pledge without exception.
NOTE: The graduation ceremony will be streamed live on the Uganda Christian University YouTube Channel and broadcast live on Family TV (DStv channel 375, Free-To-Air facility through Signet (U) Ltd, GOTv channel 829 and StarTimes channel 282.
