Uganda Christian University (UCU) will hold its 24th graduation ceremony this week on Friday, 28th July, 2023.
According to the university website, over 1002 students will be passed out during the first part of the 24th Graduation ceremony. Among these graduates, 444 (44%) are male, and 562 (56%) are female.
A total of 29 students have achieved First Class honours, comprising 18 females and 11 males.
A one Yohana Eyob Ghebrekristos, of Eritrean nationality, has been recognized as the overall best student, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and an outstanding CGPA of 4.71.
Wanyama Wilson has been commended as 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.
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.
UCU has assured all graduates that their transcripts and certificates will be made available on the graduation day, and is “committed to fulfilling this pledge without exception.”
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.
