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The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially announced the dates and schedule for its 58th Congregation in 2024. This prestigious event will honor the graduating class of 2024 and is set to take place from Wednesday, 20th November to Saturday, 30th November 2024. Graduands who completed their studies in August 2024 are required to follow specific registration and rehearsal procedures to participate in the ceremony.
Registration and Graduation Fee
Graduands are expected to pay a graduation fee of GhȻ 450.00 at designated banks across Ghana, including Absa Bank, Cal Bank, CBG, Ecobank, Fidelity Bank Ghana, GCB Bank, GT Bank, Republic Bank, Stanbic Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, UBA, and Zenith Bank. This fee covers:
- Congregation publications
- Graduation medal
- Certificate holder
- University souvenirs
- Graduation photographs
- Administrative costs
Graduands must provide the following details at the bank:
- Name
- Programme of Study
- Examination Index Number
- Student ID Number
- Contact Address
- Telephone Number
- Email Address
Rehearsal Schedule
To ensure a smooth ceremony, rehearsals will be held at the Great Hall, KNUST, according to the following schedule:
| Date and Time | Graduands to Rehearse |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 19th November, 4:30 pm | For those attending on Wednesday, 20th November |
| Wednesday, 20th November, 4:30 pm | For those attending on Thursday, 21st November |
| Thursday, 21st November, 5:00 pm | For those attending on Friday, 22nd November |
| Friday, 22nd November, 5:00 pm | For those attending on Saturday, 23rd November |
| Sunday, 24th November, 5:00 pm | For those attending on Monday, 25th November |
| Monday, 25th November, 5:00 pm | For those attending on Tuesday, 26th November |
| Tuesday, 26th November, 5:00 pm | For those attending on Wednesday, 27th November |
| Wednesday, 27th November, 5:00 pm | For those attending on Thursday, 28th November |
| Thursday, 28th November, 5:00 pm | For those attending on Friday, 29th November |
| Friday, 29th November, 5:00 pm | For those attending on Saturday, 30th November |
Graduands are required to arrive 30 minutes before the start of each program, dressed in their academic gowns and appropriate formal attire.
Detailed Congregation Schedule
The KNUST 58th Congregation will follow a structured timeline based on colleges and faculties. Here’s the complete schedule:
data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true">| Date | Session | College | Faculty/School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 20th Nov | Morning | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Faculty of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources |
| Thursday, 21st Nov | Morning | College of Art and Built Environment | Faculty of Art |
| Afternoon | College of Art and Built Environment | Faculty of Built Environment and Educational Studies | |
| Friday, 22nd Nov | Morning | College of Engineering | Faculty of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering |
| Afternoon | College of Engineering | Faculty of Civil and Geo-Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering | |
| Saturday, 23rd Nov | Morning | Institute of Distance Learning | Bachelor of Business Administration (All Options) |
| Afternoon | Institute of Distance Learning | Bachelor of Science and All Diploma Programs | |
| Monday, 25th Nov | Morning | College of Health Sciences | Faculty of Pharmacy, School of Nursing & Veterinary Medicine |
| Afternoon | College of Health Sciences | School of Medical Sciences, Dentistry, Public Health, and Allied Health | |
| Tuesday, 26th Nov | Morning | College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Faculty of Social Sciences |
| Afternoon | College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Faculty of Law and Faculty of Social Sciences (Economics, Geography, etc.) | |
| Wednesday, 27th Nov | Morning | KNUST School of Business | All Programs |
| Afternoon | College of Science | Faculty of Biosciences | |
| Thursday, 28th Nov | Morning | College of Science | Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences |
| Afternoon | School of Graduate Studies | PENDING | |
| Friday, 29th Nov | Morning | School of Graduate Studies | PENDING |
| Afternoon | School of Graduate Studies | PENDING | |
| Saturday, 30th Nov | Morning | School of Graduate Studies | Master of Philosophy, Master of Fine Art, Doctor of Philosophy |
Graduands from the School of Graduate Studies will have their schedule confirmed shortly.
Live Streaming of the Event
For those unable to attend in person, the congregation ceremonies will be streamed live on:
- YouTube: @Tek TV and @KNUSTGH
- Facebook and Twitter: @KNUSTGH
- KNUST Website: knust.edu.gh
