Makerere University has confirmed that its 76th Graduation Ceremony will take place from Tuesday, February 24, to Friday, February 27, 2026, giving graduands, families, and the public clarity ahead of one of the institution’s flagship academic events.
In a statement released on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the university said the four-day ceremony will proceed as scheduled.
Detailed graduation programmes, including specific schedules and standard operating procedures for participants, will be shared in due course.
The university also announced adjustments to its academic calendar following a directive from the Ministry of Education and Sports dated Friday, January 16, 2026, signed by Permanent Secretary Dr. Kedrace Rwankore Turyagyenda.
The opening of Semester Two for the 2025/2026 academic year has been postponed from January 24 to February 10, 2026.
“Semester Two at Makerere University will now run from February 10 to June 6, 2026, aligning the institution’s activities with national education guidelines issued to all schools and higher learning institutions,” the statement said.
The confirmation of graduation dates allows final-year students to plan for the conferral of degrees as Makerere prepares to celebrate academic excellence across its colleges and faculties.