Makerere University bans cameras, phones at 74th graduation ceremony

Cameras and phones are among the items that won't be allowed in the Freedom Square as Makerere University holds its 74th graduation ceremony, the academic registrar's office announced in a statement.

Other items that won't be allowed, according to the statement, are cells, batteries, chemicals, firearms, alcohol, cigarettes, dangerous weapons, canned food and drinks, pocket radios, bottled drinks, and backbags.

Makerere University’s 74th graduation ceremony will start today, Monday, and end on Friday, February 24.

Graduation dates are as below:

Monday, January 29, 2024

College of Natural Sciences (CONAS)

College of Health Sciences (CHS)

School of Law (SOL)

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

College of Education and External Studies (CEES)

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

College of Business and Management Sciences (COBAMS)

College of Computing and Information Sciences (COCIS)

College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Bio-Security (COVAB)

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Makerere University Business School (MUBS)

Friday, February 2, 2024

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)

College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)

Over 10,000 students are expected to graduate in different programs at the university.