FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Great Ife Alumnus/Alumna is anyone that enrolled in and graduated from the Obafemi
Awolowo University (formerly the University of Ife).

Yes, you are an Alumnus, once you attended the University and obtained either your Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Postgraduate Degree(s)

An Alumnus is the term used to describe a Male Alumnus while the term Alumna is mostly used in respect of Female Alumnus. The term Alumnae is used for a group of both Male and Female Alumni.

You can join immediately after Graduation and or during the NYSC Scheme. Some Alumni Association Chair Persons often go to the various Orientation Camps to encourage Fresh graduates of our University to join the GREAT IFE Alumni Association. 

The benefits are limitless – it avails you the opportunity to network effectively and efficiently for career growth and due exposure. Mentoring and Counseling opportunities also abound.

Monthly and or Annual Dues vary from one Branch to the other.

The GREAT IFE Alumni Association has well over 30 Branches across the Nation.

Yes, there are. There’s the GREAT IFE Alumni Association in The Gambia, GREAT IFE Alumni Association in Liberia and also The GREAT IFE Alumni Association in Ghana.

Yes, there are. There’s the GREAT IFE Alumni Association in United Kingdom, GREAT IFE Alumni Association in Canada and also several Chapters of the noble Association in Five States in the USA.

Yes, Delegates from Nigeria and the Diaspora (The Gambia, Liberia, Ghana America, Europe and Brazil) meet for GREAT IFE Alumni International Reunion every two years.

Yes, you can; as the Association’s ideals and focus are same across borders.

Yes, you can function within the two simultaneously; all with a view to broaden affinity and garner the much-needed support for our University.

Yes, you can; and in line with the Association’s Constitution you must have successfully served at your Branch level before venturing to serve at the National Executive level.

Yes, you can; by applying online via the University’s Web Site: www.oauife.edu.ng
You, however need to have your Matriculation Number handy.

Yes, you can do so by applying for same through the Advancement Office. You will need to specify details of the intended Prize and a brief Biography of the would-be Donor and / or Group. The Gifts and Donations Form is available on the University’s web site.

Yes, you can by following the same procedure as in (16) above.

Yes, you can. A formal Letter of Intent is required and you will be advised as appropriate; after due consultations with both the Hall Management and the Division of Students Affairs.

Yes, the University’s Management will be too glad to welcome all such initiatives and more. Once the formal Letter is received, the needful will be done promptly to ensure speedy execution of all such interventions at the relevant Departments and Faculties.

Yes, please. A Diaspora Chapter and another Branch in Nigeria undertook the successful renovation of Angola Hall of residence recently. GOD bless the Donors, more of such interventions will be appreciated in other Halls of residence on Campus.

Being a bonafide Member of the University’s Alumni Association, and a registered Member of one of the Branches/Chapters. All expenses for such trips are borne fully by the Alumni involved.

Yes, Partners, Friends and Children are welcome at the Reunions, but the applicable rates differ slightly.