The Convocation of the University of Dar es Salaam was established under the University of Dar es Salaam Act No. 12 of 1970. Members of the Convocation include senior officers of the University past and present, all academic staff, current senior administrative staff, and all alumni of the University, including those of its predecessor University of East Africa as long as those graduates of the former University of East Africa are residents in Tanzania.

The Convocation unit at the University of Dar es Salaam strives to expand and diversify the network of its engaged alumni around the world as well as to harness their goodwill to their alma mater. The unit seeks to develop innovative initiatives tailored to engage current students and graduates of the University of Dar es Salaam. Through an active, coordinated, and engaged alumni network, our University can successfully position itself and raise funds effectively. We invite you to become an active member of the UDSM Alumni family.

Benefits of joining the UDSM Alumni community include;

1. To get connected with your fellow alumni all over the world
2. To expand your professional network.
3.  To get latest job adverts
4. To give back by mentoring fresh graduates
5. To get information about the University
6. To participate in Alumni events that are taking place at the university

2018-2021 Leadership and Organisational portfolio of the University of Dar es Salaam Convocation:

	President of the Convocation Chairperson- Executive Committee Ambassador Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar president.convocation@udsm.ac.tz			Vice Chancellor Vice Chairperson- Executive Committee  Prof. William A.L. Anangisye
	Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration Secretary to the Convocation Prof. David A. Mfinanga secretary.convocation@udsm.ac.tz			Honorary Treasurer Mrs. Tumaini Kihunrwa   treasurer.convocation@udsm.ac.tz
	Chairperson Activities Committee Dr. Joan J. E. Munissi activities.convocation@udsm.ac.tz			Chairperson- Publication Committee Prof. Alexander Makulilo publication.convocation@udsm.ac.tz
	Chairperson Fundraising Committee Prof. Marcellina Mvula Chijoriga   fundraising.convocation@udsm.ac.tz			Director Directorate of Internationalization, Convocation and Advancement Liaison office and secretariat Dr. Lulu Tunu Kaaya liason.convocation@udsm.ac.tz