The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the resumption date for newly admitted students for the 2025 academic session. This article provides essential information on the resumption date, registration process, and other important facts that newly admitted students need to know.
Registration Process and Schedule
Newly admitted students are expected to begin their registration process on Monday, January 13, 2025. The registration process will take place online, and students are advised to follow the instructions provided on the university’s website. http://studentportal.unilag.edu.ng/
Step-by-Step Registration Process
1. Login to the University Portal: Newly admitted students will need to log in to the university portal using their JAMB registration number and surname.
2. Update Profile: Students will need to update their profile with their bio-data, academic records, and other relevant information.
3. Pay Acceptance Fee: Students will need to pay an acceptance fee of N20,000 (twenty thousand naira) online using their ATM cards or through the university’s designated banks.
4. Print Admission Letter: After paying the acceptance fee, students will need to print their admission letter online.
5. Course Registration: Students will need to register for their courses online and print out their course registration forms.
Resumption Date
The resumption date for newly admitted students is Monday, January 27, 2025. Students are expected to arrive on campus on or before this date to begin their academic activities.
Important Dates to Note
– January 13, 2025: Online registration begins
– January 20, 2025: Deadline for payment of acceptance fee
– January 22, 2025: Deadline for course registration
– January 27, 2025: Resumption date for newly admitted students
– February 3, 2025: Late registration begins (with penalty)
Accommodation
The university provides accommodation for newly admitted students. However, the demand for accommodation is usually high, and allocation is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who are interested in staying in the university’s hostels are advised to apply online and pay the necessary fees.
Academic Activities
The university’s academic activities will commence immediately after the resumption date. Students are expected to attend lectures, participate in practicals, and engage in other academic activities as scheduled.
Fees Payment
Newly admitted students are expected to pay their tuition fees and other charges online or through the university’s designated banks. The university’s tuition fees for the 2025 academic session are as follows:
– Fresh Students: N53,500 (fifty-three thousand five hundred naira) for science and engineering students, and N48,500 (forty-eight thousand five hundred naira) for non-science students.
– Returning Students: N23,000 (twenty-three thousand naira) for science and engineering students, and N18,000 (eighteen thousand naira) for non-science students.
Documents Required for Registration
Newly admitted students are required to bring the following documents for registration:
– JAMB Admission Letter: Original and photocopy
– JAMB Result Slip: Original and photocopy
– SSCE Result Certificate: Original and photocopy
– Birth Certificate: Original and photocopy
– State of Origin Certificate: Original and photocopy
– Medical Certificate: Original and photocopy