The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially released the registration and screening procedures for newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session. Admitted candidates are required to follow the outlined steps carefully to ensure a smooth registration process. The registration period is crucial for confirming admission, verifying documents, and completing necessary administrative requirements.
Key Dates and Deadlines
Candidates must adhere strictly to the deadlines to avoid forfeiting their admission.
- The exercise will run from Monday, 2nd December 2024, to Friday, 20th December 2024, and Monday, 6th January 2025, to Friday, 24th January 2025.
Step-by-Step Registration Process
1. Booking a Registration Appointment
Candidates offered admission should follow the steps below to schedule a registration appointment.
- Visit the UNILAG Student Portal.
- Log in using your JAMB Number or Application Number as your username and your surname in lowercase as your password.
- Change the default password after logging in.
- Click on “Appointment” in the menu bar.
- Select “New Appointment.”
- Choose the appropriate appointment option for your faculty.
- Pick a date and session for the appointment.
- Click “Schedule Appointment” and print the booking slip.
The appointment slip must be presented at the registration venue.
2. Uploading Required Documents
- Log in to the UNILAG Student Portal using the credentials provided in Stage 1.
- Fill out the bio-data form and print the screening form.
- Upload the following documents (original copies):
- JAMB Admission Letter.
- O’Level Result.
- Testimonial from the secondary school attended.
- Previous degree certificate (Direct Entry only).
- Birth certificate.
- Letter of reference addressed to the Registrar, University of Lagos.
- State of Origin Certificate.
- Ensure all documents are scanned clearly and meet the required file size and format.
3. Physical Screening and Verification
Candidates must report to the screening venue as scheduled by the university with original documents for verification. Ensure you dress appropriately for the screening process. Present all uploaded documents along with the acceptance fee receipt.
- Screening form from Stage 2.
- UNILAG online application form (Direct Entry only).
- JAMB acknowledgment slip (Direct Entry only).
- JAMB admission letter.
- UTME result slip (not applicable for Direct Entry candidates).
- Post-UTME result slip.
- JUPEB, A-Level, OND, HND, or BSc result slip (Direct Entry only).
- O’Level result certificate (WAEC or NECO; online printouts are not accepted).
- Letter of reference on official letterhead with NBA seal (for lawyers).
- Birth certificate.
- Testimonial from secondary school attended.
- State of Origin Certificate matching the one used for JAMB registration.
- Twelve passport photographs with full names written on the back.
4. Payment of Fees
After completing Stage 3, candidates must generate a payment invoice 24 hours later. Payments can be made at any bank using the generated invoice.
5. Course Registration
- After successful screening, proceed to register for courses. Candidates must visit their respective faculties and departments to complete further registration processes.
Important Notes
- Ensure all documents submitted are authentic, as falsification will lead to automatic disqualification and possible legal action.
- Candidates who fail to complete the registration and screening process within the stipulated time will forfeit their admission.
- Late registration may attract additional fees, as determined by the university.
- Impersonation during the registration process will lead to forfeiture of admission and may involve legal action.
- The university enforces zero tolerance for drug use, with mandatory drug tests conducted for all newly admitted students.
- Students who test positive or fail to undergo the test will have their admission withdrawn.
- Dates for matriculation and orientation programs will be announced by the university.
The University of Lagos remains committed to academic excellence and providing a seamless registration process for its new students. Candidates are urged to follow the guidelines diligently and stay updated by visiting the official UNILAG website regularly for any announcements or changes.
Congratulations to all newly admitted students, and welcome to the prestigious University of Lagos!
