The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has announced the availability of the Shopping/Change of Course form for the 2024/2025 academic session. This provides an opportunity for candidates who did not gain admission into their initial choice of programs to apply for available spaces in other departments.
What is the Shopping/Change of Course Form?
The Shopping/Change of Course form allows candidates who meet the university’s general admission requirements but were not admitted into their first-choice programs to opt for alternative courses with available vacancies. This process is typically open to candidates who scored above the cut-off mark for their desired new course.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Shopping/Change of Course form, candidates must:
- Participate in the UNN Post-UTME Screening: Only candidates who took part in the Post-UTME screening exercise are eligible.
- Meet the Cut-Off Mark: Candidates must have scored above the JAMB cut-off mark for the new course they wish to apply for.
- Satisfy O’Level Requirements: Applicants must possess the required O’Level credits for the new course, as specified by the university.
- Be Ready to Change Course: Only candidates willing to study in departments different from their initial application should apply.
Available Courses
UNN has provided a list of courses across various faculties with available slots. Candidates are advised to review the list carefully and select courses that align with their qualifications and interests. Below are the faculties and courses open for application
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics: 52 slots
- Agricultural Extension: 126 slots
- Animal Science: 41 slots
- Crop Science: 81 slots
- Food Science & Technology: 13 slots
- Home Science: 33 slots
- Nutrition & Dietetics: 9 slots
- Soil Science: 77 slots
Faculty of Arts
- Archaeology & Heritage Studies: 18 slots
- Combined Arts: 100 slots
- English & Literary Studies: 13 slots
- Fine & Applied Arts: 5 slots
- French: 30 slots
- French/German/Russia: 42 slots
- German: 30 slots
- History & International Studies: 13 slots
- Linguistics/Igbo: 39 slots
- Linguistics & Nigerian Languages: 5 slots
- Music: 5 slots
- Tourism Studies: 13 slots
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Human Anatomy: 4 slots
- Physiology: 15 slots
Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Aquaculture & Marine Studies: 44 slots
- Biochemistry: 28 slots
- Botany: 115 slots
- Combined Biological Sciences: 82 slots
- Genetics & Biotechnology: 7 slots
- Microbiology: 24 slots
- Zoology & Environmental Biology: 107 slots
Faculty of Business Administration
- Accountancy: 11 slots
- Banking & Finance: 14 slots
- Marketing: 40 slots
Faculty of Education
- Continuing Education and Development Studies: 79 slots
- Creative Arts: 7 slots
- Early Childhood Education: 15 slots
- Education Art (Religious Studies): 4 slots
- Education & Economics: 11 slots
- Education & Biology: 7 slots
- Education & Chemistry: 18 slots
- Education & English Language: 6 slots
- Education Fine Arts: 15 slots
- Education & History: 10 slots
- Education & Igbo: 31 slots
- Education & Integrated Science: 34 slots
- Education & Mathematics: 31 slots
- Education & Political Science: 4 slots
- Education & Physics: 37 slots
- Education & Social Science (Geography): 16 slots
- Education & Social Studies: 17 slots
- Guidance & Counselling: 2 slots
- Health Education: 3 slots
- Library & Information Science: 28 slots
- Physical Education: 13 slots
- Primary Education: 24 slots
- Special Education: 13 slots
Faculty of Engineering
- Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering: 71 slots
- Biomedical Engineering: 8 slots
- Civil Engineering: 5 slots
- Electrical Engineering: 14 slots
- Electronic & Computer Engineering: 18 slots
- Mechanical Engineering: 8 slots
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering: 73 slots
Faculty of Environmental Studies
- Architecture: 11 slots
- Estate Management: 48 slots
- Geoinformatics & Surveying: 30 slots
- Urban & Regional Planning: 63 slots
Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology
- Medical Rehabilitation: 17 slots
Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Combined Physical Sciences: 79 slots
- Geology: 29 slots
- Mathematics: 61 slots
- Physics & Astronomy: 102 slots
- Pure & Industrial Chemistry: 104 slots
- Science Laboratory Technology: 10 slots
- Statistics: 55 slots
Faculty of the Social Sciences
- Combined Social Sciences: 180 slots
- Criminology & Security Studies: 4 slots
- Economics: 17 slots
- Geography: 44 slots
- Philosophy: 10 slots
- Political Science: 13 slots
- Psychology: 17 slots
- Public Administration & Local Government: 12 slots
- Religion & Cultural Studies: 26 slots
- Sociology & Anthropology: 13 slots
- Social Work: 11 slots
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine: 10 slots
Faculty of Vocational & Technical Education
- Agricultural Science Education: 30 slots
- Business Education: 22 slots
- Computer & Robotics Education: 19 slots
- Home Economics Education: 19 slots
- Industrial Technical Education: 33 slots
How to Apply for the UNN Shopping/Change of Course Form
Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the Official UNN Portal: Log in to the university’s admission portal.
- Generate Payment Invoice: Create a payment invoice for the Shopping/Change of Course form.
- Pay the Application Fee: Pay the specified non-refundable application fee via the designated payment platform.
- Fill Out the Form:
- Provide personal information such as name, JAMB registration number, and current course.
- Select your preferred new course from the list of available programs.
- Upload Required Documents: Attach relevant documents, including your Post-UTME result, O’Level certificates, and evidence of payment.
- Submit and Print Confirmation Slip: After submitting your application, print the confirmation slip for your records.
Application Deadline
Applications open on Monday, 9 December 2024, and close on Monday, 6 January 2025.
Important Notes
- Single Application: Candidates are allowed to apply for only one course. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
- Merit-Based Admission: Admission into new courses will be strictly based on merit and availability of spaces.
- No Refunds: The application fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.
The UNN Shopping/Change of Course process provides a second chance for candidates to secure admission into the university. Interested applicants are encouraged to follow the outlined steps and submit accurate information. For further inquiries, visit the official UNN website or contact the admissions office.
