FAQ

There are students’ hostels located in the three main campuses of the University; Choba, Delta and University Parks. The hostels at Delta Park, Dan Etete Hall are for female undergraduates, while those at Choba and University Parks are for male undergraduates. There is accommodation for postgraduate students in the University Park.

The initial stages of registration for incoming first-year students are conducted by the Examination and Records Unit of the Registry Department. It goes through three stages and directives are normally circulated as to what to do at each stage.

A: Yes, after completing the University registration, students are required to go to their respective Faculties and Departments to complete the registration process.

A: Every student is required to register for a minimum of 15 Credit units per semester and a maximum of 24 Credit units. The total number of Credit Units carried during a semester should not exceed 48.

A: Yes, attendance of lectures is mandatory.

A: Students must obtain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.5 at the end of an academic year to remain in the programme. A student with a CGPA below 1.5 will proceed on probation, and if there is no improvement, they will be required to withdraw from the programme. The maximum length of time for a standard 4-year degree programme is 6 years.

A: Yes, a student may be allowed to repeat failed courses at the next available opportunity provided that the total number of Credit Units carried during that semester does not exceed 24, and the grade points earned at all attempts shall count towards the CGPA.

A: Yes, all 200 and 300 level students are expected to undergo field-based practicum training at the end of the second semester examination for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 8 weeks. It is compulsory and mandatory for these levels of students.

A: One week is provided for revision before examinations start. A University-wide timetable is provided and it is the responsibility of the student to be present at an examination for a registered course. Examinations are scheduled for the last three weeks of the semester, with the first week of examination reserved for the University-wide and Faculty-wide large class courses. If no satisfactory reasons are provided for failure to sit an examination, the grade F is scored for the affected course.

A: One week is provided for revision before exams start.

A: It is the responsibility of the student to be present at an exam for a registered course.

A: Exams are scheduled for the last three weeks of the semester, with the first week being reserved for large class courses.

A: If no satisfactory reason is provided, the grade F is scored for the affected course.

A: Absence from an exam due to ill health should be supported with a medical certificate and reported to the Head of Department on time.

A: The penalty for examination misconduct is expulsion

A: Examination misconduct refers to all forms of cheating that falsify the ability of students. This includes cheating within or outside an examination hall and involvement in other examination-related offences.

A: Any student found guilty of examination misconduct shall be expelled from the university.

A: The various forms of cheating listed include cheating within an examination hall/room, cheating outside the examination hall/room, and other examination-related offences.

A: The scoring and grading system in Nigerian University follows the NUC approved Minimum standard in Education, with grades ranging from A to F and credit units varying according to contact hours and workload. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is derived by summing the quality points and dividing by the total credit units of courses.

A: Academic Advisers are appointed for students at the department level to provide academic and other relevant guidance. Students are advised to contact their Academic Adviser for academic problems.

A: Yes, a student can apply for leave of absence for up to a maximum of 2 years, but they need to state their reasons and make the application in advance through the Head of Department and the Dean.

A: Matriculation ceremony is held as per the University Calendar, where students take part and receive their matriculation numbers, which is their identification mark throughout their stay in the University. Convocation ceremony is where degrees are conferred on successful candidates.

A: The scoring and grading system for universities in Nigeria is based on the NUC approved minimum standard in education.

A: A grade of A represents a score of 70-100, B represents 60-69, C represents 50-59, D represents 45-49, E represents 40-44, and F represents 0-39.

A: The CGPA is calculated by the sum of quality points covered by the total credit units of courses for which examinations have been taken.

A: To receive a first-class degree, a student must have a CGPA of 4.50 to 5.00.

A: To receive a second-class upper degree, a student must have a CGPA of 3.50 to 4.49.

A: To receive a second-class lower degree, a student must have a CGPA of 2.40 to 3.49.

A: To receive a third-class degree, a student must have a CGPA of 1.50 to 2.39.

A: The minimum score required to pass a course is 40, represented by a grade of E.

A: The degree program in Guidance and Counselling is a 4-year program that provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in the field of education, psychology, and counseling.

A: The program takes 4 years to complete.

A: Each year has two semesters.

A: There are 16 courses offered in the first semester of the first year.

A: Some of the courses offered in the program include Introduction to Education, Theories of Personality & Social Development, Family Psychology and Counselling, and Evaluation of Guidance & Counselling Programme.

A: The courses consist of course codes, course titles, and the number of units for each course.

A: Each semester has 15 or 16 units.

A: The program covers subjects such as education, psychology, and counseling, but is primarily focused on Guidance and Counselling.

Yes, there are practical elements in the program such as supervised practicum and laboratory work.

A: Yes, there is a research project in the program offered in the 2nd semester of the fourth year.

A: The initial stages of registration for first-year students are conducted by the Examination and Records Unit of the Registry Department located in the Administration Block at Senate Building, Abuja Campus. The registration goes through three stages with directives circulated for each stage.

A: Yes, after completing the University registration, students are required to go to their respective Faculties for further registration, where a file will be opened for them.

A: After completing the Faculty registration, students are required to go to their respective departments to complete the registration exercise, including registering for courses online.

The minimum requirement is GCE/WASC/NECO (or approved equivalent qualifications) with credits in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any other 3 subjects.

Yes, a candidate can defer their admission by completing the deferment form online and processing the hardcopy of the form obtained from the Admission office.