How to Apply for Change of Course After First Semester Examination Results on University Portal

Applying for an inter-departmental or intra-faculty change of course on university student portals after the release of first-semester examination results involves submitting an online transfer petition through the Academic Affairs portal before the close of academic session registration. Undergraduates often pursue course transfers to align with disciplines that match their academic strengths, transition from non-professional courses to professional fields, or transfer away from programs where initial academic performance indicates potential difficulty.

Undergraduates must satisfy minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) thresholds, verify student carrying capacities in the receiving department, and obtain statutory approvals before switching courses.

1. Access your student portal account to review your published first-semester examination results and calculate your exact Grade Point Average (GPA).
2. Consult the Faculty Officer of the receiving department to confirm that available admission quotas exist for transfer students.
3. Ensure your original secondary school examination credentials on the WAEC Direct or NECO portals satisfy all five core subject prerequisites for the new discipline.
4. Navigate to the “Academic Services / Change of Course” module on your student portal and purchase the official Course Transfer Application Form.
5. Complete the electronic transfer form, selecting your prospective department and degree program from the available dropdown menu.
6. Upload your certified first-semester result transcript, O-Level result slips, and original UTME result slip to the transfer portal.
7. Obtain written endorsement signatures from both your releasing Head of Department and the receiving Head of Department.
8. The Faculty Board of Studies evaluates the application and submits a transfer recommendation to the University Senate for final ratification.
9. Upon Senate approval, collect your official Change of Course Authorization Letter from the Academic Affairs Registry.
10. Update your student portal profile to reflect your new degree program and register for newly assigned courses.

Transferring students must register for and pass prerequisite foundational courses required by the receiving department that were not taken during their initial program.

• Duly completed and endorsed Change of Course Application Form.
• Certified student copy of official first-semester academic result transcript reflecting published GPA.
• Verified O-Level result slips showing five relevant credit passes.
• Original university admission letter and student identification card.
• Written release and acceptance endorsements from both departmental heads.

Students must also update their admission profile on the JAMB e-Facility Portal if the transfer alters their degree title permanently.

University academic regulations establish that any undergraduate who attends lectures or writes examinations in a new department without formal Senate transfer approval commits an act of academic impersonation punishable by expulsion.

Engaging closely with your academic mentors ensures that your course change aligns seamlessly with your intellectual strengths and career goals.

Prospective scholars must maintain meticulous records of all online applications, payment receipts, and official institutional clearance dockets throughout their academic journey. Diligent documentation protects your candidate profile from administrative discrepancies and facilitates seamless physical verification across faculty screening desks.