Processing an official course substitution for phased-out or restructured academic curriculum modules at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) requires an affected undergraduate or spillover student to consult their Departmental Academic Adviser, complete an official Course Substitution Form, obtain written endorsements from the Course Lecturer and Head of Department confirming curriculum equivalence and credit unit parity, and submit the dossier to the Faculty Board of Studies for Senate ratification. When universities update academic curricula or transition to new regulatory frameworks (such as the NUC CCMAS), older course codes may be phased out, leaving students with outstanding carryovers unable to register for non-existent courses; institutional regulations provide formal substitution mechanisms to map legacy courses onto contemporary curriculum modules.
Completing official course substitution protocols promptly protects students from graduation delays and ensures that carryover credits are resolved legitimately.
- Review your cumulative academic transcript with your Departmental Academic Adviser to identify the specific phased-out course codes.
- Obtain the approved departmental course conversion matrix comparing the legacy curriculum with the active NUC CCMAS curriculum.
- Obtain an official “Application for Course Substitution Form” from the Departmental Office or the Faculty Officer.
- Fill in your full name, matriculation number, current academic level, the phased-out course code and title, and the proposed replacement course code and title.
- Attach certified copies of course descriptions demonstrating that the content and credit units of the replacement module match or exceed the legacy course.
- Present the application to your Head of Department (HOD) for administrative evaluation and formal departmental board endorsement.
- The HOD forwards the endorsed dossier to the Faculty Board of Studies, chaired by the Dean, for recommendation to the Senate.
- The Senate Committee on Academic Matters reviews the substitution request and submits its report to the University Senate for final approval.
- Upon Senate approval, collect your official Course Substitution Approval Docket from the Academic Affairs Registry and proceed with online portal registration.
Students must verify that course substitution is finalized before the semester course registration portal closes.
- Official AAUA Application for Course Substitution Form duly endorsed by the HOD and Dean.
- Certified cumulative academic transcript or departmental broadsheet showing the outstanding phased-out course.
- Curriculum course specification descriptions comparing legacy and replacement module contents.
- Approved semester Course Registration Form (CRF) indicating valid registration for the session.
Filing substitution requests early prevents administrative bottlenecks and ensures credit units are properly credited on graduation broadsheets.
AAUA academic statutes specify that registering and sitting for an unapproved replacement course without a formal Senate Course Substitution Approval Letter will result in the automated invalidation of the earned examination score.
Exercising your academic rights through established administrative channels guarantees that curriculum transitions do not prejudice your degree completion.
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Please what is the recommended procedure if the school portal is not reflecting the payment receipt after completing the bank branch remita transfer?
Thank you for reaching out with this question. If your Remita payment transaction is successful at the commercial bank branch but your student/applicant portal remains unconfirmed, please follow these verified steps: (1) Confirm that the 12-digit RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) code on your bank teller matches the invoice generated on the school portal, (2) Navigate to your applicant dashboard and click ‘Re-query Payment’ or ‘Verify Transaction’—this initiates an instant API callback to Remita servers, and (3) If the portal does not update within 24 hours, take your stamped bank receipt alongside your printed transaction slip to the university ICT/Bursary unit for manual ledger reconciliation. Never attempt a duplicate payment without confirmation from the school bursary.
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Thank you for shedding light on this issue. Our school counselor never explained the difference between the aggregate score and the raw UTME mark like this.
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Please I need a quick clarification: can an applicant who has already uploaded their O-level result make changes if there was an omission of a required subject?
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