How to Process Deferred Matriculation and Semester Leave of Absence at BOUESTI Ikere-Ekiti

Processing deferred matriculation or an official semester leave of absence at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) requires newly admitted candidates or enrolled undergraduates to submit a formal written application through their Head of Department and Faculty Dean to the Academic Registrar, supported by valid documentary evidence (such as a medical board certificate or compassionate circumstance proof) and evidence of payment of the prescribed administrative deferment fee. Under BOUESTI academic regulations, provisional admission may be deferred for a maximum of one academic session, while continuing students may seek an approved leave of absence without forfeiting their student status or matriculation standing.

Completing official deferment documentation protects candidates from forfeiting their admission offer due to non-registration or missed matriculation exercises.

1. Confirm that you have officially accepted your provisional admission on the JAMB e-Facility Portal and paid the mandatory BOUESTI acceptance fee.
2. Draft a formal application letter titled “Application for Deferment of Admission” or “Application for Semester Leave of Absence,” addressed to the Registrar through your HOD and Dean.
3. State clearly your full name, JAMB registration number or matriculation number, department, programme of study, and the detailed justification for the deferment.
4. Attach verified supporting documentation, such as an official medical certificate issued or endorsed by the BOUESTI University Health Services, or financial/compassionate evidence.
5. Generate an institutional payment invoice via the Remita Platform for the official university deferment fee.
6. Pay the required fee at any commercial bank or online, and attach the verified Remita payment receipt to your application dossier.
7. Submit the dossier to the Departmental Office, obtain an endorsement from the Head of Department, and secure the recommendation of the Faculty Dean.
8. Deliver the endorsed application to the Academic Affairs Division of the Registry for presentation to the University Senate Committee on Admissions.
9. Receive the official Senate Approval Letter of Deferment, specifying the approved period of leave and the exact resumption semester.

Students must preserve their official deferment approval letter as an indispensable prerequisite when seeking reinstatement of admission in the subsequent session.

• Formal written application for deferment of admission or semester leave of absence.
• Official BOUESTI provisional admission letter and JAMB admission letter.
• Remita payment receipt acknowledging settlement of the non-refundable institutional deferment fee.
• Endorsed medical certificate from the university health centre or documented proof of compassionate grounds.
• Institutional acceptance fee receipt verifying that the admission offer was accepted prior to deferment.

Failing to process official deferment results in the university marking the candidate as an unmatriculated dropout, leading to permanent cancellation of admission.

BOUESTI academic statutes specify that any student who absents themselves from lectures or matriculation without an approved Senate deferment letter forfeits their admission, requiring them to reapply afresh through national UTME.

Following established registry deferment procedures safeguards your academic progression and guarantees a smooth resumption into your degree programme.