The Management of Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu, has officially announced the commencement of the Online Graduation Clearance Exercise for students who graduated during the 2024/2025 academic session. This development marks an important step in the final documentation and certification process for all eligible graduates of the university.

The announcement was contained in a notice issued on 9th January, 2026, by the Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Idi Mohammed. The notice was also copied to the Dean, Student Affairs, to ensure wide circulation and proper awareness among the graduating students.

According to the directive, all graduates of the 2024/2025 academic session are required to complete their graduation clearance strictly through the YSU Alumni Portal. The clearance process is completely online, and graduates are advised to access the portal using the link below:

https://ysu.edu.ng/smis/alumni/undergraduate

Upon accessing the portal, graduates are expected to carefully fill out the online graduation clearance form with accurate and up-to-date information. In addition to completing the form, all graduates must upload a soft copy (digital version) of their final year project as part of the clearance requirements. This upload is compulsory and forms an essential part of the documentation process.

The University Management emphasized that the online graduation clearance exercise is mandatory for all students who wish to have their graduation status officially recognized and processed. Completion of the clearance is necessary for:

• Issuance of academic transcripts

• Collection of certificates

• Participation in convocation activities

• Proper record keeping by the university

• Verification of academic status by employers or institutions

Graduates were therefore strongly advised to take the exercise seriously and ensure that all steps are completed correctly and promptly. Failure to comply with the directive may lead to delays in the processing of graduation documents, certificates, and other academic records.

The notice further stressed that strict compliance is required, as the university will not be responsible for any delay caused by negligence or failure to complete the clearance process within the stipulated time. Graduates are encouraged to:

• Ensure that all information entered on the portal is accurate

• Upload a clear and complete soft copy of their final year project

• Confirm successful submission of the clearance form

• Keep copies or screenshots of confirmation pages for personal records

The Management also advised graduates who encounter technical challenges during the process to seek assistance promptly rather than delaying the exercise. They can do this by visiting the ICT unit or checking official university communication channels for guidance.

For further information and official updates, graduates are encouraged to visit the University’s website at:

www.ysu.edu.ng

In conclusion, Yobe State University has taken a digital approach to streamline the graduation clearance process, making it more efficient, accessible, and transparent. All 2024/2025 graduates are urged to complete their online clearance without delay to ensure smooth processing of their academic records and avoid unnecessary complications in the future.