UNIVERSITY OF UYO ANNOUNCES FINAL YEAR CERTIFICATE SCREENING EXERCISE FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

The Directorate of Academic Affairs (Records Unit) at the University of Uyo has formally ratified the schedule for the Screening and Certificate Verification Exercise for the 2024/2025 academic session. Spanning exactly 63 days from Monday, April 7, 2026, to Tuesday, July 7, 2026, this massive administrative undertaking is designed to audit the credentials of approximately 12,948 students, including final-year candidates and spillovers.

This exercise is the final “Regulatory Gate” before a student is cleared for graduation. It serves to ensure that the foundation of a student’s admission—their O’Level results and entry documents—is authentic and matches the records held by national examination bodies.

The “Zero-Tolerance” Credential Policy

The Records Unit has issued a strict “Originals Only” mandate. In an era of digital results, the university is returning to physical verification to eliminate discrepancies.

• Prohibited Documents: Online printouts, “Statement of Results,” or temporary result slips will not be accepted.

• Mandatory Documents: Only original certificates issued directly by bodies such as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) are valid for this exercise.

• The Rationale: This prevents “Result Racketeering” and ensures that the University of Uyo maintains its reputation for academic excellence.

Pillar I: Mandatory Documentation and Personal Data Synchronization

The verification process requires a comprehensive “Document Portfolio.” Students are advised to arrange these in a clear office file before approaching their Faculty Screening Officer.

Required Document Checklist:

1. Entry Qualifications: Original and photocopies of the certificates submitted at the point of admission (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB).

2. Identity Verification: Original Birth Certificate or a legal Statutory Declaration of Age.

3. Institutional Proof: The official JAMB or University Admission Letter.

4. Financial Clearance: All stamped School Fee Receipts from year one to the final year.

5. Academic Records: All duly signed Course Registration Forms.

6. Biometrics: One recent passport-sized photograph.

Note on Naming Convention: Faculty officers have been strictly instructed that students’ names must be captured in full without abbreviations. Any discrepancy between the name on the WAEC certificate and the university portal must be supported by legal documentation (Affidavit/Newspaper Change of Name).

Pillar II: Consequences of Non-Compliance

The university has positioned this exercise as a “Prerequisite for Exit.” Failure to participate is not merely an administrative lapse; it is a total block to professional progression.

• Withholding of Results: Students who miss the July 7th deadline will be unable to collect their Notification of Results.

• NYSC Exclusion: The university will not upload the names of unscreened students to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) portal.

• Academic Stagnation: Those who miss this 63-day window will be forced to wait until the 2025/2026 screening cycle, effectively delaying their career by a full calendar year.

Pillar III: Faculty-Based Scheduling and Logistics

To manage the volume of 12,948 students, the Directorate has decentralized the process. While the Records Unit provides oversight, the physical screening occurs at the Faculty level.

1. The “63-Day” Countdown: The exercise is finite. Students are urged to check their Faculty-specific schedules (e.g., Faculty of Arts might be scheduled for week 1, while Engineering takes week 3).

2. Data Submission: Faculty Officers must submit lists in both hard and soft copies to the Records Unit to ensure a digital backup of every verified student.

3. Publicity Mandate: Departments are tasked with “Wide Publicity” to ensure that even spillover students living off-campus are aware of the April 7th start date.

Conclusion: Securing Your Academic Legacy

The 2024/2025 Certificate Verification Exercise is the final hurdle in your journey at the University of Uyo. By presenting authentic original certificates and adhering to the 63-day timeline, you ensure a smooth transition from “Student” to “Alumnus.” The university’s message is clear: the integrity of your degree begins with the verification of your entry.