The Management of Gombe State University (GSU) has officially heralded the commencement of the 2025/2026 academic session with the activation of its unified online registration portal. This strategic move, announced via a special bulletin from the university’s Public Relations Office, signifies the institution’s commitment to administrative efficiency and digital transformation.

Registration is not merely a clerical formality; it is the fundamental process that establishes a student’s legal and academic standing within the university for the entire session. For fresh students, it is the final step in their transition from candidates to scholars, while for returning students, it is a prerequisite for maintaining their residency and accessing departmental resources.

The Architecture of GSU Digital Registration

The university has developed a dual-portal system designed to handle the complexities of academic record-keeping while ensuring data integrity. The primary gateway for all registration activities is the Student Portal, a centralized hub where financial, academic, and personal data converge.

• Primary Portal URL:

• Verification Portal URL:

To maintain a secure environment, GSU has implemented a standardized authentication protocol. For the 2025/2026 session, all students have been assigned a Default Password: gsu2026.

Security Mandate: The ICT Directorate strongly advises all users to change their default password immediately upon their first successful login. Utilizing a unique, complex password is essential to protecting your academic history, fee payment records, and course registration data from unauthorized access.

Procedural Roadmap for Fresh Students

For the newly admitted cohort, the registration process involves a more rigorous set of checks to ensure that their academic foundations meet the university’s high standards.

1. Identity Authentication

Fresh students are identified in the system by their JAMB Registration Number, which serves as their permanent username for the initial phase of their academic journey.

2. Mandatory O’Level Verification

The most critical hurdle for freshers is the verification of their Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) results. GSU utilizes an automated verification system to authenticate results directly from examination bodies like WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB.

Students must visit the specialized verification portal at verifyolevel.gsu.edu.ng before attempting to access the main student portal. Only after a “Successful Verification” status is recorded will the main registration portal unlock for further activities such as fee payment and course selection.

3. Biographical Data Capture

Once verification is complete, fresh students are required to update their personal profiles. This includes uploading recent passport photographs and providing accurate contact information for emergency purposes and official university communication.

Guidelines for Returning Students

Returning students follow a more streamlined path, but one that requires careful attention to departmental academic handbooks to ensure they are on the right track for graduation.

1. Access Credentials

Returning students must use their official Matriculation Number as their username. This number is the lifelong identifier for the student within the GSU ecosystem.

2. Academic Progress Review

Before proceeding with course registration, returning students are encouraged to review their cumulative results from the previous session. This ensures they prioritize “Carry-over” courses (if any) before selecting elective courses for the current level.

Financial Compliance and Late Registration

The university operates on a strict timeline to ensure that resources like lecture halls, laboratory equipment, and faculty workloads are properly allocated.

• Prompt Completion: All students are urged to complete their registration within the designated window.

• Late Registration Penalties: The university regulations stipulate that any registration attempted after the official closing date will attract Late Registration Fees. These fees are non-refundable and are automatically added to the student’s bill on the portal.

• Consequences of Non-Registration: Students who fail to register altogether within the extended window risk losing their studentship for the session, as their names will not appear on the official “Class List” or “Examination Attendance Register.”

Support Systems: The Role of Parents and Guardians

Gombe State University recognizes that successful student outcomes are often the result of a partnership between the institution and the home. The Public Relations Office has made a specific appeal to parents and guardians to:

1. Monitor Timelines: Be aware of the registration deadlines to ensure students do not incur avoidable fines.

2. Financial Support: Assist in the timely payment of fees to allow students to focus on their studies once lectures begin.

3. Verification Oversight: Encourage fresh students to complete their O’Level verification early, as technical delays from examination bodies can sometimes occur.

The Role of the ICT Directorate and Troubleshooting

In the event of technical challenges, such as “Invalid Credentials” or “Payment Synchronization” issues, students should not panic. The GSU ICT Directorate provides a support desk located at the university’s main library or via official support emails listed on the portal.

Common troubleshooting tips include:

• Clearing browser cache before logging in.

• Ensuring that Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) payments are fully processed by the bank before attempting to print the school fee receipt.

• Double-checking JAMB and Matriculation numbers for accuracy during the login process.

Conclusion: Setting the Tone for Academic Excellence

The 2025/2026 registration exercise is the first step toward a successful academic year at Gombe State University. By providing a robust digital infrastructure, the university empowers students to take control of their academic administration. Whether you are a fresh student embarking on your first year or a returning student nearing the finish line, adherence to these guidelines is the hallmark of a disciplined and focused scholar.

The Registrar and the entire university community look forward to a productive session filled with innovation, research, and scholarly achievements.