JOSEPH SARWUAN TARKA UNIVERSITY, MAKURDI ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF FIRST SEMESTER AND REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The Management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, has officially announced the formal resumption of academic activities for the first semester of the 2026/2027 academic session for both fresh and returning undergraduate students.

In an internal memorandum dated issued by the Office of the Registrar and addressed to the entire student community, the university authority confirmed that the first semester for the 2026/2027 academic year officially commenced on Sunday, 18th October 2026.

Directives on School Charges and Registration Fees

Addressing concerns regarding financial obligations for the new academic term, the university management provided explicit clarification regarding student fees and billing.

The management affirmed that student registration for the 2026/2027 academic session will be strictly processed on the basis of the existing school charges schedule.

Consequently, newly admitted students and returning undergraduates across all colleges and departments are directed to proceed with their online portal course registration using the current school fees structure without any arbitrary increase.

Management Directives to Students

All fresh and returning students are instructed to execute their academic and administrative obligations promptly:

* Portal Registration: Students are required to access the university portal to complete their semester course registration and profile updates in line with institutional procedures.

* Fee Compliance: Payments should be made using the existing fee framework as ratified by the university administration.

* Academic Readiness: Both new intake candidates and returning students are advised to report to campus immediately to ensure full participation in scheduled departmental and faculty activities.

Official Registrar Statement and Administrative Copy

The official memorandum was signed by the Registrar of the university, Dr. John U. David, FCA. In his official statement, the Registrar warmly welcomed students back to campus for the new academic session and conveyed the Vice-Chancellor’s and Senate’s best wishes for a peaceful, safe, blessed and academically successful 2026/2027 academic session.

Thank you!