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OFFICIAL CLARIFICATION ON NOUN MATRICULATION, OATH FORM & COLLECTION OF MATRICULATION GOWNS

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL NEW STUDENTS

Dear New Students,

This is to provide a clear and official clarification regarding the forthcoming Matriculation Ceremony, Oath Form, and collection of matriculation gowns. All newly admitted students are advised to read this information carefully.

🎓 1. MATRICULATION CEREMONY — PHYSICAL & ONLINE

The matriculation ceremony will be conducted physically at all designated NOUN Study Centres across the country.

New students are encouraged to attend physically at their respective Study Centres. This is a special and memorable occasion where the University officially welcomes you as bona fide students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

It is also an opportunity to:

✅ Meet and interact with fellow students
✅ Make new friends and exchange contacts
✅ Take pictures and create beautiful memories
✅ Celebrate with your classmates
✅ Enjoy the matriculation experience with your family and loved ones

You are also welcome to come along with your parents, siblings, relatives, or loved ones to celebrate this important milestone with you.

💻 WHAT IF I CANNOT ATTEND PHYSICALLY?

The matriculation will also be streamed online from the NOUN Headquarters in Abuja.

Therefore, students who may be unable to attend physically can join the online livestream and watch the ceremony from wherever they are.

However, please understand that online participation is primarily for viewing the ceremony. It does not mean that the physical matriculation ceremony at your Study Centre has been cancelled or replaced.

The main ceremony, including the Vice-Chancellor's address and other official University/Senate proceedings, will be streamed live to the Study Centres.

After the official proceedings, students at the Study Centres can proceed with their own celebration, wearing their matriculation gowns, taking pictures, interacting with one another, and enjoying the occasion.

So, if you are available to attend physically, we strongly encourage you to go and experience it firsthand. It is a one-time ceremony and a beautiful part of your university journey. 🎓📸

📝 2. CLARIFICATION ON THE OATH FORM

Students should also note that the Oath Form can still be completed after the matriculation ceremony.

Therefore, if you are unable to attend the matriculation ceremony physically, do not panic about the Oath Form.

You can request for the Oath Form afterwards, complete it, and have it signed accordingly.

Attendance at the physical matriculation ceremony is not compulsory.

However, if you have the opportunity and time to attend, it is highly encouraged because it gives you the opportunity to participate in this important milestone and celebrate with your fellow students.

🎓 3. COLLECTION OF MATRICULATION GOWNS

From Monday,7th September, individual Study Centres will begin providing information on the collection of matriculation gowns.

Students should follow the instructions and arrangements provided by their respective Study Centres.

Please note that a refundable deposit may be required before a matriculation gown is issued.

The amount may vary from one Study Centre to another depending on the centre's arrangement. For example, a centre may request ₦2,000, ₦3,000, ₦5,000, or another specified amount.

The deposit is refundable upon the proper return of the gown, subject to the Study Centre's policy.

This deposit is mainly to ensure that the gowns are properly returned and kept in good condition.

⚠️ 4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MATRICULATION CAP

Once you collect your matriculation gown, please take proper care of it.

DO NOT WASH THE MATRICULATION CAP WITH WATER.

You may wash and iron the gown itself where necessary, but do not wash the cap with water.

Instead, you can gently brush and clean the cap to keep it neat.

Please ensure that the gown and cap are returned in good condition according to the instructions of your Study Centre.

🎉 FINALLY, CONGRATULATIONS!

Your matriculation is more than just wearing a gown and taking pictures. It marks an important moment in your journey as a student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

If you can attend physically, go, participate, meet people, make friends, take pictures, celebrate, and enjoy the moment.

If you cannot attend physically, you can still watch the ceremony online.

Do not allow confusion or misinformation to make you unnecessarily worried.

Welcome officially to NOUN, and congratulations once again! 🎓💚

Registration deadline

300 level to 800 level 👇🏽
Deadline: September 8th

100 level and 200 Level 👇🏽

Deadline: September 29th

After the deadlines, any extension made by the management will attract a late registration fee

Please kindly complete your registration as soon as possible to avoid being charged.

Thank you.

Dear all,

This is to inform you about 2026_2 Online Facilitation Student Orientation with details below:

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Time: 10:00 AM West Central Africa

Join Webinar
https://noun.zoom.us/j/95709817502?pwd=52ze4i1TLVJZbyj79PbwP1sJj9oP07.1

Webinar ID: 95709817502
Passcode: 708460

Thank you.

BREAKING

DES303 RESULT IS OUT
https://www.nouonline.nou.edu.ng/

KINDLY CHECK YOUR RESULTS

Attention NOUN Students

Starting from the 2026 Second Semester (2026_2), if you do not complete your registration before the registration deadline, you will have to pay a late registration fee.

Previously, if the University extended the registration period, students could still register by paying only their normal school fees. However, that is no longer the case.

Going forward, once the official registration deadline has passed, any student who registers during the extended period will be required to pay:

1. The normal school fees, and
2. The Late Registration Fee.

To avoid paying this additional charge, make sure you complete your registration before the official registration deadline.

Late Registration Fee
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​Payment of late registration fee shall take effect from 2026_2 academic session.

The fee shall be activated when registration closes.

2026_2 Portal Registration Open From 8th June, 2026

This is to formally inform all students that the 2026_2 registration will commence from the 8th of June.

Good morning everyone,

This is to inform you that the 2026_1 Pen-on-Paper Examinations will commence on Monday, 4th May, 2026.
Please ensure you have the following:

1. A duly signed Examination Clearance

2. Your Student ID Card

3. The Final Pen-on-Paper Timetable (to help you plan effectively)

Kindly note the following important guidelines:

a. Avoid examination malpractice. Any student caught will be booked, and disciplinary action would be taken.

b. Be punctual. Students will not be permitted into the examination hall 30 minutes after the commencement of the exam.

c. Dress decently. Shorts, ripped jeans, sagging trousers, and crop tops are strictly prohibited. Students dressed indecently will not be allowed to sit for their exams.

d. Obey all examination rules and regulations as stated in your agreement form. Follow the instructions of invigilators, and do not be rude or disruptive during the examination.

Above all, study hard and pray to God for divine success.

Best wishes!

The Directorate of Media and Publicity is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NOUN's 15th Convocation Ceremony
Date: 18th April, 2026
Time: 10am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://noun.zoom.us/j/97225514777?pwd=ix72zRHJYHgHdp1jW9DaeMcgnpRTQp.1

Meeting ID: 972 2551 4777
Passcode: 101732

NON EXAMINABLE COURSES RESULTS

Another batch of Project, Seminar and non examinable result is out.

Kindly login to https://support.nou.edu.ng

NOTICE FOR 2026_1 GST302 BUSINESS PLAN SENSITIZATION - SOUTH SOUTH INCUBATION ZONE

This is to inform all the Students of NOUN under South South Incubation Zone, offering GST302 titled: Business Creation and Growth, that the 2026_1 Students sensitization exercise is scheduled to take place from Friday 20th March to Tuesday 24th March, 2026.
Time: 2:00pm Dailly.
Venue: Virtual
Zoom Link: https://noun.zoom.us/j/92263712394?pwd=f5FJVTcWwxF9hpgLmpgeSmcDjyFbPX.1
All registered students for GST302 are requested to login to participate in the exercise, as vital information and knowledge in Business Plan writing and PowerPoint/Slides preparation before the presentation proper will be discussed. Also, students are to write mostly on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology-oriented and Agricultural related business ideas with strict compliance with the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) objectives in their business plans.
Kindly give wider publicity of this notice on the necessary platforms for timely information of all students concerned.
Thank you.

Okon Edet
For: Coordinator, South South Incubation Centre

NOUN HOLDS 15TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY APRIL 18

The 15th Convocation Ceremony of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has been scheduled to hold from April 17 - 18, 2026, according to an announcement by the Registrar of the university, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi.

The Pre-Convocation Lecture, which will hold on April 17 by 11:00am, at the conference centre of the university, Jabi, Abuja, will to be delivered by the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Godwin Agabi, SAN, CON.

The announcement said the ceremony will be conducted both on-site and off-site as those billed to attend the on-site event were urged to be seated not later than 9am at the university’s Convocation Arena, Jabi, Abuja.

The Convocation Ceremony, where the graduands would be awarded various degrees, will hold on April 18 by 10am at the Convocation Arena of the university, the announcement said.

It added that only First-Class graduands, award winners, Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) graduands, Master’s degree graduands, Doctorate and Honorary Doctorate graduands are to attend the on-site ceremony at the Convocation Arena, university headquarters in Abuja.

All other first degree graduands from all study centres, including those in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) shall participate in the ceremonies at their respective state capital study centres, the announcement explained.

Graduands are hereby informed that certificates would be made available for collection immediately after the convocation ceremonies at the university headquarters, Abuja and at their respective state capital study centre.

Additionally, graduands from study centres within Abuja are to collect their certificates at the university’s Abuja Model Study Centre, Kubuwa, Abuja, it added.

Meanwhile, graduands and other interested participants are to join from their respective state capital study centres via the university’s livestream platform at https://www.livestream.nou.edu.ng

Announcement

This is to inform all postgraduate students that a workshop has been scheduled for 20th February 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The workshop will be held virtually. Kindly join using the link below:

Virtual Link: https://noun.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E8Ck_0UxTDO2LGhGMCNgkQ

All postgraduate students are encouraged to attend and be punctual.

P.GD, M.SC and Ph.D Banking and Finance
P.GD, M.SC and Ph.D Accounting
M.Sc and P.hD Political Science


Now Accredited

MANDATORY REGISTRATION OF DES303, DES707 & DES807 FOR UDG, PGD AND MSC


We now have 3 compulsory DES COURSES as follows:

DES303 - All undergraduates in 300 level upward must register this course and do their community project before they can graduate.

DES707 - All PGD students must register this course and act accordingly.

DES807 - All Masters students are advised to register this course on the portal nouonline.nou.edu.ng

Note: There is no presentation nor examination for these courses. All you have to do is work on your community project and upload the documents on elearn.nou.edu.ng and wait for grading.

UPDATED REGISTRATION GUIDELINES


The following updates have been made for all students in addition to the already existing ones, and these must be properly disseminated to all students to guide their registration process for the new session.

1. Registration procedure
• All students are required to visit their portal for course registration at https://www.nouonline.nou.edu.ng/ and follow the instructions provided for registration.
• Upon completion of the exercise, every student should have a printout for his/her records and for clearance during end-of-semester examinations.
• Registration is activated only if there are sufficient funds in the student’s
e-wallet to cover the cost of the courses registered.

2. Prerequisite Courses
These are courses every student must take and pass before proceeding to subsequent courses.
• Prerequisite and requisite courses must not be registered for concurrently. e.g. LIN111 is a prerequisite of LIN112(requisite). Therefore, all prerequisite courses must be taken and passed before registering for requisite courses

3. Core Courses
• All core courses of a previous semester must be registered for before registering for the corresponding semester
• All outstanding core courses in the previous semester must be registered for first before registering for the current semester courses, subject to the maximum number of credits allowed.

Kindly note that these guidelines will take effect from the 2026_1 Academic session.

Thank you.


Prof. Chiedu F. Mafiana
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic.

🎉 E-Examination Successfully Concluded 🎉

We give thanks to God for the successful conclusion of the December e-examination yesterday. Congratulations to all students who participated and stayed committed till the very end! 😊 Your resilience, preparation, and determination throughout the exam period are truly commendable.

Despite the pressures and challenges, you showed strength and focus - and that's a big win! As you await results, stay calm, hopeful, and proud of the effort you put in. Whatever the outcome, this is a step forward in your academic journey.

Well done, everyone! 🥳 Wishing you success in your results and all your future academic pursuits!

🎄 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our amazing students! 🎉 May this festive season bring joy, peace, and renewed hope for a fantastic year ahead! 😊

Dear Students
We have observed that some students are facing challenges logging in to the LMS or accessing the TMAs. Please note the following points:
1. We have lifted the suspension on all suspended accounts, so users should be able to log in now. Please try logging in to the platforms again with your usual details.
2. For courses that are grouped into geopolitical zones, if you are facing any challenge contributing to discussion forums to attempt the TMAs, just go straight to attempt the TMAs without contributing to the discussion forums.
3. For other courses, ensure you contribute to the discussion forums 1-6, so you can attempt the TMAs
4. If any of your courses do not show TMA 3, those are pilot courses and your contribution to the Discussion Forum 6 will be graded as TMA3.
5. If you still face any challenge logging in or attempting the TMAs, do not hesitate to contact us by email: lcms@noun.edu.ng


DLCMS TEAM

NELFUND (JAMB REGULARIZATION)-NEW UPDATE ON THE STUDENT PORTAL

In order for you to increase your chances of getting NELFUND LOAN, you are advised to kindly login to your student portal (https://www.nouonline.nou.edu.ng/) and upload your JAMB REGULARIZATION SLIP.

Steps:

* Login to your student portal
* The menu will pop-up (If it doesn't, refresh)
* Then upload your JAMB REGULARIZATION SLIP (Maximum File Size: 100KB)

In this respect, you are expected to do JAMB REGULARIZATION to increase your chances of getting NELFUND LOAN .

NOTICE TO POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS In Lagos Study Center (Project Submission for Plagiarism Check)

All postgraduate students whose project has been completed, approved, and certified by their supervisor are required to submit the full soft copy (from preliminary pages to references in one MS Word file) to:
📩 mgtscnclagstudycnt@gmail.com
Subject: Plagiarism Check – [Full Name & Matric Number]

Your project will be checked on Turnitin and feedback will be sent via email.

✅ Acceptable plagiarism level: 30% or below
❌ Anything above 30% means the work contains too much copied content and must be revised and resubmitted.

Please note:
Turnitin checks take 24 hours per file, and will be processed one student at a time due to system limits.
Do not request a re-check until others have had their turn. Ensure you have reduced the plagiarism level/copied source content before submitting. If you do not know how to reduce plagiarism, kindly send me a private message for guidance.

📎 Reminder: Projects above 30% plagiarism will NOT be accepted for upload on the Project Administration System.

Thank you.

🎉 GOOD NEWS!!! 100 & 200 LEVEL STUDENTS 🎉

After much consideration, the Management has decided to REOPEN the portal 🙌

🗓️ Portal Reopening Details:
* Registration for Semester, Course, and Exam is now open until 21st November 2025.
* Dropping of Courses is also open.
* Change of Study Centre is available.
* Virtual Exam Registration is open as well.