Application For 2015/2016 OAU Predegree Programme Starts, See Details

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Pre-Degree Programme for 2015/2016 Session.


Eligibility
Eligible Candidates must possess minimum of 5 Credits in 5 subjects at a maximum of two sittings including English Language (for ALL Courses), Mathematics (for Science-based and Social Science-based Courses) and Literature-in-English (for Law).

Duration
The programme normally runs for two (2) contact periods both within nine (9) calendar months.

Available Subject Combinations
Options/Fields - Subject Combinations
Arts - Government/Literature in English/Religious Studies (GLR), Economics/ Government/Literature in English (EGL)
Biological Sciences - Biology/Chemistry/Physics (BCP)
Physical Sciences - Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Physics (CMP), Geography/ Mathematics/ Physics (GMP)
Social Sciences - Economics/Government/Mathematics (EGM), Mathematics/Geography/Economics (MGE)

Candidates are to note that the above listed subject combinations meet the requirements (as applicable) for admission into ALL Degree Programmes in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.


Method of Application
Pay the Application fee of ₦15,000.00 through Interswitch WebPay Platform using your ATM or Debit Card (Please note that Bank charges apply and must be paid).
Go to OAUCDL website: (www.oaucdl.edu.ng) and Click on: "2015/2016 Pre-Degree Application" and read the Instruction carefully. Create your account by clicking on "Apply Now!". You are to supply valid username, password, email address and other required information.
After creating the Account, login back into your Account with your username and password.
Click on the Payment Method (Interswitch Webpay)
Fill the online Application Form and upload your recent passport photograph. The passport photograph must meet the following specifications:
The passport photograph must be coloured with white background (Black and white photograph is not acceptable).
The passport must be recent (not earlier than 3 Months before the time of the application) and the size should not be more than 100KB.
After filling the form, logout and keep your username and password safe. (Save your Username and Password on your Phone so as not to forget). Keep checking the website from time to time for the actual date of the entrance examination. In the meantime, you can take the practice examination to get familiar with Computer-based test.

General Information
Applicants are to note that the 2015/2016 Pre-degree entrance exam will be computer-based. You are hereby advised to familiarise yourself with the basic use of computer.
2015/2016 Pre-Degree Applicants are advised to to be checking our website from time to time for the actual date of the Entrance Exam and other relevant information.
All candidates are required to register for 2016 UTME during the Programme.
All Candidates are required to use valid e-mail addresses and PERSONAL Telephone Numbers.
The forms must be filled and submitted on-line either immediately or within 2 weeks of accessing the website. No downloaded or printed copies of forms will be accepted.
Applicants are to note that 2015/2016 Pre-Degree Entrance Exam holds at Ile-Ife Centre only.
Candidates are advised to follow the Application Instructions very carefully and ensure they select the Correct SUBJECT COMBINATION. Failure to do so may adversely affect the Candidate.

DISCLAIMER
All candidates should note that OAUCDL HAS NOT AUTHORISED any person(s) or agent(s) to sell application forms on its behalf. Application is strictly on-line.

Closing Date
The 2015/2016 Pre-Degree Online Application closes on September 30th, 2015

Start your Application Now
In case you have created your Account, Click here to Login

OAU Peeps Say Ramadan Kareem

 

The Entire Management of OAU Peeps News Agency wishes the Muslim community of the Obafemi Awolowo University, ile-ife and beyond Ramadan Kareem as they commence this holy month.  

Predegree: First Contact Test Results Released!

The results of the first contact test of the Obafemi Awolowo University predegree students have been released. You can check yours now as it has been pasted on the notice board within the campus. A student with subjects combination Biology/Chemistry/Physics(BCP) got the highest mark scoring 29.8 out of 30.

Wishing you goodluck friends!

OAU Welcomes First Set Of e-Students

The Obafemi Awolowo University’s Center for Distance Learning (OAUCDL) today welcomed its pioneer set for the Online Distance Learning Programme. This was at the Matriculation Ceremony which held at the Oduduwa Hall of the OAU Main Campus.

The OAUCDL Online Distance Learning programme is accredited by the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) and allows students to receive their lectures online using a customized study tablet (Vigitab).

The Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Bamitale Omole, whilst addressing the students, said: “you have the singular honor of being the first set of students in our eLearning programme, the first of its type in Nigeria. I congratulate you on being pioneers of the eLearning revolution in the country. I want to assure you that your distant learning mode of admission does not in any way imply inferiority in status, compared to our conventional students, either in terms of lecture delivery or the certificates you receive at the end of your programmes. Our university guards jealously the integrity of its degrees and diplomas whether obtained in the conventional or distance learning mode. Hence your various curricula have gone through the usual high standards of excellence of the University Senate for which Obafemi Awolowo University is well known.”

The Center for Distance Learning Director, Professor Bode Asubiojo, speaking also at the ceremony said: “This development is the first of its kind in Nigeria and we are pleased with it. We have replicated the classroom experience on a tablet device for students. For the first time, students can receive lectures, submit assignments, participate in forums, take quizzes, and even rewind their lecturers, all from the comfort of their homes, offices or wherever they may be in Nigeria or abroad.”

The eLearning solution is powered by a Learning Management System (VigiLearn) that allows students to receive lectures, submit assignments, relate with peers, participate in group discussions and get graded without being physically within the four walls of a lecture room. The Vigitab is specifically built for Nigeria and allow for users to continue to study and receive lectures with limited internet connection.

“Our primary charge at the Center for Distance Learning of Obafemi Awolowo University is to provide quality education to the teeming number of Nigerian youths who possess the prerequisite qualifications for entry to Nigerian Universities but are denied admission owing to inadequate facilities on campus and the working class who are desirous of pursuing undergraduate and post graduate programmes whilst still retaining their jobs; the Online Distance Learning programme allows us to deliver on this objective.” Professor Asubiojo highlighted.

Courses on offer for the Online Distance Learning Programme are B.Sc. Accounting and Bachelor of Nursing Science. The Center plans to include more courses in the future.



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OAU Students Escape Death In Osun Communal Clash (Pictures)

Some pre-degree students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, on Wednesday escaped being killed during the violence which erupted among the people of Ipetumodu and Ashipa communities.

Our correspondent gathered late on Wednesday that the violence was caused by a boundary dispute between the two communities.
It was not clear if there were casualties but it was gathered that some persons were injured in the clash.

A resident of Ipetumodu, who identified himself as Taiwo, told our correspondent on the telephone that residents of Ashipa community invaded their town and set buildings ablaze including students hostels, where some pre-degree students of the OAU lived.
Taiwo said, “Hoodlums from Ashipa community invaded out town and started shooting and destroying houses. They set some buildings on fire and people ran away.”
Another resident, who claimed to be from Ashipa community, however, accused residents of Ipetumodu of being the aggressors.

The Public Relations Officer of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mr. Ayo Olowe, confirmed the crisis to our correspondent on the telephone.

He said, “There was crisis and some houses were burnt especially in Ipetumodu. Some persons were said to have stormed the town, vandalised the students’ property and set buildings ablaze.

“They said they brought out the students belongings before setting the hostels ablaze.”


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OAU CDL Spam Expredites With Online Degree Programme Admission Offers

The Centre for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University has created a short-lived happiness for some students seeking admission into the prestigious citadel, especially those that are yet to be admitted and were part of the 2013/2014 predegree academic session.

In similar messages sent to many of them reads

"Congrats! You have been offered admission into B.Sc. Accounting at OAU. Login to http://eportal.oaucdl.edu.ng Username: Your Pre-Degree No, Password..."

These students were very excited when they got the message on the phone thinking it is the long awaited normal admission to resume the 2014/2015 academic session in Ife. They later got to understand it is admission to undertake the newly introduced online degree programme after explanation by colleagues and friends.

 Many of them have since showed their displeasure at what they regard as Spam messages as they only took advantage of their contact with the school to send them the promotional message. One Wale said 'I was so happy when I got the message, only to discover OAU CDL just deceived me. I did not apply for any online programme and I don't see any reason why I should be sent that fake message from an authentic source'

Predegree Resumption Date Postponed; Check New Dates Here

The earlier scheduled date for commencement of screening and resumption of the OAU Pre-degree Programme for 2014/2015 session has been shifted. The extension is expected to be for the fine-tuning of plans and arrangements for proper reception of the fresh students. Below is the new arrangement;

2014/2015 Pre-Degree New Resumption Dates

Tuesday, 25th November, 2014: BCP
Wednesday, 26th November, 2014: CMP, GMP & EGM
Thursday, 27th November, 2014: GLR, EGL & MGE


NOTE: Those that have paid their school fees can now print a receipt that will serve as proof of payment when they login to their account. Good luck!

New OAU Pre-Degree Fee Is Extortionate And Unacceptable -ERC

Press Statement of the Education Rights Campaign(ERC) OAU Branch.

NEW OAU PRE-DEGREE FEE IS EXTORTIONATE AND UNACCEPTABLE

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife management recently announced a new, but outrageous fee regime for her pre-degree programme. Under this new fee arrangement, the male candidates admitted for the pre-degree programme are expected to pay N177, 500 while the female candidates pay N212, 500 before starting online registration as students. The female students are paying more as a result of hostel accommodation charge.

The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) totally condemns this fee regime and demands its immediate reversal. We call on the OAU Students’ Union, staff unions, civil society groups and Nigerian workers and parents to jointly reject this mass-scale extortion. This new fee was an inconsiderate leap from the exorbitant N152, 500, which students in this programme paid last session. There is no reason for this hike other than the quest by the university to make huge profit at the risk of impoverishing parents and pricing education out of the reach of the toiling masses.

The OAU Pre-degree programme runs for about a year as an equivalent of UTME for candidates seeking admission into undergraduate courses in the University. In recent period, tens of thousands of students always apply for the programme because of limited chances of getting admission through UTME. Parents are often enticed by the notion that preferences are given to candidates who have successfully completed the programmes over their UTME counterparts in the undergraduate admission system of the school. In fact, this is not true, because thousands usually get admitted into the Pre-degree programme, whereas the university has an admission capacity for only a tiny fraction of this huge population. But the OAU management simply preys on the thirst of candidates and parents for tertiary education to squeeze their pockets dry.

Aside the fact that running this programme does not guarantee admission for students, the conditions which students undergo for the period of the programme are inhumane and harsh. Erratic water and power supply is the order of the day at the Moro campus situated in Ipetu Modu, Osun State. Yearly, students in this programme always complain about high rate of insecurity, including burglary and rape. The programme has continued to serve as a business venture for the OAU management.

For us in the ERC, the idea of a pre-degree programme is an ill-result of the continuous underfunding of education by the government which has resulted in fewer admission spaces. If education has been appropriately funded, there would be no absurdity of limited admission spaces and university managements like OAU’s would not have been able to turn the thirst for literacy into a money-making machine.

With the recent increment in pre-degree fee, the Prof Tale Omole-led OAU management has only maintained its consistent record of pro-rich, anti-poor policies in the university. In reality, the only image that comes to mind after mentioning OAU is the slogan? POOR STUDENTS ARE NOT WELCOME HERE.? This new hike is coming at the heel of a similar increment in the undergraduate charges of the university, which was protested and still being resented by undergraduate and post- graduate students of the university. While the university had promised that the fee would improve the conditions of learning for the undergraduate students, the reality of conditions of learning on OAU campus today is abysmal and pathetic. Only last month, students on the Ile-Ife campus of the university protested an over 7-day power outage and erratic water supply. It follows to say that the new regime of charges on the Moro campus of the university, if not rejected swiftly by parents and Nigerians, would not mean any substantial improvement in the conditions of learning and living on that campus.

The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) demands a halt to the business-oriented education policy of the Prof. Tale Omole led administration, which has made poor parents to go out of their way to pay for the profit-first logic of the institution. We call on the OAU Students’ Union to reject this hike and organise actions against its implementation. If this current pattern of fee hikes continues, then education in coming period would be an exclusive right of the rich, and luxury for the poor majority.

We demand adequate funding of education and democratic management of education to include elected representatives of education workers and students. We also demand improvement in the quality, facilities and conditions of existing tertiary institutions and the establishment of more schools to address the shortage of admission spaces.

Signed
Omole Ibukun
Secretary, ERC

Important Registration Details For 2014/2015 OAU Pre-Degree Programme

REGISTRATION DETAILS FOR 2014/2015 OAU PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read carefully

1. RESUMPTION: Resumption dates are scheduled as follow;

• Tuesday, 18th November, 2014 - Biology/Chemistry/Physics (BCP)
• Wednesday, 19th November, 2014 - Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics (CMP) - Geography/Mathematics/ Physics (GMP) - Economics/Government/Mathematics (EGM)
• Thursday, 20th November, 2014 - Government/Lit./Rel. Studies (GLR) - Mathematics/Geog./Economics (MGE) - Economics/Govt/Literature in Eng. (EGL)

2. PARENTS’ FORUM: There will be Parents’ Forum at 12.00 Noon each day. All parents are expected to be present

3. REGISTRATION / SCREENING: You are to present the following for registration on resumption:

i. Original and photocopy of your admission letterii. Downloaded copy of medical history and examination form duly signed and stamped compulsorily from a government hospital.
iii. Downloaded copy of CDL Clinic Biodata duly completed
iv. A downloaded copy of oath form duly completed and signed by both parent and student on a postal stamp of N50.00 (Make a photocopy for yourself and keep for orientation day.)
v. Originals and photocopies of your credentials (WAEC, NECO, etc.)
vi. Three (3) Copies of your Hostel allocation Slip
vii. Proof of payments (original Copies of your e-payment documents)
viii. Six passport photographs

You are to report to the Centre for Distance Learning Campus, Moro, Ife-North Local Government and bring along the following:

• A 2x6 mattress, a pillow (For students allocated to hostels outside campus only)
• Cooking utensils and other Items of convenience 

You are expected to now LOG IN to your account on the OAU CDL website(www.oaucdl.edu.ng) and download your Registration Package and follow instruction there in. If you encounter any problem, do well to post it here as we solve it together. Happy Registration!

Newly Admitted OAU Predegree Students To Pay N212,500

In Alero Idowu of Channels TV's voice; "There seems to be a raised-fee wind blowing across Nigeria universities right now. The latest one being the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife...", the Pre-Degree programme of the foremost varsity is also not left out in the wind erosion as the school fees has assumed a more expensive state.

Just immediately after the release of the results of the entrance examination of the aspirants for the 2014/2015 Predegree programme, the cut-off marks for various Subject Combinations were disclosed which obviously pointed to the fact that the performance this year was very poor(See the cut-off marks here). Those who are within the 'grace zone' have been told to start paying for the Programme and to the surprise of many, there was a substantial increment in the total fees. The school fees that has been stable for the past two sessions showed an increment from N162,500 to N212,500. These admitted students have less than two weeks to get the payment made in full else any student who is unable to get that amount may forfeit his/her admission.

Reactions have however started to come in from many of those admitted and even ex-predites. This is an excerpt of their comments on our page;

• "like seriously. she we no fit price am nii" 
• "I knew dere was more 2 d devilish edifice dat was bn put up by ####### and his 'boys'......dis can b likened to professional extortion" 
• "OAU main campus fees has nothing to do with OAU cdl fees. I'm sure the hostel is very ok. Atleast you can be sure of WATER and ELECTRICITY, unlike those in the hostels outside the sch. Eventhough the school fees is much, I'm sure you you guys will enjoy it especially those inside the school" 
• "OAU u guys av really tried oo,, only God knws if d set for nxt decades wont pay upto 1 million naira for the programme" 
• "CDL wants to chop money,serious instuitions now do wat they like,It will amaze you some students will forfeit this pd admission,How can an average parent raise over 200k within 2weeks"

Students that meet up with the set cut-off mark of their Subject Combination have since been told to login to their account on the OAU CDL website(www.oaucdl.edu.ng) to download their admission letter and other registration packages.

Resumption for the 2014/2015 session has however been set for Tuesday 18th November, 2014 when the Screening/Registration of students commences.

Cut-Off Marks For Pre-degree Entrance Exam (2014/2015 Session)

CUT-OFF marks for Pre-degree Entrance Exam (2014/2015 Session)

The cut-off marks are quite low if you ask me. I guess the performance was kinda low.

BCP – 43%,
CMP – 40%,
EGL – 40%,
EGM – 40%,
GLR – 40%,
GMP – 40%,
MGE – 40%

Goodluck Peeps!! How were your results?

How To Check 2014/2015 OAU Predegree Entrance Exam Results

The results of the recently conducted entrance examination for the 2014/2015 OAU Predegree Session has just been released. To check yours, you will be required to login with your Username and Password with which you registered with. To check now, CLICK HERE TO LOGIN

An Ex-Predite Speaks As OAU Predegree Entrance Exam Commences

1. Please do not panic because you are going to see thousands of candidates coming to take the exam like you... But just believe in your self. To those that are not computer literate, do not think that "I don't think I will pass this exam because I do not know anything about computer", being a computer literate does not have anything to do with this exam.

2. Also, be time conscious but make sure you do not do 'over sabi' especially in the aspect of Use of English (English bad ehn! You go dey fail am but for your mind, you go dey apy say you go get am...lol).

3. Also, you would be given just an hour for the exam, please make sure your work, at least 3 minutes before the allotted time ends.
4. Make sure you eat before you go and also I will advice you not to leave IFE till the next day after your exam, why? Because, you might be sent a text message to come back and re-write your exam... (Last year when we had our entrance exam, a friend of mine left for Lagos immediately after the exam and was later sent an SMS to come and re-write his exam again the next day, but he could not make it...). NOTE- What might have caused this was the student's inability to submit before his/her time elapsed, or maybe the computer system he/she used. Should notice any fault on the system you want to use, please do not hesitate to inform the invigilators, do not be shy!

5. Please eat before you go to the hall o!. Now, I don't want you to go and write the exam, just go there and pass!!! Success is yours. May you all come out in flying colours (in sha allahu) (in Jesus name). Ah loff u all!!!!!



The adviser here is Adeyinka Hassan, an ex-predite and prospective student of the prestigious Africa's most beautiful campus, OAU.

2014/2015 OAU Predegree Entrance Examination Date Fixed

Finally, the date for the 2014/2015 OAU Predegree entrance examination has been fixed. The exam has been scheduled to hold from 21st October till 22nd October, 2014.

You are expected to Login into your Account to print your Exam Slip to know the exact date, venue & time of your own exam.


Wishing our Peeps the very best of God as they write the exam!!

Application For 2014/2015 Pre-Degree Programme Further Extended

Just again and again, the Centre For Distance Learning arm of the Obafemi Awolowo University who is in charge of the Predegree Programme has announced the extension of the duration for the 2014/2015 Predegree application. The application will now close on 16th October, 2014.




Please understand that after this period, there may be no further extension as the entrance exam is likely to come up this October.The application fees remain N15,000 and it is mandatory for all candidates to keep checking the website from time to time to know the Entrance Examination Date and also to print the Exam Slip.

Read details about the application here and apply here

Application For 2014/2015 OAU Predegree Extended Till October 3

Again, the Centre For Distance Learning arm of the Obafemi Awolowo University who is in charge of the Predegree Programme has announced the extension of the duration for the 2014/2015 Predegree application. The application will now close on 3rd October, 2014.




Please understand that after this period, there may be no further extension as the entrance exam is likely to come up September.The application fees remain N15,000 and it is mandatory for all candidates to keep checking the website from time to time to know the Entrance Examination Date and also to print the Exam Slip.

Read details about the application here and apply here

Application Form For OAU 2014/2015 JUPEB Programme Is Out!

Admission into the JUPEB Programme 2014/2015 Session

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme for 2014/2015 Session.

Eligibility

Eligible Candidates must possess minimum of 5 Credits at maximum of two sittings in at least 5 subjects (inclusive of English Language) relevant to the candidates desired course of study in the University.

The Programme leads to the award of JUPEB Certificate which enables candidate gain Direct Entry admissions into Obafemi Awolowo University and other JUPEB-affiliated Universities in Nigeria and other Universities abroad.

Duration

The duration of the Programme is a minimum of one academic session of two Semesters.

Available Subject Combinations

Options/Fields	Subject Combinations
Arts	Government/Literature in English/Christian Religious Studies (GLCRS)
	History/ Literature/ Christian Religious Studies (HLCRS)
	Economics/ Government/Literature in English(EGL)
Social Sciences	Economics/Government/Mathematics (EGM)
	Mathematics/Geography/Economics (MGE)

Candidates are to note that the above listed subject combinations meet the requirements (as applicable) for admission into Degree Programmes in the Arts and Social Sciences courses in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and other JUPEB-affiliated universities in Nigeria.

Method of Application

1. Pay the Application fee of ₦15,000.00 through e-Tranzact Payment Platform at any branch of First Bank, Skye Bank, Wema Bank or UBA Plc Nationwide. A Receipt which contains a Receipt Number and Confirmation Order Number will be given to you at the Bank. (Please note that Bank charges apply and must be paid).
   
   Alternatively, you can also pay the application fee through Interswitch Webpay Platform using your ATM or Debit Card.
   
2. Go to OAUCDL website: (www.oaucdl.edu.ng) and Click on: "JUPEB Programme" and read the Instruction carefully. Create your account by clicking on "Apply Now!". You are to supply valid username, password, email address and other required information.
3. After creating the Account, login back into your Account with your username and password.
4. Click on your preferred Payment Method (either e-tranzact or Interswitch Webpay).
5. Fill the online Application Form and upload your recent passport photograph. The passport photograph must meet the following specifications:
• The passport photograph must be coloured with white background (Black and white photograph is not acceptable).
• The passport must be recent (not earlier than 3 Months before the time of the application) and the size should not be more than 100KB.
6. After filling the form, logout and keep your username and password safe. (Save your Username and Password on your Phone so as not to forget). Keep checking the website from time to time for the actual date of the entrance examination. In the meantime, you can take the practice examination to get familiar with Computer-based test.

General Information

• Applicants are to note that the 2014/2015 Preliminary entrance exam will be computer-based. You are hereby advised to familiarise yourself with the basic use of computer.
• All Applicants are advised to to be checking our website from time to time for the actual date of the Preliminary Entrance Exam and other relevant information.
• All candidates are required to register for 2015 UTME during the Programme.
• All Candidates are required to use valid e-mail addresses and PERSONAL Telephone Numbers.
• The forms must be filled and submitted on-line either immediately or within 2 weeks of accessing the website. No downloaded or printed copies of forms will be accepted.
• Applicants are to note that 2014/2015 Preliminary Entrance Exam holds at Ile-Ife Centre only.
• Candidates are advised to follow the Application Instructions very carefully and ensure they select the Correct SUBJECT COMBINATION. Failure to do so may adversely affect the Candidate.

DISCLAIMER

All candidates should note that OAUCDL HAS NOT AUTHORISED any person(s) or agent(s) to sell application forms on its behalf. Application is strictly on-line.

Closing Date

Application closes close on Friday, 10th October, 2014 by 11:59pm.

Signed
D.I. Ocan (Mrs)
Administrative Secretary
Centre for Distance Learning,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 

 

 

  

OAU CDL Extends 2014/2015 Predegree Application

As expected, the Centre For Distance Learning arm of the Obafemi Awolowo University who is in charge of the Predegree Programme has announced the extension of the duration for the 2014/2015 Predegree application. The application will now close on Friday, 12th September, 2014.

Please understand that after this period, there may be no further extension as the entrance exam is likely to come up September.The application fees remain N15,000 and it is mandatory for all candidates to keep checking the website from time to time to know the Entrance Examination Date and also to print the Exam Slip.

 Read details about the application here and apply here

2014/2015 OAU Pre-Degree Application Closes Today Friday, 29th August, 2014

Today, Friday, 29th August, 2014 is the last day for the application for the 2014/2015 Predegree Programme. Usually, there is always an extension of time after the normal deadline is reached but it could fall in as Late application which will include extra charges. At the moment, the form is sold for N15,000 at the designated banks.

Read details about the application here and apply here

Discussion Thread For 2014/2015 OAU Predegree Applicants

Let all those seeking for admission into the OAU Predegree Programme for the 2014/2015 academic session meet here.