Course registration for the harmattan semester of 2016/2017 academic session has been slated to commence on Thursday, 4th May 2017.
The process would be commencing alongside the payment of school fees by the returning students of the institution.
As the process has its peculiarities (based on department and Faculty), fresh students who might need some guidance are advised to consult older colleagues in the Department as regards the process (Click Here To Get Departmental Helplines) .
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According to a publication on the University portal, final year students of the Obafemi Awolowo University would commence payment payment of school fees and request for bedspaces on campus by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 3rd May 2017.
Finalists are advised to be at alert as the bedspaces are limited and would be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Any true student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife would agree that one of the areas where University falls short of her acclaimed greatness is in the state of her undergraduate halls of residence. The halls, which are grossly insufficient to accommodate the student population, are often grossly overcrowded and her facilities thus suffering the consequences of over population. However, the management of the University, in a bid to optimize these facilities have released a new policy on the use of the Halls of Residence. The policy which was published on the University's portal dictates several punishable offences in the use of the Halls. Find the policy below;
OAU POLICY ON THE APPROPRIATE USE
OF THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE
(i) A STUDENT shall not obtain accommodation by
fraudulent means.
(ii) A STUDENT shall not sell to, or buy accommodation
from another STUDENT
(iii) A STUDENT shall not harbour non-students in
allocated rooms
(iv) A STUDENT shall not secure multiple
accommodation allocations one or more halls of
residence.
(v) A STUDENT shall not harbour squatters in the halls
of residence.
(vi) A STUDENT shall not use prohibited electrical
appliances or tamper with electrical installations in the
halls of residence
(vii) A STUDENT shall not by any action or inaction
damage or destroy university property in the halls of
residence
(viii) A STUDENT shall not move any university property
from one hall to another without proper authorization
(ix) A STUDENT shall not organise parties or social
events which may disrupting general peace in the
rooms within the halls of residence
(x) A STUDENT shall not engage in any disorderly
conduct in the Halls of residence
NB: Policy violation is punishable by loss of studentship!!�
It is my desire to extend the most gracious and inclusive welcome to the fresh students admitted into the Obafemi Awolowo University, which is typically known for learning and culture. It is my pleasure therefore, to apprise you all that you have been admitted into one of the most prestigious and renowned universities in Nigeria, likewise, the most beautiful campus in Africa and you, deserve to be proud of yourselves.
This is a new phase in your various lives, as you have come to live in a new world around the four corners of the campus. Your stepping into the university is the kick-off stage of a memorable and indelible experience, and this would be as a result of various amusing, interesting as well as formidable and challenging encounters usually experienced as a fresh student.
During the first week of resumption, an orientation programme would be organized by the school management. One would be adequately informed about all essential things a bona-fide student of the university need to know. The school antemn would be taught, and also familiarization of all top officials on campus, including the acting Vice Chancellor among others in persons, would be made.
The freshers week is another memorable experience I would advise freshmen not to miss. This week is going to be dedicated to you, so you are urged to participate fully in it. The days of this week would be dedicated to various programmes such as mountaineering, a tour round the school where visits to places like the museum, zoo, Spider ( a magnificent building in OAU) among others would be made, dinner, a Variety night to showcase various talents among frehers, film show, games. The most important of all is the colloquium. This is an interactive section with your departmental lecturers and getting to know what they expect from you.
As you resume, you are going to be welcomed into the open arms of caring and loving religious sects who all want you to become members of their fellowships or Associations. This is like having over ten campus fellowships to choose from. Also, there's the part of being woken up by fellowships as early as possible for morning devotions.
This is quite hilarious but true. You should be ready for the unannounced yellowish stains of bats' waste on your heads and beautiful dresses. Do not be amused because in OAU, this is believed to be a blessing from the heaven and also a way to assure you of being a bona-fide member of this university. I had this experience on my way to an SER class on a beautiful Tuesday morning.
The first year on campus is usually the most naive period of one's stay. This is due to one's little knowledge about campus. It is sure that certain amusing actions would be carried out by you. Do not be discouraged as they would become memorable things as time goes on. For instance, I called my father to ask which special elective I should choose because I was so confused. Also, a friend told me that we were headed to 'Academics'. I replied that we were in an academic environment already. She smiled and explained to me that a place where lecture theatres are located is called 'academics'. I was embarassed then, but now it's funny as I remember.
There is also this aspect faced by freshers. This is the running around to receive lectures at different lecture theatres. This is as a result of the small lecture theatres being allocated to courses taken by a large number of students from various departments. Although very stressful, as you would eventually find out, I would say that it's part of being on campus as it would prepare you ahead for other forthcoming challenges.
On a final note, I'd say "pass through school and let school pass through you".
By "pass through school", I mean focusing strictly on your main reason on campus which is to acquire academic knowledge which will define your career years ahead, and "let school pass through you" is by joining various voluntary, educative, talent-developing organisations. Attend seminars, conferences, shows and others, as all these would make you competent, capable and people-oriented.
We are delighted to offer the most hospitable welcome we can and we wish you great sucess ahead.
Ayantayo-Ojo
Voter Registration across the country begins today, 27th April 2017. According to the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, "the exercise would be held throughout the 774 Local Government Areas of the country. He therefore advised Nigerians who are 18 years and above to take advantage of the opportunity and not disenfranchise themselves. He also urged registered voters who were yet to collect the Permanent Voter's Cards (PVCs) to visit the commission's office where they registered to collect them.
INEC Secretary in Niger State, Aliyu Bungudu said that the voter registration would be conducted in public places for ease of access. He also solicited the support of politicians, traditional and religious leaders in mobilizing the populace to participate in the exercise.
The exercise would take place on weekdays (Monday - Friday) from 9am to 3pm excluding public holidays. INEC also stated that it was a criminal offence to register more than once.
The day is fast approaching, and in fact is here already. Naturally, freshmen eagerly anticipate their resumption into OAU for the new session.
On the other hand, the OAU community is also eager to have fresh faces and are therefore making plans to ensure a stress free resumption. Based on this, the Central Executive Council of the Students' Union, through the office of the Financial Secretary has helped easen the burden of traveling by organising a trade fair to receive the freshmen on campus.
In order to reduce the stress of transporting goods and to ensure the welfare of students, a provision has been made for freshmen and stalites to meet with sellers in a trade fair, where commodities such as foodstuffs, mattresses, cooking materials, provisions, clothes, and other necessities would be made available for sale. The trade fair which is set to begin on the 30th of April will be located at Anglomoz carpark. Thus, freshmen and stalites alike can make their way to Anglomoz to get necessary stuff without having to go to town or bring so much luggage from home.
According to the Financial Secretary of the Students' Union, the essence of the trade fair is to save students the stress of having to transport some materials down to OAU when they can easily get them on campus. In his words, Omisakin claimed, "...the fair in a good way solves a welfare problem."
In addition, interested sellers who would want to display their goods for sale can also contact these numbers for more information: 08105406977 or 08134212379.
