UNN Change of Degree Application 2024/2025: Guidelines.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has opened its portal for students to apply for a change of degree programme for the 2024/2025 academic session. This article provides a comprehensive guide on eligibility, application procedures, important deadlines, and vacancies.
Eligibility and General Guidelines
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a change of degree programme, students must:
- Achieve a minimum GPA of 1.00.
- Meet additional GPA requirements set by their preferred departments.
Application Guidelines
- Applications are submitted at the end of the current session and processed within one month of the next session’s commencement.
- The Admissions Office confirms eligibility and processes applications after verifying submitted documents.
Required Documents
Students must submit:
- A printout of the change of degree application form.
- A copy of the O-Level results.
- A valid WAEC/NECO scratch card for result verification.
Important Notes
- The transfer of application lists between the Admissions Office and faculties is handled exclusively by the institution.
- Only fully completed applications will result in registration into new departments. The process cannot extend into the next session.
- No additional or unofficial payments are permitted.
Available Vacancies
The table below outlines the departmental vacancies for the 2024/2025 session:
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 0 |
| Pharmacy | 0 |
| Dentistry | 0 |
| Law | 40 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 50 |
| Radiology and Radiological Sciences | 50 |
| Nursing Sciences | 50 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 10 |
| Computer Science | 50 |
Application Procedure
Students should follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the UNN website or portal and log in with their registration number.
- Generate a unique payment invoice.
- Pay ₦150,000 at any bank using the e-transact system, ensuring the correct invoice number is entered.
- Collect a confirmation slip with both the confirmation and invoice numbers.
- Return to the portal, log in, and complete the Change of Degree Form using the confirmation and invoice numbers.
Key Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Monday, 13 January 2025 |
| End Date | Friday, 14 February 2025 |
Read Also: UNN Postgraduate Form 2024/2025: Application Guide
Additional Reminders
Students are advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines for successful application processing. Late submissions or incomplete forms will not be considered. Moreover, any unauthorised payments will invalidate the application.
A UNN official remarked that the process was streamlined to “ensure transparency and fairness for all applicants.” Students are encouraged to visit the UNN Change of Degree Page for further updates. Another administrator emphasized that “students should avoid intermediaries to prevent issues with their applications.”
For more details, refer to the official UNN website.
UNN Change of Degree Application 2024/2025: Guidelines and Details
