RE: SCHEDULED DATE & TIME FOR UNIVERSITY-OWNED HOSTEL BALLOTING AND ALLOCATION (PS & COHS)

Smart Unilorites,

We are writing to inform you of the scheduled date and time for the University-owned Hostel balloting and allocation exercise at both the Permanent Site (PS) and College of Health Sciences (COHS). Please take note of the following details:

Schedule for Hostel Balloting (PS):

Thursday, October 17, 2024
- 200L (Returning) - 9:00 to 10:00 AM
- 300L - 10:30 to 11:30 AM
- 400L - 12:00 to 1:00 PM
- 500L - 1:30 to 2:30 PM
- 600L - 3:00 to 4:00 PM

Friday, October 18, 2024
- 200L (Freshers) - 9:00 to 10:00 AM
- 100L - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Schedule for Hostel Balloting (COHS):

Saturday, October 19, 2024
- All concerned College of Health Sciences Students - 12:00 to 2:00 PM

Kindly be reminded that only students who have completed the payment of their school charges will be eligible to participate in the bed space balloting process on the University portal.

We encourage you to make necessary preparations ahead of the scheduled time.

Thank you.

REDUCTION IN UNIVERSITY-OWNED HOSTEL CHARGES & BALLOTING SCHEDULE

Smart Unilorites,

We acknowledged the reactions of our colleagues, following the announcement of University-owned hostel charges. In a proactive and student-centric manner, while considering the impact of the country’s economic situation, we represented the interest of all Smart Unilorites upon receiving the notification of the increments, and we’re pleased to announce a positive feedback from the University Administration after our robust engagements.

During the engagement, we secured a reduction of ₦8,000 on hostel charges. In respect of this, please take note of the revised charges for the University-owned hostel:
- Abuja & Zamfara Hostel: ₦72,000 now ₦64,000
- ⁠Trunil Hostel: ₦80,800 now ₦72,800
- ⁠Needs Hostel: ₦88,500 now ₦80,500

While our colleagues from the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences and Clinical Sciences will now pay a total sum of ₦100,664 (Utilities fee inclusive) for 12 months, contrary to 9 months charges for our colleagues at the Permanent Site.

Schedule for Hostel Balloting (PS):

Thursday, October 17, 2024
- 200L (Returning) - 9:00 to 10:00 AM
- 300L - 10:30 to 11:30 AM
- 400L - 12:00 to 1:00 PM
- 500L - 1:30 to 2:30 PM
- 600L - 3:00 to 4:00 PM

Friday, October 18, 2024
- 200L (Freshers) - 9:00 to 10:00 AM
- 100L - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Please be aware that only students who have completed the payment of their school charges will be eligible to participate in the bedspace balloting process on the University portal.

We reaffirm our commitment to putting the interests and wellbeing of every Smart Unilorites first.

HAPPY RESUMPTION TO ALL FRESH AND RETURNING UNILORITES

Smart Executives To Smart Unilorites:

Welcome back to campus for a new academic session filled with excitement and learning. As it's well known that the University of Ilorin is committed to nurturing students with exceptional academic standards also emphasizing moral values and character development with its motto - (Probitas Doctrina). We implore you to adhere to the school's protocols to maintain the reputation of our better-by-far institution.

Familiarize yourselves with the school's dress code and uphold the integrity of our education by avoiding any form of examination malpractice. True success comes from hard work, dedication, and honest efforts. We also pray for a financial breakthrough for each one of us.

As we strive for academic goals, remember to take breaks and rest when feeling unproductive. Let's find a balance and enjoy some well-deserved downtime too.

Here’s to a smart beginning to great dispensation!

FINAL YEAR CLEARANCE NOW ONLINE

Smart Graduands,

As part of the University’s drive to ease operations and lessen avoidable burdens/stress even on our colleagues, the process of final year clearance is now automated.

Recall that the Senate at its 301st meeting considered and approved the results of our graduating colleagues.

Consequently, the process of mobilization for NYSC is ongoing and final clearance for the collection of Statement of Results/Certificate is to commence in preparation for Convocation Ceremonies.

However, We’ll like to provide you with vital information on the automated clearance.

Commencement date: Monday, October 14, 2024.

Step by Step Guide to Process Student Clearance
- Log in as a student: Access your student portal by entering your login details (matric number and password).
- Navigate to the "Clearance" section: On the navigation bar, locate and click on the "Clearance" tab.
- Upload the alumni receipt: Follow the instructions on the interface to upload your alumni receipt.
Note that you have must have paid for alumni fee and have the pdf copy of the receipt
- View the clearance officers actions: After uploading the receipt, a list of designated officers for the clearance will appear, showing their statuses as "Pending."
- Clearance status: As the clearance is being processed by each officer, the statuses will change to cleared.
- Clearance completion: When you are cleared by all officers designated, then proceed to print clearance certificate.

Congratulations! Now go forth and set the world on fire with your talents, passion, and determination.

UPDATE ON UNIVERSITY-OWNED HOSTEL CHARGES FOR 2024/2025 SESSION

Smart Unilorites,

Pursuant to our recent announcement on hostel balloting and allocation for the new academic session, we write to keep you abreast on the revised charges for University-owned hostels.

Adhering to the set rules of the University Administration on increments in housing fees on Campus; With the Private hostels on Campus having 12.5% increment on last session’s hostel charges, additional ₦28,000 and ₦10,000 for Utilities and Caution fees respectively. We’ve received notification of 10% increment on last session’s hostel charges for the University-owned hostels and additional ₦28,000 as Utilities fee.

Owing to this increment, bedspaces made available for ₦40,000 and ₦55,000 during last session will now be charged for ₦72,000 and ₦88,000 consequently. While our colleagues from the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences and Clinical Sciences will now pay a total sum of ₦108,664 (Utilities fee inclusive) for 12 months, contrary to 9 months charges for our colleagues at the Permanent Site.

As a responsible Union, considering the inflated economy of the country and ensuring education is made affordable for our colleagues, we’ve initiated meetings with the University Administration to represent the interests of all Smart Unilorites and we are hopeful that our negotiations will yield reduction in these charges.

Rest assured, we are committed to providing regular updates as we look forward to positive feedback from the University Administration.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support during this challenging time.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON UNIVERSITY-OWNED HOSTEL BALLOTING AND ALLOCATION

Smart Unilorites,

In light of the commencement of 2024/2025 Academic Session, we're writing to notify you that University-owned hostels will be available for balloting and allocation during the first week of resumption.

Regrettably, our interactions with the Student Affairs Unit hinted reduction in number of bedspaces in two major hostels due to refurbishment or major renovation works in these hostels to ensure provision of habitable and more befitting hostels for our colleagues.

This unavoidable facelift would raise the standard of the hostels if completed. While arrangement is ongoing with the Student Affairs Unit to secure alternative accommodation for sizeable number of male and female that this renovation affected.

Traditionally, balloting and allocation of bedspaces mode remains unchanged and the new commencement date will be announced soon.

Furthermore, kindly be informed that payment of School Charges is a crucial prerequisite for hostel balloting and allocation.

We remain resolute in our commitment to putting the interests and wellbeing of every Smart Unilorites first.