The Directorate of Entrepreneurship Development Center (EDC) at the University of Cross River State (UniCross) has officially opened the registration portal for its core entrepreneurship modules for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a specialized notice signed by the Acting Director, Dr. Edim Moses Mbeh, the university has mandated that all Year 2 and Year 3 students participating in ENT 211 (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) and ENT 312 (Venture Creation) complete their online registration immediately.
This registration phase is not merely an administrative formality; it is a critical data-gathering exercise that enables the Directorate to effectively plan for the Hands-On Skills training sessions. These practical modules are the hallmark of the UniCross entrepreneurship curriculum, moving beyond classroom theory to provide students with tangible vocational skills that foster self-reliance upon graduation.
Mandatory Requirements for Practical Sessions
The Directorate has made it explicitly clear that access to practical workshops and laboratories is strictly regulated. To participate in any vocational training or sit for the final examinations, students must present credible evidence of completion of the online ENT course registration. Without the official registration slip, a student will not be permitted to engage in the practical skill acquisition modules, which could significantly impact their final assessment and academic standing.
Detailed Step-by-Step Registration Procedure
To ensure a hitch-free experience, students are advised to follow the structured sequence provided by the university portal. The process is integrated with the school fees payment system to ensure that only bonafide students are enrolled in these specialized courses.
Initial Access and Verification Candidates must first visit the official university portal at https://edu.unicross.edu.ng. Upon landing on the homepage, students are required to enter their Matriculation Number or JAMB Registration Number in the search field to retrieve their academic profile.
Record Update and Passport Upload The system will verify the student's fee payment status. If fees have been cleared, the student will be granted access to the record update page. At this stage, it is mandatory to upload a clear passport photograph, select the correct gender, and provide valid, current contact details. Accurate contact information is essential for receiving updates regarding workshop schedules and venue changes.
Course Selection and Payment Once the profile is updated, the student will be redirected to the course registration interface for the current semester. Students must carefully select ENT 211 or ENT 312 along with their other departmental courses. After selection, use the Preview function to double-check the accuracy of the course codes and titles before clicking Pay Now.
Finalization and Proof of Registration Following a successful transaction, the portal will generate a Course Registration Slip. This document must be downloaded and printed immediately. This slip serves as the primary identification for students visiting the Directorate for practical sessions and is the only accepted proof of registration during the hands-on training phase.
Coordinated Institutional Effort
The importance of this exercise is underscored by the high-level distribution of the notice, which has been copied to the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Heads of Departments, and ENT Facilitators. This ensures a unified approach across all campuses, ensuring that facilitators are aligned with the Directorate's requirements for student entry into the workshops.
The UniCross entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to transform students into job creators. By participating in these practical modules, students gain insights into venture creation and innovation that are vital in today's global economy. The Directorate encourages all students to approach the registration with the urgency it deserves to avoid missing out on the limited slots available for specific high-demand vocational skills. For students requiring further clarification, the Directorate of Entrepreneurship Development Center remains open for physical inquiries and technical support.