The University Management has formally ratified the terminal date for the submission of applications for a Leave of Absence for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. According to the official administrative circular, all interested students must finalize their submissions on or before Friday, 13th March 2026. A Leave of Absence is a statutory provision that allows a student to formally suspend their academic residency for a specific period without forfeiting their admission status. This process is governed by strict documentation requirements and a definitive deadline, designed to ensure the integrity of the university’s student records and to prevent the accumulation of unauthorized "ghost" students within the academic system.
The application dossier for a Leave of Absence is built upon three primary pillars of financial and academic verification. First, students must present a receipt for the payment of Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira (#2,500), which covers the standard leave of absence fee for the current academic year. Second, for students seeking a Retroactive Leave of Absence to cover past sessions during which they were away without formal approval, a processing fee of Five Thousand Naira (#5,000) is required. Third, the university mandates the presentation of Evidence of Payment of the Last School Fees. This final requirement ensures that the student was in good financial standing with the institution prior to the requested break, preventing the use of a Leave of Absence as a tactical maneuver to bypass outstanding tuition debts.
A critical aspect of this notice is the "Financial Penalty Clause" associated with the March 13th deadline. Management has explicitly stated that any application received later than this date will trigger the full payment of school fees for the 2025/2026 session. This administrative deterrent is designed to compel students to regularize their status before the university’s fiscal and academic portals are synchronized for the mid-session audits. Students who fail to meet this deadline will be held liable for the mandatory payment of fees, regardless of whether they registered for courses or participated in any examinations. In the eyes of the University Senate, an unapproved absence is treated as an active (but non-performing) residency, thereby accruing the same financial obligations as a fully attending student.
The University Management emphasizes that students should be "well-guided" by this notice to avert the significant financial burden of paying for a session they did not utilize. The Leave of Absence process is an essential tool for students facing health challenges, financial constraints, or personal exigencies that necessitate a temporary withdrawal. By adhering to the March 13, 2026, deadline and providing the complete suite of required receipts, students protect their academic future and ensure a seamless re-entry into their respective programs when they are ready to resume. All concerned individuals are urged to treat this communication as a high-priority directive and to take the necessary actions at the Academic Affairs Division before the close of business on the deadline date.