GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY

GOMBE, NIGERIA

STUDENTS’ HAND BOOK

(FOURTH EDITION: 2020 – 2024)

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 Table of Content

Cover page - 1
Table of content - 2
University Crest - 3
Forward - 4
Important Address - 5
Visitor, Chancellor and Members of the governing council - 8
Principal Officers of Universities - 10
Provost, Deans and Directors of College, Faculties and Units - 10
Units of the University - 12
Brief history of Gombe State University - 13
College, Faculties and Departments - 15
Academic Section - 17
Faculty of Arts and Social Science - 17
Faculty of Education - 20
Faculty of Science - 24
College of Medical Science - 28
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science - 29
Courses and duration of study programmes for bachelor’s degree - 29
Registration, Matriculation and Orientation - 31
Examination - 33
Intra/inter faculty transfer - 47
Remedial and certificate courses - 48
Student Affairs Division: its structure and functions - 53
Accommodation/Sports - 57
Use of other university premises and facilities - 60
General conduct and discipline of students - 62

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 UNIVERSITY CREST

UNIVERSITY MOTTO:
Primus Inter Pares
The Crest of Gombe State University is embedded in a shield-shaped structure
with an electron, depicting science, a torch indicating light and a book representing
knowledge hidden and awaiting divulgence.

The shield depicts Gombe State as entirely located within a dark green background,
which portrays the agrarian nature of the people while the light blue colour running
across the width of the shield gives a picture of the river that flows across the state.

The red line brings to mind the heroes past. Bordering the entire crest is a black
colour which reveals the abundance of solid minerals in and around the state while
at the bottom end of the crest is the motto, Primus Inter Pares, which in its entirety,
implies that the University is the FIRST AMONGST EQUALS in its endless quest
for knowledge, excellence and relevance.

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 FOREWORD

This fourth edition of handbook has been thoroughly reviewed to address hitherto
grey areas in the last editions. This will definitely give a good guide for
prospective students on the available programmes for admission and registration
requirements. While for matriculated students it gives comprehensive guide on
what is expected of them during their stay in the university. The language is so
explicit, it is hoped that students will read and understand the contents and seek
clarification where they have any doubts. The student’s affairs directorate is
always available to attend to students matters.

It is also expected that both academic and non-academic staff would fine time to
read it and assist in guiding students when the need arises. Parents and Guardians
should fine time to familiarize with the contents of this booklet so as to help in
counselling and guiding their respective wards. The administration has made
necessary provisions by creating a conducive teaching, learning environment for
students and will continue to improve and provide more facilities.

However, in order to entrench discipline in the system the rules /regulations and
penalties as contained in this booklet will be strictly adhered to. Students are
therefore, advised to guide against deliberate flouting of regulations.

I wish you a successful stay in Gombe State University.

Thank you.

PROFESSOR ALIYU USMAN EL-NAFATY, MBBCH, FWACS, FICS

Vice-Chancellor

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 IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

All correspondence should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor through the

following addresses:-

Postal Gombe State University,

Address: P. M. B. 127, Tudun Wada,
Gombe State, Nigeria.
Telephones: PRO
GSM: 08035886755,

E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

Web site: www.http//gsu.edu.ng,

Registry Senate Building

Gombe State University
Gombe.
Bursary Senate Building
Gombe State University
Gombe.
Students' Affairs
Division Senate Building
Gombe State University
Gombe.
Library Academic Area
Gombe State University
Gombe.

Remedial Studies Academic Area

Gombe State University
Gombe.
Security Unit Behind NITDA Park
Gombe State University
Gombe

Directorate of Human Academic Area

Resources Gombe State University
Gombe.
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National Universities Commission
Aja Nwachukwu House, Plot 430,
26, Aguiyi Ironsi street
PMB 237 Garki GPO, Maitama, Abuja.
Telephone: 08027455412, 08027455413, 08027455418
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nuc.edu.ng

The Nigeria Police Headquarters

Gombe State Command
Ashaka Road,
Gombe,
Tel: 072-223135, 072-221158
Mobile Phone: 08150567771, 08151855014
Email: [email protected]

The Nigerian Immigration Headquarters

Immigration Barracks, Gombe State Command,
GRA,
Bauchi Rd. Gombe
Phone Number: 072-220218
Website [email protected]

NIPOST Office
GRA, Off. Bauchi Road,
Gombe
Phone Number: 08067036590
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

The Specialist Hospital

Jekadafari, Bauchi Road
Gombe.
Mobile No.: +2347068195172
Email:

Federal Teaching Hospital

Ashaka Road,
P.M.B. 037,
Gombe State
Mobile No.: +2348020500880, +2348020500618
Email: [email protected]
Website: fthgombe.org.ng
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Federal College of Education (Technical),
P.M.B 60, Ashaka Road,
Gombe, Gombe State
Mobile No.: +2348037737070, +2348037737070
Email :[email protected]

JAMB Gombe State Office

Within Ministry of Education Headquarters,
Doctor’s Flats, Buhari Housing Estate,
P. M. B. 133, Gombe, Gombe State
Mobile No.: 08125191480 / 08036254581
Email : [email protected]

Fire Brigade
Dukku Road, Gombe
The Nigerian Red Cross
C
/O Inside Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development,
Orji Quarters Along Bauchi Road,
Gombe
Mobile No.: 8032639263, 08023000000, 08023725902
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

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VISITOR, CHANCELLOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING
COUNCIL

Visitor
His Excellency,
Alh. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
The Executive Governor, Gombe State
Chancellor
His Royal Highness,
Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar, III
The Emir of Gombe
Pro-Chancellor
Senator (Barr.) Joshua Lidani

Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty, MBBCH, FWACS, FICS
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Mahmoud Umar, BS, MSc, Ph D.

University Governing Council

i Sen. Joshua Lidani

(Pro Chancellor) - Chairman
ii. Prof. Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty
(Vice Chancellor) - Member
iii. Prof. Mahmud Umar
(Deputy Vice Chancellor) - Member
iv. Fatima JB Sawa - Member
(Rep. of Public Interest)
v. Prof. Umaru Abubakar Gurama - Member
(Rep. of Public Interest)
vi. Prof. Hassan Bello - Member
(Rep. of Public Interest)
vii. Arc. Suleiman Moh’d Kumo - Member
(Rep. of Public Interest)
viii. Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Daudu - Member
(Rep. of Public Interest)
ix. Representative of National University Commission - Member
x. Malam Aliyu Mamuda - Member
(Rep. of Ministry of Higher Education)
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xi. Barr. Zubairu Muhammad Umar - Member
(Rep. of Ministry of Justice)
xii. Prof. Babagana Bako - Member
(Senate Representative)
xiii. Prof. Hajjagana Hamza - Member
(Senate Representative)
xiv. Dr. Rasheed Abdulganiy - Member
(Senate Representative)
xv. Dr. Muhammad Tukur Adamu - Member
(Senate Representative)
xvi. Malam Mahmud M. Hassan - Member
(Congregation Representative)
xvii. Mal. Sani Rabiu - Member
(Convocation Representative)
xviii.Mal. Yuguda Muhammad Abdullahi - Secretary
(Registrar)

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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Aliyu Usman El Nafaty

Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Mahmoud Umar
Registrar
Mallam Abdullahi Mohammed Yuguda
Bursar
Mr. Jephania Shehu
Ag. University Librarian
Mal. Umar Muhammad Modibbo

PROVOST, DEANS AND DIRECTORS OF COLLEGE, FACULTIES AND

UNITS
Provost, College of Medical Sciences
Prof. Babagana Bako

Dean, Post-Graduate School

Professor Muhammed Gurama Dukku

Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences

Dr. Iliya Jalo

Dean, Faculty Basic Clinical Sciences

Dr Yuguda Saleh

Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Dr Bala Usman

Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Professor Ibrahim Waziri Abubakar
Dean, Faculty of Education
Professor Habila Elisha Zuya

Dean, Faculty of Science

Professor Hajjagana Hamza

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Dean, Faculty of Law
Prof. Abubakar Isah Bappah

Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Professor O. A. Salawu

Dean, Students Affairs

Dr. Hassana Yahaya Bello

Ag. Director of Physical Planning and Development

Alh. Murtala Salisu

Director, School of Basic and Remedial

Studies Dr. Abubakar Bajoga

Directorate of Human Resource

Dr Tahir Inuwa Ibrahim

Director Academic Planning

Dr. Rasheed Abdulganiy

Director of Quality Assurance

Dr. Sabe Zaure

Director General Studies

Dr Madugu Mohammad Lamido

Director Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICT)

Dr Bala Modi

Managing Director
University Consultancy Services
Dr. Babangida Musa

Director Centre for Entrepreneurship

Dr. Nasiru Modibbo

Director of Research and Innovation

Professor Oluwasanumi Adedimeji Adepoju

Director University Health Services

Dr Bunu Wali

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UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY

• Vice-Chancellor’s Office

• Registry Department

• Bursary Department

• University Library

• Works Department

• Students' Affairs Division

• School of Basic and Remedial Studies

• Directorate of Human Resources

• Security Unit

• University Consultancy Services

• General Studies

• Centre for Entrepreneurship

• Directorate of Research and Innovations

• SIWES Unit

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BRIEF HISTORY OF GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY

On his assumption of office on May 29th 2003, the Governor of Gombe State,
Alhaji Muhammad Danjuma Goje (Sarkin Yakin Gombe) made clear his
determination to provide sound qualitative education in the State. This was a
particularly significant declaration which expressed the Government's readiness to
provide a good tertiary institution for thousands of Senior Secondary School
Certificate holders at a time of stiffer competition for admission into institutions of
higher learning that have Gombe State as one of their catchments states. To this
end, a Ministry of Higher Education was created to, among other things, advice the
government on modalities for establishing a state-owned tertiary institution(s).

The Ministry in turn, set-up an Advisory committee whose report was deliberated
upon by the State's Executive Council which subsequently resolved to establish a
State-owned University to be named and addressed as Gombe State University
(GSU).

The State Executive Council also agreed that the university should be located on a
single campus, sited in the State Capital, Gombe. It also resolved that the Gombe
State University should be a conventional University so that it accommodates the
human-power needs of both the public and the private sectors in the state and
beyond.

As a follow up to these decisions, the State Executive Council approved the

constitution of a 24-member Technical and Planning Committee and based on their
report to the Council, an implementation Committee was put in place for the
smooth take-off of the University.

Gombe State University formally took-off after the passage of the bill for its
establishment by the State House of Assembly on April 14th, 2004, the signing of
the bill into Law by the Governor and Visitor to the University, Alhaji Muhammad
Danjuma Goje, on May 3rd, 2004 and the Federal Government's licensing of the
University on May 7th, 2004. Thereafter, the Implementation Committee paid full
attention to the physical development of the University as well as the appointment
of its pioneer Vice-Chancellor and other Principal/Management Staff for the
University. As soon as a suitable site was found in Gombe, this committee
continued its work until the University's 11 member Governing Council was
constituted and subsequently inaugurated on February 15lh, 2005.
Schools, Colleges and Government Parastatals in the identified site in the Tudun
Wada Quarters of Gombe metropolis, were relocated to allow for its speedy
transformation and development. Undergraduate teaching started in the three
foundation Faculties of Education, Science, Arts and Social Sciences in the
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2005/2006 Academic Session. The School of Basic and Remedial Studies (SBRS)
of the University also started its own academic activities in the 2004/2005
academic session.
The University has grown over the years to become a Center of learning with five
Faculties (Faculty of Science, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Pharmaceutical
Sciences and Law) and College of Medical Sciences with three faculties (Basic
Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences and Clinical sciences) and Directorate
of Human Resource. There are over hundred undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes offered in the university.

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COLLEGE, FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS
College of Medical Sciences

1. Faculty of Basic and Allied Medical Sciences

Department of Human Anatomy
Department of Medical Biochemistry
Department of Human Physiology
Department of Nursing sciences

2. Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

Department of Chemical Pathology
Department of Haematology
Department of Histopathology
Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology
Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

3. Faculty of Clinical Sciences

Department of Community Medicine
Department of Anaesthesia
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat
Department of Surgery
Department of Internal Medicine
Department of Paediatrics
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department of Ophthalmology
Department of Radiology

4. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Accounting
Department of Business Administration
Department of Economics
Department of English
Department of History
Department of Library Science
Department of Political Science
Department of Public Administration
Department of Religious Studies
Department of Sociology
5. Faculty of Education
Department of Educational Foundation
Department of Science Education
Department of Arts and Social Science Education
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6. Faculty of Science
Department of Biological Science
Department of Botany
Department of Bio-Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Department of Computer Science
Department of Geography
Department of Geology
Department of Mathematics
Department of Microbiology
Department of Physics
Department of Science Laboratory Technology
Department of Zoology

7. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology
Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology
Department of Pharmacognosy and Drug Development
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

8. Faculty of Law
Department of Public Law
Department of Islamic Law

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1. ACADEMIC SECTION
1.1 Admission Requirements

Gombe State University currently runs over fifty undergraduate programs in five
Faculties (Faculty of Science, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Pharmaceutical
Sciences and Law) and College of Medical Sciences.

The General/Minimum Requirements for admission into the Faculties are five
credits in relevant subjects with credit in English Language and Mathematics at
SSCE/NECO level. In addition, candidates offered admission should fulfil the
minimum entry requirements stated below against the Faculties and College into
which they are admitted. The entry requirements should be obtained in not more
than two sittings.

All candidates should present originals and submit 2 photocopies of their

certificates or result slips at the point of registration. Similarly, birth certificates,
declarations of age, state of origin and Local Government indigene certificate are
to be submitted at the same time.

1. 1. 1 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SOCIAL SCIENCES:

A. UTME Entry Mode:

Candidates for admission into the four years degree programme in the Social
Science in Nigeria should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or
General Certificate of Education of West African Examination Council
(WAEC) or National Examination Council (SSCE-WAECINECO) or their
equivalent with at least five credit passes in relevant subjects including
Mathematics and English Language at not more than two sitting.

B. Direct Entry:
Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit passes in the
Senior Secondary School Certificate, General Certificate of Education,
National Examination Council or their equivalent including English and
Mathematics of which at least two shall be at the Advanced level or four
credit passes of which at least three shall be at the Advanced level provided
that such passes are not counted at both levels of the Examinations. In some
cases, holders of diploma certificate in disciplines related to courses of study
desired in the Social Sciences are accepted.

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1. BSc. (Hons) Accounting
A. UTME:
B. Direct Entry:
Two (b) ‘A’ Level passes 'O' Level Mathematics including Economics
Credit passes and Economics including English.

2. B. Sc. (Hons) Business Administration

A.UTME:
The minimum academic requirement is credit level passes in five
subjects at O level in nationally recognised examination including
English Language, Mathematics and Economics at not more than two
sittings. For applicants in the Actuarial Science, a credit level pass in
Further Mathematics will be an added advantage;

B. Direct Entry:
In addition to O'Level requirements stipulated above, applicants should
possess at least two A'Level papers in relevant subjects. For those who
wish to read Actuarial Science, Mathematics must be passed at
Advanced Level.
OND in relevant discipline with at least upper credit grade in addition to
the five credit passes as in 1.3.2(a) above.
HND in relevant discipline with at least upper credit in addition to five
credit passes as in 1.3.2(a) above.

3. B.Sc. (Hons) Economics

A. UTME:
Including English Language, Mathematics and Economics.
B.Direct Entry:
Two ‘A' Level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics,
Statistics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agric. Science,
Accounting, Business Management, History and Government, or
NCE at Lower Credit in any relevant arts subjects.

4. BA. (Hons.) English

A. UTME:
Five (5) credit level pass in the SSCE/NECO/GCE (O/L)
Examination in relevant subjects including English Language,
Literature in English, Mathematics for the 4 years (8 Semester)
programme.

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 B. Direct Entry:
A minimum of 2 GCE (Advance level) passes in Arts subjects one
of which must be English and Level requirement of credit pass in
English Language, Literature in English and Mathematics for the 3-
years (6 consecutively-run Semester) programme.

5. BA. (Hons) History

A. UTME:
The admission requirements are basically the same as general
faculty requirements. Credits in History, English Language and
Mathematics at Senior Secondary School Certificate level or
equivalents are required. The degree programme has a 4-year (8
Semester) duration for UTME applicants and lasts 3-years (6
Semesters) for Direct Entry applicants.
B. Direct Entry:

6. BA. (Hons) Christian/Islamic Religious Studies

A. UTME:
Five 'O' level credit passes to include Christian/Islamic Religious
and English Lang
B. Direct Entry:
Two 'A' Level passes to include Christian/Islamic Studies; or NCE
in CRS/IRS.
7. B. Sc. (Hons) Political Science
A. UTME:
Candidates for admission into the four year degree programme
should possess a Senior Secondary School certificate or general
certificate of education NECO or their equivalents with at least five
credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings or which three
must be Government or History plus English Language and
Mathematics.
B. Direct Entry:
Candidates for direct entry into the degree programme in Political
Science should possess five credit passes in the Genera I Certificate
of Education NECO, Senior Secondary School Certificate or their
equivalents. Three or which shall include Government or History.
English Language and Mathematics. In addition. Candidates must
possess credit passes in three relevant subjects at the advanced level
in the General Certificate of Education or its equivalent.

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8. B. Sc. (Hons) Public Administration
A. UTME:
Five 'O' Level Credit passes in English, Mathematics, Economics
Government or History, and any other relevant subjects.
B. Direct Entry:
Two ‘A’ Level passes including Economics, Government or
History NCE at lower credit in any relevant subject.
9. B.Sc. (Hons) Sociology
A. UTME:
Candidates who wish to study Sociology must have obtained credit
passes in Mathematics and English Language plus credit pass in
either Economics, Geography or Government and other two
subjects at the SSCE, NECO, GCE or their equivalent not more
than two sitting. An acceptable UTME score is required.
B. Direct Entry:
Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit
passes In the SSCE. NECO, GCE or equivalents or which at least
two shall be at advanced level, or, four units’ passes or which at
least three shall be at advanced.

1.1. 2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

A. Basic Admission Requirements and Expected Duration of the

Programmes Candidates are admitted into the degree programmes in any of
the following ways:
1. The University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
2. Direct Entry B. TME Entry Mode
B. UTME: In addition to acceptable passes in UTME, candidates must obtain
at credit level passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
final year examination or West African School Certificate (WASC)/GCE,
NECO, NABTEB '0' Level in five subjects including Mathematics and
English Language. Candidates studying sciences and arts subjects must
obtain credit level passes in those subjects.
C. Direct Entry Mode
Any one of the following qualifications is admissible for the three (3) year
Education degree programmes. In addition, the candidate must possess five
credit level passes in five subjects at Senior Secondary School Certificate
Examination (SSCE) of West African Examination Council (WAEC),
NECO, or NABTEB '0' Level which must include Mathematics, English
Language and three other relevant subjects. For direct entry, candidates must
have:

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 i) A pass at merit level in a relevant Diploma Programme (provided the
O/L requirements are satisfied).
ii) Two (2) passes in relevant subject areas at Advanced level
iii) Passes in two (2) major subjects in relevant areas in the NCE.
iv) Two (2) passes at the IJMB (Interim Joint Matriculation Board)
examination or Cambridge Moderated Schools of Basic Studies
Terminal Examinations or International Baccalaureate from a
recognized institution.
v) For B.Ed (Technology) Programme: holders of NCE, City and
Guilds as well as OND and NBCINTC Certificates, may be
admitted.
1. B.Sc. (Ed.) (Hons) Biology
A. UTME:
Five ‘O’ level credits pass in English Language, Biology,
Chemistry, Mathematics and one other subject.
B. Direct Entry:
Two ‘A’ level passes in Biology and any other relevant subject Or
NCE at lower credit in relevant subject.
2. B.Sc. (Ed.) (Hons) Chemistry
A. UTME:
English Five 'O' level credits in Mathematics, Chemistry, Language
and two of Physics, Biology and Agric. Science.
B. Direct Entry:
Two ‘A’ Level Passes in Chemistry and one other Science subject,
Or NCE at credit level in relevant subject.

3. BA. (Ed.) (Hons) Christian Religious Studies

A. UTME:
Five ‘O’ Level Credits pass in CRS, English Language and three
other relevant subjects.
B. Direct Entry:
Two 'A' level passes to include Christian Religious Studies, or NCE
at lower credit in two relevant subjects.

4. BA. (Ed.) (Hons) English

A. UTME:
Five 'O' level credit passes to include English Language and
Literature in English.
B. Direct Entry:
Two ‘A’ level passes to include Literature in English and one other
Art subject. Or NCE at Credit level in any relevant subject.
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5. B.Sc. (Ed.) (Hons) Geography
A. UTME:
Five-'O' level credits pass to include Geography, English Language
and Mathematics.
B. Direct Entry:
Subject Two 'A' level passes in Geography and any other relevant
Or NCE at lower credit level in relevant subject.

6. BA. (Ed.) (Hons) History

A. UTME:
Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include History and English
Language.
B. Direct Entry:
Two A' level passes in History and any other related subjects; or
NCE at lower credit level in any relevant subject.

7. BA.(Ed.) (Hons) Islamic Religious Studies

A. UTME:
Five 'O' Level credit passes to include Islamic Religious and
English Language.
B. Direct Entry:
Two A' level passes to include Islamic Studies subjects; or NCE at
lower credit level in any relevant subject.

8. B.Sc. (Ed) (Hons) Mathematics

A. UTME:
Five 'O' Level credit passes to include English Language,
Mathematics plus one other science subject.
B. Direct Entry:
Two ‘A’ level in Mathematics and any other relevant subject Or
NCE at lower credit level in relevant subject.

9. B.Sc. (Ed) (Hons) Physics

A. UTME:
Five O’ Level Credit passes to KLP, Include English Language,
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
B. Direct Entry:
Two 'A’ level passes in Physics and any one of Mathematics
Chemistry; or NCE at lower credit in relevant subject.

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10. B.Sc. (Ed) (Hons) Computer Science
A. UTME:
Five ‘O’ level credits pass in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology and English language.
B. Direct Entry:
Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics and any other
relevant subject. Or: NCE at lower credit in relevant subject.

11. B.Sc. (Ed) (Hons) Economics

A. UTME:
Including English Language, Mathematics and Economics.
B. Direct Entry:
Two ‘A' Level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics,
Statistics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agric. Science,
Accounting, Business Management, History and Government, or
NCE at Lower Credit in any relevant arts subjects.
In addition to acceptable passes in UTME, candidates must obtain
at credit level passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate
(SSCE) final year examination or West African School Certificate
(WASC)/GCE, NECO, NABTEB 'O' Level in five subjects
including Mathematics and English Language, Economics and two
other subjects Two ‘A’ level passes in Economics and any other
relevant subject. Or: NCE at lower credit in relevant subject.

12. B.Sc. (Ed) (Hons) Political Science

A. UTME:
In addition to acceptable passes in UTME, candidates must obtain
at credit level passes in the Senior Secondary School Certificate
(SSCE) final year examination or West African School Certificate
(WASC)/GCE, NECO, NABTEB '0' Level in five subjects in
Government including Mathematics and English Language and two
other relevant subjects.
B. Direct Entry:
Two (2) passes in Government and other or NCE at lower credit in
relevant subject.

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1. 1. 3. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
1. B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences
A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
Subjects consisting of English Language, Mathematics, Biology,
Chemistry and Physics.
B. Direct Entry:
Candidates with two A level passes at the GCE/IJMB Advanced
Level in relevant subjects (Biology, Botany, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted into 200- Level. This is
in addition to fulfilling the requirement of a minimum of credit
level passes in five relevant subjects at SSCE or WASCE/GCE '0'
Level as indicated above.

2. B. Sc. (Hons) Zoology:

A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology and
Chemistry to form the core subjects with credit in one other relevant
science subject (preferably Physics) at the Senior Secondary School
Certificate Examination or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable
pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is
required for admission into 100-Level

B. Direct Entry:
Candidates with two A level passes (graded A-E) at GCE Advanced
Level or its equivalent in relevant subjects (Biology, Zoology,
Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted into
200-Level.

3. B. Sc. (Hons) Botany:

A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology and
Chemistry to form the core subjects with credit in one other relevant
science subject (preferably Physics) at the senior Secondary School
Certificate Examination or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable
pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is
required for admission into 100-Level.

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 B. Direct Entry:
Candidates with two A level passes (graded A-E) at GCE Advanced
Level or its equivalent in relevant subjects (Biology, Zoology,
Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted into
200-Level.
4. B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry
A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
Subjects consisting of English Language, Mathematics, Biology,
Chemistry and Physics.
B. Direct Entry:
Candidates with two A level passes at the GCE/IJMB Advanced
Level in relevant subjects (Biology, Botany, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted into 200- Level. This is
in addition to fulfilling the requirement of a minimum of credit
level passes in five relevant subjects at SSCE or W
ASCE/GCE '0' Level as indicated above.

5. B. Sc. (Hons) Microbiology:

A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
Subjects consisting of English Language, Mathematics, Biology,
Chemistry and Physics.
B. Direct Entry:
Candidates with two A level passes at the GCE/IJMB Advanced
Level in relevant subjects (Biology, Botany, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted into 200- Level. This is
in addition to fulfilling the requirement of a minimum of credit
level passes in five relevant subjects at SSCE or W
ASCE/GCE '0' Level as indicated above.

6. B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry

A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Physics and any other relevant science subject at the Senior
Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent. In addition, an
acceptable pass in the UTME examination with the appropriate
combination of subjects is required.

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 B. Direct Entry:
Candidates with at least two A level passes (graded A-E) at the
GCE Advanced Level in relevant subjects may be admitted into
200-level.

7. B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science

A. UTME:
Five ‘O’ Language, level credit passes to include English
Mathematics, Physics, plus two other Science subjects.
B. Direct Entry:
Two 'A' level passes in Science Subjects including
Mathematics; Science.

8. B.Sc. (Hons) Geography

A. UTME:
Candidate should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate,
General Certificate of Education, NECO or their equivalents with at
least five credit passes, at not more than two sittings including
Mathematics, English and Geography. In addition, candidates must
have acceptable passes in UTME.
B. Direct Entry:
Candidates for Direct entry admission shall possess five Credits in
GCE, SSCE, NECO, or their equivalents, or which at least two shall
be at Advanced Level, provided that such passes are not counted at
both levels of the examination. For emphasis, credit passes ill
English Language, Mathematic-, and Geography are required.

10. B.Sc. (Hons) Geology

A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry to form the core subjects with additional credit in any
other one relevant science subject, at the Senior Secondary School
Certificate or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable pass in the
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is required for
admission into 100 level for a four-year degree programme.
B. Direct Entry:
Candidates who fulfil the requirements above and who have
obtained at least two A level passes at the GCE Advanced Level in
two relevant subjects (Chemistry, Mathematics or /Physics) may be
admitted into 200 level to undertake the three - year degree
programme.
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11. B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics

A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics are
core subjects with credit in any other two relevant science subjects
at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent. In
addition, an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation
Examination (UTME), with appropriate subject combination is
required for admission into 100 Level.
B. Direct Entry:
Candidates with two A level passes (graded A-E) at the GCE/IJMB
Advanced Level in relevant subjects (Mathematics, Further
Mathematics .Physics and Chemistry) may be admitted into 200-
1evel.

12. B.Sc. (Hons) Physics

A. UTME:

The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five

subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry to form the core subjects with credit in one other relevant
science subject at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its
equivalent.
B. Direct Entry:
In addition, an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation
Examination (UTME) is required for admission into Candidates
with two passes (graded A-E) at the GCE/IJMB Advanced Level in
two relevant subjects (Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Geography,
Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted into 200-level.

13. B.Sc. (Hons) Statistics

A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Physics to
form the core subjects and any other two relevant science subjects
at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent. In
addition, an' acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation
Examination (UTME) with the appropriate subject combination is
required for admission into 100- Level.
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 B. Direct Entry:
Candidates with at least two A level passes (graded A-E) at the
GCE/IJMB Advanced Level in relevant subjects (Mathematics,
Physics and Further-Mathematics) may be admitted into 200- Level.

14. B.Sc. (Hons.) Science Laboratory Technology

A. UTME:
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five
subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology,
Chemistry and Physics to form the core subjects with credit in one
other relevant science subject at the Senior Secondary School
Certificate or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable pass in the
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is required for
admission into l00-level
B. Direct Entry:
Candidates with two passes (graded A-E) at the GCE/IJMB
Advanced Level in two relevant subjects (Biology, Botany,
Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted
into 200-level. Diploma of Science Laboratory Technology
Merit/Credit Level.

1.1.4. COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

1. MBBS:
A. UTME:
Five 'O' level credits in Mathematics, English Language, Biology,
Chemistry and Physics
B. Direct Entry:
Advanced level (A level) passes, at credit level with minimum of 12
points in three subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition
to O' Level requirement as stated above.
a. Bachelor of Sciences degree with a second upper and above in
the medical and other allied health sciences in addition to O
'Level requirement as stated above.
b. Qualification equivalent of (a) and (b) above such as London
GCE O/Level and A/level, Interim Joint Matriculation Board
Examination (IJMB).

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2. B. Sc. Human Anatomy
A. UTME:
Five 'O' level credits in Mathematics, English Language, Biology,
Chemistry, and Physics.
B. Direct Entry:
Advanced level (A level) passes, at credit level with minimum of 10
points in three subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition
to O' Level requirement as stated above.

3. B. Sc. Human Physiology

A. UTME:
Five 'O' level credits in Mathematics, English Language, Biology,
Chemistry, and Physics.
C. Direct Entry:
Advanced level (A level) passes, at credit level with minimum of 10
points in three subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition
to O' Level requirement as stated above.

1.1.5. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

B. Sc. Pharm/D Pharm.
A. UTME:
Five 'O' level credits in Mathematics, English Language, Biology,
Chemistry, and Physics
B. DIRECT ENTRY:
Advanced level (A level) passes, at credit level with minimum of 12
points in three subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition to
‘O' Level requirement as stated above.

1.1.6. FACULTY OF LAW

Admission Requirements
The entry requirements shall be through any of the three under-listed options:

A. UTME Mode:
The minimum academic requirement is credit level passes in five (5)
subjects at O`Level in nationally recognised examination, including
English Language and Literature in English obtained at not more
than two sittings; such a candidate must in addition have an
acceptable pass in the UTME.

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 B. Direct Entry:
i. A two- or three - year Diploma certificate plus credit passes in
five (5) papers, including English Language and Literature in
English at the Senior Secondary School Certificate examination or
General Certificate of Education 'Ordinary' Level or their equivalent;
or
ii. Three (3) papers passed at principal or Advanced Level in
Higher School Certificate in addition to ‘O' Level requirement as
stated above.
iii. Two (2) papers at Principal or Advanced Level in HSC or GCE
in addition to ‘O' Level requirement as stated above.

1.2 COURSES AND DURATION OF STUDY PROGRAMMES FOR

BACHELOR’S DEGREE
1. 2.1. Coding and Numbering of Courses
All degree courses shall have letter and number codes beginning with four
letters signifying a Department or subject, followed by a three-digit number in one
of the following ranges:
• Level 100 Courses: 100 - 199
• Level 200 Courses: 200 - 299
• Level 300 Courses: 300 - 399
• Level 400 Courses: 400 - 499
• Level 500 courses 500 - 599
• Level 600 courses 600 - 699
The third digit in the number code shall be:

- Zero (0), for a course that is offered in both Semesters;

- Odd (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) for a course offered in the first Semester;
- Even (2, 4, 6, or 8) for a course offered in the second Semester
1. 2. 2. Duration of Study Programmes
(a) Full time the maximum period for the completion of a four-
year full time shall be six-years, five-year full time shall be
eight and six-year is nine years. degree

(b) Part-time the maximum period for the completion of a six-year part
time shall be degree twelve years, for five years shall be fifteen,
while for eighteen years it shall be eighteen years.

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1. 2. 3. Study Programme for Bachelors' Degree
The Total Study Programme (TSP) for a Bachelor's degree shall comprise:
a. General University Requirements
b. Faculty Requirements (where applicable)
c. Core Courses i.e. Major Departmental requirements
d. PrescribedElectives (to be defined by Departments)
e. Free Electives i.e. of student's own choice, subject to approval of
his/her Head of Department.

3. REGISTRATION, MATRICULATION AND ORIENTATION

1. 3. 1. Registration Process
i. Registration of students offered provisional Admission into the
university if not done electronically, will be conducted in a central location.
The Registration process commences with an interview /screening. Only
those candidates, who are cleared by the Interviewing Panel as indicated by
a stamp and signature of the Academic Secretary, may proceed to the next
stage of the registration.
NO STUDENT WILL BE REGISTERED IN TWO PROGRAMS
CONCURRENTLY.

ai. At the venue of the central registration, each Faculty has a stand and
the Dean of the Faculty and the Registration Officer from the Academic
Office will check and ensure that the student is on the admission list before
issuing such a student with the University Registration Forms to complete.
The originals of the following documents are to be presented by candidate at
this point:
a. Admission letter and interview clearance slip;
b. Academic certificates (SSCE, ‘O’ Level, 'A' Level, UME
Scores and JAMB admission letter etc.) to confirm that the
student fulfils/meets the University, Faculty and Departmental
entry and registration requirements.
c. Student’s names should correspond with the ones on all the
certificates except where proof of evidence of change of name
is presented.
d. Local Government Area of origin declaration.

iii. If satisfied with the candidates qualifications and the credentials,

the Dean and the Admission Officer will sign his/her Registration Form.
The student then proceeds to the Student Affairs Division for hostel and
room allocation if available or information on off campus and payment of all

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 fees. Payments will only be accepted from students on the presentation of
duly completed and signed registration forms and admission letters.

Note that all new students must complete, sign and return their matriculation
oath before they are considered to have fully registered.

i. University identity card may then be issued to the 'bona fide' Student of
Gombe State University by the Security Office on the presentation of cash
office's carbonized receipt clearly marked "G.S.U. Admission Only".
ii. Candidates shall have up to 3 weeks (21 days), or as may be announced by
the Registrar, from the commencement of the Semester within which to
ADD or DROP courses. After 21 days of the Semester, Departments shall
publish for verification by students, lists of registered candidates for all the
courses offered by the Departments. The lists of registered candidates shall
be forwarded to the Academic Office before the end of the sixth week of the
Semester. These lists shall be deemed as constituting final registration for
end of Semester examinations. This means that by the end of the sixth week,
students whose names do not appear in any course list shall not be allowed
into the end-of-Semester examination for that particular course. Similarly,
students who are duly registered for a course but who fail to take the end-of-
Semester examination for that course shall be deemed to have absented
themselves from the examination of that particular course, for which grade
"F" shall be awarded.
1. 3. 2 Change of Name
Please note that students should register with the:
i. Names by which they were admitted. The university does not
normally approve change of names but if a student wishes to change
all or part of his/her name, a sworn affidavit and appropriate
Newspaper cutting must support such an application before any
approval could be obtained from the Registrar.
ii. Any approved change of name should accordingly be communicated
to the Students’ Affairs Division, the relevant Departments and
Faculties. Complete change of names in the year of graduation is not
allowed.
3. 3 Orientation

i. An Orientation programme is organized to get new students

acquainted with their environment and university life generally. Fresh
students on there should report at the central registration point.
ai. During the week of orientation, all fresh students are arranged into
groups and introduced to the various units of the University.

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1. 3. 4 Matriculation
i. All students entering the university for the first time to undergo the
first year (either at 100 or 200 levels) of their degree courses are
required to matriculate at a formal ceremony, presided over by the
Vice-Chancellor. The Dean of each Faculty will present students from
his/her Faculty for Matriculation, whilst the Registrar reads out the
Matriculation Oath for students to repeat after him.
ai. Matriculation Oath
All bonafide students of the university must fill, sign and return their
Matriculation Oath form, to be provided at the Matriculation
Ceremony.
1. 4 EXAMINATIONS

1. 4. 1 Definition of Terms
i. Examination
Any examination required by the University Senate in a programme of
studies to which these regulations apply.
ii. Semester
This refers to one-half of an academic year as determined by the
University Senate.
iii. Session
This consists two semesters otherwise referred to as an academic year
as determined by the University Senate.

iv. Course Unit

One of the units of teaching into which a subject area (e.g.
Mathematics, History, English etc.), is broken. It is an examinable
unit of a subject area for, which students earn credit (s), if passed.
Each course unit normally spans one semester.

v. Credit Unit
This is a measure of workload, which describes the total hours of
students of are staff contact in a course unit e.g.

a. One credit represents fifteen hours of lecture/tutorial or 45 hours of

practical.
b. Two credits represent thirty hours of lecture/tutorial or ninety hours
of practical work per semester.
c. Three credits represent forty-five hours of lecture/tutorial or 135
hours practical work per semester.

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 d. There are courses that are purely theoretical or practical while some
others a combination of both.

All students offering an approved course of study are expected to in

all continuous assessment activities as partial requirement of marks for
CA ranges from 30-40%. Participate. The percentage

vii. Grade Point (GP)

The ranking assigned to the actual percentage raw score for a given
course unit.
Example:
A=5
B=4
C=3
D=2
E=1

viii. Grade Point Average (GPA)

The average of the weighted grade points earned in the course units
taken during a semester. The GPA is obtained by multiplying the GP
attained in each course unit by the number of the credit units assigned
to the course unit, summing these up then dividing by the total
number of credit units taken in the semester.

ix. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

This is the up-to-date average of grade points earned by the students
in a programme of any study. It is an indication of the students overall
performance at any point in the programme of study. This is obtained
by totalling the grade points multiplied by the respective credit unit
for all semester to-date and dividing by the number of credits units
completed.
x. Probation
This is a status granted to a student whose academic performance as
measured by the CGPA falls below 1.00 at the end of one Semester
for classified degrees. (effective from 2021/2022 academic session).
xi. Withdrawal
a. A student who absents himself/herself for two consecutive
Semesters without any good reason is deemed to have withdrawn
from the university.

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 b. A student who is unable to complete his/her study programme
within the maximum period allowed shall lose all credits
accumulated and his/her studentship will be cancelled.
c. A student whose cumulative grade point average is below 1.00
for classified degrees for two consecutive semesters shall be
asked to withdraw from the degree programme to which he/she
was admitted.

xii. Carry Over:

A student, who for any reason, is unable to write and /or pass a
prescribed examination(s), is required to carry over the course or
courses in question. The student carrying over must fulfil all the
academic conditions expected of each and every student offering the
course(s). However, the university reserves the right to determine the
maximum carry over courses allowed for each semester by each and
every student.

Xiii. Absenteeism
A student, who absents himself/herself from the university for
upwards of six weeks without a written official permission, should
normally be deemed to have withdrawn from the university.
1. 4. 2 Deferment or Interruption of Study
A student who for a good cause is unable to participate in normal
academic activities
is free to seek to defer studies upon a written application to the Senate
through the Faculty Board,

 A student may interrupt his/her study programme for two

continuous semesters only, provided that the maximum period
allowable for the completion of the programme is not exceeded.

 A student who wishes to interrupt his/her study programme

shall apply in advance to his/her Dean of faculty, through the
Head of Department, stating reasons why he/she wants to
interrupt his/her study programme, and permission duly granted
before he/she leaves the University. The Dean, in giving
approval, may consult with the Dean Students Affairs and the
Academic Department where necessary.

 At the express permission of the Vice-Chancellor, a student

may be permitted to interrupt his/her studies by two additional
semesters, but not exceeding four semesters overall.
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  A student who interrupts his/her studies for more than four
continuous semesters shall be deemed to have lost any
accumulated credit. Consequently his/her studentship shall be
canceled.

 Where the ground for interruption of studies is medical, the

Director of University Health services shall be required to
advise the Registrar on the propriety and length of period of
interruption. The Registrar shall cause the Director of
University Health to investigate any medical report reaching
his/her office from any health delivery facility outside the
University Hospital and advice accordingly.

 Any student who does not go through the approved 'procedures

before interrupting his/her studies shall be deemed to have
abandoned his/her studentship. Subsequently, the Registrar
shall cause the name of such a student to be removed from the
student roll.

 Before a student apply for deferment, he/she must have

registered for the academic session in which the request is made.

1. 4. 3 Internal Examiners
i For each course, there shall be a panel of examiners, which shall
consist of not less than two internal examiners. The Head of
Department shall be designated the Chief Examiner. A part time
lecturer may be appointed an Examiner based on a special case made
by the Head of the Department concerned. The internal examiners, for
all courses in each semester, shall be appointed by Senate on the
recommendation of the Head of Department and the Faculty Board
concerned. They shall be eligible for reappointment.
ii The panel shall set the questions and mark the examination answer
scripts. They shall also jointly sign the examination results
iii Each Faculty shall set up a Board of Examiners consisting the Dean of
the Faculty, all the members of the panel of examiners in the Faculty
and the External Examiners (where applicable).
iv Each Department shall set up a board of examiners, consisting the
Head of Department, all the members of the panel of examiners in the
department and the external examiners (where applicable).
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 v The Board of Examiners, having received and considered reports of
the panels of examiners, shall advise Senate through the Faculty
Board, on the results of the examinations in the Faculty and matters
arising from there from.

1. 4. 4 Handling of Question Papers

i. Question papers for examination shall be set the same time. All question
papers shall be signed by the Chief Examiner, at least one of the
University Examiners concerned and where there is External Examiner,
by the External Examiner as well. In the case of final year question
papers, questions shall be moderated by the chief examiner, an external
examiner and at least one internal examiner.
ii. Signed question papers shall be delivered by hand by the Chief Examiner
in the subject to the Faculty, not later man 30 days before the schedule of
the examination.
iii. Examiners shall make available to the Faculty Examination coordinator
exact sources of any copyrighted materials used in the question papers
set by them.
(a) The question papers must be written legibly or typed personally by
the examiner himself.
(b) The course number and titles of papers in each subject must
conform to the numbers and titles in the university handbook
iv. The Chief Examiner in each subject shall be responsible for the
correctness of the question papers. All corrected proofs must be signed
by the Chief Examiner or one of the university Examiners.

v. Maps, drawings, photographs, sketches and any other material needed

for reproduction in question papers must be sent in a form that can be
produced without modification must be submitted along with the
question papers.
vi. Examiners are required to preserve strictly the secrecy of question papers
at all stages until after the examination. The contents of question papers
must not be disclosed to any person other than fellow examiners in the
same subject or an official of the university specially appointed to deal
with question papers.

1.4.5 External Examiners

i. Early in each session, Senate shall, on the recommendation of the
Department Faculty Board concerned appoint at least one External
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 Examiner for each programme (courses) taken in the final year of a
degree, diploma or certificate. In the case of the College of Medical
Sciences, External Examiners shall be required to moderate all
Professional M.B.B.S Examinations.
ii. External examiners shall be appointed annually and shall serve for not
more than wo consecutive years.
iii. Except in a case which, in the opinion of the Senate, represents an
emergency, no person who is employed by the university or is a
member of a Faculty Board or of the university Council shall be an
External Examiner, nor shall any person who previously taught in the
university be an External Examiner if any student whom he taught is a
candidate in the examination concerned.
iv. An external examiner shall normally be a professor or in any case not
below the rank of a senior lecturer or its equivalent in another
university of high repute.
v. The external examiner shall be paid such remunerations for services
as may be determined from time to time by the university.

1.4.6 The Duties of Examiners shall be as follow:

i To participate in the evaluation of all courses examined in the final
year of a degree, Diploma or Certificate programme.
ii To satisfy themselves as to the appropriateness of the question papers,
having regard to the approved course contents and the level of the
examination.
iii To mark or to revise the marking of scripts of candidates in
consultation with Chief Examiner of the courses;
vi To assess practical or oral examinations, where applicable as they may
themselves determine in consultation with the Chief Examiner of the
courses;
v. To participate in the proceedings of the meeting of the Departmental
Board of Examiners and in the determination of results and to
adjudicate in cases of disagreement among university examiners in
consultation with the chief examiner;
To submit to the Vice-Chancellor and to the Chief Examiner
concerned, and when he/she thinks it appropriate to the Faculty Board
and Senate, a confidential report on the following matters:
a. The standard of the examinations;
b. The standard of the marking by the internal Examiners;

c. The standard of project or course work when examined;

d. The pass list and any honours classification;

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suggestions for improvement of future occasions; and any other
matters that call for comments

1. 4. 7 Conducts of Examinations: Instructions to Candidates

i. Examinations are normally held at the end of each Semester.
Students are required to collect their examination cards from the
Academic Office through the office of the Dean in each faculty, just
prior to the commencement of the examinations. The card shall show
the candidates' name, registration number, courses registered,
instructions and procedure in the examination venue.
ii. It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to make sure that he/she
is registered for the appropriate examinations and should obtain
examination cards, at least two weeks before the examination.
iii. A candidate for a University Examination must have followed the
approved course and continuous assessment as a regular student over
he required period.
iv. A candidate shall not be admitted to a University Examination if:
a. He/she has not been registered for it.
b. The subject of the examination has merely been audited unless
the course had been followed previously.
c. He/she owes fees to the university.
d. He/she is under suspension or has been dismissed from the
university,
e. She/he fails to have 75% record of lecture attendance.
vi. It shall be the duty of the candidate to consult the daily timetable to
ascertain the papers to be written each day and to make him/her
available at the appointed place and time.
vi. Candidates should report to the appropriate venue for their
examinations and wait until they are told to go in.
vii. A candidate shall be at the vicinity at least thirty minutes before the
advertised time of the examination.
viii. A candidate is required to supply his/her own pens, pencils, rulers,
erasers and any materials, which are permitted for the examination.

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ix. A candidate may be admitted up to thirty minutes after the start of an
examination, but he/she shall not be allowed extra time.
x. If a candidate arrives later than thirty minutes after the start of the
examination, the chief invigilator may, at his/her discretion admit if
satisfied that the candidate had good reason for the lateness, provided
no candidate for the same examination has left before the time. The
invigilator shall inform the circumstances to the Faculty Examination
Officer who shall inform the Board of Examiners, which shall decide
whether or not to accept the candidate's paper.
xi. A candidate is not allowed to write on the question paper, not even
his/her name.

xii. Until the time when candidates are allowed to leave the examination
room, no copy of any question paper shall be removed from the
examination room without the consent of the Chief Invigilator.
xiii.A candidate may be permitted by the Invigilator to leave the
examination room during the course of an examination provided that:
a. No candidate shall normally be allowed to leave during the first
hour and the last fifteen minutes of the examination.
b. A candidate must hand his/her script to the Invigilator before
leaving the examination venue.
c. A candidate who leaves the examination room shall not be
readmitted unless, throughout the period of his absence, he has
been continually under supervision of an invigilator or an
examination attendant.
xiv. Each candidate shall complete an attendance slip, which shall be
collected by the invigilator.

xv. No candidate shall communicate with any other candidate or make

any noise or cause disturbance during an examination. No book, paper,
printed or written document or unauthorized aid may be taken into an
examination room by any candidate, except as may be directed by the
examiner and examination officer.

xvi. A candidate must not directly or indirectly give assistance to any other
candidate or permit any other candidate to copy from or use his papers.

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xvi. A candidate is required to deposit any handbag, cellular/mobile
phones, jotters or any prohibited materials at the chief invigilator's
desk, before the start of an examination.

xvii. If any candidate is found to be or is suspected of infringing the

provision of these regulations or in any way cheating or disturbing the
conduct of the examination, the invigilator shall submit a report
immediately on the prescribed form for "examination irregularity
misconduct".
xix. A candidate shall write his/her examination number, in the spaces
provided and on the cover of every answer book and every separate
sheet of paper used during the examination. No request of extra sheet
will be entertained unless his/her paper is confirmed to be exhausted.
xx. The use of scrap paper is not permitted. All rough work must be done
in the answer book and crossed neatly through, or .in supplementary
answer books, which must be submitted, to the invigilator.
xxi. Except for the printed question paper, a candidate may not remove
from the examination room or mutilate any paper or other materials
supplied.
xxii. When leaving the examination room, a candidate shall not leave his
written work on the desk. He / She shall hand it over to an invigilator.
Candidates are responsible for the proper submission of their
written work to the invigilator.
xxiii. Smoking, drinking, chewing and eating in the examination hall is
strictly prohibited.
xxiv. Calculators are not allowed except where their use is authorized and
specified by the examiner.

xxv. A candidate is not allowed to enter an examination venue with any

inscriptions on any part of the body e.g. Palm, arm, thigh etc if such
inscriptions bear any relevance to the examination. If such a candidate
is apprehended, he will be brought before the Examination
Misconduct Committee.
xxvi. Candidates shall not use other people to sit any University
examination on their behalf. If such a candidate is apprehended, both
the genuine candidate and his impersonator will be brought before the
Examination Misconduct Committee.

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 xxvii. Candidates wishing to do some revision before the commencement of
examinations shall do so outside the examination venue.
xxviii. Silence shall be observed in the examination venue. The only
permissible way of attracting the attention of the invigilator is by a
show of the hand.

xxix. At the end of the time allocated, each candidate shall stop writing
when instructed to do so and shall gather his/her scripts together in
order for collection by the invigilator.

1. 4. 8 Examination offenses
i If any candidate is suspected of cheating, receiving assistance or
assisting other candidates or infringing any other examination
regulation, a written report of the circumstances shall be submitted by
the Chief Examiner to the Dean of Faculty concerned, who shall, if he
deems it necessary, refer the matter to the Vice-Chancellor within 24
hours.

ii Any candidate suspected shall be required to submit to the Chief

Invigilator a written report immediately after the paper. Failure to
make a report shall be regarded as an admission of the charge against
him.

iii Where the Dean has reason to believe that the nature of question or
the content of any paper may have become known before the date and
time of the examination to any persons other than the examiners of the
paper, the Board of Examiners an official of the university authorized
to handle the paper, he may 'order the suspension of the examination
or the cancellation of the paper or the setting of new paper and shall
report the matter to the Senate.

iv If, in the opinion of an Invigilator, circumstances arise which

render the examination unfair to any candidate, he must report the
matter to the Dean within 24 hours after the examination.
v Where a matter is reported to the Dean, he may take such action as he
thinks fit. "He may direct that another examination be held, under the
circumstances.

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 vi Any candidate or member of the academic staff may complain to the
Vice-Chancellor shall which that an examination has been improperly
conducted. The Vice-Chancellor investigate the complaint and report the
result of the investigation to Senate, shall takes such actions, as it may
deem appropriate.

vii Where the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that any person has committed a
breach of any of these Regulations, such a person shall be deemed to
have committed an examination offence and the Vice-Chancellor may:
a. Authorize the Registrar to give public notice of the fact that
such an offence has been committed by that person, or to give
private notice to that person; or
b. Remove the name of the candidate from any pass list; or
c. Suspend the candidate from any University Examination for
such period as may be determined; or
d. Order that the candidate be suspended from the university for
Such period as may be determined; or
e. Act in all or any of these ways.
f. And report any action taken to the Senate
a) The use of Niqab in examination halls is prohibited. Any
student that fails to remove it should not be allowed into
the examination halls.
b) Any students caught mocking, embarrassing, insulting,
disgracing, a member of staff/invigilator should be
rusticated for two semesters.
c) Tampering with evidence of examination miss conduct by
any student will attract rustication for two semesters.

1.4.9 Examination Misconduct:

Procedure for Investing alleged Examination Misconduct

i. At the discretion of the Chief Invigilator, a candidate may be required

to leave the examination venue when his/her conduct is judged to be
disturbing or likely to disturb the examination. The Chief Invigilator
shall report immediately any such action to the Dean through the
Faculty Examination Officer after the completion of the examination
by the other candidates.

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 ii. Any candidate suspected of any examination irregularity shall be
required to sign and submit to the Chief Invigilator a written statement.
Failure to make a written statement shall be regarded as an admission
of the charge against such a candidate. The Chief Invigilator is to
forward a report to the Dean through the Faculty Exam Officer, such
reports together with the exhibits are to be sealed and kept in safe
custody.
iii. The Faculty Board shall set up a panel of not less than three
academic staff to investigate the alleged misconduct and report these
findings to the Faculty Board and Subsequently to Senate for the final
decision.
iv. The panel to be set up by the Faculty Board should be constituted
before the commencement of the examination.
v. The panel should conclude its assignment and report to the Faculty
Board when the results of the same examination are being considered.
vi. Any student involved in examination malpractice must make
himself/herself available when needed.

1. 4.10 Penalties for Examination Misconduct

a. Expulsion : The following offences shall carry the punishment of
expulsion:
i. Impersonation at Examinations. This may involve the exchange of
examination numbers or names on answer sheets or the intentional use
of Someone else's examination number.
ii. Introduction of relevant foreign materials and cheat notes into the
Examination Venue.
iii. Exchange of relevant materials in the Examination Venue which may
involve:
- The exchange of question papers containing relevant jottings and
materials;
- Collaboration/copying from each other;
- Exchange of answer scripts
iv. Theft/Removal of examination scripts or materials.
v. Mischief by fire to examination scripts or materials before, during and
after examinations.
vi Copying from cheat notes, electronic devices etc.
vii. Consulting/abetting cheating. Registered / Running two academic
programmes concurrently.

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 b. Rustication for One Academic Year:
The following offences shall carry the punishment of rustication for
one session:
i. Non-submission or incomplete submission of answer scripts;
ii. Introduction of foreign materials to the examination venue;

c. Written Warning:
The following offences shall attract a written warning:
i. Speaking conversation during examinations;
ii. Writing on question papers or scraps of paper;

1. 4. 11 Offences Involving Staff

Any act or omission amounting to examination malpractice by a member of
staff shall be referred to staff disciplinary committee for appropriate
punishment.
1. 4. 12. Absence from Examination
i. Candidates must present themselves at the University Examinations
for which they have registered under the regulations. Candidates who
fail to do so shall be deemed to have failed that examination.
Misreading or clash of the timetable shall not be accepted as
satisfactory explanation for absence;
ii. Once a candidate has written his/her Registration Number on his/her
answer script, the number so written should not be tampered with, for
example, in the form of cancellation and rewriting.

1. 4. 13 Examination Results
(i) The Dean of the Faculty or Faculty Board of Examiners shall receive
Mark Sheets from Chairmen of Departmental Boards of Examiners
and shall ensure that the Secretary to the Faculty or Senate collates all
marks on Master Mark Sheets for the consideration of the Faculty or
Faculty Board of Examiners (the number of students and not names
should appear on the Master Mark Sheet). The Master Mark Sheets
shall be signed by the Dean of the Faculty or Faculty Board and
delivered to the Registrar. The signed Master Sheets shall be retained
by the Registrar.

(ii) The proceedings of Boards of Examiners and numerical marks

awarded to any candidate for any question or any paper or
examination are confidential and are in no circumstances to be
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 disclosed at any time to any candidate or to any other unauthorized
person. However, course letter grades may be released to students
after approval by the Senate. Then the course letter grades of the
various courses as prepared and signed by both the examiner and the
chief examiner may be released to students by posting such on
departmental notice board.
(This will enable students to calculate their GPAs and CGPAs and be
able to raise complaints for irregularities or mistakes on the compiled
results when finally released).
(iii) The results of the examination shall be laid before the Senate, in a
form to be determined by the Senate.
(iv) The results of university examinations may be published by the faculty
board with the bold and clear inscription "subject to Senate Approval".

1. 4. 14 Determination of Examination Results

A candidate shall be deemed to have passed any university examination if he
has at one and the same examination satisfied the Senate in all the
requirements prescribed for the examination. A candidate who may be
referred in any of these requirements shall be deemed to have passed that
examination when he has fulfilled the reference requirements.
1. 4. 15 Remarking of Semester Examination Scripts
The university guarantees at all times that everything is done to ensure the
fair grading of scripts. Complaints of unfair grading should be directed to the
Head of Department in the first instance. However, the university policy on
remarking of semester examination scripts is entirely discretional. Each case
is treated on its own merit.
1. 4. 16 Statements of Result and Transcripts
a The Registrar shall forward the transcript of the academic records of
any student of Gombe State University to any competent Authority.
All requests by students for a transcript must be accompanied by the
payment of a fee to be determined from time to time by University.
A transcript apart from bearing all relevant personal data about the
b
student shall contain full information about all courses for which the
student was registered and was examined throughout the period of
study in the Gombe State University together with course titles, credit
hours and grades obtained. The date of graduation and the final class
of degree are also to be stated in the transcripts where applicable.

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1. 4. 17 Collection of Certificates
(a) Students wishing to collect their certificates are to present themselves
to the Academic Secretary with the following:
1. Original of the statement of result issued by the University;
2. Identity card of the University used by the student,
3. a copy of the clearance certificate duly signed by all the
designated officers of the University.
(b) Certificate(s) shall not be issued to other persons than the student
1. 5 INTER/INTRA FACULTY AND INTER UNIVERSITY TRANSFERS
The university usually approves transfers to candidates withdrawn from
different programmes. These are candidates withdrawn for failure to meet
the minimum CGPA.

1. 5. 1 Intra/Inter Faculty Transfers

i. Transfer will only be considered and approved for 200 Level and
below.

ii. Inter-Faculty transfers from Science-based programmes to non-

Science based programmes will not be approved. Similarly transfers
from Arts-based programmes to non-Arts based programmes will not
be approved.

iii. Intra-Faculty transfers within the programmes in the relevant Faculty

may be allowed if they meet the minimum requirements, subject to
vacancies.

iv. All candidates seeking transfer must have at least 1.50 CGPA at the
level such as a student wishes to transfer from.

1. 5. 2. Inter University Transfers

i. Candidates seeking transfer from other Universities must have
successfully completed at least 100L of their programmes in another
recognized University.
ii. Candidates pursuing degree courses elsewhere could be considered as
long as their programmes are comparable to those obtained in Gombe
State University.
iii. Inter University Transfers may not involve change of courses at the
same time.

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 iv. Foreign certificates will be subjected to careful assessments by
comparing their syllabi with those obtained in Nigerian educational
institutions.
v. Candidates withdrawn on ground of misconduct or expelled from any
other University will not be accepted for lnter - University transfer.
For this purpose, an up-to-date list of all such students expelled from
Nigerian Universities will be collected and kept.
vi. Candidates must satisfy the initial entry/admission requirement,
including that of English Language and/or Mathematics.
vii. Applications from candidates with CGPA of less than 2.00 points will
not be entertained.
viii. Candidates must make arrangements to forward their transcripts in
confidence to the Registrar before their applications are processed.
ix. All applications will be transferred to respective Faculties for
consideration and comments, subject to availability of vacancies and
fulfilling entry requirement.
x. Transfers to 100 Level will not be entertained.
1. 5. 3 Convocation
Convocation ceremonies are held from time to time as approved by the
Senate and Council of the University. It is:
a. an occasion where graduates are conferred with certificates, diplomas,
degrees, higher degrees and honorary degrees of the university having
been found worthy in character and learning.
b. Convocation is usually preceded by various events, which makes up
the convocation week.

1. 6 REMEDIAL AND CERTIFICATE COURSES

1. 6. 1 School of Basic and Remedial Studies
“Remedial” means a distinction so designed by the senate, being at a level
such that the admission requirements normally include at least 3 credit
passes in relevant subjects in the senior secondary school certificate, or the
ordinary level of the general certificate of education., or an equivalent
approved by senate, and the duration of the remedial course is normally at
least one academic year and meeting the UTME minimum cut off point.
i. Remedial Studies Programme
This category is for those candidates who cannot register into the-
degree programme of any university due to deficiencies in the
minimum entry requirements of 5 O/level credits. Such candidates
will undergo a one-year intensive programme, which is intended to
remedy their deficiencies. Successful candidates will be absorbed into
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 the relevant undergraduate programmes at the 100 level after passing
the prescribed examinations.
ii. The Purpose of the School
The School of Basic and Remedial Studies is expected to groom the
large number of secondary school leavers, most of whom spend the
years drifting around the state, for admissions into the Gombe State
University and other institutions of higher learning in the country.
Much as it will improve the admission prospects of candidates,
especially from the state, it will serve as a feeder school to the State
University and consequently ensure uninterrupted movement of
students from secondary schools to the University. The basic and
remedial programmes will therefore entail intensive lectures,
laboratory experiences and tutorial, thus culminating in test and
examinations.
iii. Admission Requirements
For the Basic Studies, candidates must have five credits, which should
include three in the subject combination, and credits in Mathematics
and English. For the Remedial Studies, candidates should have at least
three relevant credits and two passes in the subject combination
iv. Method of Application
All prospective students should apply to the SBRS by filling the
School's Admission Form online which will normally be advertised on
our website. Admission into the School will be for any of the
programmes in the following categories.
v. Basic Studies Programme
This category is for those candidates who have the minimum entry
requirements of five O/level credits for any degree programme in the
University system but could not be admitted due to low UME score.
This category of candidates will receive an eighteen 18 month
intensive academic training designed to prepare them for Direct Entry
into the Gombe State University or other Universities at the 200 level
in the relevant undergraduate programmes through writing the Interim
Joint Matriculation Board Examination. (IJMBE).
vi. Subject Combination
Here are carefully worked out subject-combinations, which comply
with the entry requirements for the various programmes. Each
combination consists of three subjects in the case of Basic Studies and
five subjects for the Remedial Studies.

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 vii. Curriculum
The IJMB syllabus will be used for the Basic Studies while the
Remedial Studies will be based on a carefully designed curriculum to
bridge the gap between the 0/level and the 100 level syllabi to prepare
the candidates for admission into the University's Degree Programmes
at the 100 level.

viii. Examinations and Placement

The performance of the Remedial Students in the School based on
periodic tests will determine the student’s suitability to sit for the
School final examinations.
i. To improve the admission prospects of candidates.
To provide Remedial studies to candidates with three or four
credit passes based on NECO and WAEC syllabi, to allow for five ‘O’
level credit passes including English language and Mathematics.

ix. To enable candidates obtain the UTME/ JAMB entry requirement

into university.

Directorate of Human Resources

1. 6. 2 Diploma Courses
(i) “Diploma” means a distinction so designated by the Senate,
being at a level such that the admission requirements normally
include at least five Credit passes in the Senior Secondary
School Certificate or an equivalent approved by the Senate, and
the duration of the course is normally at least two sessions.
(ii) "Higher Diploma" means a distinction so designated by the
Senate, not being a postgraduate diploma, being at a level such
that the admission requirements normally include a pass in a
diploma or an equivalent approved by the Senate, and the
duration of the course is normally at least one session.

(iii) The term "diploma" shall hereinafter be interpreted to

include "higher diploma" but it shall not include any diploma
or higher diploma awarded on a national basis or a
postgraduate diploma.

*These regulations as listed above, shall apply to examinations in any

programme of studies for a diploma, the term "diploma" being
substituted for the term "degree", except where stated or shown by the
context to be inapplicable.
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The procedures for a diploma offered by a Faculty shall be the same as for a
first degree. However, in the case of any diploma offered by an institute or
centre all of the functions specified in these regulations for exercise by the
persons or bodies named in the first column below may be exercised by
those named in the second column:
Functions of:
May be exercised by:
- Faculty/Institute or Centre
- Faculty Board / Professional and Academic Board
- Dean/Director
- Registrar / Secretary
- Senate/Professional and Academic Board
- Vice-Chancellor/Director
Provided that no amendment to or deviation from the provisions of these
Regulations shall be approved by the Senate, and that function of approving
syllabuses. If the Senate shall authorize any unit other than a Faculty,
Institute or Centre to offer a diploma, then the persons or bodies in the unit
nearest in position to those named in the second column in above may
exercise the functions of those named in the first column, except that the
Senate may reserve to itself the exercise of some or all of its own functions
under these Regulations, and if the Senate so reserves its functions to
approve examination results, then the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar
shall exercise all of the functions specified for them in these Regulations
unless they delegate any function to any other person.
In the case where the examination results are to be approved by a body other
than the Senate, the certificates of award of the diploma shall be signed by
the Head of the unit concerned and by the Vice-Chancellor.

The grades of diplomas and higher diplomas to be awarded shall be:

%
Scores Letter Grades Grade Points CGPA Class of Dip
70-100 A 4 3.50 - 4.00 Distinction
60.69 B 3 2.50 - 3.49 Credit
50-59 C 2 1.40 - 2.49 Merit
40-49 E 1 1.00 - 1.39 Pass
0-39 F 0 < 1.00 Fail

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1. 6. 3 Certificate Courses
In this part "certificate" means a distinction designated as such by the Senate
normally shorter in duration or with a lower educational entry qualification
than a diploma. It shall exclude any programme of studies, even if termed a
certificate, which is awarded on a national basis, or which is less than one
session in duration. In the latter case, examinations may be arranged at the
discretion of the unit concerned but only a certificate of attendance or
proficiency may be awarded. These Regulations shall apply to any
programme of study for a certificate, the term "certificate" being substituted
for the term "degree" except when stated or shown by the context to be
inapplicable, subject to the following interpretations:
i. In any certificate course, a student who does not obtain an overall
pass shall be required to withdraw. The body which is to approve the
examination results may, at its discretion appoint one or more
members of the academic staff of Gombe State University, other than
staff of or teaching in the unit concerned, or, if necessary, a person
from outside the University, to perform some or all the functions of
an External Examiner. Where appropriate, any report shall be made to
the head of the unit concerned. Any remuneration shall be subject to
the approval of the board of governors of an institute or an equivalent
body. If no person is a appointed then the references in these
regulations to external examiner shall not apply to the examination.
ii. The grade of certificates to be awarded shall be:-
Percentage Scores Letter Grade
70-100 A
60-69 B
50-59 C
45-49 D
40-44 E
0-39 F

1. 6. 4 Part-Time Study
a. A student may, on application be allowed to study for the Bachelor's
degree on part-time basis.
b. A part-time student shall be required to carry a work-load below the
minimum prescribed for full-time students and shall also be required
to complete the degree programme within the periods specified in the
duration of study programmes.

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2. STUDENTS' AFFAIRS DIVISION: ITS STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

The Gombe State University Law, which was enacted on the 3rd May, 2004,
among other things, puts students' management among the responsibilities of
the Vice-Chancellor as provided in his functions under the Law. In the
discharge of this responsibility and in line with the principle of delegation of
functions, the Management of Gombe State University also established the
Students Affairs Division in February 2006.

2. 1 Units of the Department

The Students Affairs Division is the arm of the University’s administration
that cares for the following aspects of students’ welfare:
i. Accommodation: Halls/Hostels administration and management;
ii. Students’ Counseling and Discipline;
iii Recreation and all other Extra-Curricular activities;
iv Social Welfare – Overseeing the formation and running of well
organised and effective students’ representative bodies, i.e. Students’
Unions, form Clubs, Associations and Societies of whatever
(Academic, Religious, National, States, etc.)
v Healthcare– because of the importance of this unit, it is sometimes
accorded some form of autonomy.
vi Community Relationship/Services – Scholarships, Awards, N.Y.S.C
mobilization, etc.

2. 2 Functions of the Students Affairs Division

The Division is answerable to the Vice-Chancellor and it is mandated to
discharge the following responsibilities:
• Advise the Vice-Chancellor on policies, regulations and matters
affecting students.
• Develop students' cultural activities.
• Develop student's recreation and sports programme.
• Supervise awards of financial aids, scholarships and bursaries to students
• Provide career information and Guidance and Counseling.
• Administer halls of residence and cafeterias and saloons
• Develop procedures for the administration of students' discipline and
provisions of appeals to the Vice-Chancellor.
• Assist with the development and administration of Students Union.
• Administer informational programmes to keep students advised on
University and Community affairs, Scholarships etc.
• Assist students' organizations to publish students' journals, magazines
and information sheets for internal consumption.

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 • Cater for students' welfare, including medical assistance to the
sick and death relief to the deceased.
• Mobilize students for matriculation, general orientation and the NYSC
programme at the end of their studies.

The overall objective of these responsibilities is that the Division should

cultivate and inspire students and provide them with the mechanism for
making the best use of their time on campus, thus minimizing alienation,
indolence, frustration, violence, conflicts and instability.

The offices and functions in the university system are anchored on

collaboration, strong sense of responsibility and accountability. In order to
achieve set objectives, the Dean should ensure that the structure and personnel
of the Students Affairs Division closely reflect and work in accordance with
their functions so that harmony is created and sustained between the Division,
the University management, the Host-Community and the Students. In order
to make the Students Affairs Division in Gombe State University effective,
focused and coordinated, it is designed to operate on a Committee Structure.
The following Committee structure is therefore provided for the smooth
operation of the Students Affairs Division:

2. 2. 1 Management Standing Committee

This is the central coordinating Committee in the Division and it is made up
of all Section Heads and Senior Officers. It deals with policy, formulation,
creating the strategy for their implementation, monitoring and assessment. It
is chaired by the Dean. The composition is as follows:
Dean
Secretary
Security Coordinator
Adm. Officer.
Quorum: Two-Third to include the Chairman

2. 2. 2 Advisory Committee on Students' Discipline

This is an advisory Committee to the Vice-Chancellor which presides over
all disciplinary cases outside examination irregularities and advises the Vice-
Chancellor accordingly. Its membership is drawn from the Senate, the
Division, the Security Office and the Students Union. It is chaired by the
Dean. The membership is as follows:
Dean
Deputy Dean
Secretary/Guidance Counsellor
Chief Security Officer
2 Students Representative
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 I Senate Representative
1 Representative of Congregation
Administrative Officer
Quorum: Three Staff, Two Students' Reps, and the Chairman.
2. 2. 3 Hall Management Committee
This Committee is made up of the Deputy Dean, the Secretary of the
Division, Hall Administrators, Hall Advisers, Students Hall Chairmen and
Representative of the Security Office. It is chaired by the Deputy Dean and
it deals with all issues relating to the use, management and maintenance of
students' halls of residence. The membership is as follows:
Dean
Secretary
-2 Hall Administrators
2 Hall Advisers
Students’ Hall Chairmen
Security Coordinator
Quorum: Three Staff, Two Students' Reps, and the Chairman.
2. 2. 4 Students Welfare Committee
This Committee deals with matters affecting student's welfare such as the
provision of services, pricing system, cultural and religious activities etc. It
is made up of four representatives of Students, Secretary/Guidance
Counseling officer, one service provider, one Hall Adviser, the
representative of the Security Office and the Administrative Officer. The
Deputy Dean chairs the Committee. The membership is as follows:
Dean
Secretary /Guidance Counsellor
1 Hall Adviser
4 Students Representatives (two from Student Union)
Security Coordinator
1 Service Provider
Administrative Officer
Quorum: Three Staff, Two Students' Reps, and the Chairman.

2. 2. 5 Health and Sports Committee

This Committee handles matters relating to sports, recreation and health etc.
It is made up of a Sports/Coach official, the security, representatives of the
Students Union, representative of the University sports Committee, Medical
Director and the Administrative Officer. The Deputy Dean is the Chair of
the Committee. The membership is as follows:

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 Deputy Dean
Secretary/Guidance Counselor
Sport Officer
Medical officer
Students Sport Director
Chief Security Officer
Adm. Officer.
Quorum: Three Staff, Two Students' Reps, and the Chairman.
2. 2. 6 Dean/Students Dialogue Committee
This Committee is chaired by the Dean, and has the Deputy Dean, Secretary,
representative of the Student Union, the Security and the Administrative
Officer as members. The Committee handles all matters that promote close
interaction and create mutual trust between Students and the University
Management. The membership is as follows:
Dean
Secretary
Rep. Student Union
Security Coordinator.
Quorum: Three Staff, Two Students' Reps, and the Chairman.

There are in addition to these Committees, clearly defined schedules of

duties for all personnel of the Division and the provision for direct, regular
formal and informal meetings between the Dean, the Staff of the Division,
the students and other stakeholders. These interactions revolve around such
functions and activities as:
• Registration, accommodation, orientation and coordination.
• The learning environment and study/work ethics.
• Information dissemination, access and dialogue.
• Career development, Scholarships and mobilization.
• Counseling, rehabilitation, health-care and welfare.
• Hostel management, hygiene and maintenance
• Students governance, social activities and recreation
• Students' discipline and psychological balance.
• Security and community relations

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3. ACCOMMODATION / SPORTS
3. 1 Hostel Rules and Regulations
The university will make every effort possible to ensure that most students
receive hostel accommodation on campus. It should be realized, however, that
no student has a statutory right to accommodation. Students' residency in the
hostels and on campus is subject to the following regulations which may be
reviewed from time to time:
2. 1. 1 Acceptance of place
In the hostels means acceptance of all existing rules and regulations that may
from time to time be drawn up to facilitate management of the hostels. Failure
to comply with hostel Rules and Regulations may lead to withdrawal of hostel
allocation.
3. 1. 2 Hall Administrators and wardens
Are authorized to make supplementary rules, which they may consider
necessary for the smooth running of the hostels.

3. 1. 3 Sale of bed space will attract eviction from the hostel accommodation
1. Wapping: is strictly prohibited and will attract a warning in writing and
signed undertaking from student to desist from such act.
2. Squatting: harboring illegal squatters will attract eviction from the
hostel accommodation All visitors to the hostel must be duly registered
with the Hall Administrator, indicating when and where the visitor
came from and how long the visit will last. At the end of the approved
visiting period, the visitor must be checked out by the Hall Administrator.
3. Tempering with electrical fittings in the hostel e.g. sockets, Fans, bulbs
etc will attract immediate eviction. Henceforth Students should register
their personal electronic equipment e.g. Fans, Fridge, Radio TV etc.
with the Security unit and Hall Administrator

3. 1. 4 Female students,
Shall not, for whatever reasons, reside in male hostels. Any student, who
deliberately contravenes this, will be rusticated for two semesters (one
academic session).
3. 1. 5 Male students, shall not, for whatever reasons, enter female hostels. Any
student, who deliberately contravenes this, will be rusticated for two
semesters (one academic session).

3. 1. 6 Cooking in the Rooms

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accommodation for the rest of the session and his fee will not be refunded.
3. 1. 7 Leftover Food items
Should not be disposed off in sinks, laundries, bathrooms or toilets but in the
dustbins only.
3. 1. 8 Waste or any form of rubbish
Must not be discarded through the windows, over the balustrade or littered in
front of the room. All waste and/or rubbish should be neatly deposited in the
dustbins. Any student found to be deliberately contravening this may be sent
out of the hostel.
3. 1. 9 Toilet facilities
Must be used properly. As such only toilet papers and water should be used.
Water, will normally be available in the toilets. However, in the event of a
breakdown, users of toilets must fetch water provided in the tank before
using the toilet.
3. 1. 10 it is illegal to host visitors overnight in the hostels without registering
their presence with the authorities.

3.
4. 1. 11 The bathrooms and laundries are not toilets:
As such they must be used for bathing and washing only respectively. Only
bonafide residents of a hall or their legitimate visitors can use the bathroom
and laundries.

3. 1. 12 All members of each block are responsible for the safety and good
use of all electrical and plumbing fittings in their block.
3. 1. 13 commercial activities:
All unauthorized commercial activities such as hawking, barbing, baking
etc are prohibited in the hostels.
3. 1. 14 All personal property:
Should be registered first with the security at the gate and with the Hall
Administrator.
3. 1. 15 All complaints:
And reports relating to hostels must be channelled through the Hall
Administrator. The Students Affairs and the University Administration will
not entertain complaints, reports, and grievances made outside authorized
channels.

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3. 1. 16 All electrical appliances:
And other personal effects to be used in the hostels must be registered with
the Hall Administrator and Security Division. The university will confiscate
appliances which are not registered.
3. 1. 17 Use of private radio, musical set, etc.
Should be played at such a level of sound as not to inconvenience other
members of the hostel.
3. 1. 18 The use of radio/television sets and musical instruments:
Are allowed between 6:00am to 13:00pm as regulated in (xx) above. Any
student, who inconveniences other students by violating this regulation, will
lose his/her right to occupancy of his/her room without any refund. Playing
of musical instruments, unless permission is granted, is prohibited in the
academic areas.
3. 1. 19 For health and sanitary reasons
The consumption of intoxicating drinks, smoking, drugs, the keeping of pet
animals, birds, fish and/or reptiles are prohibited in the Hostel and on the
campus as a whole.
3. 1. 20 Loss of personal property:
The University does not accept responsibility for any loss of personal
property in the Hostel.

3. 1. 21 Sanctions for Breach of any Regulations:

Any breach of any of the regulations stated above may attract appropriate
sanction, which includes ejection from hall, repairs, suspension and other
sanctions stipulated in the regulations of the university that may be enforced
from time to time.

*Suspicious movement of individuals should be promptly reported to the

Hall Administrator.*

3. 2 Vacation of Accommodation

i. Students are normally not allowed to remain in residence during vacation.

If however, for any official or special reason an exemption is made to this
rule, a normal charge of five hundred naira (N500.0) per student per week
will be made and must be paid in advance by the student concerned or his
sponsors to the account

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 ii Dean unit. vacation in Students Affairs through a designated bank account.

Permission to remain on campus during vacation is to be obtained from the

Dean of Students Affairs on the recommendation of the appropriate
department. However, students should note that permission to remain in halls
during vacation is a privilege, not a right.

3. 3 Sports and Sports Equipment

i. All students are encouraged to participate actively in sporting activities.

ii Sports equipment will be issued to students whenever necessary be it on
individual or club basis or through associations/societies.
iii Any student who fails to return sports equipment issued to him/her at the
stipulated time will be made to pay a prescribed fine.
iv In the event of missing any equipment issued to student(s), the student
or club will be made to replace it.

4. USE OF OTHER UNIVERSITY PREMISES AND FACILITIES

4. 1 Use of University Premises

Permission to use all University grounds and premises must be sought from the
Vice Chancellor, through the Dean of Student Affairs, at least 48 hours in advance
of any authorized event or activity. Any non-academic event or activity not earlier
brought to the notice of and approved by the University may be disrupted by the
University Security operatives.

4. 2 Library Rules and Regulations

4. 2. 1 Authorized Users
i. The library may be used by duly registered students and staff of the
university. The University Librarian may give permission for others to
use the Library subject to ratification by the Library Committee.
ii. No person shall be allowed to borrow any books or any other item of
library until he/she is registered with the library.

4. 2. 2 Books Handling
i. Reference books may not be removed from the library except with the
express permission of the university library.
iv. Books available for loan may be borrowed by senior staff for a period
of 6 weeks, and by students and other readers for a period of 21 days.

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 Periodicals, bound and unbound may be issued on loan to senior staff
members for a limited period.
v. Fines are levied on all overdue books. The fines for books that are
recalled by the university Librarian are higher and there is a charge for
replacing tickets lost by the reader.
vi. If students fail to return books and other materials within the
stipulated time they may be suspended from the use of the library for
a period to be decided by the University Librarian. Suspension here is
used in its widest sense to denote total exclusion from entering the
library. Also, fines as stipulated in iv above will be imposed in
addition to suspension.

vii All readers must return books to the library immediately if they
receive written notification to do so from the university library.
viii Students are allowed to borrow up to three books at a time while
senior staff may borrow up to four books at a time.
4. 2. 3 Conducts for Library Users
i Students must produce their university identity cards to gain
admission into the library and should present their borrower’s ticket
for each book they wish to borrow.
ii Borrowers in whose name, according to library records, books have
been issued will be held responsible for any loss or damage that may
occur to books on loan to them and they will be required to pay the
cost of replacing such books.
ii Smoking, eating and drinking and use of mobile phones are strictly
prohibited in the library.
iii Children under the age of 16 and pets must not be taken into the
library.
iv Readers must use the prescribed entrance and exit. All users on
leaving the library must allow library staff to check all materials in
their possession.
v Silence must be observed in the library. Conversations, meetings and
any other behaviour likely to disturb or inconvenience other readers
must be avoided in the reading areas.

vii The University Librarian shall have the authority to suspend any
person from using the Library for neglect of the foregoing rules,
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Library Committee.

Use of the E-Library: No pass wording of systems, down load of non-

educational materials e.g. Phonography, Music, Movies etc. are not
allowed.

4. 2. 4 Un-authorized Removal of Items from the Library

Any student, who removes books or items of use from the Library without
going through the appropriate procedure, will be regarded as stealing. Hence
such a student will be expelled from the University, after returning the items
or being made to pay for the cost of the items.

5. GENERAL CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS

5. 0 Preamble

All students need to fully respect the rules and regulations outlined below, because
in Gombe State University, degrees are awarded for both LEARNING AND
CHARACTER. Any student who appears before any of the relevant University
Committees (in respect of investigations or otherwise) to give false evidence that
may mislead the University Authority shall be liable to two semester
rustication, if the contrary is proved against him or her.

5. 1 Dress Code
The University is a training ground for future leaders who shall carry the burden of
leadership with all what it entails. This includes the responsibility of ensuring high
moral standards. In view of this, the Gombe State University, like many other
Universities in Nigeria today, takes exception on indecent and immoral dressing by
its students. For this reason, the University considers decent dress to be opaque
(not transparent) and shall have sleeves. Below are the guidelines for proper
dressing within the university premises:
5. 1. 1 Nudity and all other forms of indecency are not allowed in the university
campus including halls of residence. Any student caught contravening this
regulation shall be rusticated for two semesters.
(a) All students are expected to dress properly and decently as outlined in
the dress code document, especially when attending classes.

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 (b) Lecturers have the right not to admit any student found not to be
appropriately dressed.
(c) Sportswear is to be strictly for sports and not classrooms. Penalty
student will be sent out of the class room.
(d) Casual wear may be tolerated as long as it is deemed decent and for
the appropriate place and occasion.
5. 1. 2 What Constitutes Proper Dressing
a. Opaque material must be used. In other words, material that is not
transparent.
b. Dresses to be loose not tight.
c. Dresses to be from the neck to the knee and below.
d. Dresses must have shoulder strap of at least 5cm.
e. Dresses should cover body parts such as breasts, stomach, back,
shoulders, chest, thighs and knees.
f. Trousers and shorts should be worn at the proper waistline.

5. 1. 3 Dresses / Dressings That Violate the Dress Code

1. Transparent dresses that show the body or inner wear below it.
2. Dresses that expose the stomach, the bottom or any other part that is
indecent to expose.
3. Dresses or skirts with slits extending above the knee exposing thighs.
4. Sleeveless dresses (especially "spaghetti" hands) that exposes your
brassier and breasts.
5. Very tight dresses target exposes everybody contour.
6. Unbuttoned shirts that reveal chests or other parts.
7. Clothes that illustrate enhance or depict drugs, alcohol or have
offensive and violent messages.
8. Clothes that display weapons or any gang-related illustrations and
messages.
9. Shorts and skimpy dresses e.g. Body hugs, show-one- your- chest, and
dresses exposing sensitivities.
10. Tights, shorts and skirts that are above the knees (except for sporting
purposes).
11. Tattered jeans with holes.
12. Transparent and see through dresses.
13. Tight fitting e.g. jeans skirts, hip star, patra, lakra etc. that reveal the
contour of the body.
14. Under-clothing, such as singlet worn publicly.
15. Wearing of T-shirts with obscene captions.
16. Shirts without buttons or not properly buttoned, leaving the wearer
bare-chested.
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 17. Wearing of earrings by male students.
18. Plaiting or weaving of hair by male students.
19. Wearing of coloured eye glasses, not on medical grounds in the
classrooms.
20. Any other mode of dressing that you will not want your parents to see
you in.
21. Niqab not allowed in examination halls.

5. 1. 4 Social Consequence of Bad Dressing

1. Sexual harassment by both staff and students
2. Sexual violence such as rape, assault, etc.
3. Becoming objects of criticism and castigation
4. Exposure of your family to abuses and criticism.
(Remember whatever you wear or do on this campus, reflects on your family).

5. 1. 5. Disciplinary Actions against Bad Dressing

The following penalties/sanctions will be imposed on erring students.
i. Warning
The Members of the Dress Code Committee as well as other willing
members of Dress Code Vanguards have authority to accost an
indecently dressed student who would be warned as a "Dress Code
Violator" with an advice to desist from dressing offensively.
ii. Suspension
If the warning strategy fails to effect any change in the student, then
suspension for one semester would be the next option.
iii. Expulsion
Expulsion will be the last option after (1) and (2) have been exhausted.
Members insist that violators should be sternly warned and severally
punished. However, students so apprehended would be free to complain
to the university authority or any member of the committee or the
counsellor if he/she feels unjustly accosted.

5. 2 Smoking / Alcoholic Drinks / Illicit Drugs

i. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the Halls of Residence, Classrooms

and near any gatherings student caught will be warned and made to
write undertaking not to repeat again.
ii. Students are not allowed to consume, keep, sell or indulge in alcoholic
drinks in the university premises. Students caught contravening this
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 provision shall be rusticated for two Semesters, in addition to being
de-boarded from the Halls of residence throughout his/her stay in the
University.

iii. Students are advised not to consume, keep or sell illicit drugs within
the university premises. Students caught indulging in this act shall be
expelled from the University and handed over to the police. Attention
is particularly drawn to penalty of Decree 2 of 1984.

5. 3 Possession of Weapons
i. Students caught with dangerous weapons such as, knives, daggers,
cutlasses, etc within the premises of the University shall be rusticated
for two Semesters,when he resumes he will make to write an
undertaking not to be in possession of such weapons again.
ii. Students caught with any type of firearms within the premises of the
University shall be expelled from the University and handed over to
the Police.

5. 4 Hosting of Visitors

Under no circumstances should male students receive female visitors

in their rooms or vice versa. Violation of this provision shall lead to
two semester rustication for the students (the visitor and the visited)
and also loose university accommodation throughout his/her stay in
the university.

5. 5 Quarrelling / Fighting
i. No student shall take the law into his/her hands. Insults, provocations
should be reported to the nearest university official for action.
Students who take the law into their hands shall be rusticated for two
semesters or expelled depending on the gravity of the issue.

ii Students shall not indulge in physical combat in the university.

Students who violate this provision shall be rusticated for two
semesters and in addition loose university accommodation for that
session.
iii No student is allowed to institute a case (civil or criminal) against a
fellow student without prior notification of the Dean, Students Affairs.

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 iv In case a student has a case with a member of staff, the university will
equally intervene and liaise with the appropriate agencies for out of
court settlement.
v In the event that a student has a case in a court of law or police station
while the university is in session, Students' Affairs shall liaise with
appropriate agencies and individuals for out of court or police
settlement, provided it is not a criminal case.

5. 6 Assault / Rape

i Students who indulge in sexual harassment of fellow students and

other members of the university community shall be liable to
rustication for two semesters.
ii Any student accused of rape shall be handed over to the Police and
liable to expulsion should the allegation be proved by the University
or appropriate government agency.
iii Any student who assaults another student by beating or causing bodily
harm or injury will be expelled from the university; or rusticated for
two semesters, depending on the gravity of the proven offence.
iv Students are warned against loitering at unacceptable hours on all
undeveloped land within the university premises. Students who are
caught shall loose university accommodation.

5. 7 Forgery and Related Offences

i. Any student caught forging admission letter or any document relevant
to his/her admission, such as O’level, A-level certificate for
registration, and other conditions relevant to his status in the
University shall be expelled from the University.
ii. Forging of ID card and examination card attracts rustication for two
semester.
iii. Running of two programs concurrently is strictly prohibited student
caught running two programs will be expelled.

5. 8 Stealing / Burglary
Any student caught stealing University or staff property will be expelled
form the university and be made to return or pay the cost of the item.
However, any student found to be involved in burglary will be expelled from
the university. Burglary here implies the case where a student or group of
students use any forms of implements to break into a room, office, safe,
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 locker, box or any supposedly secured container to remove items contained
therein.
Any student caught stealing items from the Library will be expelled from the
University and be made to return the items or pay the cost of the items.

5. 9 Impersonation
i Signing class attendance for another student who is absent in the class
attracts a warning
ii Signing on behalf of lecturer in his Logbook attracts warning
iii Consistent impersonation of a lecturer or student attracts rustication for
semesters
iv Signing on behalf of a management staff e.g. Vice-Chancellor, Deputy
Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Bursar etc, attracts expulsion.
v Impersonation with another student ID card attracts expulsion.

5.10 Student's Clubs, Associations, Societies, unions etc.

All types of Students Associations / Organizations in the university must be
registered with the Students Affairs Division. All such registered
Associations / Organizations must apply for renewal of registration at the
beginning of each Academic Session. Any Associations / Organizations who
fail to renew their registration will not be allowed to organize any functions /
activities within the university or may be proscribed completely if it fails to
register for two consecutive sessions. However, no tribal or ethnic
associations will be registered or allowed on the campus.
5. 10. 1 Formation / Registration of Students Associations / Organizations
Any Students Associations / Organizations / Societies / Clubs, applying for
fresh registration or renewal of registration must supply the following
documents: -
i. Constitution / Article of association (for fresh registration only) – if
any item is found to contravene any of the university rules or
regulations, such Constitution will not be accepted, even if it is
adopted from a National body;
ii. List of names of their Executive Council, with their Registration
contact addresses (or telephone numbers); Numbers and
iii. List of names of their members, with their Registration Numbers and
contact addresses (or telephone numbers);
iv. Records of all Minutes of meetings by members and/or executive
council, containing attendance and detailed deliberations;

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 v Any other relevant documents related to the conducts / activities of
the organization;
vi Records of all financial transactions – sources, expenditure and bank
balances.

vii Any correspondences to the University Management must bear the

name(s), registration number(s), signature(s) and telephone numbers
(if available) of the author(s).
Note: The University will not register all such associations that tend
to promote divisive tendencies amongst students, such as tribal and
lingual.

5. 10. 2 Cultism / Secret Societies

Cultism and all forms of Secret Societies are strictly prohibited in the
University. Students of any registered or unregistered organization
found practicing in activities determined to resemble those practiced
by cultists will be expelled from the university.

5. 10. 3 Use of social media: to spread rumors, inciting messages, abuses that will
cause serious disharmony, security problem will attract expulsion

5. 10. 4 Political parties and their activities are not allowed on campus. But as
citizens of the country, students are free to belong to any political
party of their choice.
5. 10. 5 Collection of Money in the university
i Individual student or students' organizations must not solicit for
donations in respect of any function to be held by them within and
outside the university except with the express permission of the Dean
of Students Affairs, through the recommendation of their Head of
Department or Dean of Faculty.

ii When it is necessary to make a charge to cover the expenses, printed

tickets of programmes can be offered for sale.

iii The Executives of the organization(s) who contravene the regulations

on the collection, or the embezzlement or mismanagement of money
shall be dissolved forthwith, in addition to refunding the money and
rustication for two semesters.

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5. 10. 6 Invitations to People outside the university
Under no circumstances are students organizations allowed to invite
anybody from outside the university without first clearing with
relevant officials. For the avoidance of doubt, inviting personalities to
such students’ events as Chairing occasions, Guest speaking, Seminar
participation, opening or closing of events, Launchings and
presentations, as well as printing invitation cards and posters with the
names of non-university people must always be cleared with the Dean
of Students Affairs for security and protocol reasons. Failure to seek
clearance will lead to the cancellation of the event and severe
disciplinary action against the students.
5. 10. 7 Travelling Out of Town
Students must obtain permission from their departments before
travelling out. Any student who contravenes this provision shall be
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in addition, the University authority shall not be responsible for any
unacceptable behaviour/condition.
5. 10. 8 Mails
i. To ensure proper delivery of letters, addresses must include the
department of study of the student.

ii. The university shall not be responsible for any missing mail.

5. 11 Students' Publications
Students' publications on the Campus must abide by the following
regulations:
i. Only registered students organizations may produce any publication
or printed matter bearing the name of the university or purporting to
emanate from it.
ii. All writers and authors who are members of registered organizations
are required by the university to sign an undertaking governing their
conduct.
iii. Failure to abide by this code of conduct shall lead to rustication of the
writers for one semester and proscription of the association(s) for two
semesters.
iv. Printed matter published by students of the university may be sold on
the campus only if they are produced by a registered student's
organization.
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 v. All student publications or cartoons must carry the names and address
of the organizations and members of the editorial board.
vi. Any student organization, which publishes, sells or otherwise
reproduces materials on the campus, is responsible for those materials
including their contents and any matters.

vii. All student publications must state explicitly on the editorial page that
the opinions expressed there are NOT those of the university or its
students body as a whole.

viii. Individuals who publish libellous and/or slanderous articles or

cartoons against fellow students, staff or the university authority shall
be liable to rustication for two semesters.
ix. The university encourages the publication of professional and
academic based journals and magazines by Students Associations,
Clubs etc.
x. Failure to abide by this provision shall lead rustication for two
semesters.

5. 12 Demonstration
i. Students may demonstrate peacefully on the university premises on
academic and other matters that touch on their welfare provided that a
written notice is given to the Registrar to reach him not later than 24
hours before such demonstrations are due to begin.
ii. Demonstration outside the university campus shall only be conducted
after a written clearance has been obtained from the State Commissioner
of Police.
iii. In all demonstrations, it shall be the responsibility of the students’
leaders to see that all relevant laws of the country as well as of the
university are complied with.
v Demonstrations directed against individual of the university
community are not allowed.
vi Demonstrations are not allowed in staff residential areas.
vii Violent demonstrations are strictly prohibited within and outside the
university.
viii Instigation and Incitement: any student or group of students who are
apprehended on the charges of instigating or inciting other students to
undertake unlawful demonstration or any form of rebellion or
disobedience to the University Authority will be expelled forthwith from
the university. Any form of instigation or incitement, whether in form of
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 writing or use of inappropriate verbal statements will not be tolerated.
Contravention of this provision shall lead to expulsion of ringleaders and
the student body shall be required to pay for damages and injuries
sustained. Contravention of (i) (ii) shall attract any sanction deemed
necessary by the university while that of (iv) and (v) will lead to two
semester rustication.

5.13 Employees of the University

i. Cleaners, cooks, stewards, messengers, drivers, generator operators,
laboratory staff etc. are not personal servants of students and are therefore
not subject to order from them.
ii. Any misunderstanding or misgivings about the performance of their duties
should be reported to appropriate authorities. Under no circumstances should
any student insult and embarrass any member of the university Staff.
iii. Any genuine grievances against staff should be routed through the
appropriate channel.
iv. Contravention of (iii) and (iv) shall lead to two-semester rustication.
v. Any student who fights or humiliates a member of staff of the University
shall be expelled from the university.

EVERY STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO STUDY, UNDERSTAND AND

ABIDE BY THE ABOVE LISTED REGULATIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL
STAY IN THE UNIVERSITY

Signed Management

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