This is a circular from Bells University of Technology, Ota, dated March 3, 2025. It outlines the resumption protocol for the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic session.
A. For students who did not go on break after first semester exams
- They must pay at least 75% of fees to remain in halls of residence
- They need to show proof of payment and course registration
- All hall residents must temporarily vacate on Saturday, March 8th, 2025
- Re-admission begins at 10:00 a.m.
- Bursary Department will be available on ground
- Students who don’t make 75% payment won’t be re-admitted
B. For students who went on break after exams
- Resumption is Sunday, March 9th, 2025 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
- 75% minimum fee payment required
- Entry through main gate on Idiroko road
- Mandatory security check for all vehicles
- Clearance for hall admission issued by colleges at specific venues:
- COLENG (College of Engineering): Marquee
- COLNAS (College of Natural Sciences): ELT
- COLFAST (College of Fast/Food Sciences): ELT
- COLENVS (College of Environmental Sciences): Lecture Theatre I
- COLMANS (College of Management Sciences): Lecture Theatre II
C. General Information
- Bursary Department will have payment confirmation desks
- Students must bring payment evidence and registration forms
- Dress code requirements: decent dressing mandatory
- Female students: hair not longer than mid-back length, natural hair color only
- No tattoos, multiple piercings, nose rings, or ankle chains allowed.
- Male students must have neat, short haircuts and clean-shaven faces.
- Tattoos, ear rings, necklaces, hand chains, beads, or bracelets, and hair braiding are not allowed.
- All students must undergo mandatory drug screening at the University Health Center.
- Students who missed the drug test will need to appear before the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC)
D. Halls of Residence Procedures:
- Hall Wardens will coordinate admission procedures, including:
- Presentation of clearance
- Presentation of evidence of fee payment
- Registration documentation
- Collection of keys by occupants
E. Academic Calendar:
- Lectures will commence on Monday, March 10th, 2025
The notice is signed by Mr. Emindife Tafa, Registrar & Secretary to Council, and copied to various university officials, including the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Deans/Directors, Hall Wardens, and student body representatives.
Management wishes all students a successful second semester for the 2024/2025 academic year.