Abia State University (ABSU) announces the commencement of the 2025/2026 hostel allocation exercise. The University Management, dedicated to providing a secure and serene living environment, has streamlined a clear path for the hostel allocation process to ensure every student, whether newly admitted or a returning students have access to a bedspace.
ABSU Hostel Allocation 2025/2026 Academic Session
ABSU hostel allocation will officially commence on the resumption date, 1st December 2025. The University has more than 5,000 capacity of hostel space for students.
Regardless, due to the high number of students in ABSU and the struggle to get hostel space, the school management has placed the hostel allocation on a strict "first come, first served policy."
So applying early gives you the upper hand in securing your room and settling in fully for the session.
List of Hostels in ABSU and their Prices
Here is a comprehensive list of all hostels in Absu and their prices;
HOSTEL | PRICE |
|---|---|
Hall 1 (New Female Hostel) | 50,000 |
Hall 2 (Female Hostel) | 40,000 |
Hall 3 (Female Hostel) | 40,000 |
Hall 4 (Executive/Modern Block) Female | 50,000 |
Clinical/Medical Female Hostel | 60,000 |
Hall 5 (Male Hostel) | 40,000 |
Clinical/Medical Male Hostel | 60,000 |
Standard Halls | 15,000 |
How to Apply for ABSU Hostel 2025/2026 Session
Phase 1
Log in with your matric number and password for old students, or your application number for new students.
On your dashboard, click on "request hostel allocation."
Enter your school fees confirmation order number
Submit the request and wait for approval. You will typically receive a notification on the portal when a space has been assigned.
Phase 2
Once your request has been approved, follow the steps to complete payment.
Navigate to "hostel allocation status" on the portal
Click on "generate hostel payment Invoice. Which contains an RRR number
Make payment by either online (with an ATM card) or by visiting the following commercial banks: ABSU Microfinance Bank (Uturu campus), First Bank, Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank, Union Bank, Ecobank
Phase 3
After payment, log back into the portal.
Go to the "hostel allocation status" section.
Enter your hostel fee confirmation order number (from your new receipt).
Click "print hostel slip." This slip will show your hall name and room number.
Rules and Regulations in ABSU Hostel
Lock time for most hostels is around 10 PM. Students must make sure they are inside the hostels before curfew time.
Male students are strictly prohibited from entering female hostels (and vice versa); all visitation must not go beyond the designated waiting rooms.
Visitors are usually only allowed between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Cooking is strictly limited to the designated cooking areas.
Smoking, possession of illicit drugs, and excessive alcohol consumption are strictly prohibited and can lead to expulsion from the hostel.
Loud music, shouting, or any form of noise pollution that disturbs others’ study or sleep is prohibited.
Students are held financially liable for any damage to university property in their assigned rooms.
Squatting is a serious offense and can lead to immediate eviction or a heavy fine.
Keeping animals within the hostel premises is not allowed.
Frequently Asked Question
Q. Can I pay for the hostel without paying school fees?
A. No, the portal requires your school fees confirmation order number to even request an allocation.
Q. What if the portal says "No Bed Space Available"?A. This means the university's internal quota for that session is full.
Q. Is ABSU hostel compulsory for 100L students?
A. Officially, yes. ABSU policy often requires freshmen to live on campus for security and integration. If you could not secure a bedspace, you are still allowed to live off campus.
Q. Can I choose my room or my roommates?
A. No, the bedspace is allocated randomly to students.
Q. How many Students are supposed to be in a room in ABSU hostel?
A. On Average, it also depends on your hostel. About 4 to 8 students per room.
