Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has officially released its admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session. If you participated in the Post UTME screening exercise of the university, this is the moment you have been counting down to. The university has begun the process of admitting qualified candidates across its various courses and programmes, and your name could very well be on that list right now.
We will walk you through everything you need to know, from how to check if you have been offered admission to the steps you must take to accept your offer before the deadline.
How to Check COOU Admission List Using the JAMB Portal
Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng
Log in with your registered email address and password to access your dashboard
Click on ‘Check Admission Status,
Click on ‘Access my CAPS’
Click on 'Admission Status' to see if you have been offered admission.
If offered admission, click "Accept" or "Reject".
How to Check Admission Status on COOU Portal
Visit portal.coou.edu.ng
Input your JAMB registration number.
You will be required to generate an invoice of 1,750 Naira via Remita to access your status.
After payment, the portal allows you to view your admission status.
Important Steps After Being Offered Admission to COOU
Accept Admission:
All candidates should have this at the back of their mind when checking the admission list on the JAMB portal. After seeing the congratulatory message of being admitted, proceed to clicking on the accept icon below the message. This is giving JAMB and COOU a signal that you are comfortable with the course offered to you. Clicking on the reject will result in an instant termination of your admission.
Print Admission Letter:
This letter is proof that your admission is certified by JAMB. All candidates should ensure to immediately print their admission letter after accepting their admission on the JAMB CAPS. This letter comes in two copies, one for institutional use and the other for candidates' use. They should be printed out, as they will be presented during the documentation for newly admitted students.
Pay Acceptance Fee:
All newly admitted students of COOU are to pay an acceptance fee of 60,000 Naira. This payment will be made by generating an RRR number from the university's Portal, then proceeding to any commercial bank to pay. The university gives a period of two (2) weeks after being offered admission for the payments to be completed.
How to Pay COOU Acceptance Fee 2025/2026 Academic Session
Visit portal.coou.edu.ng
Click on verify account (usually found on the lower left or under the "Login" section).
Enter your JAMB registration number to generate your login details.
Return to the homepage and click "Login".
Enter the username and password created
Once logged in, navigate to the "Acceptance" tab on the dashboard menu.
Select "Generate Acceptance Invoice".
An invoice containing a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number will be generated.
With the generated RRR number, proceed to any commercial bank to make payment or pay online using an ATM card.
After payment, return to the portal and log in.
Go back to the "Acceptance" tab and click "Get Acceptance Receipt".
Enter your RRR number if prompted to finalise the process and print your official receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many batches does COOU release?
A. COOU typically releases admission in three main batches: Merit (1st Batch), Supplementary (2nd Batch), and sometimes a Direct Entry or Final Batch.
Q. Can I get admission if I didn't choose COOU as my first choice?
A. Yes, but you must visit a JAMB CBT centre to perform a "Change of Institution" and make COOU your first choice before you can be considered.
Q. Do I need to pay to check my admission status on the school portal?
A. Yes, COOU requires an Admission Status Fee of 1,750 Naira, payable via Remita, to access your status on their specific portal.
Q. Can I check my admission status for free?
A. Checking via the JAMB CAPS portal is free. However, checking the university's internal portal requires the fee mentioned above.
Q. Is physical screening mandatory before paying the acceptance fee?
A. No, you usually pay the acceptance fee first, print your receipt/letter, and then proceed to physical clearance at your faculty.
Q. Is the acceptance fee refundable?
A. No, once paid, the fee is non refundable, even if you decide not to attend the university later.
Q. What is the deadline for paying the acceptance fee?
A. Usually, candidates have two to four weeks from the date of admission to pay the fee. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the admission.
Q. Can I pay my school fees before my acceptance fee?
A. No, the portal is designed to unlock school fee payment only after the acceptance fee and faculty clearance are completed.
