Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) wants every student to have a safe and comfortable place to stay while studying. That's why the university offers hostel allocation to students. The procedure is simple; students can easily get a room on campus without stress or confusion.
However, the 2025/2026 academic session hostel procedure will be completely based on a first come, first serve system. Students have to be intentional enough and ballot for their bedspaces before the resumption date of the university.
COOU Hostel Allocation 2025/2026 Academic Session
COOU hostel allocation for the 2025/2026 academic session will follow a particular schedule system. The allocation for returning students will commence from Monday 8th, September 2025 and will run until the 15th of September 2025. Allocation for fresh students will begin on Tuesday, 16th September 2025 and will end on the 30th of September 2025.
Students should also know that the primary criterion to take part in the hostel allocation process relies on school fees payment, as only students who have completed their payments will be given full access.
The University has recently launched the ELMADA hostel on the Igbariam campus in November 2025 to help solve accommodation challenges for students.
How to Apply/Pay for COOU Hostel Allocation 2025/2026 Academic Session
Visit portal.coou.edu.ng
Log in using your username and password
Once logged in, look for the "Accommodation" tab on your dashboard.
Select "Generate Hostel Invoice".
Ensure you select the correct academic session (2025/2026) and your preferred campus
The system will generate a remita retrieval reference (RRR)
You can make a payment using an ATM card, or you can pay at any commercial bank
After payment, return to the portal and log in.
Click on "Confirm Payment"
Input your RRR if the system doesn't automatically detect it.
Print your hostel receipt and allocation slip, which will indicate your assigned hostel and room number.
COOU Hostels and their Prices
HOSTELS | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
CBN Hostel | 50,000 |
NDDC Hostel | 50,000 |
ELMADA Hostel | 150,000 |
Clinical Students hostel | 50,000 |
COOU Hostels Rules and Regulations
Electric stoves, hot plates, and heavy duty heaters are not allowed in rooms.
Smoking, alcohol consumption, and the possession of any illicit drugs are grounds for expulsion.
No animals of any kind are permitted.
Use of loud audio equipment is prohibited. "Quiet Hours" for study are typically observed from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM and after 11:00 PM.
Students of the opposite gender are strictly prohibited from entering each other’s hostel rooms. Meetings must take place in designated common areas.
You are responsible for the furniture provided (bed, table, chair). Damaging school property attracts a fine often double the cost of the item.
Squatting is strictly prohibited in all COOU hostels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I apply for a hostel before paying my school fees?
A. No, you must pay your Acceptance Fee, complete Faculty Clearance, and pay your School Fees before the hostel option becomes available on your dashboard.
Q. Is hostel accommodation compulsory for freshers?
A. While highly recommended for security and proximity to lectures, it is not strictly compulsory unless specified by your particular faculty.
Q. How are rooms allocated?
A. Allocation is strictly on a first come, first served basis. Once the available bed spaces in a specific block are filled, the system will stop generating invoices for that hostel.
Q. Can I pay in instalments?
A. No, hostel fees must be paid in full to secure an allocation.
Q. Is "squatting" allowed?
A. The university has a strict rule against squatting. If caught harbouring an unregistered student, both the host and the squatter face immediate eviction without a refund.
Q. Can I get a refund if I decide to move out mid session?
A. Hostel fees are generally non refundable once the allocation has been processed and the session has commenced.
Q. Can I choose my specific room number during the online application?
A. Generally, you select the hostel block. The specific room and bed number are usually assigned automatically.
