Living on campus is a great way to stay connected to everything happening at school. The MOUAU hostel allocation system is built to be fair and easy for everyone to use. Instead of long lines and confusion, the university uses simple online steps to help students get their accommodation.
To get started with your hostel Allocation, just follow the instructions we have broken down for you, pay your maintenance fees, and keep your receipts safe. Remember, rooms go pretty fast, so it is best to jump on it as soon as the portal opens.
MOUAU Hostel Allocation 2025/2026 Academic Session
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) has started its hostel allocation for both new and returning students. Interested students who wish to stay in the hostel for the 2025/2026 session should endeavour to visit the university portal to apply.
The application process commences after the resumption of students for the new session, and bedspace will be given out based on first come, first serve criteria.
How to Pay MOUAU Hostel Fee
Visit portal.mouau.edu.ng
Log in with your JAMB registration Number (for new students) or your matric number (for returning students).
Navigate to the hostel accommodation tab.
Click on generate hostel fee RRR. The system will show you the amount
Print the Invoice that contains your RRR code.
Make payment by visiting any commercial bank or with an ATM card
After paying, return to the Portal.
Click on validate payment and enter your RRR code to tell the system you have paid.
Print three copies of your hostel allocation slip and your remita Receipt.
Take these documents to the student affairs unit and your assigned hostel Porter to get your room key and open your hostel file.
Hostels and their prices in MOUAU
HOSTEL | PRICE |
|---|---|
Old Hostels | 25,000 |
Goodluck Jonathan Hostel | 50,000 |
IBB Hostel | 25,000 |
Tetfund Hostel | 120,000 |
Rules and Regulations in MOUAU Hostels
Students are not allowed to use gas cylinders, kerosene stoves, or electric cookers (hotplates) inside the rooms. This is to prevent fire outbreaks.
If you are caught selling or transferring your space to another student, you will lose the room and face disciplinary action.
Allowing a friend to live in your room without them being officially allocated to that space is illegal.
All hostels have strict visiting hours, usually ending by 7:00 PM. Opposite gender visitors are usually only allowed in the common area,s not inside the rooms.
Any damage done to any of the school properties in the hostel must be replaced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I apply for a hostel if I haven't paid my school fees?
A. In the current portal workflow, you must pay your developmental levy and get departmental clearance before the hostel payment option is activated. Usually, hostel fees are paid before the main school charges.
Q. Is the MOUAU hostel allocation compulsory for freshers?
A. There is no strict rule that freshmen should stay in the hostel.
Q. How long does the allocation last?
A. Your allocation is valid for one academic session (two semesters) only. You must reapply and pay again for the next session.
Q. Can I use a gas cylinder or an electric cooker?
A. The university has a rule that cooking with gas, kerosene, or high power electric heaters is a fire hazard and can lead to immediate eviction.
Q. Can I change my room after I have been allocated?
A. Official room swaps are rare and usually require a very strong reason (like a medical condition). You would need to write a letter to the Dean of Student Affairs.
Q. What should I do if my room has a broken fan or light?
A. Report it immediately to the Hostel Porter. Do not try to fix electrical issues yourself.
