One of the top priorities for students at the beginning of every session is getting provision for accommodation. At Rivers State University (RSU), hostel allocation comes with a lot of struggle as there are limited slots for all students.
As the 2025/2026 academic session kicks off, the struggle for a bed space in the hostels has officially overtaken every other conversation on campus. As students believe that staying in the hostel is the closest to most department in campus and also the centre of university social life.
RSU Hostel Allocation 2025/2026 Academic Session
RSU will open the portal for hostel allocation for the 2025/2026 academic session on the 27th of October 2025. All interested students should visit the portal, complete the application process, pay the hostel fees, print their receipt, and finally clear with the hostel wardens to get access to their room.
The hostels will be open for students on the 2nd of November 2025, a day before the resumption date. All students who have cleared school fees, paid the hostel fees and completed their registrations will be given full access to the hostel.
How to Apply/Pay for RSU Hostel Allocation 2025/2026 Session
Visit ecampus.rsu.edu.ng
Enter your Matric Number (for returning students) or JAMB registration number (for freshers) and your password.
Navigate to accommodation on your student dashboard, look for the hostel tab.
Select "Request Space" and click on the button to apply for a bed space. If spaces are still available, the system will allow you to select a preferred hostel block
Once the system assigns you a space, it will generate a transaction ID specifically for the hostel fee.
Make payment by visiting any commercial bank with the transaction ID generated from the portal, or make payment online.
After payment, return to the university portal and confirm payment
Print two copies of your official hostel fee receipt.
Download and print the hostel allocation form and the room occupancy agreement from the portal.
RSU Hostel Physical Clearance
Take the printed documents, along with your school fees receipt and several passport photographs, to the Student Affairs Unit.
The Student Affairs officers will verify your documents, and they will issue you a specific room and bed number.
Proceed to the Hall Warden of your assigned hostel to sign in and collect your key.
List RSU Hostels and their Prices
HOSTELS | PRICES |
|---|---|
Regular Undergraduate Hostels (B, C, D, E, F, G, & H) | 60,000 |
Hostel A (Premium) | 80,000 |
NDDC Hostel | 60,000 |
PG Female Medical Hostel | 80,000 |
PG Hostel (Obio Akpor) | 60,000 |
Scholar Bay | 150,000 |
FCMB Hostel | 200,000 |
Clinical Students (400L, 500L, 600L) | 100,000 |
Medical College (MBBS and Nursing) | 150,000 |
Rules and Regulations in RSU Hostels
All cooking must be done in the designated kitchen areas. If you are caught with a stove, gas cylinder, or boiling ring in your room, they will be confiscated and never returned.
The use of heaters, electric kettles, and other heavy duty appliances is banned to prevent electrical fires and overload.
Smoking, alcohol consumption, and the possession of hard drugs are not allowed anywhere near the hostels
It is a serious offence to sell or transfer your allocated space to another person. If caught, you face a fine of at least 50,000 Naira and immediate expulsion from the hostel.
Accommodating someone who is not legally allocated to your room is strictly prohibited. Both the host and the squatter can be evicted, and the host may be fined 10,000 Naira per day for the duration of the illegal stay.
The Dean of Student Affairs or their representative has the right to inspect your room at any time. Denying them access can lead to instant eviction.
Engaging in physical fights or using harmful weapons will result in immediate eviction and a hearing before the Students' Disciplinary Committee.
Loud music, dancing, or activities that disturb others during study hours are not allowed
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is hostel accommodation guaranteed for all students?
A. No, demand significantly outweighs supply, so allocation is highly competitive.
Q. How are spaces allocated?
A. It is generally done on a first come, first served basis through the online balloting system on the portal.
Q. Can I pay for a hostel space before I am allocated one?
A. No, you must first secure a space through the balloting process, which generates a specific Transaction ID for payment.
Q. Are the hostel fees the same for all students?
A. No, fees vary depending on the hostel and your level of study
Q. Can I sell my hostel space to another student?
A. No, selling or transferring your allocated space is a serious offence that can lead to heavy fines and expulsion from the hostel.
Q. What happens if I miss the payment deadline?
A. Your allocation may be cancelled, and the space will be released to other students on the waiting list.
Q. Are there specific visiting hours?
A. Yes, visitors are only allowed during authorised hours and must be signed in at the Porters' Lodge.
Q. What if the hostel I want is fully booked?
A. The system will show you only the available blocks. If none are left, you may have to look for off campus housing.
