According to a circular released on October 9, 2025, and signed by the Acting Registrar, Idim E. Ekanem, the resumption date of UNICROSS for the 2025/2026 academic session has been moved to Friday, November 7th, 2025. Newly admitted and returning students are to resume campus on the exact day, as student registrations will also kick off.
As pointed out in the academic calendar of the university, academic staff are to resume alongside students as the first management meeting is to commence on the same day.
Important Dates in UNICROSS Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session
DATE | EVENTS |
|---|---|
Sunday, Nov 9th 2025 | Resumption for all students |
Monday, November 10, 2025 | Lectures Commence (All Students) |
November 10 – 14, 2025 | First Continuous Assessment (CA) |
Monday, January 19, 2026 | Orientation for Freshers (Calabar) |
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Orientation (Okuku & Ogoja) |
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | Matriculation (Calabar Campus) |
Friday, January 30, 2026 | Matriculation (Ogoja & Okuku) |
Friday, January 9, 2026 | Late Registration Deadline |
March 9 – March 31, 2026 | First Semester Examinations |
Important Documents for UNICROSS Registrations and Documentation
O'level result(s): WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB statement of results or original certificates.
Scratch card: One for each result submitted
Evidence of age: A valid birth certificate or a sworn declaration of age.
Certificate of origin: From your local government area (LGA) or State.
Letters of attestation: Two formal letters from high ranking individuals (e.g., a senior government official of Level 12+, a traditional ruler, or a religious leader).
JAMB admission letter: The official institutional copy.
UNICROSS admission letter: Printed from the school portal.
Evidence of payment: Confirmed receipts for:
Acceptance Fee (N25,000).
School Fees (Full payment for the session).
Matriculation Fee (10,000 Naira mandatory for regalia and registration).
Faculty and departmental registration fees.
Medical Certificate: Obtained from the University Medical Centre after a mandatory health screening.
University ID Card: You must visit the ICT directorate to capture your data for your mandatory identification card.
Faculty Files: You are required to pay 1,000 Naira at the faculty finance office to receive five (5) official UNICROSS branded files to hold your documents.
Common Mistakes to Avoid During UNICROSS Registration
Your names must follow the same sequence across all documents. If there is a mismatch, obtain an affidavit of correction of name and a newspaper publication immediately.
Attempting to submit documents in personal folders rather than the official UNICROSS branded files. Candidates are required to purchase five official files from the faculty finance office. Each file is destined for a different office.
Failure to upload your O'level result on the JAMB portal can lead to dismissal from the university. You may be "admitted" on the school portal, but if your admission isn't reflected on JAMB, you aren't a student in the eyes of the federal government.
You cannot complete your faculty registration without a certificate of fitness from the university medical centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the "No Fee, No Exam" policy active?
A. Yes, UNICROSS strictly enforces this. You must show evidence of fee payment to enter the examination hall.
Q. What is the deadline for late registration?
A. The deadline was originally January 9, 2026, but the portal was reopened during the exam postponement to allow students to finalise their records.
Q. Is an institutional ID card mandatory for exams?
A. Yes, one of the primary reasons for the March exam postponement was to allow students time to obtain their mandatory ID cards from the ICT Directorate.
Q. What should I do if my name is missing from the exam attendance sheet?
A. Immediately report to your Departmental Head or Faculty Officer with your evidence of registration and school fee receipt.
Q. Can I register for courses if I haven't paid my acceptance fee?
A. No, Acceptance fee payment is the first step that unlocks your portal for school fee payment and course registration.
Q. Where do I submit my five (5) physical files?
A. Once you have your documents ready, submit them to your respective Faculty Officer for verification.
Q. How much is the matriculation fee for 2026?
A. The fee is 10,000 Naira, which covers the matriculation gown and other administrative costs.
Q. Will examinations be paused for the matriculation ceremony?
A. No, the management has stated that examinations will continue uninterrupted during the matriculation days.
