The management of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, has released a crucial update to all newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session regarding their admission registration, acceptance fee payment, and document verification process. The latest notice from the institution serves as a final reminder for all admitted candidates to comply strictly with the outlined deadlines to avoid forfeiting their admission offers.
This important announcement has stirred attention among new students as the university moves to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with all academic and administrative processes before the commencement of the new session.
Acceptance Fee Payment Deadline
The OOU management has directed that all candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various programmes of the university must pay their acceptance fees on or before Sunday, 12th October 2025.
The acceptance fee serves as the first and most important step in securing the offered admission. Candidates who fail to make this payment within the given timeframe will automatically forfeit their admission slots. This means that the university will withdraw the offer and replace such candidates with others on the waiting list.
The institution emphasized that the payment of the acceptance fee is not negotiable and must be done strictly through the official university payment portal to ensure authenticity and prevent fraud.
JAMB CAPS Admission Acceptance
In addition to paying the acceptance fee, the management also instructed all admitted candidates who have not yet accepted their admission on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) to do so immediately.
Candidates are required to log in to their JAMB profiles and click on “Accept Admission” on or before Friday, 10th October 2025.
According to the institution, failure to accept the admission on CAPS before the stated deadline means the offer of admission will be automatically withdrawn by JAMB, and such candidates will no longer be recognized as OOU students.
This step is necessary to ensure synchronization between the JAMB admission database and the university’s internal record system.
Upload and Verification of Required Documents
The management also gave a vital update regarding the upload and verification of academic and personal documents. Candidates who have paid their acceptance fees but are yet to upload the correct and verifiable documents must do so on or before Monday, 20th October 2025.
All uploaded documents will undergo a thorough verification process by the university’s admission board to ensure they are authentic and meet the admission requirements.
Below are the documents required for upload and verification:
| Category | Required Documents |
|---|---|
| UTME Candidates | Original JAMB UTME Result Slip, Original JAMB Admission Letter, Verifiable Birth Certificate (from the National Population Commission or equivalent), Premium or Standard NIN Slip, Tax Clearance Certificate |
| Direct Entry Candidates | Original JAMB DE Registration Slip, A-Level/IJMB/NCE/Diploma/Degree Certificates, Original JAMB Admission Letter, Verifiable Birth Certificate, NIN Slip, Tax Clearance Certificate |
| All Candidates | Any other documents requested by the Admissions Office for verification and record validation |
The university further stated that the verification process is compulsory for all new students before they can proceed with course registration, hostel allocation, or clearance in their respective departments and faculties.
Warning Against Fake or Unverifiable Documents
OOU management issued a stern warning to all candidates against uploading fake, manipulated, or unverifiable documents during the registration process.
According to the notice, any candidate found guilty of such acts will face immediate cancellation of admission, regardless of whether the candidate has paid the acceptance fee or commenced registration.
The university reiterated that all documents will be subjected to digital and manual verification to confirm authenticity from relevant authorities such as JAMB, WAEC, and the National Population Commission.
Management’s Advice to Admitted Students
The management urged all admitted candidates to treat this notice with the utmost seriousness. Admitted students are advised to complete all the necessary procedures before the respective deadlines to ensure smooth enrollment into the university system.
Students are also encouraged to keep copies of all receipts and confirmation slips as evidence of payment and registration.
Furthermore, candidates are advised to visit the university’s official admission portal regularly for updates and to avoid relying on third-party information that could lead to misinformation or exploitation.
What This Means for Newly Admitted Students
This registration update is not only a reminder but also a call to action for all admitted students. The deadlines set by OOU management are strict and non-negotiable. Missing any step in this process could result in automatic forfeiture of admission, even after being offered provisional admission.
New students are therefore expected to:
- Accept their admission on JAMB CAPS before 10th October 2025.
- Pay the acceptance fee before 12th October 2025.
- Upload and verify all required documents before 20th October 2025.
Meeting these deadlines guarantees a smooth transition into the new academic session and prevents unnecessary delays or disqualification.
Conclusion
Olabisi Onabanjo University continues to uphold its reputation for academic excellence and administrative transparency. By issuing this timely reminder, the university aims to ensure that all new students begin their journey on a solid foundation.
All admitted candidates are therefore strongly urged to take immediate action, complete their registration steps promptly, and adhere to all given instructions. The university looks forward to welcoming the new set of students for the 2025/2026 academic year as they embark on an exciting academic journey at OOU, Ago-Iwoye.
