Owolabi University Academic Regulations
Senate-approved rules governing academic session calendars, course credit workloads, continuous assessment, grading scales, degree classifications, academic probation, and inter-university transfers.
Academic Regulations & Governance
Upholding academic integrity, rigorous credit unit structures, continuous assessment models, and standard degree grading policies across all undergraduate programmes at Owolabi University.
Owolabi University enforces academic regulations established under National Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) to guarantee transparency, fairness, and academic excellence. These regulations govern course registration, semester credit limits, examination conduct, grading scales, and degree classification.
All enrolled students are required to familiarize themselves with these academic policies to maintain satisfactory academic standing throughout their degree duration.
Academic Governance Pillars
Understanding the fundamental rules structuring university academic terms, course credit calculations, and continuous assessment:
Academic Calendar
Two semesters per academic session. Each semester runs for 18 weeks: 2 weeks for course registration, 14 weeks of intensive lectures, and 2 weeks of examinations.
Admission EnquiriesCourse Credit System
One credit unit equals 1 hour of lectures per week, or 3 hours of laboratory, tutorial, fieldwork, or clinical practice per week over a 14-week lecture period.
Admission EnquiriesContinuous Assessment & Moderation
Continuous assessment counts for 30% in non-practical courses and 40% in practical courses. External examiners moderate final-year courses and projects.
Admission EnquiriesAcademic Regulations Summary
Key academic rules governing student progress, course loads, and degree completion:
- Semester Credit Load: Full-time students must register a minimum of 15 credit units and a maximum of 24 credit units per semester.
- Lecture Attendance: Minimum 75% lecture and practical attendance is mandatory to sit for semester examinations.
- Course Add/Drop Period: Course modification is permitted only within the first two weeks of each semester.
- External Review: External examiners appointed from recognized universities review final-year examination papers and capstone research projects.
Core Academic Governance Infrastructure
18-week semester layout: 2 weeks for registration and course advisory, 14 weeks of lectures, and 2 weeks of examinations.
1 credit unit = 1 hour lecture/week or 3 hours laboratory/clinical practice per week over 14 lecture weeks.
Continuous assessment (30% non-practical / 40% practical) combined with final semester examination (70% or 60%).
University Senate oversight, departmental moderation committees, and external examiner verification for degree awards.
Grading System & Degree Classification
Standard NUC 5-point undergraduate grading scale and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) degree classifications:
5-Point Undergraduate Grading Scale
Numerical score ranges, letter grades, and grade point equivalents:
| Score Range | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Performance Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70% to 100% | A | 5.0 | Excellent |
| 60% to 69% | B | 4.0 | Good |
| 50% to 59% | C | 3.0 | Average |
| 45% to 49% | D | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| 40% to 44% | E | 1.0 | Pass |
| 0% to 39% | F | 0.0 | Fail |
Classification of Undergraduate Degrees
Degree honours classifications based on Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at graduation:
| Class of Degree | Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) Range |
|---|---|
| First Class Honours | 4.50 to 5.00 |
| Second Class Honours (Upper Division) | 3.50 to 4.49 |
| Second Class Honours (Lower Division) | 2.40 to 3.49 |
| Third Class Honours | 1.50 to 2.39 |
| Pass | 1.00 to 1.49 |
Note: Professional clinical degrees (such as MBBS Medicine and Surgery, BDS Dentistry, and B.MLS Medical Laboratory Science) are awarded unclassified in accordance with statutory professional registration council frameworks.
Academic Leadership & Officers
University Senate officers, Directorate of Academic Planning, and Academic Standing Committee leadership:
Vice-Chancellor
Chairman, University Senate Academic GovernanceRegistrar
Secretary to Senate Academic RegistryDirector
Directorate of Academic Planning Quality AssuranceChairman
Committee of Deans Faculty LeadershipAcademic Standing Rules
Rules governing student academic standing, probation, and withdrawal.
01 Academic Probation & Withdrawal
Minimum CGPA Threshold (1.00)
- A student whose CGPA falls below 1.00 at the end of an academic session is placed on academic probation.
- If the CGPA remains below 1.00 at the conclusion of the probation period, the student must withdraw from the university.
02 Graduation Rule
- All mandatory General Studies (GST) and Entrepreneurship (ENT) courses must be passed.
Admission Enquiries
For questions regarding academic regulations or credit evaluation.
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