UNILAG 2025/2026 Screening: Management Extends “Critical” Deadline to December 12

UNILAG 2025/2026 Screening: Management Extends “Critical” Deadline to December 12

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) management has officially extended the ongoing 2025/2026 Screening and Registration exercise for newly admitted undergraduate students, stressing that this new window will determine whether or not candidates secure their final admission status.

Addressing the recent anxiety among freshers regarding the initial December 1 deadline, the UNILAG Communication Unit maintained that the institution’s commitment to a seamless academic transition remains unwavering, but the timeline is strict.

“Our resolve to ensure every qualified student is captured is unshakable. We have extended the exercise by two weeks to accommodate those facing logistical delays, but we will not compromise on the new closing date,” an official release from the University stated.

“The Grammar Has Changed”: No Further Grace After Dec 12

Echoing the firm tone of recent administrative policies, the University clarified that the extension is not an open-ended invitation but a final ultimatum.

Management officials noted that while students have complained about the rigorous process, the requirements—specifically the mandatory toxicology test—are non-negotiable.

“We have heard students say the process is demanding. But the grammar is changing now. It is no longer about if you can register, but when you must finish. The deadline is now Friday, December 12, 2025. Any candidate who fails to report to their respective faculty by this date will have only themselves to blame,” the statement implied.

The “Dual Requirement”: Toxicology and Faculty Clearance

The University sounded a fresh alarm regarding the two-step verification process, drawing a sharp parallel between medical fitness and academic clearance.

Authorities clarified that the outcome of the Toxicology Test is the sole determinant for proceeding to the registration stage.

“If the toxicology screening fails, then what happens at the Faculty level is clear to everyone—there will be no registration. But now that the Mop-Up Toxicology Exercise is ongoing, we are hoping candidates will utilize this window before the portal shuts,” the update added.

Candidates are advised that the “actions and inactions” of delaying their appointment booking on the UNILAG Student Portal could undermine their entire admission offer.

Step-by-Step: How to Beat the “Critical” Deadline

To avoid what officials describe as a “self-inflicted” forfeiture of admission, freshers must follow this strict protocol:

1. Pass the Toxicology Test: Ensure you have your result. This is your “gate pass.”

2. Book Your Appointment: Log in to the portal and schedule your faculty visit.

3. Prepare Your Arsenal (Documents):

   • Original JAMB Admission Letter.

   • UNILAG Screening Form (Generated online).

   • O’Level Results (WAEC/NECO).

   • Testimonials and Birth Certificate.

   • Reference Letter (from a Clergy, Lawyer, or Senior Civil Servant).

Note: The Screening is Faculty-Based and runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The “Gist” (Key Takeaways)

• The Deadline: The registration deadline has been rigidly extended to Friday, December 12, 2025.

• The Prerequisite: You cannot register without a negative Toxicology Test result.

• The Consequence: No “strike” or further extension is planned; missing this date equals forfeiture of admission.

• The Action: Log in to the University Portal immediately to book your slot.