By; Adebanjo Zainab Adejoke
The University of Ibadan has officially opened its portal for students who wish to apply for a change of course. The development allows eligible students to initiate the transfer process through the institution’s Management Information System (MIS).
The change of course application can be accessed through the university portal (https://mis.ui.edu.ng/changeofcourse/). Applicants are required to log in using their matriculation number as both their username and password before proceeding with the process.
The application process is divided into four major sections. The first is the Change of Course section, where applicants are expected to provide essential details such as their present department, proposed department, current level, proposed level, and other relevant academic information.
The second section requires applicants to upload a recent passport photograph that is clear and properly sized.
The third stage of the application involves the upload of the applicant’s signature, which must be clearly written on a plain background to ensure visibility and authenticity.After completing these sections, students will proceed to the Print section, where they are expected to print the generated Transfer Form. The document consists of two pages but must be printed on a single sheet.
For students who encounter difficulty uploading their passport photograph or signature online, they may attach the passport and append their signature manually on the printed form.
The next phase of the application requires, applicants’ submission of four copies of the printed Transfer Form to the Admissions Office alongside several supporting documents. These include the JAMB result, O’Level result, departmental transcript obtained from the student’s current department, admission letter, authority to pay, and a photocopy of the school identity card. Students are also required to print their school ID card through the university’s verification portal before submitting their application documents.
After submitting the required documents to the Admissions Office, applicants must proceed to their current department to obtain the signature of the Head of Department (HOD) confirming their release. However, students are strongly advised to make proper enquiries from their proposed department to confirm the possibility of acceptance before filling out the transfer form.
The directive applies particularly to students seeking voluntary transfer as well as those who have been advised to withdraw from their current programmes. University authorities encourage students to consult their undergraduate coordinators or faculty presidents for further clarification on the process.
