UNILAG Physical Screening 2026/2027: Complete Step-by-Step Registration Guide for Newly Admitted UTME and Direct Entry Students

UNILAG Physical Screening 2026/2027

First of all, congratulations on your admission into the University of Lagos (UNILAG)!

Gaining admission into UNILAG is a significant achievement, but the registration process is another important hurdle you must successfully cross. From toxicology screening to online registration, physical verification of credentials, payment of school fees and generation of your matriculation number, every stage requires attention and proper preparation.

To make the process easier, YOMSDIRECT has prepared this comprehensive guide to walk you through the various stages of the 2026/2027 UNILAG freshers’ registration exercise.

Newly admitted UTME and Direct Entry (DE) students are strongly advised to read this guide carefully and follow the instructions at each stage to avoid unnecessary delays or complications.

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1. TOXICOLOGY SCREENING

This is the first stage of the registration process and one of the most important. Your toxicology screening result determines whether you can proceed to the subsequent online and physical screening stages.

Newly admitted students are required to pay a toxicology screening fee of ₦15,000. After making the payment, print the following documents:

1. Payment receipt.
2. Biodata.
3. Admission letter.

Take these documents to the designated toxicology screening venue.

At the venue, you will be given a plastic container in which to provide a urine sample for examination.

What happens after the test?

• Candidates who test positive will have their admission terminated.
• Candidates who test negative will be issued a toxicology result slip indicating their negative status.

After receiving your result slip, make photocopies for future reference. The original copy must be presented at your physical screening venue.

Important: Do not misplace your original toxicology result slip. It is one of the essential documents required to complete your physical screening.

2. ONLINE SCREENING

This is the second stage of the registration process for all newly admitted students.

At this stage, you are required to complete your biodata, provide your educational history and upload the necessary credentials to your student portal.

After successfully completing the process, you will be able to generate and print your screening form. The form is usually about three to four pages, depending on whether you gained admission through UTME or Direct Entry.

Documents required for online screening

You are expected to upload the following documents to your portal:

1. JAMB Admission Letter.
2. O’Level Result Certificate (WAEC/NECO) or an online version of the certificate.
3. Testimonial from your secondary school.
4. Previous Degree Certificate (for Direct Entry candidates only).
5. Birth Certificate.
6. Letter of Reference from a reputable Clergyman, Imam, Lawyer or Senior Civil Servant, addressed to the Registrar, University of Lagos.
7. Local Government Area or State of Origin Certificate.

Ensure that all documents are properly uploaded and that the information supplied corresponds with your admission records.

After completing the online screening, you must proceed to book an appointment for your physical screening through the student portal.

Please note: You cannot proceed with your physical screening without booking an appointment.

3. HOW TO BOOK YOUR PHYSICAL SCREENING APPOINTMENT

Newly admitted students are required to schedule an appointment through the UNILAG student portal before visiting their respective faculties for physical screening.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the UNILAG Student Portal.
2. Log in using your JAMB Registration Number or Application Number as your username and your surname in lowercase as your default password.
3. Change your default password after successfully logging in.
4. Navigate to the Appointment section.
5. Select New Appointment.
6. Choose your Faculty Appointment and the appropriate session.
7. Click on Schedule Appointment to complete the booking.

After successfully scheduling your appointment, ensure you print your appointment slip.

Keep the slip safe, as it contains the details of your scheduled physical screening.

UNILAG Physical Screening 2026/2027

4. PHYSICAL SCREENING AT YOUR FACULTY

This is one of the most important stages of the registration exercise. At this point, university officials will physically examine your credentials to confirm that the information provided during your online screening is accurate.

The physical screening will take place at your respective faculty, where faculty executives and designated screening officers will facilitate the process.

Important advice: Be punctual and follow the instructions given by the screening officers. Arrange your documents properly and ensure that you have all the required credentials before leaving for your faculty.

Discrepancies in important personal information, such as your full name, date of birth, state of origin and local government area, may result in your being turned back for clarification or correction.

Similarly, failure to provide any of the required documents may prevent you from completing your screening on that day.

UNILAG Physical Screening 2026/2027

Step-by-step physical screening procedure

Step 1: Proceed to your faculty

Visit the registration venue at your faculty on the date and time indicated on your appointment slip.

Step 2: Submit two sets of your documents

You are required to arrange and submit two copies of the listed documents to the registration officer.

Documents required for physical screening

1. Toxicology result slip.
2. Screening Form generated during the online screening stage (coloured copy and photocopy).
3. UNILAG Online Application Form (Direct Entry candidates only – coloured copy and photocopy).
4. JAMB Acknowledgement Slip (Direct Entry candidates only – coloured copy and photocopy).
5. JAMB Admission Letter (Institution Copy – coloured copy and photocopy).
6. UTME Result Slip (coloured copy and photocopy).
7. Post-UTME Result Slip (coloured copy and photocopy).
8. JUPEB/A-Level/OND/HND/B.Sc. Result Slip (Direct Entry candidates only).
9. O’Level Result Certificate (WAEC/NECO) or an online version of the certificate.
10. Letter of Reference (original copy) from a reputable Clergyman, Imam, Lawyer or Senior Civil Servant.
11. Birth Certificate or Sworn Declaration of Age (photocopies).
12. Testimonial from your secondary school (photocopy).
13. Local Government Area or State of Origin Certificate (photocopy).
14. Twelve (12) passport photographs. Ensure you write your full name at the back of each photograph.

Special requirements for the Letter of Reference

Your letter of reference must satisfy the following conditions:

• It must be written on the official letterhead of the referee.
• The referee’s status or position in office must be clearly indicated.
• It must be addressed to The Registrar, University of Lagos.
• Lawyers must use a valid NBA seal. The red seal is not acceptable.

Important

Original credentials must also be presented for sighting.

You are expected to bring the original copies of the following documents for verification:

• Birth Certificate or Sworn Affidavit.
• Secondary School Testimonial.
• State of Origin Certificate.
• WAEC Certificate.

Do not submit photocopies where original documents are specifically required for sighting.

What happens at the physical screening venue?

Upon arrival, you will be directed to arrange your documents in two separate batches:

• Coloured copies in one batch.
• Photocopies in another batch.

You will then proceed to the screening officers, who will provide you with two files and give further instructions on how to arrange and submit your documents.

Follow the instructions carefully throughout the exercise.

Upon successful completion of the physical screening, you will be issued a clearance slip. You may also be directed to make additional photocopies where necessary.

Keep your clearance slip safe because it serves as evidence that you have completed this stage of the registration process.

Faculty and Departmental Registration Payments

During the physical screening exercise, you may also be required to make payments for faculty and departmental registration.

Therefore, ensure you go with sufficient money to cover the necessary registration expenses.

My advice: Do not go to your faculty with insufficient funds, as you may be required to make payments at different points during the registration process.

5. PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES AND COURSE REGISTRATION

After successfully completing your physical screening, you can proceed to the payment of school fees.

You may proceed with this stage after approximately 24 hours or more, subject to the updating of your screening status on the university portal.

Once your payment option becomes available, log in to your student portal and complete your school fees payment.

After successful payment, proceed to register your courses for the academic session.

Generation of Matriculation Number

Following the successful completion of the required payment and course registration processes, you will be able to generate your matriculation number.

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the matriculation numbers are expected to begin with 260.

After generating your matriculation number:

1. Print your course registration form.
2. Visit your department with the printed course form.
3. Complete any outstanding departmental registration requirements.

Your matriculation number is an important part of your identity as a UNILAG student. Keep it safe and ensure you use it whenever required for official university activities.

6. LIBRARY REGISTRATION

Library registration is another important requirement for newly admitted students.

To complete this stage, visit the university library with the following documents:

1. School fees payment receipt.
2. Student biodata or admission letter.

At the library, you will be guided through the registration process. You may be provided with a link to make payment for library registration.

After completing the payment, you will be issued a library registration card.

You are expected to fill out the card appropriately and attach your passport photograph.

Thereafter, take the card to your Faculty Dean for endorsement and subsequently to the Bursary for the required endorsement.

Ensure you complete this process as instructed by the library officials.

7. MEDICAL REGISTRATION

Newly admitted students are also expected to complete their medical registration at the university’s medical centre.

Visit the medical centre to book appointments for the necessary medical examinations, which may include:

1. Blood test.
2. X-ray.
3. Other required medical investigations.

Ensure you go with your school fees payment receipt and admission letter or biodata when visiting the medical centre.

Follow the instructions provided by the medical personnel and ensure that you complete all required medical procedures.

8. ATTENDANCE AT LECTURES AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

While the screening and registration exercises are ongoing, academic activities and lectures may also be taking place.

Do not allow the registration process to make you lose touch with your academic responsibilities.

Newly admitted students are advised to:

• Attend lectures regularly.
• Complete their school fees payment early.
• Register their courses promptly.
• Familiarise themselves with their departmental lecture timetables.
• Prepare adequately for tests and other continuous assessment activities.

Remember that gaining admission is only the beginning of your academic journey. You must also take your academic responsibilities seriously from the outset.

9. ORIENTATION AND MATRICULATION CEREMONY

The University of Lagos has scheduled its 2026/2027 orientation programme for newly admitted UTME, Direct Entry and Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) students.

According to the dates provided, the orientation programme will hold as follows:

• Orientation Programme: Monday, December 7 – Sunday, December 13, 2026.
• Matriculation Ceremony: Friday, December 11, 2026.

The orientation programme is designed to familiarise newly admitted students with the university’s academic environment, rules, regulations, facilities and expectations.

All fresh students are encouraged to participate in the programme and pay attention to the information provided by the university.

The matriculation ceremony is another significant milestone, as it formally welcomes newly admitted students into the university community.

10. HOSTEL BALLOTING AND ALLOCATION

For students interested in securing university accommodation, hostel balloting and allocation are subject to the arrangements and discretion of the university management.

Newly admitted students are advised to wait for official announcements from the Students’ Affairs Division regarding the hostel balloting process, eligibility requirements, application procedures and allocation dates.

Avoid making payments or relying on unofficial information concerning hostel allocation.

Keep checking the university’s official communication channels for updates.

FINAL ADVICE TO ALL UNILAG FRESHERS

The registration process may appear stressful, especially for students going through it for the first time. However, proper preparation and strict adherence to instructions will make the experience considerably easier.

Before leaving home for any registration activity, double-check your documents, ensure that you have the necessary photocopies and keep your original credentials safe.

Most importantly, do not rely solely on information circulating on social media. Always confirm important changes or additional requirements through official university channels.

Once again, congratulations on your admission into the University of Lagos!

Welcome to UNILAG, and we wish you a successful and rewarding academic journey.

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