The management of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Port Harcourt, has officially released an important notice to all candidates who have been offered admission into the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session. This notice concerns the payment of acceptance fee, online clearance procedures, and the documents required for verification.
Every newly admitted student is expected to carefully follow the instructions issued by the university in order to successfully secure their admission and begin the clearance process. Failure to adhere strictly to these guidelines may lead to the forfeiture of admission.
RSUST Acceptance Fee for 2025/2026
All candidates offered provisional admission into RSUST are required to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of ₦50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira only).
This acceptance fee serves as a confirmation that the candidate has accepted the admission offer. Without paying this fee, the admission will not be recognized, and the student cannot proceed with further registration or clearance.
How to Pay RSUST Acceptance Fee
Payment of the Rivers State University acceptance fee can be done through the following steps:
- Visit the official RSUST portal via www.rsu.edu.ng.
- Generate a Transaction ID specific to acceptance fee payment.
- Proceed to any of the designated commercial banks approved by the university.
- Make payment through the Pay Direct Bank Branch option, or use the Interswitch Verve-enabled cards option online.
- Print your payment receipt, which must be presented during the clearance process.
RSUST Clearance Procedures for 2025/2026
After successfully paying the acceptance fee, all fresh students are required to complete an online clearance exercise before proceeding to pay their school fees. The clearance process is compulsory and ensures that candidates’ credentials are verified and approved by the university.
Documents Required for RSUST Clearance 2025/2026
Candidates should present the following documents during clearance:
- Original JAMB admission letter
- Original JAMB result slip
- Printed evidence of admission status from JAMB CAPS showing “Admission Accepted”
- Original and photocopies of O’Level certificates (WAEC, NECO, GCE, or equivalent)
- Birth certificate or statutory declaration of age
- Local Government Area (LGA) identification letter
- Payment receipt for the acceptance fee (₦50,000)
Candidates are advised to come along with both original copies and photocopies of these documents for smooth verification.
Deadline for RSUST Acceptance Fee and Clearance
The deadline for payment of acceptance fee and completion of clearance is strictly two (2) weeks from the date of this publication.
Any candidate who fails to pay the acceptance fee or complete the clearance process within the given timeframe will have their admission offer automatically withdrawn. This is a standing policy of RSUST and applies to all admitted students without exception.
Step-by-Step Guide for Newly Admitted Students
To avoid mistakes, here is a summarized guide for all newly admitted RSUST students:
- Check admission status on the RSUST admission list and confirm on JAMB CAPS.
- Generate a Transaction ID on the RSUST portal.
- Pay the ₦50,000 acceptance fee via Pay Direct in bank or Interswitch card.
- Print payment receipt and keep it safe.
- Proceed for online clearance using your login details on the RSUST portal.
- Present original documents at the clearance venue for verification.
- Once clearance is complete, proceed to pay RSUST school fees for 2025/2026 session.
Important Tips for RSUST Fresh Students
- Always pay your fees only through the official RSUST portal or designated banks. Avoid third parties or agents who may defraud you.
- Ensure that you accept your admission on JAMB CAPS, as clearance will not be successful without it.
- Start preparing your documents early—especially your LGA identification letter and birth certificate, as they may take time to process.
- Do not delay your clearance, as missing the two-week deadline leads to loss of admission.
- Regularly check the RSUST official website and noticeboards for updates and further instructions.
Why the RSUST Acceptance Fee and Clearance is Important
The acceptance fee is the first official payment that signifies that a student has agreed to take up the admission offered by the university. The clearance exercise, on the other hand, validates the credentials submitted during Post-UTME and ensures that only qualified students are fully admitted.
By completing these steps, fresh students officially become bonafide members of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) and can proceed with registration, school fees payment, and eventually matriculation.
Conclusion
The Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Port Harcourt has made it clear that all candidates admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session must pay an acceptance fee of ₦50,000 and complete their clearance within two weeks.
All fresh students are strongly advised to follow the official payment procedures, gather all required documents, and complete clearance on time to avoid forfeiting their admission.
For further details, students should visit the official RSUST portal (www.rsu.edu.ng) or contact the admissions office of the university.
