Bayero University Kano (BUK), one of Nigeria’s leading federal universities, has officially announced the re-opening of its course registration portal for the 2024/2025 academic session. This update comes as welcome news to many students who were unable to complete their registration during the initial window.
The University Management has set Wednesday, 10th September 2025 to Sunday, 14th September 2025 (midnight) as the new period within which all students can access the portal and finalize their registrations. This decision highlights the institution’s commitment to ensuring that no student is left behind due to technical challenges, financial constraints, or other unforeseen delays.
📌 Why Course Registration is So Important
Course registration is not just a routine activity; it is one of the most critical parts of academic life in any university. At BUK, the process ensures that:
- Students are officially recognized as registered participants in the semester’s academic activities.
- Course selections are validated, ensuring students are enrolled in the right courses for their departments and levels.
- Examination eligibility is guaranteed — without proper course registration, students cannot sit for semester exams.
- Academic records are updated and progression to the next level becomes seamless.
Failure to register within the stipulated timeframe can lead to serious consequences, such as paying penalties, losing an academic year, or being barred from examinations.
📅 New Registration Timeline
The re-opening is strictly for a 5-day window only:
- Opening Date: Wednesday, 10th September 2025
- Closing Date: Midnight of Sunday, 14th September 2025
This means students have just five days to complete both:
- Central Registration (official enrollment with the university), and
- Course Registration (selection of departmental courses for the semester).
Students are strongly advised not to wait until the last minute to avoid server congestion or network issues.
🛠️ Steps to Successfully Complete BUK Course Registration
For the benefit of fresh and returning students who may be registering for the first time or those who faced challenges previously, here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Log into the Portal
- Visit the official BUK student registration portal.
- Use your Matriculation Number (for returning students) or JAMB Registration Number (for fresh students) alongside your password.
2. Central Registration
- Verify your personal details (name, faculty, department, level).
- Pay the required registration fees online (via Remita or other approved channels).
- Generate and print your payment receipt.
3. Course Registration
- Navigate to the course registration tab.
- Select your departmental compulsory courses.
- Choose your electives (if applicable), making sure they tally with the maximum and minimum credit unit requirements for your level.
- Review carefully before final submission.
4. Print Documents
- Print out your course registration slip and keep multiple copies.
- Submit one copy to your department, another to your faculty, and keep one for personal records.
💡 Important Tips for Students
- Don’t delay: Servers often get overloaded near the deadline, leading to failed registrations.
- Confirm course codes: Ensure you register the correct course codes for your level and department. Mistakes can cause issues during exams.
- Keep receipts safe: Your payment receipt and registration slip are proof of registration — losing them can complicate things later.
- Seek help early: If you face technical problems, report them immediately to the ICT unit or your departmental registration officer.
🚨 Consequences of Missing This Opportunity
Students who fail to take advantage of this reopening may face:
- Automatic deferment of their studies.
- Loss of the semester or academic year.
- Inability to write exams or access results.
- Possible extra charges during future sessions.
It’s important to note that the university may not re-open the portal again after September 14th, 2025. This is therefore the final opportunity for unregistered students.
🎓 Final Thoughts
The re-opening of the BUK course registration portal for the 2024/2025 session demonstrates the university’s flexibility and concern for student welfare. However, this grace period should not be taken for granted. Students are encouraged to act quickly, complete their registrations, and avoid the stress and penalties that come with late or missed registration.
Education is a partnership between students and the institution. While the university provides opportunities, it is the responsibility of students to take advantage of them. With this development, every BUK student has a second chance to secure their academic standing for the session — a chance that should not be wasted.
👉 Deadline Reminder: Registration closes midnight, Sunday 14th September 2025. Do not wait until the last minute — complete yours today!
