How to Defer Admission in Nigeria University or Polytechnic

Updated on August 1, 2022 by Blessing Olarewaju

You can defer your admission to Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions.

Deferment of admission is the process of stepping down or revoking your studentship for one (1) or more academic sessions.

To defer admission means to initiate the application to not resume the academic session for a valid reason.

You can defer admission for one (1) to twenty (20) years.

All Nigerian universities allow applications for deferment of admission by undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Newly admitted students with their JAMB admission letters can defer their admission after completing their first-year clearance.

In this post, I will walk you through the procedures for deferment of your admission to UNN, UNILAG, UNICAL, OAU, UI, ABU Zaria, and other schools.

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Good Reasons to Defer Admission
Requirements to Defer Admission
Deferment of Admission Form
Deferment Fee
How to Defer Admission
Defer Admission Letter Sample
Application to Resume Academic Activities

Good Reasons to Defer Admission

Deferring your admission is a good idea if you have a valid reason why you cannot resume the academic session.

The reasons will be in your defer admission letter required for approval by your school registrar and admission office.

Here are a few valid reasons for the deferment of admission;

Health Challenge
Financial Crisis
Pregnancy
Lack of Academic Sponsor
Employment

Health Challenge

An ill-health condition is a common reason why students defer their admission.

The rigours of tertiary education require sound health for students. It is the only way you can survive academic stress.

Students with poor health conditions must defer their admission till they get recovery.

Financial Crisis

Financial challenges for students are the inability to pay tuition fees, accommodation and meet up with other expenses.

You need to apply for deferment if you cannot pay for your education.

This period will allow you to pool resources together to cater for your education.

Pregnancy

The event of pregnancy is a valid reason to defer your admission to your school.

It is optional because you can continue with school with your pregnancy.

But students who do not want to combine child-bearing with schooling can defer their admission.

The lack of an academic sponsor is a valid reason to suspend your academics.

An academic sponsor is an individual that takes care of your financial obligations in school.

Your sponsor can be your parents, family members, etc.

Employment

Employment is a valid reason to put off your resumption for school.

Students who get employment during their academic programme can decide to postpone their resumption.

Requirements to Defer Admission

Here are the documents for deferring your admission;

JAMB Admission Letter
Local Government Area (LGA) Certificate
Birth Certificate
School Fees Payment Receipt
O’level Result (WAEC, NECO & NABTEB)
Passport Photograph
Student Biodata Form

Deferment of Admission Form

A deferment of admission form is a document you will get at your school admission or registrar’s office for the application.

You will need to fill out and submit this form for the approval of your admission postponement.

It is necessary to get your school’s official stamp on this form to indicate approval of your deferment.

Deferment Fee

A deferment fee is the amount of money you pay for the application process.

The money you will pay depends on your school. Some schools require that you generate the payment invoice on your school portal.

There are two payment methods;

Online Payment
Bank Deposit