UNICAL admits 11,011 students

The University of Calabar has admitted a new set of students for the 2021/2022 academic session.

Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Florence Obi said a total of 47,149 students chose UNICAL as their first choice in UTME.

The matriculation exercise was held on Friday 29 October 2021.

She explained that only 11,011 students were admitted into various faculties of the university.

She said 65 per cent of the students were admitted into departments that are science-based which include Medicine and related courses.

“35 per cent of the students were admitted into Arts and Humanities which cover Education, Law, Social and Management Sciences.”

She advised the students to shun all forms of anti-social vices like rape, cultism, fighting, stealing, impersonation, drug peddling among others.

“As students, you are advised to embrace the current online registration policy of the university. The e-registration may save you the risk of buying fake tellers or scratch cards from anyone.

“I personally advise you to go to the bank and pay your school charges to obtain your pin code if you have not done so. After paying your school charges, you are required to register for all your courses online.

“This administration is determined to improve the welfare of students on campus.

“It may interest you to know that this present administration has institutionalised campus-wide uninterrupted internet services for all students to ease their learning.

“Also, with the measures put in place by this administration, students can now freely access health facilities in our medical centre,” she said.

She told the students that the university management has begun the massive restructuring of students’ hostels despite financial challenges.

Obi also spoke against any forms of harassment and exploitation either by their fellow students or University authorities.