Sule Lamido University (SLU) Special Semester Programme at a Glance
SLU Special Semester has been approved for eligible students with outstanding courses.
- The portal opens on Monday, 13 July 2026.
- The portal closes on Monday, 3 August 2026.
- The programme is eight weeks long.
- Students may register up to 24 credit units.
- Final residency cases will receive priority.
Read on for eligibility, registration notes, portal link, dates and contact details.
Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLU), through the Special Semester Coordination Committee (SSCC), has informed the general public and affected students that the Senate has approved the conduct of a Special Semester Programme.
The programme is for students who were unable to complete their studies because of outstanding or failed courses and who have exhausted their residency period.
What Is the SLU Special Semester Programme?
The SLU Special Semester Programme is an approved academic arrangement for eligible students who still have outstanding academic requirements for graduation.nv
The programme will give affected students an opportunity to register and complete their trailing or outstanding courses, subject to the stated conditions and credit limit.
Who Is the SLU Special Semester Programme For?
The programme is mainly for students who could not complete their studies due to failed or outstanding courses after exhausting their normal residency period.
Eligible categories are:
- Spillover II students with outstanding or failed courses that cannot be registered.
- Students who have exhausted their normal period of residency but still have outstanding courses.
- Spillover II students who deferred their studies and wish to complete their academic programmes.
How Long Will the Special Semester Run?
The Special Semester will run for eight weeks.
The eight-week period will include registration, revision lectures and examinations.
Which Courses Can Eligible Students Register?
Eligible students may register for trailing and outstanding courses, regardless of their original semester.
A maximum of 24 credit units only will be registered during the Special Semester, so affected students should take note of this limit before application and course selection.
Who Will Be Given Priority?
Priority will be given to students in their final period of residency.
This priority is meant to help such students complete their programmes and meet their outstanding academic requirements for graduation.
When Will the SLU Special Semester Application Portal Open?
The Special Semester Application Portal will open on Monday, 13 July 2026.
Interested candidates are advised to complete their applications within the stated period.
When Will the Portal Close?
The portal will close on Monday, 3 August 2026.
The closing date is three weeks after opening, as stated in the notice.
How Will Students Apply for the SLU Special Semester?
Detailed guidelines for application and registration will be released later by the University.
Interested candidates are to apply through the SLU Special Semester application portal, while application links and further instructions will be published through the University’s official communication channels.
What Should Interested Candidates Do Before Applying?
Interested candidates should check their eligibility category, confirm their outstanding or failed courses and note the 24-credit-unit limit before using the application portal.
They should also follow the later registration guidelines once released by the University.
Where Can Students Get Further Information?
For further enquiries, applicants should contact the Special Semester Coordination Committee.
Students may also visit the Sule Lamido University website for official University information.
SLU Special Semester Key Dates
- Portal opens: Monday, 13 July 2026
- Portal closes: Monday, 3 August 2026
- Programme duration: Eight weeks
- Closing timeline: Three weeks after opening