Who can request this clearance?
Final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students who have written their final examinations and submitted project dissertations.
Requirements
How to apply
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Step 1
Obtain Central Clearance Booklet / Form
Download and print the official graduation clearance form from the UNILAG student portal.
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Step 2
Departmental & Faculty Signoffs
Get signed clearance from your academic supervisor, department examination officer, HOD, and Faculty Dean.
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Step 3
Main Library & Sports Centre Clearance
Present your library card to the University Library for return audit and obtain stamp from the Sports Centre.
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Step 4
Bursary Audit & Student Affairs Confirmation
Have your payment profile audited at Bursary Cash Office and submit keys at Student Affairs.
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Step 5
Final Endorsement at Academic Affairs
Submit the fully stamped booklet to Academic Affairs (Senate Building) to receive your Final Clearance Certificate.
Clearance fees
| Item | Amount | Notes | Verification |
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| Final Clearance Processing | ₦0 (Included in tuition) | Standard graduation administrative audit | Verified |
| UNILAG Alumni Association Lifetime Dues | ₦5,000 | Payable via Remita prior to final signoff | Verified |
| Faculty / Departmental Graduation Dues | ₦3,000 - ₦6,000 | Varies by faculty association | Verified |
Processing & delivery
International transcript requests
If your transcript is going outside Nigeria, check the recipient's requirements first. Many international universities and evaluation services only accept transcripts sent directly by the institution.
WES and credential evaluation
Credential evaluators such as World Education Services (WES) usually require transcripts to come directly from the institution in a sealed envelope or through a verified electronic channel. Always include your WES reference number.
Official sources
1 sources · checked 22 Sep 2026Frequently asked questions
Yes. Your Statement of Result, Certificate, and Official Transcript will not be released until final graduation clearance is completed and logged in the Senate database.