Your complete guide to applying for NOUN transcripts, statements of results, and collecting your degree certificate in 2025. Understand the steps, required documents, and fees for a smooth process.
As a graduate or former student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), your academic records are vital for future endeavors, be it career advancement, postgraduate studies, or professional certifications. NOUN has streamlined its processes to allow for efficient application and collection of these crucial documents.
This guide outlines the steps involved in obtaining your official transcript, statement of results, and your hard-earned certificate. Adhering to these guidelines will ensure a smooth and successful application process.
Applying for Your NOUN Official Transcript
An official transcript is a detailed record of your academic progress, listing all courses taken, grades obtained, and degrees awarded. It’s often required by other educational institutions (local or international) or for job applications.
NOUN primarily uses an e-Transcript platform for transcript applications.
Steps to Apply for NOUN Transcript:
- Visit the E-Transcript Platform: Go to the official NOUN e-Transcript application portal:
https://transcript.nou.edu.ng - Read Guidelines: Carefully read any pop-up guidelines or instructions on the homepage before proceeding.
- Create an Account / Login:
- New User: If you’re using this platform for the first time, click “Register” to create an account. Ensure you use a valid email address and choose a strong password.
- Returning User: If you already have an account, enter your email and password to sign in.
- Initiate a New Request: After logging in, click on the “New Request” button (usually at the top-right corner or on your dashboard).
- Specify Request Type: Select the type of transcript you need. Options typically include:
- Electronic Transcript (Official): For direct sending to institutions (local or international).
- Student Copy (Unofficial): For your personal records.
- Transcript Verification: If an institution needs to verify a transcript you’ve already sent.
- Provide Destination Details:
- For Official Transcripts: You’ll need to provide the recipient institution’s name, postal address, and email address (for electronic delivery). For WES (World Education Services) or similar evaluation agencies, ensure you include their specific reference numbers.
- For Student Copy: Your personal email address will be the destination.
- Generate Payment Token (RRR): The system will guide you to generate a payment token/RRR. The fees vary depending on the destination (local or international) and the type of request.
- Typical Fees (Subject to Change):
- Local Transcript: N5,000 – N10,000 (for official sending, student copy might be lower or free).
- International Transcript: N25,000 (Africa), N35,000 (UK/Europe), N45,000 (North America), etc.
- Verification: N15,000.
- Make payment using the generated RRR via bank branch, online banking, or card.
- Typical Fees (Subject to Change):
- Continue Application After Payment: Once payment is successful, click “Continue to Apply” on the payment status notification page or return to your dashboard and click “Continue Application” on your new request.
- Enter Matriculation Number & Search: Input your Matriculation Number and click “Search” to display your name and programme details. If your details don’t appear, contact the relevant transcript office (e.g.,
pgtranscripts@noun.edu.ngfor postgraduate,undergraduatetranscripts@noun.edu.ngfor undergraduate). - Fill in Required Information: Complete all necessary fields on the application form.
- Upload Required Documents:
- Compulsory: Scanned copy of your NOUN Certificate or Statement of Result (PDF format, usually not more than 50KB per file).
- Other Potential Documents:
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age.
- Evaluation agency forms (e.g., WES, CGFNS, NNAS forms) scanned as a single PDF.
- Final clearance form (duly cleared from study centre).
- All Remita payment receipts for convocation and other relevant fees.
- Valid means of identification.
- Alumni payment receipt (for 2023 graduates and later).
- Admission letter (if applying to another institution).
- Note: Ensure all documents are scanned clearly and are within the specified file size limit (often 50KB per PDF file). Use online PDF compressors if needed.
- Submit Application: After uploading all documents and reviewing your details, click the “Submit” button.
- Track Your Application: You will typically receive a tracking code via SMS to the phone number provided during registration. Use this code on the platform to monitor the progress of your application and communicate with the processing officers.
Important Notes for Transcripts:
- Accuracy: Ensure all details (names, dates, recipient addresses) are 100% accurate.
- Verification: Some institutions require direct verification from NOUN. The e-transcript platform facilitates this.
- Processing Time: While the platform aims for efficiency, processing times can vary. Allow sufficient time, especially for international requests.
Obtaining Your NOUN Statement of Results
A Statement of Result is a provisional document issued by the university indicating your final academic standing before the issuance of the main certificate. It’s often needed for immediate job applications or to process NYSC exclusion letters.
How to Check/Get Your Statement of Results:
- Online Check (Primary Method):
- Log in to your NOUN Student Portal:
https://www.nouonline.nou.edu.ng/ - On your dashboard, look for “My Progress” or “Results”.
- Here, you should be able to view your results, including your CGPA and potentially a consolidated statement of results.
- You can typically print this view directly from your browser. This online printout is often accepted for preliminary purposes.
- Log in to your NOUN Student Portal:
- Official Printout from Study Centre/Registry:
- For a formally stamped and signed Statement of Result, you may need to visit your Study Centre or the Academic Registry at the NOUN Headquarters.
- Required Documents (usually):
- Application letter (addressed to the Registrar or Director, Academic Registry).
- Evidence of final clearance (if applicable).
- E-wallet printout showing all payments.
- Original copies or clear printouts of your results from the student portal.
- Means of identification.
- Payment: There might be a small fee for an official printout and endorsement, payable via Remita.
Important Notes for Statement of Results:
- Timeliness: Your statement of result is usually available after your final results are released and approved by the Senate.
- Provisional: Remember, it’s a provisional document. Your actual certificate is the ultimate proof of your degree.
NOUN Certificate Collection Process
Your certificate is the ultimate proof of your academic qualification from NOUN. The collection process usually commences after convocation ceremonies and successful clearance.
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Steps for Certificate Collection:
- Check Convocation/Certificate Collection Notices:
- Regularly check the official NOUN website (
https://nou.edu.ng) and your Study Centre notice boards for announcements regarding certificate collection. - Notices will typically specify the start date, collection venue (usually your Study Centre), and required documents.
- As of July 2025, a notice indicates certificates for 2025 Convocation graduands will be available from Monday, July 7, 2025, at Study Centres.
- Regularly check the official NOUN website (
- Complete Final Clearance:
- This is Mandatory! You cannot collect your certificate without completing your final clearance.
- Clearance involves:
- Financial Clearance: Ensuring all outstanding fees (semester registration, courses, exams, project, convocation fee, alumni fee, etc.) are fully paid and your e-wallet balance is zero or positive. You need to print out your comprehensive e-wallet statement.
- Academic Clearance: Confirmation that you have completed all required coursework, passed all exams, submitted and defended your project/thesis, and fulfilled any other academic requirements (e.g., SIWES/IT, non-examinable courses).
- Administrative Clearance: Returning academic gowns (if applicable), submitting necessary forms, and obtaining endorsements from various departments (e.g., Bursary, Exams & Records, Library, Faculty, Students’ Affairs).
- Required Documents for Clearance (Commonly):
- Completed and signed NOUN clearance forms (obtain from your Study Centre or download from the portal).
- All Remita payment receipts (for all fees paid throughout your program, including convocation).
- Course and exam registration slips for all semesters.
- Project registration slip and project evidence.
- SIWES/IT registration slip and logbook (if applicable).
- Student ID card.
- Admission Letter.
- O’Level results/certificates.
- JAMB Regularization slip/admission letter.
- Graduate Exit Survey Form (often required to be filled online and printed).
- Go to Your Study Centre (or designated collection point):
- Once clearance is complete and certificates are announced as ready, proceed to your designated Study Centre.
- Present Required Documents for Collection:
- Duly completed and signed Clearance Form.
- Valid Means of Identification (e.g., National ID, Driver’s License, International Passport).
- Any other documents as specified in the official collection notice.
- Sign for Collection: You will be required to sign a register as proof of collection.
Important Notes for Certificate Collection:
- Personal Collection: Certificates are generally collected in person by the graduate. If someone else is collecting on your behalf, they will need a formal letter of authorization from you, your valid ID, and their valid ID, as well as all your required documents. NOUN’s policy on proxy collection can be strict, so confirm with your Study Centre first.
- Timely Collection: Certificates not collected at the Study Centre within a specified period are often returned to the Headquarters, which may make subsequent collection more cumbersome.
- Care of Certificate: Once collected, keep your certificate safe. It is a one-time issuance, and obtaining a replacement for a lost or damaged certificate is a lengthy and complex process.
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