Prepare for BUK Documentation: Required Items & Dates for New Students

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Have you secured your place at Bayero University Kano (BUK) for the 2022/2023 academic year? What's next on your journey as a newly admitted student? BUK is calling all freshers to a mandatory Documentation Exercise, but do you know the dates and what you're required to bring along? Let's ensure you're fully prepped and ready to embark on this crucial step at BUK's New and Old Campuses.

BUK Documentation Exercise for Newly Admitted Students

Bayero University Kano (BUK) has issued a notice to all candidates admitted for the 2022/2023 Academic Session, calling for a mandatory Documentation Exercise. This crucial process is part of the steps required to validate and complete your admission into the esteemed institution.

New Campus Dates 15th-17th January 2024 at the Convocation Arena.
Old Campus Dates 18th-19th January 2024 at the Mahmud Tukur Theatre B.
Required Documents JAMB and BUK admission letters, acknowledgment slips, result slips.
Result Verification O level result checker cards, especially for NECO candidates.
Campus Division Documentation split between New and Old Campus faculties.
️ Exercise Essentials Medical fitness certificate, birth certificate, passport photographs.
Financial Proof Evidence of payment of acceptance fees.
✅ Compulsory Step Mandatory for all new undergraduate students.

Detailed Schedule of the BUK Documentation Exercise

Organised by Campus Location

Required Documents for Verification

All admitted candidates must present the following original and photocopy documents:

  1. JAMB Admission Letter
  2. BUK Admission Letter
  3. JAMB Acknowledgment Slip (for Direct Entry Candidates)
  4. BUK Acknowledgment Slip (for Direct Entry Candidates)
  5. JAMB Result Slip (for UTME Candidates)
  6. A Level Statement of Result (for Direct Entry Candidates Only)
  7. O Level Statement of Result and Online print (SSCE)
  8. Result Checker Card for O level result (applicable to various exam bodies). Particularly, NECO June/July 2019 candidates should bring a result checking token.
  9. Primary School Leaving Certificate/Testimonial (Optional)
  10. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
  11. Completed Undertaking Form
  12. Evidence of Payment of Acceptance Fees
  13. Certificate of Medical Fitness
  14. Two (2) Recent Passport Photographs

Importance of the Documentation Exercise

The Documentation Exercise is not only compulsory but also a foundational step in your journey as a student at BUK. It ensures that all your records are accurate and officially registered, paving the way for a smooth academic experience.

Conclusion

This announcement is an essential call to action for all newly admitted undergraduate students of Bayero University Kano. Your prompt attention to this exercise is critical. Ensure that you attend on the designated dates and come prepared with all necessary documentation. This is an exciting step towards beginning your academic pursuits at BUK, and we wish you a seamless documentation process.

Olusegun Fapohunda