The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has confirmed the commencement of the 2026_2 Faculty of Sciences hands-on practical sessions, with activities beginning on Monday, 14 September 2026.
The development was reported by the university on 15 September 2026, following the commencement of practical activities at the Uyo Study Centre.
The exercise brings together students of the Faculty of Sciences from different NOUN Study Centres within the South-South Zone and is designed to give students the practical exposure required for relevant science courses.
Courses and Areas Covered
The practical sessions involve activities in science-related disciplines, including areas such as:
Biology
Physics
Mathematics
Other relevant Faculty of Sciences practical courses
Students registered for courses with compulsory practical components are expected to take part in the required practical activities in line with the arrangements provided by the university and their Study Centres.
Who Is Affected?
The update is particularly important for 2026_2 Faculty of Sciences students whose registered courses contain compulsory practical requirements.
Students assigned to practical centres within the South-South Zone should ensure they confirm their:
Practical venue
Assigned period or date
Required courses
Attendance requirements
Materials or documents they may need to bring
Students should not assume that the commencement of practicals on 14 September means they can attend on any date of their choice.
Individual schedules may differ depending on course, Study Centre and practical centre arrangements.
Students Should Confirm Their Practical Schedule
Students who have registered science practical courses are advised to contact their Study Centre or check the appropriate NOUN platform for their assigned practical schedule.
Missing a compulsory practical exercise may affect the completion requirements for the affected course.
Students should therefore avoid relying only on old screenshots or unofficial timetables circulating on WhatsApp or other platforms.
Practical Course Fees
Students should also be aware that practical courses may attract additional charges apart from normal examination registration fees.
Where applicable, NOUN's fee structure may include a ?5,000 practical component, in addition to the regular examination registration charge for the course.
Students are advised to confirm the exact amount displayed on their portal or through the official registration process before making payments.
What Students Should Do Now
Faculty of Sciences students should:
Check whether any of their registered courses contain compulsory practical components.
Confirm their practical centre and assigned date.
Ensure all necessary course and examination registrations have been completed.
Confirm that any applicable practical fees have been paid.
Attend the practical exercise at the correct venue and time.
Keep evidence of attendance or any documentation issued during the exercise where applicable.
Students who are unsure of their assigned practical centre should contact their Study Centre as early as possible.
Important Advice from NOUN Update
Practical exercises are an important part of several Faculty of Sciences courses and should not be treated as optional activities unless NOUN specifically indicates otherwise for a particular course.
Students should also be careful about paying individuals who claim they can complete practical requirements on their behalf.
Always follow instructions issued by your Study Centre and authorised NOUN officials.
NOUN Update Will Continue Monitoring the Exercise
NOUN Update will continue monitoring the 2026_2 practical exercise for further information relating to:
Practical schedules
Assigned centres
Changes in dates
Practical fees
Attendance requirements
Faculty-specific instructions
Any extension or rescheduling
Students are encouraged to keep checking their official NOUN platforms and reliable NOUN Update channels for verified information.
Please share this update with other Faculty of Sciences students who may be affected.
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