LASU Announces Admission for 2024/2025 Pre-Degree Studies
Lagos State University (LASU) invites applications for its Pre-Degree Studies (PDS) Programme for the 2024/2025 academic session. The programme, starting in October 2024 and running for one academic year, aims to help candidates improve their O'Level results and prepare for the UTME.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Lagos State University (LASU) is now accepting applications for its Pre-Degree Studies (PDS) Programme for the 2024/2025 academic session. The intensive one-year programme, set to commence in October 2024, aims to help candidates with O'Level deficiencies re-sit their exams and prepare for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
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Why Choose LASU Pre-Degree Studies?
The PDS Programme offers a distinct advantage for students who often struggle to secure admission through the general process. Successful PDS candidates benefit from a reserved admission quota at LASU, provided they pass the UTME.
Admission Requirements
Prospective candidates must have credits in at least three subjects from the following: Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Government, Economics, Literature in English, Christian Religious Studies (CRS), Islamic Religious Studies (IRS), and Accounting. These credits must be obtained in no more than two sittings. Eligible candidates will be invited for a qualifying examination.
Transition to 100 Level
To transition to the 100 Level, candidates must:
- Sit for the UTME and achieve the minimum JAMB cut-off mark required by LASU.
- Pass the university screening test.
- Address any deficiencies in their O'Level results by passing the relevant WAEC or NECO subjects.
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Successful candidates will be admitted into related faculties, including Engineering, Science, Management Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Law, Agriculture, Transport, Mass Communication, Nursing, Dentistry, and the College of Medicine.
Outstanding Performance
Despite general low performance in the 2024 UTME, the LASU PDS recorded significant success, with 79.7% of candidates scoring 200 and above. This success is attributed to rigorous teaching and CBT practice.
Application Process
- Visit LASU's payment portal and make a payment of N15,000.
- Register online via the LASU PDS application portal.
Important Dates
- Application Closing Date: Ten weeks from the publication date.
- Qualifying Examination and Interview: Dates to be announced.
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Disclaimer
Applicants should only make payments through the specified LASU channels to avoid any disadvantages.
Additional Information
The programme is residential, with accommodations provided at LASU's Epe Campus. For more details, visit www.lasu.edu.ng or contact Prof. Lawal at 08033882172.
