UNICROSS Fixes ₦10,000 Matriculation Fee for Year One Students, Links Payment to Course Registration
The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced that all newly admitted Year One students must pay a ₦10,000 matriculation fee to complete their registration and qualify for the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony.
The directive, contained in Circular No. 505 dated January 27, 2026, makes the payment mandatory and ties it directly to course registration and participation in official academic activities.
₦10,000 Matriculation Fee: What UNICROSS Is Saying
According to the university, the matriculation fee has been fixed at Ten Thousand Naira (₦10,000.00). Students are advised to plan ahead, as no course registration will be allowed without proof of payment.
The university emphasized that the fee is not optional and forms a critical part of the registration process for new students.
Approved Payment Method
UNICROSS has directed that the matriculation fee must be paid only through its official online platform:
UNICROSS Sundry Charges Payment Portal
The circular clearly warns students not to use any other payment channels, as only payments made via the approved portal will be recognized.
How to Pay the UNICROSS Matriculation Fee
Year One students are expected to follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the UNICROSS Sundry Charges Payment Portal.
- Pay the ₦10,000 matriculation fee online.
- Print the official payment receipt immediately after payment.
Matriculation Gown Collection Procedure
After successful payment, students are to collect their academic gowns as follows:
- Print the official receipt from the payment portal.
- Present the printed receipt at your Faculty Office.
- Collect your matriculation gown upon verification.
The university notes that no gown will be issued without a valid payment receipt.
Strong Warning on Course Registration
UNICROSS has made it clear that students without proof of matriculation fee payment will not be allowed to register for courses or participate in any registration-related activities.
The payment receipt serves as the only acceptable evidence, and students are advised to keep it safe and readily available.
What Students Should Do Next
All affected students are strongly advised to:
- Complete the payment promptly
- Print and secure their receipts
- Visit their Faculty Offices early to avoid last-minute delays
The university has firmly linked academic registration access to proof of matriculation fee payment, making early compliance essential.
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