{"id":7243,"date":"2025-08-15T11:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=7243"},"modified":"2025-08-15T11:40:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:40:01","slug":"lasu-2025-2026-pre-degree-programme-your-second-chance-to-secure-university-admission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/lasu-2025-2026-pre-degree-programme-your-second-chance-to-secure-university-admission\/","title":{"rendered":"LASU 2025\/2026 Pre-Degree Programme: Your Second Chance to Secure University Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Lagos State University (LASU)<\/strong> has officially opened applications for its <strong>Pre-Degree Studies (PDS)<\/strong> programme for the <strong>2025\/2026 academic session<\/strong> \u2014 a golden opportunity for students who want to strengthen their O\u2019Level results, improve their UTME scores, and secure admission into LASU without starting from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For many JAMB candidates, passing UTME is only half the battle \u2014 the real struggle is beating the national admission competition. The LASU PDS programme is designed to tilt the odds in your favor by providing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A dedicated admission quota<\/strong> for PDS graduates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intensive, year-long academic training<\/strong> on campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A proven record of success \u2014 last session, <strong>89% of PDS students scored 200+ in UTME<\/strong>, with some breaking the 300 mark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just extra classes \u2014 it\u2019s a structured residential programme at the LASU Epe campus, combining <strong>academic preparation, WAEC\/NECO resits, and UTME readiness<\/strong> all in one package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you pack your bags for Epe, make sure you qualify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>O\u2019Level Credits:<\/strong> At least 3 credit passes in <strong>Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Government, Economics, Literature, CRS, IRS, or Accounting<\/strong> \u2014 obtained in <strong>no more than two sittings<\/strong> (SSCE, GCE, or NECO).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qualifying Exam:<\/strong> Only candidates who meet the O\u2019Level requirement will write the entrance exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subject Combination:<\/strong> You\u2019ll study from the same list of approved subjects to prepare for UTME and any needed O\u2019Level resits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Progress from PDS to 100 Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission into the main LASU undergraduate programme is straightforward for successful PDS students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sit for UTME<\/strong> and meet the JAMB cut-off for your chosen course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pass LASU\u2019s internal screening.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolve any O\u2019Level deficiencies<\/strong> through WAEC or NECO resits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you scale through, you can gain admission into top faculties like <strong>Engineering, Science, Law, Education, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Agriculture, Transport, Mass Communication, Nursing, Dentistry, or Medicine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Fee:<\/strong> \u20a615,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment:<\/strong> Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lasu.edu.ng\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LASU website<\/a>, click <strong>MAKE PAYMENT<\/strong>, then proceed to complete your online registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Six weeks from the date of publication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qualifying Exam\/Interview:<\/strong> Dates will be announced later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The programme is <strong>fully residential<\/strong> \u2014 all students must live on campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do <strong>not<\/strong> make payments to individuals or agents; use only official LASU payment channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For enquiries, call <strong>Prof. Lawal<\/strong> on <strong>08033882172<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.lasu.edu.ng\/pds_application\/newstudents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LASU PDS application portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/lagos-state-university-lasu-opens-2025-2026-post-utme-direct-entry-screening-portal-apply-before-july-26\/\">Lagos State University (LASU) Opens 2025\/2026 Post-UTME &amp; Direct Entry Screening Portal \u2014 Apply Before July 26!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lagos State University (LASU) has officially opened applications for its Pre-Degree Studies (PDS) programme for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1594,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,600],"tags":[8615,5184,17655,17654,17657,3879,17656],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - 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