How To Obtain Your UNILAG Transcript Without Stress (2024)

This article explains how to easily obtain your UNILAG transcript without stress currently in this year 2024. Transcripts are important records that detail a student’s progress through their academic programmes, whether they are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. A transcript lists all courses taken, the grades earned for each, and any degrees or awards the student has received during a programme of higher education. Transcripts are typically necessary when you want to study abroad or pursue further education since they provide a comprehensive information about your academic record. As we proceed in this post, Nigerian Guide will show you how to easily receive your transcript if you attended the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

WHERE UNILAG OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT CANNOT BE SENT TO

According to the official UNILAG website, transcripts cannot be sent to any of the following:

• Official Transcripts cannot be issued directly to individuals address/emails/official email, that is, gbenga@yahoo.com or gbenga@unilag.edu.ng (No collection by hand)
• Official Transcripts cannot be collected by hand
• Official Transcripts cannot be sent through any third party organization (soft or hard copy).
• Official Transcripts cannot be sent to Companies/Organizations for the purpose of employment, however a request for Statement of Result can be made for this purpose Official Transcripts cannot be sent to any section/organ within the University of Lagos (soft or hard copy).

WHERE UNILAG OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT CAN BE SENT TO

UNILAG Transcripts can be sent to any of the following:

• Official Transcripts can only be sent to the official email i.e registrar@…., internationaladmissions@….., deanpgschool@….. and/or addresses of the Registrar on an equivalent academic institution, Dean of Postgraduate School of an equivalent academic institution, Scholarship Boards and Embassies.
• Applicants who apply for soft copy of the official transcripts must provide the official email address (i.e registrar@…., internationaladmissions@….., deanpgschool@…..) of the equivalent academic institutions, Scholarship Boards or Embassies.
• Upload of electronic copy of official transcript can uploaded to official web link/website of equivalent academic institutions, Scholarship Boards, Embassies. You are expected to provide the link, username and password in order to enable UNILAG complete the upload
• If you are applying for Official Transcripts to be forwarded to an evaluating entity, please include the reference number/application ID/student ID (e.g. WES Ref. no./ICAS No/PBEC No) in the address section of the application.

STEP BY STEP PROCESSES ON HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUR UNILAG OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT 2024 

The following are the step by step processes on how to apply for your UNILAG official transcript this 2024:

STEP 1

You are to read the “Notice” and “Important Information” that come before the application procedure. After that, select the link labeled “New Application” to start the application process. You must enter your matriculation number before clicking “Next” to move on to the next step. But if you can’t remember your matriculation number, just click the option that says “Click here if you can’t remember your matriculation number,” and then follow the on-screen directions.

STEP 2

Verify that the names and contact information shown are correct. The email and phone number fields can be changed if they are not. To fix this, you can actually logout and login again, then ignore the section asking for your matriculation number, and click “Next” to proceed. However, before you submit, you must enter your matriculation number in the address field.

STEP 3

Choose the programme you studied at UNILAG, then from the options for the desired number of copies and document format, choose “Transcript.” If you were admitted to UNILAG via Direct Entry or the UNILAG Diploma, click “Yes” and then choose the programme for the diploma you enrolled in. You will also need to enter your foundation or diploma matriculation number and the academic session you were admitted to.

STEP 4

you will be required to indicate the destination, dispatch method and address. For the upload option, you should indicate the upload address, username, and password.

STEP 5

Make an online payment by visiting remita.net and selecting ‘Pay RRR Invoice’. Follow the instructions in order to finish the payment. The payment advice include the RRR number, so take note of that. The payment advise can also be printed out, and you can then proceed to pay at any commercial bank in Nigeria. As soon as the payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation email. Following that, you must track the status of your application via the application portal.

STEPS ON HOW MEDICAL STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR THEIR UNILAG OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

Medical students who graduated from UNILAG and would like to obtain their official transcript from the university should do well to follow the processes below:

• You must first write a letter requesting a transcript, sign it, and send it to the Principal Assistant Secretary (Results and Records), College of Medicine, University of Lagos. You must make sure that this application has your name, matriculation number, and a specific forwarding address.
• The required payment will then be made via Remita, or you can use the created RRR number to make the payment at any of Nigeria’s commercial banks. Once the payment has been made, send the application letter and payment receipt to the Academic Office (Room 005) or send them via the College of Medicine’s official email at cmulacademic@cmul.edu.ng. The courier service that delivers the transcript will be paid for by you. The cost of the courier service must be paid separately.

HOW TO APPLY FOR UNILAG OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT TO WES ONLY

• The official transcript application process for WES is distinct because it is specific to World Education Services only. Before you start the process, make sure to read the “Important Information” and “Notice” guidelines. By selecting the “New Application” link on the application portal, you can begin the application process. You must then enter your matriculation number and select “Next” to continue. Select the “Click here if you have forgotten your Matric No.” option instead if you are unable to recall your matriculation number.
• The next step in the application process is for you to verify that the names and contact information provided are accurate. If this information is incorrect, please log back into the application system, ignore the matriculation area, and click the next button to continue. Prior to submitting, you must provide your matriculation number in the address field.
• The subsequent step in this application is to select WES as the destination for the Official Transcript. Then, from the document type drop-down menu, select Transcript. If you received admission through Direct Entry or UNILAG Diploma, select the diploma programme and provide the Foundation or Diploma matriculation number, session of entry, and WES reference number before proceeding to submit.
• You can then follow this up by paying for the application. You could pay online or through the Remita online platform. You can also print the Payment Advice and pay at any commercial bank in Nigeria. When the payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation email.

HOW TO TRACK THE STATUS OF YOUR UNILAG OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT APPLICATION

• You can check the status of your application at records.unilag.edu.ng by clicking the “Track Applications” button. Then, on the right, click “View Details” to see the tracking/dispatch date. You will receive periodic updates on the status of your application at each stage of the process if you provide an email address in your application.
• Your tracking number will be available on the application portal immediately after your transcript application has been successfully processed. You can easily track your application with this tracking number by entering it on the website of the courier service providers. DHL (www.dhl.com), UPS (www.ups.com), PEACOCK (www.peacockaviation.com), and FedEx (www.redstarexpress-ng.com) are the most popular courier service providers for sending UNILAG Official Transcripts.
• It is very important to remember that applications that must be sent via NIPOST or uploaded to official acceptable websites or email addresses do not need to include a tracking number.

HOW TO APPLY FOR STUDENT COPY UNILAG TRANSCRIPT

Official transcripts are not distributed to people, organizations, or other entities, as was already stated earlier in this article. However, you can get a copy of the results transcript that is not official. Kindly follow these easy procedures to accomplish this:

• You must first log in to the student portal at https://studentportal.unilag.edu.ng to begin the process. Next, click the “Student Academic Transcript” tab located just beneath the “Results” choice.
• You will then enter your most current email address, specify the programne you registered for as a student at the University of Lagos, and click on”submit”. This will then take you to a page where you can make an online payment. Alternatively, you might open remita.net, select Bills & Purchases, and then select Pay RRR invoice. You could also print the Payment Advice and deposit the money into any Nigerian commercial bank
• The UNILAG Student Copy Academic Transcript will then be sent to the email address you provided during the procedure. You could also obtain an unofficial copy of the transcript from the student portal (https://studentportal.unilag.edu.ng).

WHAT YOU NEED A TRANSCRIPT FOR 

Transcripts are especially important during admissions processes because they help higher education institutions assess applicants’ abilities, credentials, and understanding of a particular course. This will provide the higher education institution with a comprehensive view of your capabilities, allowing them to determine if you are eligible.

Transcripts are also required for visa interviews at the embassies of any country where you wish to further your education. In addition, many international scholarship organizations require transcripts as part of the application process. The scholarship board can make a concise assessment of your academic achievement if you apply for such a scholarship with your official transcript.

COST OF OBTAINING UNILAG OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT 2024 

Below is the detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to obtain an official UNILAG transcript in Nigeria today:

DOCUMENT

• Transcript (1 copy) – ₦10,000
• Extra Copies of Transcript – ₦1,000

POSTAGE DESTINATIONS AND PRICES

• Within Lagos with NIPOST – ₦3,000
• Within Lagos with Private Courier – ₦5,000
• Outside Lagos (Within Nigeria) with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• Outside Lagos (Within Nigeria) with Private Courier – ₦5,000
• West Africa with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• West Africa with Private Courier – ₦15,000
• East Africa with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• East Africa with Private Courier – 20,000
• North Africa with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• North Africa with Private Courier – ₦20,000
• South Africa with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• South Africa with Private Courier – ₦20,000
• European Countries with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• European Countries with Private Courier – ₦20,000
• Asian Countries with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• Asian Countries with Private Courier – ₦25,000
• North American Countries with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• North American Countries with Private Courier – 25,000
• South American Countries with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• South American Countries with Private Courier – ₦25,000
• Australia/Oceania Countries with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• Australia/Oceania Countries with Private Courier – ₦25,000
• Antarctica with NIPOST – ₦5,000
• Antarctica with Private Courier – ₦25,000.

DOCUMENT PROCESSING TYPE AND PROCESSING FEE

• Soft Copy (Email) – ₦3,000
• Soft Copy (File Upload) – ₦5,000
• World Education Services (WES) – ₦15,000.

DOMICILLIARY ACCOUNT NUMBERS FOR PAYMENT FOR UNILAG OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

The following are the domiciliary account details for payment for UNILAG official transcript this 2024:

GUARANTEE TRUST BANK 

• Account Name: CBN UNI of LAGOS
  Account Number: 90103020025033031
  Bank Name: GUARANTY TRUST BANK (UK) LIMITED
  Swift Code: GTBIGB2L
  Currency: USD
  Correspondent Bank: CITIUS33
• Account Name: CBN UNI of LAGOS
  Account Number: 90103020035033002
  Bank Name: GUARANTY TRUST BANK (UK) LIMITED
  Swift Code: GTBIGB2L
  Currency: GBP
• Account Name: CBN UNI of LAGOS
  Account Number: 90103020465033003
  Bank Name: GUARANTY TRUST BANK (UK) LIMITED
  Swift Code: GTBIGB2L
  Currency: EUR
  Correspondent Bank: MUDLGB22.

CONCLUSION

As you proceed with the transcript application process, there are a few things to bear in mind. You should be aware that transcript requests are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. You should thus begin the transcript application process as soon as possible. One more thing to keep in mind is that paying someone or an organization to speed up the process is never a good idea.

If you were admitted to the University of Lagos through the Foundation or Diploma programme, you must submit an application for the Diploma Result and the degree transcript online. If you are a medical student who was admitted via the diploma programme, you should send your request for the diploma result to the School of Foundation Studies (foundation@unilag.edu.ng).