Open University Study Centres

Study Notes

Study centres of open universities provide extensive modern and efficient student support services, including contact sessions that help students academically and personally.
Study centres are equipped to offer a range of facilities to help students overcome problems, and provide a common forum for student interaction.

Each study centre is headed by a senior academic staff (usually a professor or associate professor), supported by counsellors, administrative officers, accountants, ICT staff, clerical officers, and cleaners.
The number of staff at a study centre is dictated by the population of students in the centre.
The director of the study centre is responsible for organizing the centre and overseeing support services.

Learner support activities in the study centre can be divided into academic and non-academic activities.

Prospective candidates visit the study centre for inquiries about the admission process.
Counsellors and administrative officers guide students through the admission process, including course selection and fee information.
Students are advised on the necessary steps to secure admission for their desired course.

Registration commences with payment of fees, which includes compulsory fees, course registration fees, and examination fees.
There are three types of fees: compulsory fees (orientation, matriculation, library, laboratory, etc.), course registration fees (determined by course units), and examination fees (between 1000 and 2000 naira per course).
Students can register for a minimum of 10 credits and pay fees in instalments, with all fees due by the end of the registration period (usually 6-8 weeks).
Students must pay examination fees to access tutor-marked assignments.
Registration involves selecting courses online and printing out registration and examination forms in triplicate.