ABU Zaria Closes Add/Drop Portal for Second Semester 2024/2025

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has officially closed its Add/Drop course registration portal for the Second Semester of the 2024/2025 academic session. The university issued a notice confirming that the modification period has ended and no further requests will be accepted.

Add/Drop Period Timeline

The Add/Drop exercise ran from Monday, July 14th through Saturday, July 19th, 2025 - a six-day window for students to adjust their course registrations. Students who needed to add new courses or drop existing ones from their semester schedule were required to complete these changes during this period.

What This Means for Students

The university's notice states clearly: "the period for the Add/Drop exercise has elapsed. Consequently, no request on Add/Drop will be entertained." This means:

• Course modifications are no longer possible through the portal
• Students must proceed with their current course registrations
• Late addition or removal of courses will not be processed
• All academic activities will continue based on locked registrations

Why Add/Drop Matters

The Add/Drop period serves as a critical adjustment window at the beginning of each semester. It allows students to:

• Correct registration errors made during initial course selection
• Drop courses that conflict with their schedule
• Add courses they initially missed or became available
• Balance their course load based on semester demands
• Resolve prerequisite or level requirement issues

Missing this window can impact a student's ability to graduate on schedule, as it may force them to carry unwanted courses or miss required ones until the next semester.

What to Do If You Missed the Deadline

If you missed the Add/Drop period and have a legitimate academic concern, consider these options:

1. Speak with your academic advisor: Explain your situation and see if any special provisions apply
2. Contact your department: Some departments may have internal procedures for exceptional cases
3. Visit the Registry: While the university stated no requests will be entertained, documented emergencies might warrant consideration
4. Plan for next semester: If modification isn't possible, focus on succeeding in your current courses and adjust your plan next semester

Preparing for Future Semesters

To avoid missing the Add/Drop window in future semesters:

• Mark Add/Drop dates on your calendar as soon as they're announced
• Review your course registration carefully before the semester starts
• Attend the first few classes to confirm courses match your expectations
• Consult your academic advisor early if you anticipate needing changes
• Set reminders for critical academic deadlines

Stay Informed About Academic Deadlines

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Source: Ahmadu Bello University official announcement