By Damilare Adeleye
Authorities at University of Lagos (UNILAG) have directed retuning students to join lectures for the first semester via the university’s virtual learning platform.
This was as the management announced that the the 2024/2025 academic session will commence on Monday, October 28, 2024, in accordance with the earlier published Academic Calendar.
In a notice issued on Friday, Head, UNILAG Communication Unit, added that due to ongoing renovation works, university hostels will not be available for student accommodation until completion.
The notice read, ‘‘The 2024/2025 Academic Session will commence on Monday, October 28, 2024, in accordance with the published Academic Calendar.
“Lectures for the First Semester will begin on Monday, November 4, 2024.
“Due to ongoing renovation works, University hostels will not be available for student accommodation until completion of the renovation works.
“Consequently, First Semester lectures will commence online via the University’s virtual learning platform.
“The lecture timetable for online classes will be as published by each Department. Students are advised to: Ensure they have reliable internet connectivity. b. Set up appropriate devices for online learning. c. Monitor their registered email addresses for further updates.”
“The Vice-Chancellor appreciates your cooperation and wishes all students a very successful session,” the notice added.