Important Notice Regarding Practical Courses and Attendance

Dear NOUN Students,

We want to provide clarity regarding practical courses that do not include Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). This specifically applies to courses such as BIO191, BIO192, CIT104, PHY191, PHY192, CIT191, and others.

Mandatory Practical Attendance: NOUN has implemented a mandatory attendance policy for students enrolled in practical courses. It is imperative that all students participating in these practical courses attend and actively engage in the practical exercises.

Consequences of Non-Attendance: Failure to attend the practical sessions will result in a significant loss of 30 marks from your overall assessment. This is a substantial deduction that can greatly affect your final grades.

Impact on Exam Results: Please be aware that if you do not attend the practicals and incur a loss of 30 marks, your exam score may become inconsequential. Your exam result will be marked as “NO TMA (NT).”

Practicals Commencement: The Faculty of Sciences for the 2023_2 session will conduct hands-on practical sessions. These practicals are scheduled to take place from September 25, 2023, to October 21, 2023.

Designated Study Centers: Practicals will be held at designated study centers across different regions of Nigeria, including:

• North East: Bauchi and Yola
• North West: Kano and Sokoto
• North Central: Abuja and Makurdi
• South East: Owerri and Enugu
• South-South: Benin and Uyo
• South West: Abeokuta, Lagos, and Osogbo

Compulsory Participation: We strongly emphasize that participation in these practical exercises is compulsory. The scores you earn during these sessions will contribute to your overall assessment as a student.

We urge all students registered for practical courses this semester to make necessary arrangements and attend the practicals at the designated centers nearest to them.

Your commitment to attending and actively participating in these practical sessions will play a pivotal role in your academic progress.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Best Regards
BBCNOUN