Student Handbook

(Undergraduate - 2021/2024)

www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng
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Vision Statement
. To be a world class institution that equips learners with academic
excellence, practical competence and impeccable character.

Mission Statement
. To equip our students with knowledge, skills, a tudes,
competencies and values through quality teaching, learning
and research, thus crea ng effec ve change agents and value
adding members of society.

Trinity University Core Values

. Academic Excellence
. Professionalism
. Responsiblity
. Integrity
. Chris an Values
. Leadership

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Table of
Contents
PART A
Message from the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of
Council ........................................................................................8-9
A word from the Vice-Chancellor .........................................10-11
Informa on about Trinity University Registry ....................12-13

PART B
CHAPTER ONE: 1.0 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 About Trinity University ...................................................14-15
1.2 Our Vision ...........................................................................16
1.3 Our Mission ........................................................................16
1.4 Our Core Values .................................................................16

CHAPTER TWO: 2.0 -THE UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

2.1 ICT Laboratory ..................................................................17-18
2.2 Computer Science Laboratory .......................................18
2.3 The University Library ......................................................18-21
a. The University Librarian Office .................................19
b. Technical Service ..........................................................19
c. Readers Service ............................................................19
d. Serials Department ......................................................20
e. ICT(E-Library) ................................................................20
f. Archives, Research & Documents(ARD) ..................21

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2.4 Lecture Rooms ...................................................................21
2.5 Hostel Accommoda on ................................................. .23
2.6 The University Health Centre .........................................23-24
2.7 The Unversity Cafeteria/Minimart ................................24-26
2.8 The University Laboratories ............................................26-27
PART C
CHAPTER THREE: 3.0 - STUDENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
3.1 Dress Code...........................................................................28
3.1.1Dress Code for Female Students ..............................29-32
3.1.2Dress Code for Male Students...................................32-34
3.1.3Dress Code for Professional Disciplines .................34
CHAPTER FOUR: 4.0 - CHAPLAINCY
4.1 Overview .............................................................................35
4.2 Chapel A endance Regula ons .....................................36
CHAPTER FIVE: 5.0 - ACADEMICS
5.1 List of NUC Approved Courses for Phase 1 ................37
5.2 Lecture A endance and Examina on ...........................37
5.3 Rules Guiding Examina ons ...........................................38
5.4 Grading System and Degree Classifica ons ................39
5.5 Student Workload .............................................................40
5.5.1 Courses and Course Descrip ons: ................40-41
a. General Studies Course .............................40
b. Major/Core Courses ..................................40
c. Required/Ancillary Courses ......................40
d. Elec ve Courses .........................................41
e. Op onal Courses ........................................41
f. Pre-requisite Courses .................................41
5.6 Policy on Academic Progression of Students...............41
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5.6.1 Preamble ...........................................................41
5.6.2 Release of Examina on Results ...................41
5.6.3 Repe on of Courses ....................................41
5.6.4 Withdrawal ......................................................42
5.6.5 Remedia on of Failed Courses.......................42
5.6.6 Failed Courses Units .........................................42
5.6.7 Withdrawal Procedures and Processes ........42
a. Voluntary Withdrawal ................................42
b. Withdrawal without Authoriza on .........43
c. Withdrawal for Health Reasons ...............43
d. Disciplinary Withdrawal and Expulsion..43
5.6.8 Transfer of Students ..........................................44
5.6.9 The Process ........................................................44
5.6.10 Release of Examina on Results ...................44
5.6.11 The Process for Remark of Examina on
Scripts .................................................................44
CHAPTER SIX: 6.0 - THE STUDENT DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM
6.1 Student Disciplinary Commi ee (SDC) ........................45
a. Membership .............................................................45
b. Terms of Reference .................................................46
c. Quorum .....................................................................46
6.2 Procedures and Penal es ..........................................46
a. Filing of Complaints.................................................46
b. Procedure for Dispensing Disciplinary Cases ...47
c. Failure to fill an Offense Form ..............................47
d. Failure to Appear before SDC ..............................47
e. Informal Resolu on ................................................47
f. Penal es for Viola on of Rules & Regula ons ..47
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i. Le ers of Warning ...................................................47
ii. Le er of Cau on .........................................49
iii. Fines .............................................................49
iv. Confisca on of Items ................................49
v. Reimbursement ...........................................49
vi. Loss of Privilege .........................................49
vii. Disciplinary Proba on .............................49
viii. Definite Suspension ................................49
ix. Alterna ve to Suspension .......................49
x. Indefinite Suspension ................................50
xi. Advice-to-withdraw ..................................50
xii. Expulsion ....................................................50
6.3 Student Disciplinary Issues .............................................50
a. Chaplaincy ................................................................51
b. Residency .................................................................52-53
i. Residen al Misconduct and Penal es ... 53-55
c. Dress Code ...............................................................55
d. Examina on .............................................................55
i. Examina on Misconduct and Penal es..55-57
ii. General Misconduct and Penal es ........58-59
6.4 Modali es for Implementa on of Penal es ................60
6.5 Condi ons for the Re-absorp on/Recall of aStudent60
6.6 Follow-up Programme on Campus a er Recall ..........61
6.7 Students’ Right of Appeal ................................................61
a. Appellate Commi ee ..............................................61-62
6.8 Preroga ve of Mercy ....................................................... 62
6.8.1 Preroga ve of Mercy Commi ee ..................62

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NOTE:

This Student Handbook, as well

as the contents therein, is deemed
to have been duly served and
advertised to all students, once a
copy is received at matriculation
or as soon as the Oath of
Matriculation is sworn to and
signed.

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least, for the sake of “our own chil-
dren’’. The vision was simply to pro-
Message from the vide first class educa on combined
Pro-Chancellor & with excellent moral and spiritual
Chairman of Council upbringing.

According to Arnold Glasgow: “One

of the tests of leadership is the abil-
ity to recognize a problem before it
becomes an emergency.” Thus, to
ameliorate the consequences of
fallen standard of educa on in
Nigeria, the Trinity Educa on and
development Founda on (TEDF)
established the Trinity Interna on-
al College, Ofada, Ogun State, in
1996, which has grown to become
a leading Secondary School with
World-class performance that has
consistently represented Nigeria in
the Interna onal Science Olympi-

It is with a great pleasure and a

deep sense of apprecia on to
God that I welcome you to Trinity
ads.

Consequently, Trinity University

University (TU), a citadel of learn- was established as a result of the
ing where genera onal leaders monumental success recorded at
and value-adding personali es are the Secondary School level. There-
raised to address the developmen- fore, TU is not just another Univer-
tal challenges that have eluded Ni- sity but rather, a university se ng
geria and the African con nent in out to breed graduates equipped
general. with a cer ficate that is a state-
ment of excellence in learning, in
The Trinity vision started 25 years character, in competence and in
ago and was born out of a deep contribu on to humanity.
concern for the alarmingly declin- TU is situated in a serene envi-
ing standards in the quality of edu- ronment with all the freshness of
ca on offered by most ins tu ons. a green and natural environment.
We moaned like many other Nige- The University is powered, under
rians, but we also challenged our- God, by a great array of seasoned
selves to do something about it, at

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Academic and Administra ve staff
and Governing Council. Therefore,
I make bold to welcome you once
again to Trinity University, where
globally compe ve professionals
are raised with sound Knowledge,
Character, and Excellence.

Finally, let me remind you of the

Mo o of the University, which is
simply: “Building on the Rock” and
is aptly captured in Mat. 7: 24-25:
“Therefore whosoever heareth
these sayings of mine, and doeth
them, I will liken him unto a wise
man, which built his house upon a According to
rock: And the rain descended, and
the floods came, and the winds Arnold Glasgow:
blew, and beat upon that house;
and it fell not: for it was founded “One of the tests
upon a rock.”
of leadership
Welcome to Trinity University, an
Ins tu on where, great des nies is the ability
and transgenera onal leaders are
raised. to recognize a
Mr. Samuel O. Olatunji
Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of
problem before
Council. it becomes an
emergency.”

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aspire to be great thinkers, leaders
and game-changers.
Words from the
Vice-Chancellor Futhermore, our Core Values are:
Academic Excellence (Quality Ed-
uca on), Professionalism (Profes-
sional Cer fica ons and ac ve
involvement in Town and Gown
Ini a ves), Responsibility (Doing
things as demanded and not as
convenient, par cularly living up to
expecta ons), Integrity (Producing
Men and Women of Impeccable
Character), Chris an Values (Oper-
a ng with reverence and the fear of
God), and Leadership (Developing
world changers and transformers).

Our unique selling points include

amongst others: Conducive and
Cult-free environment that inspires
It is a pleasure and privilege to Crea vity, Innova on and Ingenui-
welcome you to Trinity Universi- ty; Current and Robust Curriculum
ty - God’s Owned University. The that produces the Total Man with
mo o of the University is: “Build- Impeccable Character and Lead-
ing on the Rock”, which symbolises ership prowess; State-of-the-art
the fact that we aim to produce the Laboratories and Studios that in-
Total Man, who is well-grounded spire Learning; Interna onal Col-
spiritually, mentally balanced and labora on and Linkages; Interna-
of impeccable character. onal Cer fica ons in IT, French,
and Chinese; Robust Community
Our Mission is: “To equip our stu- Engagement and Entrepreneurial
dents with knowledge, skills, a - Development; and Endowed, Test-
tudes, competencies and values ed and Proven Faculty and Man-
through quality teaching, learning agement base.
and research, thus, crea ng effec- It is instruc ve to men on at this
ve change agents and value-adding point that Trinity University is a
members of the Society.” Therefore, Chris an University. Let me in-
TU is the place for students, who form you that the best Universi es

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in the world are Private Chris an leaders and game-changers.
Universi es like Oxford (Catho- Thank you all and God bless.
lic), Cambridge (Anglican), Harvard
(Protestants), Princeton (Presby- Professor Charles K. Ayo
terian), etc. Trinity University is no Vice-Chancellor
exemp on. TU is modelled a er
them with a few innova ons - we
aim to produce global graduates
with godly virtues and robust com-
petencies.

At TU we strive to a ain excel-

Our Mission
lence in all areas of our opera ons.
Let me remind you of this quote on
excellence by Aristotle: “Excellence
is never an accident. It is always
the result of high inten on, sincere Our Mission is: “To
effort, and intelligent execu on; it
represents the wise choice of many
equip our students
alterna ves – choice, not chance, with knowledge, skills,
determines your des ny.” Thus, attitudes, competencies
we guide you to fulfill your des ny
in grand style but you need to be and values through
commi ed, tenacious, disciplined, quality teaching,
and most importantly, imbibe
Christaian values that we teach learning and research,
here. Let me assure you that at TU, thus, creating effective
we stand for Knowledge, Character
and Excellence. change agents and
value-adding members
Finally, I leave you with The Word
of God in Acts 20:32 (KJV) – “And of the Society.”
now, brethren, I commend you to
God, and the word of his grace,
which is able to build you up and
give you an inheritance among all
them which are sanc fied.” Amen!
Welcome to Trinity University, the
birth place of great thinkers,

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of ensuring:
Information About i. Smooth administra on of stu-
Trinity University dents ma ers, from admission
to gradua on. It also ensures
Registry proper, retrievable records of
both present and graduated
students.

ii. Ensure Compliance with Senate

approved academic regula ons
of the University by both stu-
dents and staff.

ii. Implement all Senate Decisions.

3. THE SENATE
This Division is responsible for
the administra ve running of
Senate ma ers. Senate is a
law-making arm of the Univer-
sity. It formulates policies for
The Registry is an integral organ in the University especially on ac-
the University responsible for the ademic issues. Senate also ap-
effec ve func on of its different proves Students’ results. Sen-
sec ons. The Registry of a Univer- ate sets the academic Calenda,
sity is headed by the Registrar who plan and manages gradua on
is the Chief Administra ve Officer. ceremonies.

The Registry is composed of sever- 4. STUDENT AFFAIRS

al Departments and Units: Deals with the welfare of all
1. THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE: students. All ma ers of disci-
Has the oversight func on of pline are handle by the office.
all Departments and Units in
the University. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OFFICE
Deals with Staff ma ers, Ac-
2. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ademic and Non-Academic.
Academic Affairs is a De- Theses include: Appointment,
partment of the Registry, Promo ons, Discipline, Training
charged with the respnsibility
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and Development, and Suc-
cession plan.

6. COUNCIL AFFAIRS
Council Affairs covers all
Council Statutory and Ad-hoc
Commi ee mee ngs within
the University. There are also
Division/Units such as Corpo-
rate Affairs and Informa on
and Computer Technology.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Mrs. Adebowale Ukaiwe STUDIO
Registrar

NURSING LABORATORY
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CHAPTER ONE
ABOUT
TRINITY UNIVERSITY
1.0
By the turn of the 1990s, the same schools a erwards. So,
status of the educa on sector, ‘why don’t we see what we
in our country, displayed wor- could prac cally do about it?
rying signals of decay in terms . We resolved to do exactly that:
of quality of curriculum and to set up a school of our dream,
contents, competences and ‘for our own children’, modeled
character. For us parents, who along the world class educa on
were educated a few decades system we had once received
earlier when educa on was sig- in this same country. An educa-
nificantly in the hands of mis- on which would truly impart
sionaries, the differences and knowledge, mould character
decline were simply alarming. and supply a solid academ-
Some of us gathered one eve- ic and ethical founda on for
ning a er a church service and youths. The result, two years
heard of a case of immorality in later in 1995, was the found-
a par cular school. Our lamen- ing of Trinity Interna onal
ta on went on for a while when College that operated, for the
one of us asked whether all the first three years, at GRA, Ikeja,
lamenta on would address the Lagos, Nigeria and, by 1998,
problems or whether we would moved to her own permanent
s ll not send our children to site on 83 acres of land at Ofa-

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da, Ogun State, in the outskirts primary and secondary levels,
of Lagos. We have also set up would be necessary to do in the
a leading Primary School, Trini- ter ary sector. Hence, the idea
ty Founda on School, at Ofada, of Trinity University (TU): An in-
since 2006. s tu on that would boast of a
robust curriculum, great teach-
Trinity Interna onal College ers, quality students, conducive
steadily grew in profile and be- environment, world class facil-
came one of the most-loved i es and excellent outcomes;
brands in the sector: we record producing graduates who are
consistently, excellent results well groomed in learning and
and receive prizes both in local character, able and willing to
and interna onal examina ons. serve and to bless, confident
We repeatedly represent Nige- and roundly equipped to suc-
ria in the Science Olympiads, cessfully navigate an increas-
while our students also stand ingly unpredictable world and
out in character. They have thereby exact a posi ve impact
also travelled to different coun- that will make their individual
tries for further studies, done corners of the world a be er
exploits and inspired different place!
foreign ins tu ons to write
back to commend our College. The Federal Government of
Today, by the grace and to the Nigeria issued us a licence to
glory of God, our alumni con- operate Trinity University. We
s tute a remarkable gallery of have a City Campus, off Alara
credible, enterprising, compe- Street, near Queens College,
tent and achieving young men Yaba, where students resumed
and ladies in different parts of in May 2019 as well as a Main
the world. Campus (of about 500 acres),
at Laloko, Owode Local Gov-
The worrying signals of the ear- ernment, Ogun State which will
ly 1990s have steadily wors- host our other facul es in the
ened over the years to become course of me.
a sort of crisis and the ter ary
ins tu ons have a conspicuous Like her forebears in our stable,
share of this crisis. It then clear- TU will make a clear difference,
ly occurred to us, a few years partnering with God and with
ago, that what we have done, by families who desire a quality
the help of the Almighty, at the home-grown university educa-
on for their children.
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pose is firmly defined, and also un-
derlines the ethos of our existence
as a University. All students are
expected to adhere strictly to the
University’s Core Values in their
day-to-day ac vi es within or out-
side the University.

The Trinity University Core Values

are:
1. Academic Excellence
2. Professionalism
3. Responsibility
4. Integrity
5. Chris an values
Lecture Room 6. Leadership

1.2 OUR VISION

To be a world class ins tu on that
equips learners with academic ex- To be a world
cellence, prac cal competence and
impeccable character. class institution
1.3 OUR MISSION that equips
To equip our students with knowl-
edge, skills, a tudes, competen- learners with
cies and values through quality
teaching, learning and research,
academic
thus crea ng effec ve change
agents and value adding members
excellence,
of the society practical
1.4 OUR CORE VALUES competence
The Core Values of our University
make up the defining components and impeccable
of the Trinity University Vision
which reflects our beliefs in the
character.
encrypted truths on which our pur-

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CHAPTER TWO
THE UNIVERSITY
FACILITIES

2.0
2.1 ICT LABORATORY
The ICT Laboratory has several
dedicated systems that are net-
worked for use by students and
staff.

ICT is a core component of learning

and working in the 21st century.
The rapidly evolving nature of tech-
nology means that new skillsets
are constantly being created and
previous ones becoming obsolete.
The ability to unlearn and relearn
is by far the most important skill in
today’s workplace. It is therefore
necessary to ensure that students
are in the knowledge of the econ-
omy of today and the future, have
the right tools to help them thrive
ICT CENTRE in the workplace of tomorrow. At
Trinity University, we spare no ex-
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pense to ensure that our students er supply guarantees the running
are exposed to the latest cu ng of computer laboratories, servers
edge of ICT technologies, hardware and informa on systems. Also, the
and standards. equipment and instruments in the
Trinity University ICT laboratory laboratory are serviced from me
is well equipped with 30 units of to me.
High Performance Lenovo Com-
puter Systems, 2GB RAM systems, 2.3 THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
which provide a robust pla orm for Trinity University Library serves as
informa on and communica on tech- the heart of the intellectual system
nology requirements. This laboratory is of the University. It is posi oned
also mul media compliant. to support the objec ve of the
University in the areas of learn-
2.2 COMPUTER SCIENCE ing, teaching, research and service.
LABORATORY The Library provides all resources
Our students can use the Comput- needed to meet the Informa on
er Science Laboratory facili es to needs of staff and students of the
sharpen their digital skills. Hands- University community and has a
on experiences are the target for combined sea ng capacity of 118
se ng up the laboratory, especial- readers.
ly for Computer science and Infor-
ma on Technology students, par- Trinity University Library is made
cularly in this digital age. up of 6(six) departments, namely:
• The University Librarian Office
The Computer laboratory is locat- • Technical Service
ed at the Academic Block of the
• Reader’s Services
University, housing over 30 units
• Serial Department
of full mul media high capacity Le-
novo computers. The laboratory is • Informa on and Communica-
also equipped with full mul media on Technology (ICT)
projector, which is u lized for the • Archives, Research and Docu-
scheduled teaching hours as well
as for working on assignments, tu-
torials and projects. All the com-
puters have Wi-Fi connec ons.

Students are permi ed to use the

computer laboratory if they have
their student ID card during the
working hours. Constant pow- COMPUTER LABORATORY
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ment Department
iii. The Classifica on Sec on en-
A.. The University Librarian’s Office: sures the arrangement of Li-
This is the administra ve cen- brary materials in a logical
tre of the Library where all Li- sequence according to the sub-
brary ac vi es and opera on ject on the shelf and in the sub-
are directed and coordinated. ject catalogue.

B. Technical Service: iv. The Bindery Sec on under-

These are the Acquisi on, Cat- takes the binding of books and
aloguing, Classifica on and other Library materials. Books
Bindery sec ons in the Techni- that are torn or falling apart,
cal Services Department of the projects, term papers and other
Library. library materials that need re-
inforcement are repaired in the
i. The Acquisi on Sec on under- bindery sec on.
takes the func on of physi-
cal selec on, acquisi on and
processing of printed and non C. Readers Service
printed material in the Library. The Readers Service Depart-
ment of the library comprises of
ii. The Cataloguing Sec on carries the Security, Circula on, Refer-
out the duty of describing the ence and Library Resource Sec-
book and non- book materials ons.
by poin ng out important bib-
liographic details and informa- • The Security Sec on under-
on about the materials. takes duty of checking in and

University Library
LIBRARY SERIAL SECTION
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the checking out of readers to users.
ensure that only registered us-
ers come into the Library and
E. Informa on Communica on
that Library materials and users
Technology (E-Library): The
are safe and secured.
Informa on Communica on
Technology (ICT) Department
• The Circula on Sec on en-
maintains the Computers, In-
sures that users are duly reg-
ternet and the Library Servers.
istered, and that Library mate-
This sec on registers users on-
rials are properly charged and
line, keys in worksheet to feed
discharged. The Sec on car-
the Library OPAC and a ends
ries out the duty of compiling
to users who consult the Inter-
overdue fines and clearance of
net and Database in the E-Re-
students and staff. They also
source Centre. It is equipped
maintain sta s cs of materials
with thirty-three flat screen
loaned to users.
desktop computer systems to
be used by staff and students
• The Reference Sec on offers
for lecture and research.
reference services by provid-
ing answers to ques ons from
staff and students. It offers
bibliographic services. The sec-
on assists users in the area of
simple informa on on where to
find a par cular book on a sub-
ject as well as gives direc on
within the Library.

• Library Resource Sec on is

the place where non-print ma-
terials are organised and dis-
VIEWS OF THE E-LIBRARY
played for viewing by users.

D. Serial Department: The Seri-

al Sec on of the Library is the
place where serial publica ons
such as Newspapers, Magazine,
Journals, Conference Proceed-
ings, Seminar papers, Research
reports, etc are organized for

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Conducive
environment for
teaching and
learning is an
advantage for
the faculty and
LECTURE ROOM students to grab
F. Archives, Research and Doc- the nitty gritty of
uments(ARD): This depart-
ment acquires, preserves and their courses.
makes rare documents, such as
Seminar papers, past ques on
papers, legal documents, proj- • LR 3: Lecture Room 3 – Council
ects, available and accessible to Block G/F Room 5B
users.
• LR 4: Lecture Room 4 – Aca-
2.4 LECTURE ROOMS demic Block S/F Room 4B
All the lecture rooms have Interac- • LR 5: Lecture Room 5 – Aca-
ve mul media boards and are lo- demic Block S/F Room 4C/D
cated in the Academic Blocks of the • E-Lib: ELibrary – Main Library
University. Block
The conducive environment for • CL: Computer Laboratory – Ac-
teaching and learning is an advan- ademic Block G/F Room 16A
tage for the faculty and students to • ICL: ICT Laboratory – Academ-
grab the ni y gri y of their courses. ic Block G/F Room 4A
Aside from the laboratories that • CC: Council Chamber – Council
can also be used for teaching and Block F/F Room 2F
learning, well-spaced lecture rooms
are available. These include:

• LR 1: Lecture Room 1 – Council

Block G/F Room 6A
• LR 2: Lecture Room 2 – Council
Block G/F Room 6B

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About Us

Therefore, TU is
not just another
University
but rather,
a university
setting out to
Lecture Rooms breed graduates
equipped with a
certificate that
is a statement
of excellence
in learning, in
character, in
competence and
in contribution to
humanity.

ICT Centre

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2.6 THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH
CENTRE
Trinity University Medical Center is
a health care center which caters
for the students, faculty and staff.
Entry into the health centre ush-
ers you into a modern equipped
recep on that is well ven lated,
with air condi oners, comfortable
furniture, television and free inter-
net facility for pa ents’ use while
wai ng.

There is the treatment room where

your vital signs or sta s cs are tak-
HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION en or measured. The consul ng
2.5 HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION room, where you see the Doctor
In addi on, arrangement is in place for treatment.
to get hostel accommosother stu-
dents, not resident on campus, a The Center has two large size fe-
conducive accommoda on under male and male recupera ng rooms,
the watch of the University Man- with air condi oners and television,
agement. The hostel accommoda- while observa on or treatment
on is equipped with top of the goes on. There are conveniences or
range ameni es, including: rest rooms, which are so comfort-
able that you can read there. Each
• 4 and 2 bed spaces per room large room contains four beds with
• Individual lockers and ward- very good beddings and orthope-
robes dic ma resses. Beside the beds,
• Individual study desks are lockers, which can take the pa-
• Wi-fi Connec vity ents’ belongings.
• Laundry Services
• Common Rooms The en re centre is do ed with
• Flat screen television with high standard equipments for med-
DSTV subscrip on ical use. For Instance, instead of
• Serviced by func onal cafeteria Oxygen Cylinder, we have Oxygen
Concentrator which gushes out up
to 99% of concentrated oxygen for
resuscita on, in case of anybody

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collapsing.
We have sterilizers for our equip- Trinity University
ments, and addi onal Portable
Pressure Steam sterilizer for things
campus is ‘home
like co on wools and gauze for away from home’.
dressing of wounds and other
needs. In TU, we have
There are suc on machines, in case
a well spacious,
of inhala on or chocking. There is hygienic, well-
a nebulizing machine for Asthmat-
ic pa ents, aside from inhalers and furnished and well-
the drugs. equipped cafeteria
In here, there is a well stocked for both staff and
pharmacy which can be accessed
from the recep on. Drugs are re-
students to provide
plenished as at when due. food.
Finally, this center provides primary
health care to students, faculty and The Trinity
staff and we are backed by Metro University
Health HMO.
The health care center is part of the Chaplaincy ensures
founding fathers’ idea for the Uni-
versity.
that both staff
and students
2.7 THE UNIVERSITY
CAFETERIA/MINIMART are regularly and
A campus without a good cafeteria
is a barren one. Cafeteria and mini
properly nourished
mart are important on the universi- with the word of
ty campuses.
God which helps
Trinity University campus is ‘home
away from home’. In TU, we have
to mold and
a well spacious, hygienic, well-fur- sustain lives of the
nished and equipped cafeteria for
both staff and students to provide students and staff.

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FEMALE RECUPERATING ROOM

MALE RECUPERATING ROOM

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2.8 THE UNIVERSITY
LABORATORIES
At Trinity University, we believe
that hands-on experiment-based
educa on is essen ally the bed-
rock of training and grooming sea-
soned young scien sts. Our labora-
tories therefore, are well equipped
and conform with the Nigerian
University Commission’s standards
for undergraduate laboratories.
Laboratories available for Under-

UNIVERSITY CAFETARIA
food. The cafeteria offers meals
that are ready-made at any point in
me, especially during lunch hour.
The cafeteria provides a pleasant
environment for social interac on
that promotes collabora ve learn-
ing, with the added benefit of be-
ing able to sit and eat. It should be
noted that the school environment
is connected with WiFi . The cafe- BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY
teria remains open
everyday and offers assortment of graduate prac cal classes include
Nigerian cuisines to meet the dif- Physics laboratory, Chemistry labo-
ferent tastes of clients. ratory, General Biology laboratory,
Microbiology laboratory, Nursing
The Mini mart is that ‘corner shop’ Laboratory, Pysiology Laborato-
on the campus where students and ry, Anatomy Laboratory and Bio-
staff do their daily shopping as well chemistry laboratory.
as ready-made meals, pre-packed We ensure compulsory par cipa-
sandwiches and beverage at a sub- on of students in the prac cal
sidized price. classes by permi ng not more
than two students to an apparatus,

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e.g. A Microscope.

INCUBATOR ANATOMY

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STUDIO PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSICS LABORATORY CADAVER ROOM

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CHAPTER THREE
STUDENTS
CODE OF CONDUCT

3.0
3.1 DRESS CODE

The University a aches great im-

portance to modest and decent
dressing. Dressing adds value to
a person’s personality, self-confi-
dence and self-worth. Indeed, ‘the
way you dress is the way you are
addressed’. Dress code is one of
the unique aspects of Trinity Uni-
versity’s culture that students must
imbibe to make their academic
pursuits pleasurable and reward-
ing. The dress code regula ons
subsist during the academic period,
8.00am-6.00pm. This is without
prejudice to other sub-sec ons of
this sec on.

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3.1.1. DRESS CODE FOR FE- a res or baby sleeves and spa-
MALE STUDENTS ghe straps without a jacket is
a. Female students MUST be cor- strictly prohibited in the lecture
porately dressed during normal rooms and in the University en-
lectures, public lectures, spe- vironment.
cial ceremonies, Matricula on,
Founder’s day, Convoca on e. Any skirt worn with a waist coat
and examina ons. To be cor- or armless sweater SHALL be
porately dressed means a smart properly tucked into the skirt
skirt suit, skirt and blouse, or a or loose trousers. It SHALL
smart dress with a pair of cov- never be le flying under the
ered shoes. Casual wear is not waist coat/armless sweater.
allowed during the above-listed The waist coat or the armless
occasions and during Universi- sweater MUST rest on the
ty assemblies in general. hip. But coats termina ng just
below the bust line are not al-
b. All dress and skirt hems MUST lowed. However shirts with

be at least 5-10cm (2-4 inches) frills are allowed.

below the knees.
f. Jersey material tops are not al-
c. Female students may wear lowed for normal lectures and
decent na ve a re or foreign other University assemblies.
wear outside lectures and ex-
amina on halls, without preju- g. Skirts could be straight, flared
dice to 3.1.1.(a). or pleated. Pencil skirts and
d. Wearing of sleeveless na ve skirts with uneven edges are

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not allowed. Lacy skirts fall below the hip line, is strictly
are be er worn to church. prohibited in the lecture and
None SHALL be ght or and examina on halls and in
body-hugging. the University environment.
Wea ng of ordinary transpar-
h. Wearing of dropping shawls ent dresses i strictly prohibited
or scarves over dresses or in the lecture and examina on
dresses with very ny sin- halss and in the university envi-
glet-like straps (spaghe ronment.
straps) is strictly prohibited
in the chapel services, lec- l. The use of face caps in the
ture and examina on halls lecture rooms, examina on
and in the University envi- halls, University Chapel and in
ronment. the University environment is
strictly prohibited.
i. Wearing of strapless blous-
es or short blouses that m. Wearing of bathroom slippers
do not cover the hip line is not allowed in the academic
is strictly prohibited in the buildings, library and Chapel.
lecture and examina on
halls and in the University n. Female students are advised to
environment. wear corporate hairstyle that
are decent. Coloured a ach-
j. Wearing of over-clinging ments that are different from
clothing, INCLUDING body the student’s hair are strictly
hugs clothing made from prohibited in the University.
stretchy and elas c mate-
rial such as bandage skirts, o. Female students MAY wear
leggings and jeggings is trouser suits; however, the
strictly prohibited in the jacket MUST fall below the hip
Chapel services, lecture line.
and examina on halls and
in the University environ- p. Earrings and necklaces MAY be
ment. used by female students, pro-
vided they are not the bogus
k. Wearing of revealing and dropping types. Wearing of
blouses, especially low-cut more than one earring in each
blouses and the type of ear is strictly prohibited any-
blouse and that does not where in the University. Also,

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NOT ALLOWED

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pain ng of nails, a aching ar - w. Skirt slits SHALL not be unnec-
ficial long nails are not allowed essarily long and should not
in the University and outside expose the knees or any other
the University, when represent- part of the body.
ing the University.
x. Wearing of short trousers of
q. Wearing of ankle chains and any kind, ghts, etc., to the
rings on toes is prohibited in lecture halls, Chapel services
the University. and examina on halls is strictly
prohibited.
r. Possession and wearing of
jeans or any jeans-like materials y. Wearing of boob tubes and
of any kind are strictly prohibit- camisoles under jackets should
ed in the University. be done properly. No part of
the chest SHALL be revealed.
s. Female students SHALL wear
corporate shoes to lectures and z. Wearing of tops, shorts or
University assemblies. T-shirts with indecent inscrip-
ons and other forms of in-
t. Sports shoes or sneakers may decent words is not allowed
only be worn outside the Chap-
el, Lecture and Examina on 3.1.2 DRESS CODE FOR
halls. MALE STUDENTS
Male students are expected to
u. Piercing of any part of the body, dress corporately to the lecture
other than the ear (for earrings) halls, examina on halls and Univer-
is strictly prohibited. Any pierc- sity assemblies. To be corporately
ing done before admission into dressed means wearing a shirt and
the University SHALL be de- neck e, a pair of trousers, with or
clared during the first registra- without a jacket, and a pair of cov-
on in the first year. ered shoes. The e knot MUST be
pulled up to the top bu on of the
v. Ta ooing of any part of the dress shirt.
body is prohibited. Any ta oo
done before admission into the a. For na onal days such as In-
University SHALL be declared dependence Day, the na onal
during the first registra on in dressing code may be observed.
the first year. Any shirt with indecent inscrip-
ons or any sign with hidden
meaning is strictly outlawed.
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b. Bandless trousers MUST never (sagging) is prohibited.
be worn without suspenders.
Singlets and shorts above the k. Students SHALL have low-cut
knee are not allowed. hair that is combed regularly.
Afro-looking or bushy hair style
c. Folding, holding and pocket- is strictly prohibited. Male stu-
ing of one’s e along the road, dents SHALL be clean shaven,
lecture halls, University assem- as keeping of beards is prohib-
blies, etc., is strictly prohibited ited. In addi on, the use of clip-
in the University. pers SHALL be restricted to the
barbing saloon.
d. Wearing of a e with canvass is
NOT allowed in the University l. The possession and, or wearing
environment. Jerry curls and of corduroy, chinos, jeans or
treated hair are strictly prohib- jeans-like materials of any kind
ited. is strictly prohibited in the Uni-
versity environment.
e. Male students may wear ‘’na-
ve’’ or foreign a re outside m. Wearing of slippers, short nick-
lecture and examina on halls, ers, ght trousers is strictly
without prejudice to 3.1.2. prohibited.

f. No male student is allowed to n. The use of fez caps in the lec-

wear scarves, braided hair, ear- ture halls, examina on halls
rings and ankle chains in the and University Chapel is strict-
University. ly prohibited, except for sports
g. Wearing of long-sleeve shirts and other related events.
without bu oning the sleeves
is not allowed. o. Piercing of any part of the body
is prohibited. Any piercing done
h. Shirt collars SHALL not be le before admission into the Uni-
flying while collarless shirts are versity SHALL be declared
not allowed. during the first registra on in
the first year: failure of which
i. Shirts MUST be properly tucked appropriate sanc ons shall be
into the trousers. applied

j. The prac ce of pulling down p. Ta ooing of any part of the

one’s trousers to the hip line body is prohibited. Any ta oo

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done before admission into the
University SHALL be declared
during the first registra on in
the first year.

q. Jewellery such as neck chains,

hand chains, bracelets finger
and toe rings, ankle chains are
prohibited for male students.

r. Wearing of slippers and sports

shoes, tennis shoes, sneakers,
or canvass shoes is not allowed
in lecture and examina on
halls.

s. Students SHALL NOT wear

worldly hair styles like richo, all
back, etc.

t. Slashing of eyes, wearing of

earrings, pu ng chain on legs
are strictly prohibited in and
outside campus.

3.1.3 DRESS CODE FOR PROFES

SIONAL DISCIPLINES

If any dress code is prescribed

for female and male students in
any College/Department of the
University, par cularly those in
the professional disciplines, all
the students involved MUST
strictly adhere to the dress
code without prejudice to the
general principle contained in
this sec on.

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CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPLAINCY
4.0
4.1 OVERVIEW ecu ves
The Trinity University Chaplaincy • Spiritual growth of both staff
ensures that both staff and stu- and students
dents are regularly and properly • Welfare Unit
nourished with the word of God
• Ushering Unit
which helps to mould and sustain
• Technical Unit
lives of the students and staff.
This Unit drives with passion • Mission Trips
the core values this University is • Sanctuary Unit
known for. • Counselling/Support Unit
• Spiritual aspect of the Uni-
The Chaplaincy Unit is coordi- versity’s programme such as
nated by the School Chaplain soul enriching and soul up-
and is in charge of the following: li ing devo ons ( morning
and evening).
• Staff Spiritual Retreat
• Christ centered programmes
• Evangelism
etc
• Inaugura on of Chapel Ex-

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4.2 CHAPEL ATTENDANCE REG- vi. No distrac on of any kind
ULATIONS SHALL be tolerated. Move-
i. Chapel a endance is man- ments in and out of the
datory for all students. All Chapel and along the walk-
students SHALL maintain way during services are not
decorum during Chapel ser- allowed.
vices.
vii. All students MUST obey and
ii. Students MUST be on their take instruc ons from Chap-
seats at least fi een minutes el officials.
prior to the beginning of the
service. viii. Students MUST a end
Chapel services with their
iii. Provisions shall be made for Bibles and wri ng materials.
the signing of a endance in
the Chapel. ix. Loitering of students around
the University Chapel, Hall of
iv. Excuses from Chapel ser- Residence and Cafeteria in the
vices require a wri en per- course of any assembly is strictly
mission from the office of the prohibited.
Dean, Student Affairs. In ad-
di on, Class trips, College/
Departmental sponsored ac-
vi es and emergency cas-
es are excusable absences.
Also, students with health
challenges who are unable to
a end any University gener-
al assembly SHOULD report
to the Hall Porter/Warden
and proceed to the Universi-
ty Health Centre for medical
a en on.

v. Dress code MUST be strictly

observed. WORSHIP SESSION
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CHAPTER FIVE
ACADEMICS
5.0
5.1. LIST OF NUC APPROVED
COURSES FOR PHASE 1 Other Courses Expected to Com-
1. B.Sc Computer Science mence in the 2019/2020 Session
2. B.Sc Informa on Technology 1. B.NSc Nursing
3. B.Sc Industrial Chemistry 2. 2. B.MLs Medical and Labora-
4. B.Sc Microbiology tory Science
5. B.Sc Biotechnology 3. B.Sc Physics and Electronics
6. B.Sc Biology 4. B.Sc Interna onal Rela ons
7. B.Sc Business Administra on
5.2 LECTURE ATTENDANCE AND
8. B.Sc Accoun ng
EXAMINATIONS
9. 9. B.Sc Marke ng
Each course is normally examined
10. B.Sc Tourism & Hospitality at the end of the semester during
11. B.Sc Entrepreneurship which it is offered and the dura on
12. B.Sc Economics of any examina on shall be a pe-
13. B.Sc Poli cal Science riod of not less than one hour and
14. B.Sc Mass Communica on not more than three hours.
15. B.A English and Literary Studies Each course shall be graded on
the basis of 100 total marks with
propor ons for con nuous assess-
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ment and examina on as shown 4. No Student will be allowed
below: to enter the examina on hall
Structure of the Programme Meth- without examina on clearance
od of Grading: card/permission.
• Con nuous Assessment Marks
• Class test/Assignments 20% 5. Students are not allowed to
• Mid Semester test 10% communicate with one anoth-
• Examina on 70% er during examina on in any
TOTAL 100%
form, either verbally, through
gestures or in any other form of
Ground Rules & Regula ons
body language.
• 75% a endance is required to
sit for the examina on.
6. All students will be provided
• Assignments must be submit-
with ques on papers and nec-
ted as at when due.
essary materials for the ex-
• Contribu ons to group discus-
amina on. Students are not
sion and class work are noted.
allowed or to be assisted to ex-
change or borrow any material
5.3 RULES GUIDING EXAMINA-
whatsoever during the exam-
TIONS
ina on.
1. All examina ons will be con-
ducted in designated halls and
7. No student is allowed to go out
within the s pulated periods as
of the hall within the first thirty
shown in the me table only.
(30) minutes of the commence-
ment of the examina on.
2. Students are to be at the ven-
ue of the examina on at least
8. Students who report in the
thirty (30) minutes before the
halls a er thirty (30) minutes
commencement of the exam-
of commencement of examina-
ina on and also seated in the
on would not be allowed to
hall at least fi een (15) minutes
write the examina on.
before the start of the paper.
9. Students who seek permission
3. Students are to be properly
to go to the toilet during an ex-
checked before they enter the
amina on, would be accompa-
hall. No student, therefore is
nied by a staff.
allowed to bring any unautho-
rized bags, phones, books, jour-
10. Students who have completed
nals, sheets of paper, equip-
their examina on should sub-
ment, clothes, etc. into the hall.

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mit the answer scripts and any shall a ract penalty of his/her
rough sheet(s) to the Chief In- expulsion from the examina-
vigilator/Invigilator(s). on hall.

11. Students MUST sign the a en- 5.4 GRADING SYSTEM AND
dance register during the ex- DEGREE CLASSIFICATIONS
amina on and a er submi ng
their scripts. Scoring and Grading System at
Trinity University
12. Students are not to write any- Percen le Le er Grade
thing on the ques on paper Scores Grades Points
except where correc ons to (GPA)
ques ons are pronounced by
70 - 100 A 5
an invigilator.
60 - 69 B 4
13. Any case of suspected exam- 50 - 59 C 3
ina on misconduct will be 45- 49 D 2
documented on a prescribed
form. The student(s) involved 0 - 44 F 0
shallcomplete the form before
they can con nue with the ex-
amina on. A erwards, the dis-
ciplinary commi ee will inves-
gate further into such ac on.
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Cumulative Class of Degree governing postgraduate stud-
Grade Point ies in Nigerian Universi es and
Aveage the following will cons tute the
workload for postgraduate pro-
4.50 - 5.00 First Class
grammes:
3.50 - 4.49 2nd Class Upper
2.40 - 3.49 2nd Class Lower a. All courses will carry at least
one (1) credit unit.
1.50 - 2.39 ird Class
b. In par al fulfilment of the re-
5.5 STUDENT WORKLOAD quirement for the award of a
An undergraduate full- me Bachelor’s degree, the Bach-
student of the Trinity University elor’s project will carry a mini-
will be required to register for a mum of 6 credit units.
minimum of fi een (15) credit
units and a maximum of twenty 5.5.1 COURSES AND COURSE
five (25) credit units per semes- DESCRIPTIONS
There are four categories of
ter.
courses for the undergraduate
The minimum total workload degree programs of the Trinity
expected to be covered for the University, namely:
award of undergraduate quali-
fica onof the Trinity University a. General Studies Courses: These
will be: enhance students’ capaci es in
various fields of study, namely,
a. A minimum of 120 credit communica on skills, arts and
units for a four-year degree humani es, social and behav-
programme. ioral sciences, quan fica on
and natural sciences.
b. A minimum of 150 credit units
for a five-year degree pro- b. Major/Core Courses: These
gramme and are mandatory courses in the
students’ main fields of study.
c. A minimum of 180 credit units These should account for not
for a six-year degree pro- less than 70% of credits earned.
gramme.
c. Required/Ancillary: Courses:
The Trinity University will com- These are compulsory courses
ply with the NUC guidelines in related or relevant fields and

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should contribute not less than
15% of total credits earned. torily completed all require-
d. Elec ve Courses: These are ments for the degree with a
non-mandatory courses out- end of session Cumula ve
side the student’s major field Grade Point average (CGPA)
of study designed to give the of not less than 1.50 and not
student basic principles of all more than 20 credit units of
major fields of knowledge as failed courses, shall be deemed
they exist in inter-rela on- to be in Good Standing (GS),
ship. These will account for not and thus shall be promoted to
more than 10% of total credits the next academic level in the
earned. same course. A student with a
CGPA that is less than 1.50 and
e. Op onal Courses: Courses has more than 20 credit units
which students can take, based of failed courses shall be con-
on personal interest. sidered Not in Good Standing
(NGS). Those Category of stu-
f. Pre-requisite Courses: Courses dents shall be promoted to the
which a student must take and next level, albeit on proba on.
pass before a follow-up course The exis ng class of honours
at the same or higher level can degree are as indicated below:
be taken.
First Class - 4.50 & above
5.6 POLICY ON ACADEMIC 2ndClass Upper - 3.50 - 4.49
2nd Class Lower - 2.40 - 3.49
PROGRESSION OF STUDENTS
Third Class - 1.50 -2.39
5.6.1. PREAMBLE 5.6.2 REPETITION OF COURSE.
A student may repeat only those
The ra ng of a student’s per- courses in whcih he has obtained
formance and categoriza on of a grade of F. The grade earned for
the calss of the degree shall be a repeated coursew will be recore-
based on the cumula ve grade ded and used in the computa on
point average obtained by each of the Grade Point Average (GPA)
candidate in all prescribed in the usual way.
courses and approved elec ves
taken at Trinity University. 5.6.3 PROBATION
. Proba on is a status granted to a
student whose academic perfor-
5.6.1.1 mance falls below an acceptable
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to a student that his/her academ- ject to the residency policy of the
ic progress is not sa sfactory. A University.
student whose Cumula ve Grade
Point Average (CGPA) is below
1.50 with more than 20 credit 5.6.6 FAILED COURSE UNITS
units of failed courses at the end Subject to the condi ons for with-
of a session, earns a period of pro- drawal and proba on, a student
ba on for one academic session. could retake the failed course units
The student could take lighter at ehe next available opportuni-
credit loads, provided the units are ty, provided that the total num-
not less than 15 in a semester. ber of credit units carried during
that Semester does not exceed
5.6.4 WITHDRAWAL 20, and the Grade Points earned
A candidate whose CGPA is below at all a empts shall count toward
1.50 at the end of a par cular pe- the CGPA. At the point of registra-
riod of proba on will be reuired on of courses, the failed dropped
to withdraw from the University. courses must be registered first.
However, in order to minimize
wate of human resources, consid- 5.6.7 WITHDRAWAL PROCE-
era on is given towithdrawal from DURES AND PROCESSES
programme of study and possible a. Voluntary Withdrawal
transfer to another programmed in Condi ons for voluntary with-
the University bearing in mind the drawal from Trinity University will
residency policy of the University be as follows:
in the circumstance of a change
of programme of study, the appli- i. A student who wishes to with-
cant must sa sfy the Basic Entry draw from the University will be
Requirement (BER) for the new required to no fy the Registrar in
course. wri ng through the Dean of Fac-
ulty and the Head of Department
5.6.5 REMEDIATION OF FAILED and the withdrawal will be ap-
COURSES IN THE SAME proved by the Senate.
PROGRAMME
Under peculiar circumstances a ii. New student will give no ce of
student whose CGPA is 1.50 and withdrawal not later than two
above and not having more than weeks a er matricula on. Other
20 credit units of failed/dropped students will give notce of with-
courses will be allowed to remain drawal not later than four weeks
in the sam course/level in order to a er the beginning of the Semes-
retake only couses that are failed ter.
during the first a empt at that lev-
el, while already passed cousrses iii. A student withdrawing from the
are retained. This provision is sub- University will be required to give

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reason(s) for and the effec ve date dar year; such period shall be re-
of the withdrawal. garded as a period of Leave of Ab-
sence. However, such students are
iv. A student who voluntarily with- to apply for re-admission by the
draws from the University loses all session immedialtely, preceeding
the fees paid to the University. the session on Leave of Absence;
failure to which the students are
v. A student will retain grades earned considered to have voluntarily
for the semester examina ons withdrawn without permission or
preceeding the date of voluntary authoriza on.
withdrawal.
c. WIithdrawal for Health Reasons
vi. A student who voluntarily with- A student may be asked to with-
draws from the University will, in draw for health reasons cer fied
order to be re-admi ed, send a by the University's Director of
formal applica on to, and receive Medical Services or by a recog-
clearance form the Registrar. nized hospital. Such a student may
be re-admi ed only a er a valid
vii. Senate will provide guidelines to medical report from an approved
be followed before a student who medical doctor and cer fied by the
voluntarily withdraws can resume Director of the Health Centre had
the programme of studey a er a been received to the effect that
period of withdrawal. the students is adjudged medically
fit to con nue the programmed
b. Withdrawal without Authoriza-
on. d. Disciplinary Withdrawal and Ex-
A student who withdraws from the pulsion.
University without the approval of A student suspended on disci-
the Senate will only be considered plinary grounds will only be re-ad-
for re-admission a er the cas has mi ed with the approval of the
been addressed by the appropri- Senate and the Vice-Chancellor. A
ate authority and the approval of student will be expelled from the
Senate obtained for re-admission. University as a result of gross mis-
Students who absent themselves conduct, Academic misconduct or
for two consecu ve semesters any other offence as determined
without a valid reason may be by the laws and regula ons of the
asked to withdraw from the Uni- University. Such a student will be
versity, irrespec ve of their CGPA. given the opportunity to defend
Students for good reason and with himself, but will not be readmi ed
the approval of Senate and upon to the University at any other me
recommenda on by the Dean, if expelled.
may suspend their programmes of
study for a maximum of one calen-

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5.6.8 TRANSFER OF STUDENTS ii. The Vice-Chancellor as Chairman of
A student may be considered for Senate would determine approval
transfer from another University or dissaproval of the request.
in Nigeria to Trinity University at
200 or 300 level of a similar pro- iii. The Student will pay a fee of Five
gramme for a 4-year or 5-year Thousand Naira per examina on
programme respec vely, provided script when the request is ap-
the candidate has a ained a pre- proved.
scribed CGPA and other criteria
prescribed by the Senate of the
University.

5.6.9 THE PROCESS

Forms are obtainable online a er
paying the appropriate fee. Com-
pleted forms should be submi ed
to the Registrar.

5.6.10 RELEASE OF EXAMINA-

TION RESULTS
i. At the end of each semester, the
Registrar shall publish a provision-
al list of successful candidates in
course examina ons soon a er the
recommenda on of the College
Boards to Senate have been con-
sidered and approved.

ii. The Registrar shall publish the final

results of candidates for the award
of degrees a er Senate approval.

5.6.11 PROCESS FOR REMARK OF

EXAMINATION SCRIPTS

i. The Student should write to the

Head of Department, sta ng the
reason(s) of the request for a remark
of his/her examina on script(s). This
should be done withing 4 weeks af-
ter results would have been released.

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CHAPTER SIX
THE STUDENT
DISCIPLINARY
SYSTEM
6.0
The power to discipline students • One Senior Academic Representa-
who violate the University’s rules ve of each Faculty - “
and regula ons is vested in the • University Legal Officer or its Rep-
Student Disciplinary Commi ee resenta ve - “
(SDC). There is also an Inves gat- • Representa ves of Student Coun-
ing Commi ee within the Student cil (a male & a Female) - “
Affairs Division which inves gates • Representa ve of the Counselling
alleged offences and submits a re- Unit - “
port to the SDC. Students shall be • Representa ve of the Registrar
given fair hearing in the disciplinary - Secretary
process
. The following could be in a en-
6.1 STUDENTS DISCIPLINARY dance as necessary:
COMMITTEE • Hall Porter
• Examina on Officer(s)
a. Membership
• Heads of Departments of affected
• Dean, Student Affairs Division
student
- Chairman
• Chief Security Officer or his repre-
• Head, Monitoring, Security & Surveil-
senta ve
lance Unit - Member
• One representa ve of the Chaplaincy
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b. Terms of Reference a. F i l i n g o f C om p l ai n t s.
The Terms of reference of the Complaints may be filed by any
Commi ee shall be: student, faculty or staff of the Uni-
• To deal with disciplinary cases in- versity or visitor to campus against
volving students in line with the any student(s) or recognised stu-
rules and regula ons in the Stu- dent organisa on. One can file a
dent Handbook and in respect of complaint with a staff in the Stu-
other policies and direc ves of the dent Affairs Division or directly to
University Management. the Dean, Student Affairs, for the
• To make recommenda ons to the a en on of the SDC. The office of
Vice-Chancellor on the nature of the Dean, Student Affairs will send
offences and the prescribed pen- an invita on to the defaul ng
al es. student(s), student organisa on
• To review cases already concluded or staff, indica ng the complaint/
as may be directed by the Univer- charge/offence that has been
sity Management or when fresh filed. This correspondence request
informa on that was not available an inves ga ve mee ng and/or
at the me the ini al conclusions hearing with the defaul ng stu-
were reached, is received. dent(s) to review the allega ons,
and evidence.
c. Quorum
For any si ng of the SDC, two- If a student files a complaint or is
thirds of the numbers shall form a accused of viola ng any aspect of
quorum, including the Chairman, the rules and regula ons and an
representa ve of the Chaplaincy informal resolu on is not reached,
and representa ve of the Univer- the student shall appear before
sity legal office. the SDC as a complainant or re-
spondent and personally present
any tes mony, evidence or wit-
6.2 PPROCEDURES FOR PENAL-
nesses that he/she wishes to be
TIES considered in reaching its deci-
In deciding a case, the SDC shall sion. All par es are expected to
consider the following: comport themselves, present the
• Nature of the offence truth and abide by any restric ons
• Gravity of the Offence that may be put in place while the
• The penalty prescribed for the of- ma er is pending. The parents are
fence usually informed of the outcome
• Frequency of the offence in the of inves ga ons and penal es
University a er approval by the University
• Character of the offender (wheth- Management.
er similar or other offences had
been commi ed before) The jurisdic on of the SDC ex-
• Posi on of the offender among
tends to misconducts that take
his/her co-offender.

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place within or outside the Uni- hearings, inves ga ons and ap-
versity owned property; at any peals. The hearing will be held ‘’in
University sponsored event or at absen a’’, and the SDC will re-
any loca on where the miscon- view/hear the available evidence/
duct has a significant impact on witness(es) and reach a decision
the mission and wellbeing of the on the ma er which shall be bind-
University. ing and not open to pleas except
in cases where the accused/wit-
b Procedure for Dispensing ness has any genuine and tenable
reason for failure to honour the
Disciplinary Cases
summons. A student who chooses
A student who violates any Uni-
to leave the University rather than
versity rule or regula on shall un-
appear at a hearing is deemed to
dergo the following procedure:
have voluntarily withdrawn from
• Complete an offence form
the University.
• If a plea of guilt is entered, the
case shall be forwarded for con-
sidera on by the SDC
e. Informal Resolution . If a
plea of guilt is entered by a student
• If a plea of innocence is entered by
who appears before the Dean,
a student, he/she shall be subject-
Student Affairs, the case could be
ed to further interroga on/cross
determined by an informal resolu-
examina on by an in-house inves-
on, with the student’s consent.
ga ve panel within the student
This resolu on shall be read by
Affairs Department.
the Dean to the concerned stu-
• When a considerable level of guilt
dent who shall accept guilt and the
is established, the erring student
penalty in wri ng. The appropriate
shall be referred to SDC for deter-
penalty shall be communicated to
mina on under a ‘’formal resolu-
the erring student(s) a er approval
on’’.
by the University Management.
c. Failure to fill an offence form
f. Penalties for Violation of
Failure to fill an offence form for
any violated rule amounts to gross
Rules and Regulations
insubordina on, and the pre- The following are some of the
scribed penalty shall be applied. penal es that may be imposed for
viola on of University regula ons:
d. Failure to appear before SDC
i. Letters of Warning
Failure to appear before the SDC
This is issued to offenders by the
to respond to allega on or to ap-
Student Affairs Division with the
pear as a witness when reasonably
knowledge of their parents. It must
no fied to do so will not hinder
be collected promptly or further
the process of jus ce. This stand-
stringent ac on shall be imposed.
point extends to all disciplinary
Copies of such le ers shall be for-

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NOT ALLOWED

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warded to the offending student’s vii. Disciplinary Proba on
file Disciplinary proba on is a peri-
od of observance during which a
ii. Le er of Cau on student must behave in a manner
The issuance of a second warning acceptable to the University. The
(Le er of Cau on) shall lead to the Student Disciplinary Commi ee
invita on of the parents/guardian may impose terms that will restrict
of the offending student for the the student’s par cipa on in ex-
signing of undertaking. A le er of tra-curricular and other ac vi es.
cau on can also be issued for oth-
er offences depending on the na- viii. Definite Suspension
ture of such offences. Suspension is an ac on that ex-
cludes a student from registra on,
iii. Fines class a endance, residence in Hall
These must be paid within speci- of Residence and the use of Uni-
fied periods to avoid further strin- versity facili es for a specified
gent ac ons being imposed by the period of me, ranging from four
SDC. (4) weeks to one (1) year suspen-
sion. This ac on means that the
iv. Confisca on of Items student must immediately leave
the campus and shall not return
Unauthorised items shall be con-
to the University un l the suspen-
fiscated from the concerned stu-
sion period is over. A suspended
dents.
student found on campus during
the suspension period shall be pe-
v. Reimbursement nalized for gross insubordina on,
Reimbursement requires that a trespass/unlawful entry.
student pays for damage to the
University’s property of a mem-
ix. Alterna ve to Suspension
ber of the University Community.
Students whose offences a ract
Such reimbursement is charged to
four (4) weeks suspension shall be
any student, who alone, or through
given alterna ve penal es to the
group-concerned ac vi es organ-
suspension, provided they sign
ises or par cipates in events that
an undertaking, a es ng to their
cause the damage or cost incurred
understanding of the terms of the
by another party.
alterna ve penal es. The students
shall review some Chris an litera-
vi. Loss of Privilege ture and or other Community Ser-
Loss of privilege is the withdrawal vices as may be s pulated in the
of a privilege or use of a service or le er communica ng disciplinary
facility (such as the University Li- measures outside lecture periods;
brary, cyber café, sports complex) The alterna ve assignment shall
for a specific period of me. be graded by the SDC according to

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the gravity of the offences and dis- by a decision of the University
ciplinary records of the students Management to reverse the ex-
and supervised by the Student Af- pulsion.
fairs Division.
6.3 STUDENT DISCIPLINARY
x. Indefinite Suspension ISSUES
This is an ac on that shall exclude The offences fall into two catego-
a student from all University ac- ries:
vi es and programmes for unde-
fined period of me within which i. All cases of misconduct, which the
further inves ga ons shall be car- Student Disciplinary Commi ee
ried out to ascertain the level of
(SDC) could consider
guilt. This ac on shall necessitate
the student leaving the campus
ii. Criminal offences, which should
immediately and shall not return
be referred to the Police. The final
un l his/her case is brought up for
determina on of such cases shall
review or recall. Indefinite suspen-
depend on the outcome of Police
sion shall remain in force as long
inves ga ons.
as the issue(s) necessita ng the
suspension has/have not been
cleared. Misconduct that the Student
Disciplinary Commi ee (SDC)
xi. Advice-to-Withdraw could consider include the fol-
Advised-to-withdraw could be ap- lowing: unruly behaviour, inde-
plied in peculiar situa ons, espe- cent behaviour, vandalism, dis-
cially where a student is not a first orderly assembly, unauthorized
offender or at the discre on of the displacement of University
Student Disciplinary Commi ee. property, pilfering, stealing, in-
Such a student shall be given aca- subordina on and gross insub-
demic transcripts if applied for. ordina on, secret cult ma ers,
double matricula on, giving
xi. Expulsion of false iden ty/informa on,
Expulsion is the permanent overt sexual behaviour and
withdrawal of the privilege of harassment, viola on of Chap-
registra on, class a endance, laincy regula ons, viola on of
residence in the Hall of Resi- residency regula ons, viola on
dence and the use of Universi- of dress code, examina on mis-
ty facili es. This ac on means conduct, disregard for cultural
that the student must leave the ethics and ethos, viola on of
campus immediately, as he/she University’s core Values and
is no longer a student of the any other offence that is not in
University ad infinitum, except
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line with the University’s Vision.
However, no misconduct shall
a ract One (1) Semester sus-
pension.

a. Chaplaincy

S/N Chaplaincy Misconduct Penal es

1. Unauthorised religious prac ce or Le er of warning.

ac vity
2. Absence from Chapel and Sunday Le er of warning.
services
3. Non-compliance with expected con- Le er of warning.
duct in the Chapel

4. Lateness to Chapel services Le er of warning.

* WARNING LETTERS
A er obtaining three (3) warning le ers, student shall
face Student Disciplinary Commi ee (SDC).

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b. Residency
List of Prohibited Items in the Halls of Residence and their Penal es

S/N Items Penal es

1. Possession of mobile Le er of Warning
phone, devices and
other phone accessories
during lectures or uni-
versity assembly
2. Broken Bo les, knives, Rus ca on
and any other weapon.
3. Knock-out of any kind Le er of warning
4. Kerosene lamp, gas Expulsion from Hall of Res-
cooker, candles, match- idence and confis ca on of
es, lighter etc. items.

5. Electric Utensils and Confisca on of items and

gadgets payment of N10,000 .

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S/N Items Penal es

6. All hair dryers, straight- Confisca on of items and pay-
eners ment of N10, 000.
7. Items meant for sale or Confisca on of items and
business ac vi es. payment of N10, 000.
8. Jeans, chinos, corduroy Le er of warning.
and diabolic materials?
9. Electrical Equipments Le er of warning and
such as Video machines, confis ca on of equipments.
tapes. DVD & VDC
players, Computer Game
(Play Sta on etc), Tv
Card, Antennas etc
10. Weight or shot put Confis ca on of item.
11. Other items that may be Confis ca on of item.
considered as contra-
band from me to me

b. Residen al Misconduct and Penal es

S/N Misconducts Penal es
1. Squa ng Le er of cau on at first
instance while a repeat of
the act shall lead to ejec on
from hall of residence.
2. Inability to live peacefully in Le er of Warning at first
the Hall instance and expulsion from
hall of residence therea er.
3. Non-observance of Great Le er of warning at first
Silence rule instance and expulsion from
hall of residence therea er.
4. Refusal to submit keys/Un- Le er of warning and fine of
authorised possession, use, N10,000
duplica on of keys

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S/N Misconducts Penal es

5. Loss of key Replacement at a cost of
N10,000
6 Figh ng Rus ca on for one semester
7. Jumping the fence or recep- Rus ca on for one semester
on desk
8. Viola on of safety and Le er of warning to sus-
health regula ons pension, depending on the
gravity of offence.
9. Unauthorized transfer of Forfeiture of bed space.
bed space/rooms
10. Viola on of exeat rule Rus ca on for one month

11. Non-signing of a endance Le er of warning.

register
12. Viola on of sanita on rule Le er of warning

13. Defacing of walls Provision of cost of pain ng

and le er of cau on
14. Possession and watching of Le er of warning in the first
pornographic materials and instance. Expulsion from hall
listening to indecent tapes therea er.
15. Cooking in the Hall of Res- Le er of warning in the first
idence instance. Expulsion from hall
therea er and confis ca on
of items.
16. Accommoda ng student Expulsion from hall of resi-
of opposite sex/visitor in a dence.
room

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S/N Misconducts Penal es

17. Holding of nocturnal ac vi- Le er of warning.
es not related to cul sm.

18. Nudity Le er of warning.

19. Sexual Immorality Expulsion
20. Lesbianism/homosexualism Expulsion

21. Gossiping/Backbi ng Warning.

22. Staying in the Hall of res- Warning

idence during University
General Assembly
23. Ac vi es related to cul sm. Expulsion.

24. The of items during Uni- Students found in the Hall

versity General Assembly are liable and must replace
the items plus suspension.
c. Dress Code
i. Dress code violators shall be sent
out of lecture halls, examina on
halls, etc.

ii. Penalty for all categories of

dress-code viola on a racts
a le er of cau on at the first
instance while a repeat of the act
shall lead to 4 weeks suspension

d. Examina on
Penal es for examina on mis-
conducts range from warning to
expulsion.

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d. 1. Examina on Misconduct and Penal es
S/N Misconducts Penal es
1. Possession/copying of any Rus ca on for two
wri en materials relevant to semesters.
the examina on, tests and
assignments
2. Impersona on Expulsion
3. Plagiarism Rus ca on for one
semester.
4. Unauthorised access to exam- Expulsion
ina on materials
5. Unauthorised collec on of Le er of cau on
item from another student
during an examina on without
the knowledge of the invigila-
tor
6. Falsifica on of evalua on form Expulsion
and other academic records or
documents
7. Appearing for examina on, Le er of cau on and
without mee ng a endance preven on from wri ng
requirement the examina on.
8. Disobedience to instruc ons/ Disqualifica on from the
disrup on during an examina- examina on.
on/harassment of invigilator
9. Harassment of Invigilators Rus ca on for one
semester.
10. An -safety behaviour during Le er of cau on
prac cals, workshops, studio
work, etc.
11. A empted inducement of ex- Disqualifica on from the
aminers and invigilators examina on

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S/N Misconducts Penal es

12. Aiding and abe ng examina- Expulsion.
on misconduct
13. Destruc on of evidence of Rus ca on for one
examina on misconduct semester

14. Refusal to complete examina- Rus ca on for one

on misconduct form semester.

15. Any previous arrangement Rus ca on for two

made for access to exam- semesters.
ina on materials whether it
succeeds or not
16. Refusal to submit examina on Failure in the examined
scripts course.
17. Any other misconduct record- Penalty shall be deter-
ed from me to me mined based on the
recommenda on of the
panel.

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d. ii. General Misconduct and Penal es
S/N Misconducts Penal es
1. Unruly behavior Warning.
2. Indecent behavior Warning..
3. Viola on of interac ve Warning.
mode and me
4. Smoking Rus ca on for one Semester.
5. Possession/Use of Alcohol Rus ca on for one Semester.

6 Possession/Use of Hard Expulsion

Drugs
7. Unauthorised transfer of Retrieval of property and
University property. warning.

8. Disorderly Assembly Warning.

9. Damage to University Replacement of the damaged
property. property.
10. Pilfering/Stealing Return of the materials, plus
penalty suspension
II. Insubordina on/Gross Ranging from le er of cau-
Insubordina on on and suspension.

12. Possession of Cult-Relat- Expulsion.

ed Materials/
13. Membership of Cult/Se- Expulsion
cret Society
14 Double Matricula on Advised-to-withdraw
I5. Giving of False Iden ty/ Expulsion.
Informa on
16. Non-hanging of Iden ty Le er of warning
Card

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S/N Misconducts Penal es

17. Sexual Harassment Rus ca on.
18. Pairing Le er of cau on
19. Overt Sexual Behaviour Suspension.
20. Fraud/Forgery Expulsion
21. Internet Fraud/Hi-tech Expulsion
Fraud
22. Use of Fireworks Rus ca on.
23. Robbery' Possession of Expulsion.
Firearms
24 Burglary Expulsion.
25. Assault Expulsion.
26. Murder Expulsion.
27. Arson Expulsion.
28. Rape Expulsion
29. Breach of University Rus ca on for one Semester.
Peace
30. Any other criminal act Ranging from suspension to
expulsion, depending on the
gravity of offence

6.4 MODDALITIES FOR

IMPLEMENTATION OF c. The disciplinary le er shall be
collected by the parent/guard-
PENALTIES
ian of the concerned student
a. Students involved in disciplinary ac- and the student must leave the
on ranging from suspension to ex- Campus immediately.
pulsion are to report to the Student d. The I.D. Card and other Uni-
Affairs for counseling and specific versity property shall be with-
instruc ons before their departure. drawn from the student.
b. The parents shall be contacted and e. The contact addresses of the
informed of the offence commi ed Parents shall be documented.
and the a endant penalty.

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f. The Student Affairs Unit shall excursion during the session of
take a photograph of the Stu- subsis ng penalty and shall not
dent. par cipate in any external engage-
ment/exchange programme of the
g. Retrieval of luggage and belong- University. However, confiscated
ings from the Hall of Residence items such as phones, laptops,
shall be supervised by the Hall etc., of a reabsorbed or recalled
Officer and Security Opera ves. student shall be returned to the
parent/guardian.
6.5 CONDITIONS FOR THE
RE-ABSORPTION/RECALL 6.6 FOLLOW-UP PROGRAMME
OF A STUDENT ON CAMPUS AFTER RECALL
Any student that has served his/ a. Collec on of Le er of Re-absorp-
her penalty or been recalled shall on for pursuit of academic ac vi-
be required to come with the par- es from the Registry.
ent/guardian to have audience
with the Dean, Student Affairs, b. Presenta on of evidence of pay-
and shall follow the underlisted ment of the required or outstand-
formali es: The student must: ing fees
a. Have served the penalty;
c. A Le er of Undertaking to be of
b. Show high level of remorse; good behaviour duly signed by
both the student and the Parent
and submi ed at the Student Af-
c. Have passed through spiritu-
fairs Office.
al rehabilita on, which must be
validated by a le er of a esta-
on from a Pastor/Minister, de- d. Presenta on of a brief report on
tailing any spiritual training or how the student in ques on has
programme the student had em- been able to maximize the period
barked upon during the period of of suspension for a change of a -
suspension; and tude and display of Godly charac-
ter. The report must be submi ed
by the Student and the Parents
d. Have a comprehensive eval- before resump on.
ua on report of his/her per-
formance during the period of
suspension and the a endant e. Issuance of Clearance le er of
spiritual growth from the Resi- re-absorp on to the Hall of Resi-
dent/Senior pastor in Charge of dence.
his/her church.
Students on any disciplinary ac- f. To undergo six (6) months of in-
on shall not par cipate in any tensive Counseling and Spiritual

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supervision from the University ing the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar
Counseling Unit and the Chap- and Dean, Student Affairs for ref-
laincy. A report of a endance and erence.
general conduct during the period
will be forwarded to the Dean, a. Appellate Commi ee
Student Affairs for further pro- The Appellate Commi ee shall
cessing. include but not limited to the fol-
lowing:
g. Six (6) months supervision by the
Head of Department of the stu- i. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Ad-
dent. The HOD supervises and ministra on) - Chairman
monitors the student’s classroom ii. Chaplaincy Representa ve
a endance and general a tude iii. A staff of the University legal team,
to his/her academic pursuit. A who is not a member of SDC
monthly report and a summary re- iv. Representa ve of Faculty Support
port and recommenda on should Programme
be submi ed by the HOD to the v. A member of the Counselling Unit
Student Affairs Department. vi. A representa ve of each College
vii. A representa ve of the Registry as
Secretary
h. The Hall Officer should also keep
the student under surveillance
and comment monthly on his/her Any decision by SDC can be ap-
character and conformity to rules pealed. The Appellate Commi ee
and regula ons of the University. of the University shall review the
The Hall Officer shall also give a appeal in line with the provisions
report on the student to the Dean, in the Student Handbook and
Student Affairs, at the end of the make recommenda ons to the
six months proba on. University Management.

6.7 STUDENTS' RIGHT OF 6.8 PREROGATIVE OF MERCY

The Preroga ve of Mercy shall
APPEAL only be discharged by the Chan-
Trinity University has provided cellor. The Chancellor exercis-
these rules and regula ons to es discre onary power and final
guide and reform students’ be- authority on any such consider-
haviour. Any student who has a ons. Mercy is a compassionate
been placed on correc ve mea- or a kindly forbearance shown
sures but feels he/she has not towards an offender. The Chan-
been given a fair hearing or has cellor’s Preroga ve of Mercy shall
addi onal informa on to guide only be extended to students who
the University’s decision, has the have shown evidence of penitence
right to send in a le er of appeal and remorse, sequel to the reha-
to the Appellate Commi ee, copy- bilita ve counselling and spiritual

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measures undertaken within such Centre with a periodic report submit-
periods. The Chancellor’s prerog- ted from the Centre to the Office of
a ve of mercy shall therefore be the Registrar; and
predicated on credible evidence of
rehabilita ve measures undertak- d. A end all academic lectures, assem-
en. blies, Chapel services, etc., and shall
have a designated seat at such occa-
6.8.1. PREROGATIVE OF sions, usually in the front row to make
his presence or absence conspicuous
MERCY COMMITTEE to enhance monitoring.
a. The Appellate Commi ee members
shall also cons tute the Preroga ve
of Mercy Commi ee (PMC). Any
beneficiary of the Chancellor’s Pre-
roga ve of Mercy shall:
i. Present Le er of Affirma on of good
conduct from a Pastor;

ii. Sign an undertaking to be of good be-

haviour throughout his /her student-
ship in Trinity University to be com-
pleted by both Student and Parent;

iii. Sign the re-absorp on to campus

form;

iv. Sign the re-absorp on to Hall of Resi-

dence form;

v. Sign the re-absorp on to Academic

Ac vi es form;

b. Operate under restricted exeat per-

mit of 2 per session or 1 per semester;

c. Operate a defined repor ng line

which makes him/her interact with
the Dean, Student Affairs and the
Chaplain on alternate weekends
throughout his/her stay in Trinity Uni-
versity, except otherwise reviewed.
Further to this, he is to be registered
with the Trinity University Counselling

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