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Delta State University, DELSU, has announced the opening of its change of course form for candidates who scored below the first batch cut-off marks but are still keen on securing admission this year. The notice comes as a second chance, with several departments throwing their doors open for applicants willing to adjust their choices.

Faculties and Available Programmes

The university has listed a wide range of vacancies across its faculties. Each course has a stated cut-off mark, giving students a clear guide on where they stand.

1. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agribusiness Management – 40
• Agricultural Economics – 40
• Agricultural Extension – 40
• Animal Science – 40
• Crop Science – 40
• Fisheries – 40
• Forestry & Wildlife – 40
• Soil Science (Agronomy) – 40

2. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

• Pharmacology – 55

3. Faculty of Arts

• English & Literary Studies – 40
• Fine & Applied Arts – 47
• French – 40
• History and International Studies – 52
• Language & Linguistics – 40
• Linguistics/Urhobo – 40
• Music – 40
• Philosophy – 40
• Religious Studies – 40
• Theatre Arts – 55

4. Faculty of Basic Medical Science

• Anatomy & Cell Biology – 48.1
• Medical Biochemistry – 47.1
• Physiology – 48.4

5. Faculty of Communication & Media Studies

• Advertising – 40
• Broadcasting – 40
• Film and Multimedia – 40
• Journalism and Media Studies – 40
• Public Relations – 40
• Mass Communication – 58

6. Faculty of Education

• Agric Education – 40
• Biology Education – 40
• Business Education – 40
• Chemistry Education – 40
• Computer Education – 40
• Early Childhood Education – 40
• Economics Education – 40
• English Education – 40
• Entrepreneurship Education – 40
• Fine & Applied Arts Education – 40
• French Education – 40
• Geography Education – 40
• Guidance and Counselling – 40
• Health & Safety Education – 40
• History Education – 40
• Home Economics Education – 40
• Human Kinetics (Physical & Health Education) – 40
• Integrated Science – 40
• Library & Information Science – 40
• Mathematics Education – 40
• Music Education – 40
• Physics Education – 40
• Political Science Education – 40
• Religious Studies Education – 40
• Social Science Education (Social Studies) – 40
• Technical Education – 40
• Educational Management (Economics) – 40
• Educational Management (History & Int. Studies) – 40
• Educational Management (Political Science) – 40

7. Faculty of Engineering

• Chemical Engineering – 45
• Civil Engineering – 55
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering – 55
• Mechanical Engineering – 55
• Petroleum Engineering – 49.5

8. Faculty of Management Science

• Accounting – 60
• Banking and Finance – 48.5
• Business Administration – 58
• Marketing – 48.2
• Public Administration – 55
• Entrepreneurship – 40
• Office and Information Management – 40

9. Faculty of Science

• Animal & Environmental Biology (Zoology) – 40
• Biochemistry – 48.2
• Botany – 40
• Biotechnology – 40
• Chemistry – 40
• Computer Science – 60
• Geology – 40
• Industrial Chemistry – 40
• Industrial Mathematics – 40
• Mathematics – 40
• Microbiology – 49.6
• Physics – 40
• Science Laboratory Technology (SLT):

• • SLT (Biochemistry Tech) – 40
  • SLT (Biological Tech) – 40
  • SLT (Chemistry Tech) – 40
  • SLT (Physics & Electronic Tech) – 40

10. Faculty of Social Science

• Criminology and Security Studies – 40
• Economics – 49.5
• Geography & Regional Planning – 40
• Library and Information Science – 40
• Political Science – 57
• Psychology – 40
• Social Work – 40
• Sociology – 45.8

Steps to Apply for DELSU Change of Course

1. Apply for Change on JAMB Portal
   • Candidates must first do a change of course on the JAMB Change Portal.
   • Select a course with a cut off mark lower than your aggregate.
2. Visit DELSU Student Portal
   • Head to the DELSU Student Portal to confirm the change.

Notes to Keep in Mind

• Upload evidence of the JAMB change of course on the university portal.
• The new course must match your aggregate score. For example, only candidates with 60 and above can switch to Computer Science.
• Your subject combination must fit the admission requirement of the chosen course.
• Deadline for submission is Monday, 29th September 2025. No extensions will be given.