Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has announced the opening of its Inter-Departmental Transfer portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. The notice, issued by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and dated 6 February 2026, outlines a short application window and clear eligibility rules.
EducationNGR also learnt that only applications submitted within the approved period and meeting all stated conditions will be considered.
Transfer Dates And Application Window
The University confirmed that the online portal will be open for applications from Tuesday, 10 February 2026 to Friday, 20 February 2026. Students who miss this window will have to wait until the next officially approved transfer period.
Who Can Apply
The inter-departmental transfer opportunity is open to:
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Returning students seeking a change of academic programme
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Students advised by their departments to change programmes due to poor academic performance
Both categories fall under the same application process.
CGPA Requirements By Programme
TSU has specified minimum CGPA thresholds depending on the intended programme.
B.NSc. Nursing Science
Applicants seeking transfer into B.NSc. Nursing Science must have a minimum CGPA of 3.50.
Other Programmes
Applicants transferring to other programmes must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
The University stressed that meeting the required CGPA is compulsory.
How To Apply
Interested students are required to complete and submit their applications through the University portal after payment of the prescribed registration and application fees. Submission is tied to successful payment within the system.
Approvals And Internal Checks
The University stated that all transfer requests are subject to:
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Compliance with the stated requirements
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Recommendations of the Central Admission Committee
Deans and Heads of Departments have also been directed to strictly adhere to the approved guidelines to ensure uniformity across faculties.
Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo |
| Exercise | Inter-Departmental Transfer |
| Academic Session | 2025/2026 |
| Application Period | 10 – 20 February 2026 |
| Eligible Applicants | Returning students; students advised to change programmes |
| CGPA (Nursing) | 3.50 minimum |
| CGPA (Other Programmes) | 3.00 minimum |
| Approval Bodies | Central Admission Committee, Deans, HODs |