NOUN Transcript & Document Verification Guide (Tracking)

NOUN Transcript & Document Verification Guidelines. Confused about how to apply for your NOUN transcript or verify documents? We’ve got you covered!

This comprehensive guide explains different National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) transcript types, fees, and application steps. Get your transcript delivered quickly and accurately.

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Introduction: NOUN Transcript Application Process.

Obtaining your National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) transcript or verifying documents can seem like a daunting task. But fear not!

This guide will walk you through the entire process, providing clear instructions and helpful tips. Whether you need a transcript for admission to another institution, evaluation by agencies like WES, or simply verification purposes, we’ve got you covered.

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NOUN e-Transcript Application Fees and Types.

The first step is to understand the different types of transcripts and their associated fees. The guide clearly outlines the options available, including:

a. Local transcripts: 

For universities within Nigeria, costing N15,000 with additional requirements for admission applications.

Graduates requesting the above transcripts request type are required to upload the NOUN Certificate/Statement of Result, Birth Certificate and Remita Receipt along with the following evidence of application for admission, to be scanned as a single pdf file through the document upload fields:

• i. Remita receipt/evidence of payment of admission form of the receiving institution
• ii. Application form for the programme applied for at the receiving institution
• iii. Transcript Label or Academic Records Request Form of the receiving institution
• iv. Provisional/Conditional Offer of Admission Letter of the receiving institution

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b. Credit transfer transcripts: 

Within or outside Nigeria, with varying costs based on destination. This is for active students intending to transfer their studies to another University bearing in mind that their portal will be closed and they will not graduate from NOUN.

Students requesting this transcript request type are required to upload the birth certificate and Remita Receipt through the document upload fields.

1. Local Credit Transfer: Credit Transfer to equivalent academic institutions within Nigeria costs the sum of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000) only.   
2. Continental Credit Transfer: Credit Transfer to equivalent institutions within Africa costs the sum of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000) only.
3. Intercontinental Credit Transfer: Credit Transfer to equivalent institutions outside Africa costs the sum of Forty-Five Thousand Naira (N45,000) only

Please read the following information and guidelines carefully and note that transcripts applications are treated on first-come, first-served basis.

c. Continental Transcript Request:

Transcripts requested from equivalent academic institutions within Africa that do not require transcript verification cost the sum of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000) only.  

This transcript request type requires the upload of NOUN Certificate/Statement of Result, Birth Certificate and Remita Receipt through the document upload fields.

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d. Intercontinental Transcript Request:

Transcripts requested from equivalent academic institutions outside Africa cost the sum of Forty-Five Thousand Naira (N45,000) only.  

This transcript request type requires the upload of NOUN Certificate/Statement of Result, Birth Certificate and Remita Receipt through the document upload fields.

e. Transcript Request to Evaluation Agencies

(e.g World Education Service (WES), Josef Silny & Associates, ECCTIS, Alberta Health, other Nursing Evaluation Agencies etc):

This transcript request type is for graduates applying for evaluation of their transcripts through

WES or Josef Silny & Associates. The cost for this transcript request type is Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) only which includes the cost of the International Transcript request and Verification.

This transcript request type requires the upload of NOUN Certificate/Statement of Result and Evaluation Agencies Forms e.g. WES Academic Request Form as a single PDF file, while the Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age and Remita Receipt should be uploaded separately through the document upload fields.

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f. Student Copy of Academic Transcript:

This transcript request type costs the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000) only. The Student Copy of Academic Transcript request type is ONLY for graduates of NOUN. The transcript would be sent directly to the personal email address provided by the graduate and can not be used for admissions or official purposes.

Graduates requesting the above transcripts request type are required to upload NOUN Certificate/Statement of Result, Birth Certificate and Remita Receipt.

g. Transcript to Educational Consultants:

Transcript request to verifiable Educational Consultants/Agencies in Nigeria which has website and official emails cost the sum of Forty-Five Thousand Naira (N45,000) only.

This transcript request type requires the upload of NOUN Certificate/Statement of Result, Birth Certificate and Remita Receipt through the document upload fields.

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h. Document Verification (e.g Certificate/Admission Letter/Transcript):

This request type requires the upload of NOUN Certificate, Statement of Result, Transcript or any other document issued by the University which is to be verified through the document upload fields. The cost of verifying the authenticity of any document issued by the University is Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000) only per document.  

i. Online Certificate Request to Local Destination:

The cost of sending a NOUN Certificate to a destination in Nigeria after due verification is Twenty-Five Thousand Naira (N25,000) only.

This certificate request type requires the upload of a final clearance form duly cleared from the study centre, all Remita payment receipts for convocation, a valid means of identification and an Alumni payment receipt (Please note that the Alumni payment applies ONLY to graduates from the 2023 Convocation and later).

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j. Online Certificate Request to International Destination:

The cost of sending a NOUN Certificate to a destination outside Nigeria after due verification is Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) only.

This certificate request type requires the upload of a final clearance form duly cleared from the study centre, all remita payments receipts for convocation, a valid means of identification and an Alumni payment receipt (as from 2023 graduates only). 

k. Request for Letters:

The cost of requesting any of the under-listed letters is Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000) only per request:

1. Proficiency in English Letters
2. Recommendation Letter
3. Introduction Letter
4. Progress Report Letter

To enable us to treat the above letters, students/graduates are required to provide the following information in the online request form:

1. Recipients e.g Admission Officers, Student Recruitment Officers/Advisors, etc
2. Destination e.g. Intake Education
3. Address e.g Ground Floor, 50, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Osas & Oseji Building, Between UBA and H-Medix, Wuse 2, Abuja

Note: Proficiency in English and Recommendation Letters can only be issued to graduates while Introduction and Progress Report Letters can only be issued to students that have not graduated.

Payment of cash or any additional amount outside the aforementioned approved fee to any official of the University is prohibited.

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How to Apply for NOUN Transcript.

Application Process.

Visit the NOUN e-Transcript portal (https://transcript.nou.edu.ng/) to initiate your application. Here’s what you need to do:

• Register: Create an account if you’re a new user.
• Select Request Type: Choose the appropriate service based on your needs.
• Generate Payment Token: Pay the fee through the designated payment gateway.
• Fill Out Application: Provide your details and upload the required documents.
• Recipient Information: Fill in the “Recipient” field correctly (e.g., The Dean/Secretary of Postgraduate School, Admission Officer, Student Recruitment Officer/Advisor).
• Submit Application: Review and confirm your information before submitting.

Understanding NOUN e-Transcript Guidelines

• Official Emails: Official transcripts can only be sent to verified institutional/agency email addresses (e.g., internationaladmissions@nameofuniversity.com).
• Website Uploads: If you need to upload your transcript to a website, provide the upload link, username, and password in the “Transcript Label” field of your application.

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Applying for Transcript Evaluation (WES, ECCTIS, ICES, etc.)

• Reference Numbers: Include your Reference or Enquiry ID/Number (if you have one) in the “Transcript Label” field.
• Evaluation Forms: Upload completed evaluation agency forms (e.g., WES Academic Records Request Form).

Nursing Graduates: Applying for Transcripts (NNAS, CGFNS, NMBI, etc.)

• Reference Numbers: Include your Reference or Enquiry ID/Number.
• Required Documents: Upload the following as one PDF:
  • Evaluation agency forms
  • Clinical Attachment Log Book from your Study Centre or Hospital of Clinical Attachment.

Read also: NOUN Admission Requirements (Bachelors, Masters, Postgraduates).

NOUN e-Transcript Destination Guidelines

Where Your Transcript CAN Be Sent:

• Academic Institutions: Directly to the Dean of Postgraduate School, Admission Officers, Student Recruitment Officers/Advisors, or Heads of equivalent institutions within universities.
• Scholarship Boards, Educational Consulting Firms, and Embassies: Organizations with functional websites.

Where Your Transcript CANNOT Be Sent:

• Individuals: No transcripts sent to personal emails (johnsons@yahoo.com) or even student NOUN emails (marcus@noun.edu.ng).
• Physical Addresses: No transcripts mailed to a location address.
• By Hand: Transcripts are not available for hand delivery.
• Non-Academic Third-Parties: No transcripts are sent to organizations that are not equivalent to academic institutions.
• For Employment Verification: Transcripts are not for job applications. Employers can request certificate verification from NOUN.

Need Help? Contact:

• Undergraduate Transcripts: 08167424141 or undergraduatetranscripts@noun.edu.ng
• Postgraduate Transcripts: 08115032088 or pgtranscripts@noun.edu.ng

If you need more information or assistance with your NOUN transcript application, leave a comment below and one of the admins will respond to you in due course.