Rivers State University has begun its 2025/2026 clearance exercise for newly admitted students. All candidates who accepted their admission are required to appear for physical screening with their credentials at the ICT Centre. Read below for full details and documents required.

If you’ve made it to the Rivers State University admission list, congratulations are in order. That feeling of finally being called “an RSU student” is sweet, but hold on, there’s one more thing to tick off before you can truly relax. The RSU clearance exercise is here, and it’s not something to delay.

Every session, this part of the process sorts the serious students from those still celebrating too long. It’s where your admission becomes real, official, and properly documented. The school has now released details for all newly admitted students, including those through Direct Entry, to complete their clearance.

Where the Clearance Will Take Place

All physical clearances will hold at the Information, Communication and Technology Centre (ICTC), right inside the university campus. That’s your first stop once you’ve accepted your offer.

Think of it as the school saying, “Welcome, but show us your papers first.” It’s usually orderly, though the crowd can get thick in the first few days. So if you can, go early.

Documents Required for RSU Clearance

Don’t show up empty-handed or half-prepared. The clearance is all about documents, so keep your files neat and ready. Here’s what you’ll need:

For Fresh Students and Direct Entry Candidates

• JAMB Admission Letter (print it from JAMB Admission Letter portal)
• Original JAMB Result Slip (check JAMB Result here)
• Accepted Admission Status on JAMB CAPS (confirm it here)
• Original O’Level Certificates (not printouts, proper certificates)
• Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
• Local Government Identification Letter
• Acceptance Fee Receipt

Make sure your documents match your admission details exactly. A small spelling mistake can slow you down, and you’ll have to start explaining what shouldn’t need explaining.

Important Notice from RSU

The school management is quite firm about this part. If you have been offered admission and you haven’t accepted it yet, don’t waste time. Anyone who fails to accept their offer before the deadline will lose their admission, and that’s permanent. No grace period, no second list rescue.

So, whether you got in through UTME or Direct Entry, make sure you’ve accepted the offer on JAMB CAPS and paid your acceptance fee before showing up for clearance.

Final Thoughts

The RSU clearance isn’t just a formality, it’s the first real step into university life. It’s where you officially join the system. The queues might be long, the sun might be hot, and someone somewhere might forget a document, but once you’re done, you’ll breathe easier.

If you ask returning students, they’ll tell you it’s all part of the initiation. So gather your papers, dress neatly, maybe pack a bottle of water for the wait, and go get cleared. This is where your RSU story truly begins.