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BUI's UPCOMING EVENTS 2013/2014.

Upcoming Events

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2013/2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR   S/N ACTIVITIES 1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER 1 BBSF Executive Resumes for 2013/2014 13-09-13 03-02-13 2 SMS Returning Students Resume for 2013/2014 16-09-13 3 All other Returning Students Resume for 2013/2014 17-09-13 4 INAUGURATION OF NEW VICE-CHANCELLOR 18-09-13 - 5 SMS Fresh Students Resume and are Screened for 2013/2014 19-09-13 03-02-14 6 All other Fresh Students Resume and are Screened for 2013/2014 23-09-13 7 Screening for Fresh Students End 23-09-13 - 8 Orientation for Fresh Students 26 to 29 - 09 - 13 - 9 Registration Starts 16-09-13 03-02-14 10 Registration Ends 27-09-13 05-02-14 11 Late Registration with Penalty begins for all Students 03-10-13 06-02-14 12 Late Registration with Penalty closes for all Students 08-10-13 12-02-14 13 Lectures Begin for Returning Students 19-09-13 05-02-14 14 Lectures Begin for Fresh Students 23-09-13 15 Commencement Lecture 10-10-13 - 16 Matriculation 06-12-13 - 17 CONVOCATION WEEK FOR 2013/2014 29-10-13 to 04-11-13 - 18 FOUNDATION DAY 04-11-13 - 19 Convocation Lecture 31-10-13 - 20 Convocation Days (Friday & Saturday) 01-11-13 and 02-11-13 - 21 Continuous Assessments Weeks 21-10-13; 18-11-13;     16-12-13 03-03-14; 31-03-14; 28-04-14 22 Revision week 16-12-13 to 20-12-13 05-05-14 to 07-05-14 23 Lectures End 20-12-13 07-05-14 24 GST Examinations Begin 09-01-14 08-05-14 25 Other Examinations Begin 13-01-14 12-05-14 26 Examinations End 24-01-14 23-05-14 27 End of Semester 25-01-14 20-06-14 28 CHRISTMAS BREAK 20-12-13 to 05-01-14 - 29 INTER-SEMESTER 25-01-14 to 02-02-14 - 30 Senate for First Semester Results 18-02-14 - 31 Senate for Final Year Results (2nd Semester) - 03-06-14 32 Senate for Non-graduating Students (2nd Semester) - 19-06-14 33 Students Resume for Summer School - 14-07-14 34 Summer School Lectures Begin - 16-07-14 35 Summer School Lectures End - 22-08-14 36 Summer School Examinations Begin - 25-08-14 37 Summer School Examinations End - 29-08-14 38 Senate for Summer School Results - 09-09-14 Notes: (a)  Teaching and Examinations     1st Semester  -           16 weeks, including 2 weeks for examinations   2nd Semester  -           15 weeks, including 2 weeks for examinations   Summer School  -           6 weeks, including one week for examinations (b)        Breaks                       (i)         Christmas -           2 weeks    (ii)        Inter-semester  -           1 week   (iii)       Long Vacation -           12 weeks   (iv)       Easter (2014) -               Good Friday (April 18, 2014);        Easter Monday (April 21, 2014)                             I BBSF Executive Resumes for 2014/2015 Session 20-09-14 - II Fresh Students Resume for 2014/2015 Session 22-09-14 and 23-09-14 - III Returning Students Resume for 2014/2015 Session 29-09-14 and 30-09-14 - IV Lectures Begin for all Students 06-10-14 -

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V.C.'s Welcoming Note.

VC Welcome Message

We welcome you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are pleased to introduce Bowen University of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria, to you and hope that what you learn as you browse through our web site will give you insights into the many advantages the University has to offer. Bowen University is a significant landmark in the academic heritage of its proprietor, the Nigerian Baptist Convention.  Students who attend Bowen  University find it to be a place where they can grow academically, morally and spiritually, in a Christian environment.  Bowen University is a community where educators, staff and students live and work in an atmosphere of mutual commitment in the richness of the Baptist tradition.  Our campus is characterized by academic and administrative staff who care about individuals and devote time to getting to know students. Bowen’s uniqueness is the strong emphasis it places on Godliness as well as academic excellence, coupled with its profound stress on the importance of service to others as a meaningful way to develop values that will enrich the world.  Indeed, whether your interest lies in business, science, or the humanities, you will find at Bowen, a comprehensive center of learning – technologically on the cutting edge, internationally connected in terms of curriculum, and moving toward a diversity that reflects the realities of our world. The beauty of our campus makes it an ideal atmosphere for learning, whether in the classroom, through academic and laboratory exercises, or through special projects, tutorials and assignments.  A full complement of extra-curricular activities allows our entire students or student body to enjoy special interests, share in the excitement of student life and develop leadership skills that reflect individual competence. I have had the pleasure of being involved in higher education for more than 30 years but I can think of no greater challenge than being a part of the Bowen experience, as it prepares credible graduates to be leaders that are productive, effective, honest, focused, and God fearing. Welcome to Bowen University.  We hope to meet you in person.

ABOUT BOWEN If you are in search of a conducive learning environment that guarantees success, high ethical and moral standards, then BUI is for you. The teaching style at BUI is friendly and emphasizes the active and creative participation of students in the learning process.  Students graduating from Bowen University would have learned at least four things: 1. How to communicate effectively 2. How to create 3. How to criticize constructively 4. How to be a good citizen Bowen University hopes to produce well-qualified graduates by making conducive learning facilities available to prospective students.  These include a serene, beautiful and peaceful environment, experienced and qualified lecturers, up to date and well stocked libraries, internet access, hostels, cafeteria, health centre, lecture rooms, sports and recreational facilities.  Faced with the new challenges of globalization, BUI’s curricula have been designed to ensure that our graduates meet the demands of today’s job market. The mission is to provide high quality, morally sound and socially relevant education in the most cost-effective manner to its students irrespective of gender, race, colour, ethnicity or religion.  The University will develop, promote and be run as a unique Christian institution with the following distinctive features: (a) Unquestionable Christian morality (b) Vocational and apprenticeship orientation towards the full employment of its products. (c) A work-study programme of activities to instill work ethics and self-reliance in students.

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Extracted from www.bowenuniversity-edu.org

Tuition Fees

SCHEDULE OF FEES PER STUDENT FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC SESSION BA/BS.c DEGREE SCHEDULE OF FEES PER STUDENT FOR 2013/14 ACADEMIC SESSION S/NO. CODE fees structure  (N) A. ALL STUDENTS 1. 1014 Tuition Fees 200,000.00 2. 1015 Registration 10,000.00 3. 1016 Examination/Assessment 25,000.00 4. 1017  Practical (Laboratory/Workshop/Studio) 20,000.00 5 1018 Games & Sports 15,000.00 6. 1019 Accommodation/Conveniences 75,000.00 7. 1020 Library Fees 30,000.00 8. 1022/1 Other Fees 130,000.00 9. 1022/2 Health Care 15,000.00 SUB TOTAL 520,000.00 B. New Students only: 12. 1051  Acceptance Fee (Non-refundable) 60,000.00 SUB TOTAL 60,000.00 C. Graduating  Students only: 13. 1044 Graduation Fee 15,000.00 14. 1044 Alumni Dues/Year Book/Others 10,000.00 SUB TOTAL 25000.00 PAYMENT STRUCTURE MINIMUM OF N300,000.00 MUST BE PAID FROM THE SESSION FEES (A)              IN THE FIRST SEMESTER BEFORE REGISTRATION. BALANCE TO BE PAID BEFORE 2ND SEMESTER REGISTRATION. Feeding shall be by approved Cafeteria Services for which students themselves Pay As You Eat (PAYE). LAW PROGRAMME SCHEDULE OF FEES PER STUDENT FOR 2013/14 ACADEMIC SESSION S/NO. CODE fees structure  (N) A. 1. 1014 Tuition Fees 275,000.00 2. 1015 Registration 10,000.00 3. 1016 Examination/Assessment 50,000.00 4. 1017 Court Practical 85,000.00 5. 1018  Games & Sports 15,000.00 6. 1020  Accommodation/Conveniences 75,000.00 7. 1022/1 Library  Fees 150,000.00 8. 1022/2 Other Fees 125,000.00 Health Care 15,000.00 SUB TOTAL (A) 800,000.00 B. New Students only: 11. 1051  Acceptance Fee (Non-refundable) 60,000.00 SUB TOTAL 60,000.00 PAYMENT STRUCTURE MINIMUM OF N450,000.00 MUST BE PAID FROM THE SESSION FEES (A) IN THE FIRST SEMESTER BEFORE REGISTRATION. BALANCE TO BE PAID BEFORE 2ND SEMESTER REGISTRATION. Feeding shall be by approved Cafeteria Services for which students themselves Pay As You Eat (PAYE). MBBS PROGRAMME SCHEDULE OF FEES PER STUDENT FOR 2013/14 ACADEMIC SESSION S/NO. CODE fees structure  (N) A. ALL STUDENTS/PRE-CLINICAL 1. 1014 Tuition Fees 340,000.00 2. 1015 Registration 10,000.00 3. 1016 Examination/Assessment 50,000.00 4. 1017 Practical (Laboratory) 120,000.00 5. 1018  Games & Sports 15,000.00 6. 1020  Accommodation/Conveniences 90,000.00 7. 1022/1 Library Fees 85,000.00 8. 1022/2 Other Fees 175,000.00 9. 1046 Health Care 15,000.00 SUB TOTAL (A) 900,000.00 B. Clinical Students only: 11. 1017/2  Clinical 300,000.00 SUB TOTAL (B) 1,200,000.00 C. New Students only: 12. 1051  Acceptance Fee (Non-refundable) 60,000.00 SUB TOTAL 60,000.00 NOTE: CLINICAL STUDENTS ARE TO PAY A + B PAYMENT STRUCTURE MINIMUM OF N500,000.00 AND N800,000.00 MUST BE PAID FROM THE SESSION FEES (A) AND (B) BY PRE-CLINICALS AND CLINICALS RESPECTIVELY IN THE FIRST SEMESTER BEFORE REGISTRATION. BALANCE TO BE PAID BEFORE 2ND SEMESTER REGISTRATION. Feeding shall be by approved Cafeteria Services for which students themselves Pay As You Eat (PAYE).

M.Sc./M.A. PROGRAMME
SCHEDULE OF FEES PER STUDENT FOR 2013/14 ACADEMIC SESSION

A: 1      2	ADMISSION FORM – N10,000.00 ACCEPTANCE FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE) – N60,000.00
B.	FEES	1ST SEMESTER (N)	2ND SEMESTER(S) (N)	3RD  SEMESTER (N)
1.	Registration	10,000.00	10,000.00	10,000.00
2.	Tuition	100,000.00	100,000.00	100,000.00
3.	Exam/Assessment	25,000.00	25,000.00	-
4.	Library Fees	25,000.00	25,000.00	30,000.00
5.	Health Care	10,000.00	10,000.00	10,000.00
6.	Games & Sports	5,000.00	5,000.00	5,000.00
7.	Other Fees	90,000.00	90,000.00	90,000.00
TOTAL		265,000.00	265,000.00	245,000.00
9.	Studio Fees (Mass Comm. Students only)	30,000.00	30,000.00	30,000.00
C.	GRADUATING STUDENTS
10.	Oral Examination Fees	Nil	Nil	80,000.00
11. 12.	Graduation Fees Alumni	Nil	Nil	15,000.00 10,000.00
TOTAL		Nil	Nil	105,000.00

PAYMENT STRUCTURE

• MINIMUM OF N200,000.00 PAYABLE IN EACH SEMESTER BEFORE REGISTRATION.

 N. B.   A1, 2, D 10 & 11 only are applicable to Bowen Graduate Assistants

Ph. D. PROGRAMME
SCHEDULE OF FEES PER STUDENT FOR 2013/14 ACADEMIC SESSION

A: 1      2		ADMISSION FORM – N10,000.00 ACCEPTANCE FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE) – N60,000.00
B.	FEES	1ST SEMESTER (N)	SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER(S) (N)	FINAL SEMESTER (N)
1.	Registration	10,000.00	10,000.00	10,000.00
2.	Tuition	150,000.00	150,000.00	150,000.00
3.	Library Fees	40,000.00	40,000.00	40,000.00
4.	Health Care	10,000.00	10,000.00	10,000.00
5.	Games & Sports	5,000.00	5,000.00	5,000.00
6.	Other Fees	85,000.00	85,000.00	85,000.00
TOTAL		300,000.00	300,000.00	300,000.00
8.	Studio Fees (Mass Comm. Students only)	30,000.00	30,000.00	30,000.00
C.	GRADUATING STUDENTS
9.	Oral Examination Fees	Nil	Nil	105,000.00
10.	Graduation Fees Alumni Fees	Nil	Nil	15,000.00                10,000.00
TOTAL		Nil	Nil	130,000.00

PAYMENT STRUCTURE

• MINIMUM OF N250,000.00 PAYABLE IN EACH SEMESTER BEFORE REGISTRATION.

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The study examined the internet access and use among undergraduate students of Bowen University Iwo, Osun state, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was used. The population comprises of 4,800 undergraduate students out of which 300 students were randomly selected from various faculties, 298 questionnaires were correctly filled and analyzed. The result of the findings shows that all respondents access and used the internet. Major access was through their mobile phones with 52.7%, only 6.4 accessed through University Digital centre while none from the library. Respondent used internet daily with 68.9%, 41.6% used internet between 7-9 hours a week and experience on internet use shows that 38.6 % have been using the internet since 5 years and above. The main purpose of use is academic with the highest mean score of 3.40. Also, undergraduate use of internet for various academic activities shows that they used internet mainly for searching information on assignment with highest mean score of 3.60. Two hundred and sixty-five (88.9%) of the respondents agreed that access to information is now easy with the internet, while 81.6% agreed that internet has positive impact on their academic work. The major constraint identified includes non availability of internet connectivity around the campus, slow internet connectivity and downloading and constant breaking down of internet services on campus. The study concludes that internet use can contribute positively to students’ academic performance, it was recommendation was made that adequate facilities should be put in place by University Management to enable students access the internet.

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Bowen University, Iwo Osun State

Bowen University is a private Nigerian university owned and operated by the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Bowen University is located at Iwo in Osun State and is housed in the old 1,300 acre (6 km²) campus of the Baptist College, a teacher-training institution on a beautiful hill just outside the city.


Bowen University opened on November 4, 2002 as a residential institution with fewer than 500 students. It has a current enrollment of about 10,000 students and a target capacity of at least 20,500 students. The idea of a Nigerian Baptist university was conceived in 1938 and endorsed in 1957 by the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
The university is named in honor of Rev. Thomas Jefferson Bowen, the first American Baptist missionary from the Southern Baptist Convention who arrived in Nigeria in 1850 and started work in the southwestern city of Abeokuta.
Bowen University is "conceived as a centre of learning and research of distinction, combining academic excellence with love of humanity, borne out of a God-fearing attitude, in accordance with the Baptist tradition of ethical behavior, social responsibility and democratic ethos".

Philosophy:
The University is conceived as a centre of learning and research of distinction; combining academic excellence with love of humanity, borne out of a God-fearing attitude, in accordance with the Baptist tradition of ethical behaviour, social responsibility and democratic ethos. The guiding philosophy of the University is Excellence and Godliness.
The Motto:
The motto of the University is “Excellence and Godliness”. This emphasizes the importance the University attaches to the attainment of excellence imbued with Godliness in all its programmes and training. This motto is the principle underpinning all academic pursuits in the University.

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Academics

It is already reputed amongst the universities in Nigeria as one of very high moral and academic standards.
The University has three faculties in which 22 accredited courses are offered including

• Industrial Chemistry, Plant Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Information Technology, Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science and Science Education;
• Plant Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Extension in the Faculty of Agriculture; and
• the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, the university's largest, includes Human Communications, Banking and Finance, and Economics.