Can Graduates of Part-Time, Distance Learning or Sandwich Serve In The NYSC?
For Nigerian graduates, the NYSC program is a pivotal rite of passage. It’s a year of contributing to national development, fostering unity, and acquiring valuable skills. But what about graduates who pursued their degrees through part-time, distance learning, or sandwich programs? Can they join the NYSC bandwagon and fulfill their national service?
The answer, until recently, was shrouded in some ambiguity. Traditionally, the NYSC only mobilized graduates of full-time programs accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This left many part-time, distance learning, and sandwich graduates in limbo, questioning their eligibility to serve.
However, in a recent move towards inclusivity, the NYSC, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has implemented a JAMB regularization process specifically for graduates of these non-regular programs. This opens up a world of opportunity for those who previously felt excluded.
So, how can graduates of part-time, distance learning, and sandwich programs participate in the NYSC?
1. JAMB Regularization: The first step is to undergo the JAMB regularization process. This involves visiting any accredited JAMB CBT center and providing your academic documents, including transcripts and certificates. JAMB will then verify your qualifications and issue a regularization letter, essentially recognizing your degree as equivalent to a full-time program for NYSC purposes.
2. Mobilization Process: Once you have your regularization letter, you can proceed with the regular NYSC mobilization process. This includes registering online, attending the NYSC camp, and being deployed to your service location.
3. Service Requirements: Graduates of part-time, distance learning, and sandwich programs will serve for the same duration as full-time graduates twelve months. They will also be subject to the same rules and regulations as their full-time counterparts.
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