<a href="http://myedugist.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/southwestern-university.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-273 size-full" src="http://myedugist.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/southwestern-university.jpg" alt="southwestern university" width="160" height="160" /></a>Do you have HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) Certificate and you are willing to convert it to BSc.? Then this post is for you. The good news is that Southwestern University Nigeria is running a year programme for Higher National Diploma (HND) to convert their certificate in BSc within one year.

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NOTE THAT 2015/2016 SESSION START OCTOBER 2015, and admission is in progress

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<strong>AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES</strong>
Courses available for the Upgrade Programme with duration of One Year (made up of 4 Semesters) are:
• Computer Science
• Accountancy
• Business Administration and Management
• Banking and Finance
• Marketing

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<strong>GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:</strong>
The minimum entry requirements for admission into the Upgrade Programme at Southwestern University are:
• A higher National Diploma obtained at an accredited Polytechnic.
• National Youth Service Corps. (Discharged / Exclusion / Exemption Certificate as the case may be.)
• A pass grade in a written test to be taken before admission into the Programme.

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<h3><strong> METHOD OF APPLICATION: </strong>There are two methods of application:</h3>
<strong>(<em>1</em>) Online Application Method</strong>

1.  Pay the sum of N5,500 for application form into SouthWestern University account of any branch of:

<strong>First City Monument Bank Plc A/C:  2138572014   </strong>
<strong>Guaranty Trust Bank Plc A/C:   0116508853</strong> (* THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT MUST MATCH THE NAME ON THE BANK TELLER)

2.  Follow the instructions carefully to fill the form online
(* MAKE SURE THE EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBERS SUPPLIED ARE VALID, AS FURTHER
APPLICATION DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL SUPPLIED)

4.   Proceed click <span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong><a style="color: #ff6600;" href="http://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng/application/index.php?p=reg" target="_blank">HERE TO APPLE</a></strong></em></span>

5.   Bring all credentials and evidence of payment when coming for the screening exercise

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<strong>(2) Walk-in Application Method:</strong>

1.  Pay the sum of N5,500 for application form into SouthWestern University account of any branch of:

<strong>         Guaranty Trust Bank Plc A/C:   0116508853</strong>
<strong>         First City Monument Bank Plc:  2138572014</strong>

(*THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT MUST MATCH THE NAME ON THE BANK TELLER)

2.  Take evidence of payment to any of the following addresses to collect the application form:

a.    Southwestern University, Nigeria, at the main Campus – Kilo 20, Sagamu-Benin , Express Way,
Okun Owa Ogun State.
b.    Southwestern University, Nigeria Lagos Liaison office – 4 Olaide Tomori Street, Off Simbiat
Abiola Way, Ikeja, Lagos State.

3.   Complete  and submit Application Form with credentials before the closing deadline for processing
(**MAKE SURE THE EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBERS SUPPLIED ARE VALID, AS FURTHER
APPLICATION DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL  AND PHONE NUMBER SUPPLIED BY
THE APPLICANT)

4.    Bring all credentials and evidence of when coming for the screening exercise

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<em><strong>NOTE: DATE OF THE  SCREENING EXERCISE WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO STUDENTS THROUGH THE E-MAIL ADDRESS LISTED ON THE APPLICATION FORMS AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE)</strong></em>

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<h3>Advice when Submitting your Application</h3>
1.  Put your name and date of birth on each page of your supporting documents. This information facilitates accurate placement of your supporting documents in your admissions file.

2.  Make sure to use your legal (official) name and check that your name is the same on all documents that you submit.

3.  Proofread before submitting your application and supporting documents.

4.  Send everything together. Submitting all your supporting documents, including your high school transcript and recommendations, in one package reduces the chances that documents will get misplaced or separated during processing.

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