Commencing your studies at LOU

Approximately two weeks before your scheduled start date, the module website will become accessible.

There, you will be able to access:

• A study planner organized week by week.
• The assessment segment, detailing the tasks for each assignment and their respective deadlines.
• The system for scheduling tutorials, the virtual tutorial room, and contact information for your tutor.
• Forums within the module where you can engage in discussions with fellow students, collaborate on assignments, and seek additional assistance if needed.
• All available formats of your module materials and resources, including online, PDF, and accessible versions.

While your study planner will include most key dates for your module, you may need to wait a bit longer for any residential school or exam dates. However, rest assured that we will provide you with this information well in advance.

Should your module include printed materials, these will be dispatched to you prior to the start of the module.

Engaging in your module

Your study approach will either be fully online or a blend of online and printed module materials.

In case you have specific needs, we provide materials in alternative formats. We'll request you to inform us about these requirements before commencing your initial module.

The module website will be divided into study weeks, each offering a blend of reading materials, videos/recordings, and interactive activities. You can study wherever you have an internet connection.

Other resources

Certainly, as an LOU student, you will have the opportunity to utilize a multitude of additional resources.

We provide specialized assistance through our Computing Helpdesk and career planning services. You can avail of our career services for an additional three years even after concluding your studies with us.

You will have a dedicated StudentHome page accessed through the LOU website. On this page, you can:

• View all the courses and modules you have undertaken or are currently enrolled in.
• Gain entry to your module website.
• Turn in and retrieve your assignments.
• Select and register for your upcoming module.
• Locate guidance on downloading complimentary Microsoft Office 365 software, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and additional applications.
• Gain entry to our online Help Centre, an excellent resource providing general study skills advice and information about LOU study.

Lumina Open University Library

The online library we provide ensures global access to reliable, high-quality online resources. These resources are curated by subject specialists to assist and enhance your study experience.

• Periodicals, periodical publications, scholarly books, newspapers, dictionaries, and encyclopedias.
• Library assistance desk, accessible every day of the week with a 24/7 chat service.
• Entry to additional university libraries in the Nigeria.