NOUN SIWES Guide (2026): Portal Registration, Logbook and Report Format

Quick summary:

At the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), SIWES is compulsory only for programmes whose approved curriculum includes it, such as Computer Science (CIT389), Business Education and agriculture programmes. It usually lasts six months and carries six credit units. To register, log in to the NOUN SIWES platform with your matric number, open "My SIWES Record", add your SIWES record and details, then download and print the Placement Request (001) and Placement Acceptance (002) forms. Pay ₦1,000 for the logbook on Remita and take the receipt to the SIWES Desk Officer at your Study Centre.

SIWES at NOUN works differently from SIWES at a regular university. There is no departmental coordinator down the corridor, so you register online, find your own placement, and deal with your Study Centre for the logbook and paperwork.

This guide puts the official steps from NOUN's FAQ in one place, then shows how to fill your logbook and write your report.

New to SIWES? Our complete SIWES guide explains the scheme from start to finish.

Do all NOUN students do SIWES?

No. According to NOUN's FAQ, SIWES is mandatory only for certain programmes listed in NOUN's approved curriculum (BMAS). Check your course list for a SIWES or industrial training course code. Codes NOUN mentions include:

If your programme has no SIWES course, you do not need to do it.

How long is SIWES at NOUN?

NOUN's FAQ says SIWES is typically six months. Some programmes split it into two periods of three months, at 200 and 300 level. It carries six credit units, sometimes split as three units per year.

Bachelor of Agriculture students do a Farm Practical Year instead, which NOUN says runs over 52 weekends.

How to register for SIWES on the NOUN portal

These are the steps in NOUN's official FAQ:

1. Go to the NOUN SIWES platform (the FAQ lists mylearningspace.nouedu2.net).
2. Log in with your matric number in capital letters as your username and your matric number in small letters as your password.
3. On the left menu, click My SIWES Record and log in again with the same details.
4. Click Add a SIWES record, fill in the form, upload your passport photograph and save.
5. Click to add your SIWES details, fill in the form and save.
6. Download and print the Placement Request Form (001) and Placement Acceptance Form (002).

Keep your student email active. NOUN sends a token to it during some portal processes.

Some students report that it can take a couple of weeks after portal registration before they can access the SIWES page. If you cannot log in after a reasonable time, raise a ticket at support.nou.edu.ng.

If you change your placement

NOUN's FAQ says to edit your SIWES details on the platform, then download and print new 001 and 002 forms for the new organisation.

How to pay for the NOUN SIWES logbook

According to NOUN's FAQ:

1. Go to remita.net and choose Pay FGN and State TSA.
2. Search for National Open University of Nigeria.
3. Choose Miscellaneous income as the service and SIWES Logbook as the purpose.
4. Pay ₦1,000.
5. Take the original receipt to the SIWES Desk Officer at your Study Centre to collect your logbook.

Confirm the amount on Remita before you pay, as fees can change.

Finding a placement

NOUN does not post you to a company. You find one yourself, take your Placement Request Form (001) to them, and have them complete the Placement Acceptance Form (002).

Look for organisations that do the kind of work your course covers: software or IT companies for computer science, schools and training centres for business education, farms and agro-processors for agriculture.

To find companies near you, search by state on SIWES Finder, which lists organisations that accept SIWES students, with addresses and the courses each one takes.

ITF forms and the SIWES allowance

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) runs the national scheme. NOUN's FAQ says that for the ITF allowance:

• Submit your Student Commencement of Attachment Form (SCAF) to the nearest ITF office within two weeks of starting.
• Complete the full 24-week period.
• Keep weekly logbook entries signed by you and your industry supervisor, with a description of your work, diagrams and pictures.

NOUN's FAQ lists only Agricultural Extension and Management, Business Education (BED314/BED413) and Computer Science (CIT389) for the stipend, at ₦15,000. Allowance payments depend on ITF, so do not plan your budget around them.

How to fill your NOUN SIWES logbook

Your logbook is the daily or weekly record of your training. At the end, it is the main source for your report.

• Write every day, or at least every week. Do not wait until the last month.
• Be specific. "Installed Windows 11 and Microsoft Office on six staff laptops" is better than "worked on computers".
• Name tools, software and equipment you used.
• Add diagrams or sketches where your logbook has space for them.
• Get your industry supervisor to sign each week.

Example entry (Computer Science):

For a step-by-step guide with more examples, see how to fill your SIWES logbook.

NOUN SIWES report format

NOUN's SIWES guidance asks for a report built from your logbook, not a copy of it. A common structure that fits that guidance:

Preliminary pages

• Title page: report title, your name (surname first), matric number, programme and level, the organisation and its location, and the period of training
• Certification or approval page (if your Study Centre asks for one)
• Dedication (optional)
• Acknowledgement
• Abstract or summary (about one page)
• Table of contents

Chapter One: Introduction

• Background and history of SIWES
• Aims and objectives of SIWES
• Role of ITF, NOUN and the employer

Chapter Two: About the organisation

• History and location
• Organisational structure (organogram)
• Departments or units, and the one you worked in

Chapter Three: Work experience

• What you did, week by week or by task
• Tools, software and equipment you used, described only where they were central to your training
• Diagrams and photographs

Chapter Four: Skills, challenges and lessons

• Skills gained
• Problems you faced and how you handled them

Chapter Five: Conclusion and recommendations

• Summary of your experience
• Recommendations for NOUN, the organisation, ITF and future students

References and appendices

Most NOUN work uses APA referencing. Put copies of key forms or photographs in the appendices.

Use Times New Roman, 12 point, double line spacing and 1-inch margins unless your Study Centre gives other rules. These match NOUN's general project format.

For a chapter-by-chapter walkthrough, see how to write a SIWES report.

Common NOUN SIWES mistakes

• Starting placement before registering on the SIWES portal. Register first so your record exists.
• Losing the Remita receipt. You need the original to collect your logbook.
• Filling the logbook at the end. Supervisors can tell, and your report becomes harder to write.
• Forgetting the SCAF. It must reach ITF within two weeks of starting if you want the allowance.
• Copying the logbook into the report. Organise it into chapters instead.

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FAQs

Is SIWES compulsory for all NOUN students?

No. Only programmes whose approved curriculum includes SIWES, such as Computer Science, Business Education and agriculture programmes.

How long is NOUN SIWES?

Usually six months, sometimes split into two three-month periods at 200 and 300 level.

How much is the NOUN SIWES logbook?

NOUN's FAQ lists ₦1,000, paid on Remita under Miscellaneous income, with "SIWES Logbook" as the purpose.

What is the NOUN SIWES portal login?

Your matric number in capital letters is the username, and your matric number in small letters is the password. Change your password after logging in.

Where do I submit my NOUN SIWES logbook and report?

To the SIWES Desk Officer at your Study Centre, unless your Study Centre gives other instructions.

Can I do SIWES in a different state from my Study Centre?

Many NOUN students train where they live. Confirm with your Study Centre how supervision visits and submission will work before you accept a placement far from it.