The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), formerly Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), has firmly rejected allegations of manipulating or altering students' academic results, insisting that reported discrepancies stem from technical challenges during a recent data migration process.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, and signed by the university's Public Relations Officer, Effiom Eyo, UNICROSS described the claims circulating on social media as “baseless, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among students, parents, and the general public.”
The management explained that the issues arose during the transfer of academic records from the old CRUTECH portal to the newly upgraded UNICROSS student information system. According to the statement:
- Some students noticed mismatches between grades previously displayed on the legacy portal and those appearing on the new platform.
- These inconsistencies were largely due to incomplete or corrupted data uploads, formatting differences between the two systems, and human errors during manual verification of large volumes of records.
- No deliberate alteration of results took place; the university has never engaged in, nor condoned, any form of result manipulation.
UNICROSS assured affected students that a dedicated technical team, working in collaboration with the academic affairs unit and external IT consultants, is actively reconciling the records. The university promised that:
- All genuine results will be restored and accurately reflected on the new portal.
- Students with verifiable concerns can submit formal complaints through their departmental heads or the Students’ Affairs Division for prompt investigation.
- A grace period will be provided for uploads and corrections before final semester results are officially released.
The institution urged students and stakeholders to avoid spreading unverified information and to rely solely on official channels for updates. It emphasized its commitment to academic integrity, transparency, and the welfare of its students.
This clarification follows growing online complaints from some UNICROSS students who alleged foul play after discovering unexpected changes to their Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPAs) and individual course grades on the updated portal.
The university reiterated that such technical hitches are not uncommon during major system upgrades and assured the public that measures are in place to prevent recurrence in future migrations.
As UNICROSS continues its transition and digital transformation journey, the management called for patience and cooperation from the university community while the reconciliation exercise is completed.
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