IMPACT OF CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.

IMPACT OF CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT

This study was intended to examine the impact of campus fellowship on students’ academic performance. This study was guided by the following objectives; to determine the impact of campus fellowship on the academic performance of students, to determine the relationship between campus fellowship and academic performance of students and to examine the extent to which students participate in campus fellowship activities. The study employed the descriptive and explanatory design; questionnaires in addition to library research were applied in order to collect data. Primary and secondary data sources were used and data was analyzed using the chi square statistical tool at 5% level of significance which was presented in frequency tables and percentage. The respondents under the study were 100 students of University of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between religious commitment to campus fellowships and academic performance of students; based on the findings from the study, campus-based religious organizations (campus fellowship) should aspire to instil in students a passion for inter-group conversation on matters of faith and other topics that contribute to students’ increased awareness.