ABSTRACT

This project work focuses on the effect of social life on academic performance of students in tertiary institutions. The study was carried out using 200 students in 20 departments which was  made up  of 20 items and it was analysis using chi-square statistics method. The findings are based on some factors of social life which include: excessive activities in the school, club and association , which pose an effect on the academic performance of students in higher institutions.

Based on these findings, it was recommended among other that it is therefore necessary for all students to be up and doing by striking a balance between their academic activities and their social life activities in order to attain excellence in their academic performance.