AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY, ILORIN, RELEASES ADJUSTED ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2025/2026 SESSION
The management of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, has released the adjusted academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The calendar, approved on October 27, 2026, outlines key academic activities, including resumption dates, summer and supplementary examinations, meetings to consider results, lectures, revision and the university's 16th Convocation Ceremony.
All staff and students are advised to take note of the scheduled activities and comply accordingly.
Al-Hikmah University Adjusted Academic Calendar
The major activities outlined in the adjusted calendar are as follows:
| Date | Academic Activity |
| --- | --- |
| Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Final-year and fresh students resume for the 2026/2027 academic session |
| Monday, October 19 to Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Summer and supplementary examinations |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 200-level, 300-level and 400-level Law, MLS, Nursing and Agriculture students resume for the 2026/2027 academic session |
| Monday, October 26 to Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Marking and grading of summer and supplementary examinations |
| Tuesday, November 3 to Friday, November 6, 2026 | Departmental and Faculty Boards of Examiners meetings to consider summer and supplementary results |
| Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13, 2026 | BCOS meeting to consider summer, supplementary, sandwich and part-time examination results |
| Friday, November 13, 2026 | Final day for external defence of MSc dissertations and PhD theses |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | Senate meeting to consider sandwich, summer and supplementary results for the 2025/2026 session |
| Wednesday, November 25 to Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Council Committees' meetings |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | Senate meeting |
| Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Council meeting |
| Friday, December 11, 2026 | 16th Convocation Lecture, special convocation prayer for graduands and Jummah service |
| Monday, December 14, 2026 | Vice-Chancellor's press briefing ahead of the 16th Convocation Ceremony |
| Tuesday, December 15 and Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | 16th Convocation Ceremony and award of prizes |
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day public holiday |
| Friday, January 15, 2027 | End of Harmattan Semester lectures |
| Monday, January 18 to Friday, January 22, 2027 | Revision week |
| Monday, February 1 to Friday, February 19, 2027 | Harmattan Semester examinations |
Note: Some dates and weekdays in the supplied calendar appear inconsistent. Students and staff should confirm the exact dates against the official university-approved calendar.
Al-Hikmah University 16th Convocation Ceremony
The university's 16th Convocation activities will take place in December 2026.
According to the calendar, the convocation lecture, special prayer for graduands and Jummah service are scheduled for December 11, 2026. The Vice-Chancellor's press briefing will follow on December 14, while the main convocation ceremony and award of prizes are scheduled for December 15 and 16, 2026.
Graduands and other members of the university community are advised to follow further announcements from the management regarding the ceremony.
Structure of the 2025/2026 Academic Session
The adjusted calendar provides the following structure for the academic session:
First Semester
- 12 weeks of instruction
- 1 week of revision
- 2 weeks of examinations
Second Semester
- 12 weeks of instruction
- 1 week of revision
- 3 weeks of examinations
Important Notice to Students and Staff
All students and staff of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, are advised to take note of the adjusted academic calendar and prepare for the scheduled activities.
Students should confirm their resumption dates, examination periods and other important deadlines through official university communication channels to avoid missing any academic activity.
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