DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKU RELEASES 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, has announced its academic calendar for the first and second semesters of the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to an official bulletin released on Monday, October 12, 2026, the new academic session will commence on Monday, October 26, 2026, while registration for fresh students will begin on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Registration for returning students, except ND II SIWES students, will commence on Monday, November 2, 2026. Lectures for all students, except ND II SIWES students, are scheduled to begin on Friday, November 6, 2026.

KEY DATES FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER

• October 26, 2026: Commencement of the 2026/2027 academic session.
  • October 27, 2026: Registration begins for fresh students.
  • November 2, 2026: Registration begins for returning students, except ND II SIWES students.
  • November 6, 2026: Lectures begin for eligible students.
  • December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027: Christmas and New Year holidays.
  • January 4, 2027: Work resumes and lectures continue; registration and lectures begin for returning ND II students.
  • January 11, 2027: Solemn Assembly.
  • January 15–18, 2027: General Elections break for the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
  • January 22, 2027: Registration closes for all students.
  • January 25–27, 2027: Orientation programme for fresh students.
  • January 29, 2027: Matriculation ceremony for fresh students.
  • February 5–8, 2027: General Elections break for Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections.
  • March 10–11, 2027: Eid el-Fitr public holiday.
  • March 12, 2027: Lectures end for all students.
  • March 15–19, 2027: Revision week.
  • March 22 – April 9, 2027: First-semester examinations.
  • March 26–29, 2027: Easter break.
  • April 12–16, 2027: First-semester break.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO STUDENTS

Fresh and returning students are advised to take note of the announced dates and complete their registration within the stipulated period to avoid any difficulties.

Students are also encouraged to prepare adequately for the commencement of lectures and other academic activities.

The academic calendar was issued by the Information, Public Relations and Publications Unit of the Rector's Office of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku.

Source: Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku — Official Bulletin dated October 12, 2026.