EKITI STATE POLYTECHNIC RELEASES 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR FIRST AND SECOND SEMESTERS
The Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, has released the academic calendar for the first and second semesters of the 2026/2027 academic session.
The calendar, issued by the institution’s Directorate of Academic Planning, outlines important academic activities, including resumption, registration, lectures, continuous assessment, examinations, matriculation and the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).
All students are advised to take note of the dates and plan their academic activities accordingly.
FIRST SEMESTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The major activities for the first semester are scheduled as follows:
| Activity | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Resumption and commencement of registration for fresh students and HND students | Monday, December 7, 2026 |
| Christmas and New Year break | Monday, December 21, 2026, to Friday, January 15, 2027 |
| Resumption for all students and commencement of registration for ND II students | Monday, January 18, 2027 |
| Orientation programme and ICT training for fresh students | Monday, January 18, to Friday, January 22, 2027 |
| Commencement of lectures for all students | Monday, January 25, 2027 |
| Late registration with penalty for ND I and HND students | Monday, January 25, to Friday, January 29, 2027 |
| Publication of the list of registered ND I and HND students | Monday, February 1, 2027 |
| Late registration with penalty for ND II students | Monday, February 15, to Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Matriculation ceremony | Tuesday, February 16, 2027 |
| Continuous assessment for all students | Monday, March 1, to Friday, March 5, 2027 |
| Revision for all students | Monday, April 5, to Friday, April 9, 2027 |
| First semester examinations | Monday, April 12, to Friday, April 30, 2027 |
SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The second semester will feature the following activities:
| Activity | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Commencement of the second semester and registration for all students | Monday, May 3, 2027 |
| Commencement of lectures | Monday, May 10, 2027 |
| Late registration with penalty for all students | Monday, June 7, to Friday, June 11, 2027 |
| Publication of the list of registered students | Monday, June 14, 2027 |
| Consideration of first semester results by the Academic Board | Thursday, June 24, 2027 |
| Continuous assessment | Monday, July 5, to Friday, July 9, 2027 |
| Students’ Week | Monday, July 19, to Friday, July 23, 2027 |
| Orientation for SIWES students | Wednesday, July 21, 2027 |
| Revision for students | Monday, July 26, to Friday, July 30, 2027 |
| Second semester examinations | Monday, August 2, to Friday, August 20, 2027 |
| Commencement of the three-month SIWES programme | Monday, August 23, 2027 |
| Consideration of second semester results by the Academic Board | Thursday, September 30, 2027 |
Important Notice to Students
Students are advised to complete their registration within the stipulated deadlines to avoid late-registration penalties. Fresh students should also prepare for the orientation programme and ICT training scheduled for January 2027.
Students who will participate in SIWES should take note of the orientation date and the commencement of the three-month industrial training programme.
The academic calendar provides a guide for planning the 2026/2027 session. Students should also monitor official announcements from the Polytechnic for any updates or adjustments.
We wish all staff and students of Ekiti State Polytechnic a successful and productive academic session.
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