FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ILARO APPROVES 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Academic Board of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (FUT Ilaro) has approved the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The approval was made at the Board’s 406th Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The approved calendar covers the first, second, and third semesters, including registration, lectures, examinations, SIWES, result consideration, and other academic activities.
FIRST SEMESTER 2026/2027
Activity |
Date
| --- | --- |
First Semester Begins
Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
Registration for Fresh and Returning Students
Monday, November 2 – Friday, December 4, 2026 |
Lectures Begin for ND I, ND II, HND I and HND II Students
Monday, December 7, 2026 |
Christmas/New Year Break
Monday, December 21, 2026 – Saturday, January 2, 2027 |
Resumption from Break
Monday, January 4, 2027 |
Orientation and Matriculation
Wednesday, February 10, 2027 |
Publication of First Semester Examination Timetable
Wednesday, February 17, 2027 |
Lectures End
Saturday, March 20, 2027 |
Lecture-Free Week
Monday, March 22 – Saturday, March 27, 2027 |
First Semester Examinations
Monday, March 29 – Saturday, April 17, 2027 |
Second Semester Begins
Sunday, April 25, 2027 |
FIRST SEMESTER SUMMARY
- Registration: 5 weeks
- Christmas/New Year break: 2 weeks
- Lecture period: 13 weeks
- Lecture-free week: 1 week
- Examination period: 3 weeks
SECOND SEMESTER 2026/2027
Activity |
Date
| --- | --- |
Second Semester Begins
Sunday, April 25, 2027 |
Lectures Begin
Monday, April 26, 2027 |
Convocation Ceremony
Wednesday, April 28, 2027 |
Publication of Second Semester Examination Timetable
Monday, May 10, 2027 |
Lectures End
Saturday, July 24, 2027 |
Students’ Union and Associations Week
Monday, July 26 – Saturday, July 31, 2027 |
Lecture-Free Week
Monday, August 2 – Saturday, August 7, 2027 |
Second Semester Examinations
Monday, August 9 – Saturday, August 28, 2027 |
Raheem Adisa Oloyo Annual Memorial Lecture
Tuesday, August 17, 2027 |
Commencement of SIWES
Monday, August 30, 2027 |
Script Marking
Monday, August 30 – Friday, September 17, 2027 |
School Board Result Consideration
Monday, September 20 – Thursday, September 30, 2027 |
Academic Staff Leave
Monday, October 4 – Friday, November 5, 2027 |
SECOND SEMESTER SUMMARY
- Lecture period: 13 weeks
- Lecture-free week: 1 week
- Students’ Union and Associations Week: 1 week
- Examinations: 3 weeks
- Script marking: 3 weeks
- Result consideration: 2 weeks
- Academic staff leave: 5 weeks
THIRD SEMESTER 2026/2027
Activity |
Date
| --- | --- |
Third Semester Begins
Sunday, September 5, 2027 |
Lectures Begin
Monday, September 6, 2027 |
Publication of Third Semester Examination Timetable
Monday, September 13, 2027 |
Lectures End
Saturday, October 2, 2027 |
Third Semester Examinations
Monday, October 4 – Saturday, October 9, 2027 |
THIRD SEMESTER SUMMARY
- Lecture period: 4 weeks
- Examination period: 1 week
Students are advised to take note of the approved dates and plan their academic activities accordingly.
Signed: R. O. Adeosun For: Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro