FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA RELEASES 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR UNDERGRADUATES
The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA), Kogi State, has released its undergraduate academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, outlining important dates for registration, lectures, examinations, semester breaks, results processing, and the university's convocation ceremony.
The academic calendar was issued by the Directorate of Academic Planning, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, and signed by the Director, Professor Tajudeen O. Ahmed.
The university has advised students to take note of the approved schedule and plan their academic activities accordingly.
FULOKOJA First Semester Academic Calendar 2026/2027
The first semester will feature registration, matriculation, lectures, orientation for newly admitted students, examinations, and the end-of-semester break.
| Activity | Date | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Registration for new and returning students | January 4–23, 2027 | 3 weeks |
| Late registration | January 25–30, 2027 | 1 week |
| Lectures commence | January 11, 2027 | |
| Matriculation ceremony | February 1, 2027 | |
| Add and drop | February 8–13, 2027 | 1 week |
| Orientation for new students | February 15–17, 2027 | 3 days |
| Lectures continue until | March 5, 2027 | |
| Lectures resume after the break | March 15, 2027 | |
| Lectures end | April 23, 2027 | |
| Final examinations | April 26–May 29, 2027 | 5 weeks |
| End-of-semester break | May 31–June 12, 2027 | 2 weeks |
Important clarification: The supplied calendar lists the mid-semester break as February 8–March 13, 2027, while describing it as a one-week break. This date range also overlaps the stated lecture period. Students should confirm the correct mid-semester break dates using the university's official academic calendar.
FULOKOJA Second Semester Academic Calendar 2026/2027
The second semester is scheduled to begin in June 2027, with lectures, an add-and-drop period, a mid-semester break, final examinations, and an extended end-of-session break.
| Activity | Date | Duration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lectures commence | June 14, 2027 | |
| Add and drop | July 5–10, 2027 | 1 week |
| Mid-semester break | August 9–14, 2027 | 1 week |
| Lectures resume | August 16, 2027 | |
| Lectures end | September 17, 2027 | |
| Final examinations | September 20–October 16, 2027 | 4 weeks |
| End-of-semester break | October 18, 2027–January 1, 2028 | 11 weeks |
Students are advised to prepare for their examinations and other academic responsibilities in line with the approved schedule.
First Semester Examination Results Processing and Approval
The university has also outlined the schedule for processing and approving first-semester examination results.
| Activity | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Departmental course allocation upload on the portal | December 28, 2026–January 2, 2027 |
| Student course evaluation and examination card printing | April 12–17, 2027 |
| Examination marking period | May 31–June 26, 2027 |
| Departmental Board of Examiners meeting | June 28–July 2, 2027 |
| Faculty Board of Examiners meeting | July 5–9, 2027 |
| Senate Business Committee meeting | July 12–23, 2027 |
| Senate meeting to consider graduating students' and other levels' results | July 29, 2027 |
Students should ensure that they complete course evaluation and examination card printing within the stipulated period.
Second Semester Examination Results Processing and Approval
The university has equally released the schedule for processing and approving second-semester results.
| Activity | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Departmental course allocation upload on the portal | June 7–12, 2027 |
| Student course evaluation and examination card printing | September 6–11, 2027 |
| Examination marking period | October 18–November 6, 2027 |
| Departmental Board of Examiners meeting | November 8–10, 2027 |
| Faculty Board of Examiners meeting | November 11–12, 2027 |
| Senate Business Committee meeting | November 15–17, 2027 |
| Senate meeting to consider graduating students' and other levels' results | November 18, 2027 |
These dates outline the university's planned process for marking examinations, reviewing results at departmental and faculty levels, and obtaining Senate consideration.
FULOKOJA Convocation Ceremony Date
According to the academic calendar, the university's convocation ceremony is scheduled to hold from Monday, November 29, to Saturday, December 4, 2027.
Eligible graduating students and other members of the university community should monitor official announcements for further information about the ceremony and its programme of activities.
Public Holidays for the 2026/2027 Academic Session
The university stated that the following public holidays, alongside all other nationally declared public holidays, will be observed.
| Holiday | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Eidul-Fitr break | March 10–11, 2027 |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 |
| Easter break | March 29, 2027 |
| Workers' Day | May 1, 2027 |
| Eidul-Adha break | May 17–18, 2027 |
| Democracy Day | June 12, 2027 |
| Eidul-Maulud | August 15, 2027 |
| Nigerian Independence Day | October 1, 2027 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 |
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2028 |
Dates for religious holidays may be subject to official announcements and applicable calendar adjustments.
Advice to FULOKOJA Students
All undergraduate students of the Federal University Lokoja are advised to familiarise themselves with the academic calendar and plan their academic activities accordingly.
Returning students should pay attention to registration deadlines, while newly admitted students should take note of matriculation and orientation arrangements. All students should also observe the dates for course evaluation, examination card printing, and examinations.
Students are encouraged to consult the university's official communication channels for the complete approved calendar and any subse