FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE (FUTA) RELEASES 2026/2027 APPROVED ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The management of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has released the approved undergraduate academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The calendar outlines important dates for online and physical registration, lectures, orientation, matriculation, examinations and semester breaks. Students are advised to take note of the schedule and monitor official university channels for any updates.
FIRST SEMESTER: KEY DATES
| Date | Activity |
| --- | --- |
| October 19, 2026 | Online registration portal opens |
| October 25, 2026 | Arrival of fresh and returning students |
| October 26, 2026 | Physical registration begins |
| November 2, 2026 | Lectures commence |
| November 9–13, 2026 | Orientation for fresh students |
| November 9–20, 2026 | Late registration |
| November 13–21, 2026 | Convocation ceremonies |
| December 25, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | Christmas break |
| January 4, 2027 | Lectures resume |
| January 21, 2027 | Matriculation ceremony |
| February 12, 2027 | Lectures end |
| February 22 – March 13, 2027 | First-semester examinations |
SECOND SEMESTER: KEY DATES
| Date | Activity |
| --- | --- |
| April 5, 2027 | Registration portal opens |
| April 11, 2027 | Arrival of students |
| April 12, 2027 | Registration continues and lectures commence |
| April 18, 2027 | Registration closes |
| April 25 – May 1, 2027 | Late registration |
| May 2–5, 2027 | Mid-semester break |
| May 6, 2027 | Lectures resume |
| June 23, 2027 | Lectures end |
| July 1–13, 2027 | Second-semester examinations |
| July 14, 2027 | Inter-session break begins |
DURATION OF THE ACADEMIC SESSION
According to the provided calendar, each semester is scheduled to last 16 weeks, comprising:
- 13 weeks of lectures.
- One lecture-free week.
- Two weeks of examinations.
Students should plan their academic activities around the published dates and complete registration within the stipulated periods to avoid late-registration penalties.
CONCLUSION
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, has outlined its academic activities for the 2026/2027 session, with the first-semester online registration portal scheduled to open on October 19, 2026.
Fresh and returning students are encouraged to prepare for resumption and follow official FUTA announcements for any changes to the calendar.