Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO): Official Schedule for PHY 101 Harmattan Semester Test

The Department of Physics, situated within the School of Physical Sciences (SOPS) at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has formally released the administrative and logistical arrangements for the PHY 101 (General Physics I) continuous assessment test. This examination is a critical academic milestone for nearly all first-year students across the university's various engineering and science disciplines during the Harmattan Semester of the 2025/2026 academic session.

In a memorandum issued by the Acting Head of Department, Professor Dominic D. O. Eya, the department outlined the precise timing and the decentralized coordination strategy required to manage the large volume of students enrolled in this foundational course.

Test Schedule and Coordination Logistics

To ensure a synchronized start across the expansive FUTO campus, the department has established a strict timeline for both students and invigilators.

Date: Thursday, 26th February 2026
Time: 11:00 AM prompt
Invigilator Briefing: 10:30 AM at the Department of Physics

Following FUTO’s established protocol for large-scale service courses, the administration of the test is a collaborative effort. Heads of Departments (HODs) across the university are required to provide the necessary venues and a sufficient number of invigilators to supervise their respective students. This decentralized approach ensures that students can be accommodated in familiar environments within their own schools or departments, thereby reducing the logistical strain on the Physics Department.

Directives to Staff and Invigilators

The Acting HOD, Professor Eya, has placed a strong emphasis on the security and timely distribution of examination materials. Invigilators assigned by various departments are expected to report to the Physics Department precisely by 10:30 AM on the day of the test. During this period, they will be briefed and issued the question papers corresponding to their student population.

This strict window is designed to ensure that the "start-off" signal is uniform, preventing any academic malpractice that could arise from staggered start times. All invigilators are urged to maintain high levels of vigilance to uphold the integrity of the 2025/2026 Harmattan Semester assessments.

Instructions for Students

Given that PHY 101 is a prerequisite for many advanced engineering and science modules, students are advised to take the following steps to ensure their participation is valid:

Venue Verification: Students must consult their respective departmental notice boards to confirm the specific hall or classroom assigned to them for the Physics test.

Identification: As per university policy, students must present their valid FUTO ID Cards or stamped course registration forms to be admitted into the test venue.

Punctuality: Students should arrive at their designated venues at least 30 minutes before the 11:00 AM start time to facilitate biometric verification or manual attendance signing.

Academic Significance

General Physics I (PHY 101) covers fundamental topics such as Mechanics, Properties of Matter, and Thermal Physics. At a premier technological institution like FUTO, success in this course is often an early indicator of a student's preparedness for the rigorous engineering curriculum. The department remains committed to providing a fair and conducive environment for all students to demonstrate their understanding of these core principles.