NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI RELEASES ADJUSTED 2025/2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The Senate of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), through the Directorate of Academic Planning, has released the approved adjusted academic calendar for the remainder of the 2025/2026 academic session.

The revised calendar contains important dates for the continuation of lectures, Continuous Assessment, second semester examinations, semester break, SIWES, result processing and the commencement of the third semester.

The adjustment follows the resumption of academic activities after the period of industrial action.

NSUK ADJUSTED ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2025/2026

According to the revised schedule, students and members of staff are expected to take note of the various academic activities and ensure compliance with the approved timelines.

SEPTEMBER 2026

Monday, September 21, 2026:
Continuation of Second Semester lectures following industrial action.

Monday, September 28 – Saturday, October 3, 2026:
Conduct and submission of Continuous Assessments for all students.

OCTOBER 2026

Thursday, October 1, 2026:
National Day public holiday.

Saturday, October 17, 2026:
End of Second Semester lectures and revision period.

Monday, October 19, 2026:
Commencement of Second Semester examinations for all students.

NOVEMBER 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026:
Completion of Second Semester examinations.

Monday, November 16, 2026:
Commencement of Second Semester break.

Monday, November 16, 2026:
Commencement of Third Semester, First Segment.

Sunday, November 29, 2026:
Completion of SIWES for the 2025/2026 academic session.

DECEMBER 2026

Saturday, December 12, 2026:
End of Third Semester, First Segment.

Saturday, December 12, 2026:
Conclusion of marking, computation and consideration of results by the Senate Committee on Results.

Thursday, December 17, 2026:
Special Senate meeting for consideration and approval of Second Semester results.

Friday, December 18, 2026:
University closes for the end-of-year break.

JANUARY 2027

Monday, January 4, 2027:
Resumption of staff and students from the end-of-year break.

Monday, January 4, 2027:
Commencement of Third Semester, Second Segment.

Saturday, January 30, 2027:
End of Third Semester, Second Segment.

IMPORTANT DATES AT A GLANCE

NSUK STUDENTS ADVISED TO FOLLOW REVISED CALENDAR

The University has urged all staff and students to align their academic activities strictly with the revised timelines.

Students are expected to take note of the examination dates, Continuous Assessment period, semester break and other important activities to avoid missing any scheduled academic exercise.

The university community is also expected to comply with the approved schedule to facilitate the timely completion of examinations, processing of results and subsequent academic activities.

FINAL WORD

The release of the adjusted calendar provides students and staff of Nasarawa State University, Keffi with the revised schedule for completing the remaining activities of the 2025/2026 academic session.

Students are advised to carefully study the calendar and make the necessary preparations for their examinations, SIWES activities and other academic engagements.

The university community is expected to adhere strictly to the revised schedule to ensure a smooth completion of the academic session.