The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mrs. Eunice E. Omonzejie, has announced the Senate's approval of the adjusted academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. This revised schedule provides a structured timeline for both new and returning students, ensuring that academic activities are streamlined across the faculties.
Students are urged to take note of the deadlines for registration and the commencement of examinations to avoid administrative penalties or academic setbacks.
First Semester Schedule
The first semester focuses heavily on the integration of new students and the foundational lectures for the session.
Resumption and Orientation
- Sunday, 8th February, 2026: Arrival of new students on campus.
- Monday, 9th February, 2026: Commencement of clearance and course registration for new students.
- Wednesday, 11th February, 2026: Orientation programme for all freshers.
- Thursday, 12th February, 2026: Arrival of returning (old) students.
Registration and Lectures
- Friday, 13th February, 2026: Lectures begin for all levels; general course registration continues.
- Wednesday, 25th February, 2026: Matriculation ceremony for new students.
- Thursday, 26th February, 2026: End of regular course registration.
- Friday, 27th February, 2026: Late course registration begins (penalties may apply).
- Monday, 16th March, 2026: Final deadline for late course registration.
Assessments and Examinations
- Tuesday, 17th March, 2026: Continuous Assessment (CA) begins.
- Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026: End of First Semester lectures.
- Monday, 27th April, 2026: First Semester examinations commence (starting with GST and ENT courses).
- Saturday, 30th May, 2026: First Semester examinations conclude, followed by a one-week break.
Second Semester Schedule
The second semester follows a tighter schedule leading toward the conclusion of the academic year.
Resumption and Registration
- Sunday, 7th June, 2026: Students return to campus.
- Monday, 8th June, 2026: Registration for second-semester courses and lectures begins.
- Monday, 22nd June, 2026: End of late course registration for the second semester.
Academic Progression
- Monday, 13th July, 2026: Continuous Assessment for all students.
- Saturday, 15th August, 2026: End of Second Semester lectures.
- Friday, 21st August, 2026: Second Semester examinations begin (starting with GST and ENT courses).
- Saturday, 26th September, 2026: Final conclusion of the session examinations.
End of Session Activities and Result Processing
Following the examinations, the University will transition into the administrative phase of result consideration and approval.
- Wednesday, 28th October, 2026: Faculty Board of Examiners meets to consider results.
- Monday, 2nd – Wednesday, 3rd November, 2026: Business Committee of Senate meets.
- Wednesday, 11th – Friday, 13th November, 2026: Senate meeting for result approval and the official end of the 2025/2026 academic session.
The University Management emphasizes that students must adhere strictly to these dates. All students are advised to complete their registration within the stipulated "normal" window to avoid the financial burden and stress associated with late registration.