UNIVERSITY OF UYO (UNIUYO) APPROVES 2025/2026 AND 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDARS
The Senate of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, has approved the academic calendars for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sessions, outlining important dates for registration, lectures, continuous assessment exercises, examinations, convocation, matriculation and vacation periods.
The approval was reached at the 141st meeting of the University Senate held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
According to an internal memorandum signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Senate, Mrs. Blossom E. Okorie, staff, students and members of the University community are expected to take note of the approved calendar and comply accordingly.
UNIVERSITY OF UYO ACADEMIC CALENDAR: KEY DATES
The approved schedule contains the following important dates and academic activities:
| Date | Activity |
| --- | --- |
| September 16, 2026 | End of second semester examinations for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions |
| September 17 – October 30, 2026 | Long vacation and retake examinations |
| November 2, 2026 | Commencement of the first semester for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sessions |
| November 2–7, 2026 | 31st and 32nd Convocation Ceremony |
| November 2–20, 2026 | Registration without penalty |
| November 23 – December 4, 2026 | Late registration with penalty |
| November 2 – December 18, 2026 | Lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students |
| November 30 – December 4, 2026 | First Continuous Assessment Exercise |
| December 7–11, 2026 | Orientation for new students |
| December 11, 2026 | Matriculation ceremony |
| December 21, 2026 – January 22, 2027 | Christmas vacation |
| January 25 – March 5, 2027 | Resumption of lectures after the Christmas break |
| March 8–12, 2027 | Second Continuous Assessment Exercise |
| April 5 – May 14, 2027 | First semester examinations |
| May 17, 2027 | Commencement of the second semester |
| May 17 – July 30, 2027 | Second semester lectures |
| August 16 – September 17, 2027 | Second semester examinations |
| September 20 – October 29, 2027 | Long vacation and retake examinations |
IMPORTANT DATES STUDENTS SHOULD NOTE
1. Registration Period
Registration without penalty is scheduled to run from November 2 to November 20, 2026. Students who fail to register within this period will have an additional registration window from November 23 to December 4, 2026, during which penalty fees will apply.
Students are advised to complete their registration within the stipulated period to avoid additional charges.
2. Lectures and Continuous Assessment
Lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate students are scheduled to run from November 2 to December 18, 2026, before the Christmas vacation.
The first Continuous Assessment Exercise will take place from November 30 to December 4, 2026, while the second is scheduled for March 8–12, 2027.
3. Orientation and Matriculation
The orientation programme for new students is scheduled for December 7–11, 2026, while the matriculation ceremony is fixed for December 11, 2026.
Fresh students are encouraged to complete the necessary registration procedures and prepare for these activities.
4. First and Second Semester Examinations
The first semester examinations are scheduled for April 5 to May 14, 2027.
The second semester will commence on May 17, 2027, with lectures running until July 30, 2027. Second semester examinations will take place from August 16 to September 17, 2027.
5. Convocation Ceremony
The University has scheduled its 31st and 32nd Convocation Ceremony for November 2–7, 2026.
Graduating students and other members of the University community should monitor official announcements for further information concerning the ceremonies.
ADVICE TO UNIUYO STUDENTS
All students of the University of Uyo are advised to familiarise themselves with the approved academic calendar and plan their academic activities accordingly.
Students should pay particular attention to registration deadlines, lecture periods, continuous assessment exercises, examination dates and vacation schedules.
Staff and other members of the University community are also expected to comply with the approved calendar.
CONCLUSION
The approval of the University of Uyo academic calendars provides a schedule for academic activities covering the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 sessions.
Students are encouraged to follow the dates provided and monitor official University announcements for any clarifications or subsequent adjustments.
Source: Internal memorandum signed by Mrs. Blossom E. Okorie, Registrar and Secretary to Senate, University of Uyo.