Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) Releases Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session
The management of the Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The management of the Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to the calendar, students are to arrive on Saturday, October 11, 2025, to mark the beginning of the new session. Registration, lectures, orientation, examinations, and other academic activities will follow as detailed below.
FIRST SEMESTER – 2025/2026 SESSION
| S/N | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Arrival of Students (2025/2026 Session) |
| 2 | Monday, October 13, 2025 | Commencement of Registration of All Students |
| 3 | Monday, October 20, 2025 | Commencement of Lectures for Returning Students |
| 4 | Monday, October 27, 2025 | Commencement of Lectures for Fresh Students |
| 5 | Friday, November 07, 2025 | End of Payment of School Fees and Commencement of Late Registration |
| 6 | Monday, November 17, 2025 | University Orientation for Fresh Students (Faculties and Departments to decide specific dates) |
| 7 | Saturday, November 29, 2025 | Matriculation Ceremony |
| 8 | Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 – Saturday, Jan. 03, 2026 | Christmas Break |
| 9 | Friday, January 30, 2026 | End of First Semester Lectures for All Students |
| 10 | Monday, February 02, 2026 | Revision Classes |
| 11 | Monday, February 09, 2026 | Commencement of First Semester Examinations |
| 12 | Friday, March 06, 2026 | Conclusion of First Semester Examinations |

???? SECOND SEMESTER – 2025/2026 SESSION
| S/N | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Saturday, April 04, 2026 | Arrival of Students |
| 14 | Monday, April 06, 2026 | Commencement of Lectures for All Students |
| 15 | Thursday, May 04, 2026 | Special Senate Meeting for First Semester Results Consideration |
| 16 | Monday – Friday, June 29 – July 03, 2026 | Students’ Week |
| 17 | Friday, July 10, 2026 | End of Second Semester Lectures |
| 18 | Monday – Friday, July 13 – July 17, 2026 | Revision Week |
| 19 | Monday, July 20, 2026 | Commencement of Second Semester Examinations |
| 20 | Friday, August 07, 2026 | End of Second Semester Examinations |
| 21 | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Special Senate Meeting for Results Consideration |
???? SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
| Category | First Semester | Second Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks of Lectures | 12 Weeks (Fresh & Returning Students) | 12 Weeks |
| Weeks of Revision | 1 Week | 1 Week |
| Weeks of Examination | 4 Weeks | 3 Weeks |
| Students’ Week | Not Applicable | 1 Week |
| Marking & Compilation of Results | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks |
| Total Duration | 21 Weeks (Lectures, Revision, Exams & Marking) | 21 Weeks (Lectures, Revision, Students’ Week, Exams & Marking) |
Note:
- All students are expected to adhere strictly to the academic calendar.
- Late registration will attract approved penalties.
- Faculties and Departments are to organize their orientation schedules in line with the university timetable.
Signed:
Registrar
Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE)