Federal University Otuoke Releases Undergraduate Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session

The Federal University Otuoke (FUOTuoke) has officially released its undergraduate academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic sessione.

The calendar provides in full details, the key dates for lectures, examinations, breaks, and other academic activities for both first and second semesters.

First Semester 2025/2026

• Saturday, October 11, 2025: Arrival of students
• Monday, October 13, 2025: Commencement of registration for all students
• Monday, October 20, 2025: Lectures begin for returning students
• Monday, October 27, 2025: Lectures begin for fresh students
• Friday, November 07, 2025: Deadline for payment of school fees and commencement of late registration
• Monday, November 17, 2025: University Orientation for fresh students (faculties and departments to determine exact dates)
• Saturday, November 29, 2025: Matriculation ceremony
• Friday, December 19, 2025 – Saturday, January 03, 2026: Christmas Break
• Friday, January 30, 2026: End of first semester lectures for all students
• Monday, February 02, 2026: Revision classes begin
• Monday, February 09, 2026: Commencement of first semester examinations
• Friday, March 06, 2026: Conclusion of first semester examinations

Second Semester 2025/2026

• Saturday, April 04, 2026: Arrival of students
• Monday, April 06, 2026: Commencement of lectures
• Thursday, May 04, 2026: Special Senate meeting for first semester results consideration
• Monday – Friday, June 29 – July 03, 2026: Student’s Week
• Friday, July 10, 2026: End of second semester lectures
• Monday – Friday, July 13 – July 17, 2026: Revision week
• Monday, July 20, 2026: Commencement of second semester examinations
• Friday, August 07, 2026: Conclusion of second semester examinations
• Thursday, September 17, 2026: Special Senate meeting for results consideration

Summary of Academic Activities

• First Semester: 12 weeks of lectures plus 1 week of revision, 4 weeks of examinations, totaling 17 weeks; 4 weeks for marking and compilation of results
• Second Semester: 12 weeks of lectures plus 1 week of revision, 3 weeks of examinations, totaling 16 weeks; 1 week of Student’s Week; 4 weeks for marking and compilation of results
• Overall: Both semesters account for 21 weeks each for lectures, revision, examinations, and marking, with the second semester including Student’s Week

Students and staff are encouraged to adhere to the schedule to ensure smooth academic operations throughout the session.