Northwest University Sokoto Approves 2026/2027 Academic Calendar

Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS) has approved its academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session following the Senate meeting held on Friday, September 25, 2026.

The approved calendar contains the schedule of major academic activities for the first and second semesters, including registration, lectures, examinations, marking and moderation of scripts, and Senate consideration of results.

The academic activities for the 2026/2027 session are scheduled as follows:

First Semester

Confirmation of Admission and Registration of New Students: September 21 – October 21, 2026

Registration of Returning Students: October 19 – October 31, 2026

Lectures: November 2, 2026 – February 27, 2027

Mid-Semester Break: December 21, 2026 – January 2, 2027

First Semester Examinations: March 1 – March 20, 2027

Marking and Moderation: March 22 – April 16, 2027

Senate Consideration of Results: April 20 – April 22, 2027

Second Semester

Lectures: April 26 – August 14, 2027

Mid-Semester Break: June 21 – June 26, 2027

Second Semester Examinations: August 16 – September 4, 2027

Marking and Moderation: September 6 – October 2, 2027

Senate Consideration of Results: October 5 – October 7, 2027

The university further indicated that the 2027/2028 academic session is scheduled to commence in October 2027.

Students and staff have been advised to take note of the approved dates and make the necessary arrangements in line with the academic schedule.