UDUSOK Releases Proposed 2025/2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK) has released its proposed undergraduate academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, detailing all major academic and administrative activities for the year.

The schedule outlines registration periods, lecture durations, examination dates, and semester breaks for both new and returning students.

According to the announcement from the Office of the Registrar, the calendar is designed to ensure a smooth and well-structured academic flow across both semesters, enabling students and staff to plan effectively for the session.

First Semester

Confirmation of Admission and Registration of New Students

• Duration: Four weeks
• Date: Monday, 10th November, 2025 – Saturday, 6th December, 2025

Registration of Returning Students

• Duration: Two weeks
• Date: Monday, 24th November, 2025 – Saturday, 6th December, 2025

Lectures Begin

• Duration: Seven weeks
• Date: Monday, 8th December, 2025 – Saturday, 24th January, 2026

Mid-Semester Break

• Duration: One week
• Date: Monday, 26th January, 2026 – Saturday, 31st January, 2026

Continuation of Lectures

• Duration: Six weeks
• Date: Monday, 2nd February, 2026 – Saturday, 14th March, 2026

First Semester Examinations

• Duration: Four weeks
• Date: Monday, 16th March, 2026 – Saturday, 11th April, 2026

End of First Semester Activities

• Activities: Marking of scripts, moderation, and Senate consideration of results
• Duration: Three weeks
• Date: Monday, 13th April, 2026 – Saturday, 2nd May, 2026

Second Semester

Lectures Begin

• Duration: Seven weeks
• Date: Monday, 4th May, 2026 – Saturday, 20th June, 2026

Mid-Semester Break

• Duration: One week
• Date: Monday, 22nd June, 2026 – Saturday, 27th June, 2026

Continuation of Lectures

• Duration: Six weeks
• Date: Monday, 29th June, 2026 – Saturday, 8th August, 2026

Second Semester Examinations

• Duration: Four weeks
• Date: Monday, 10th August, 2026 – Saturday, 5th September, 2026

End of Session Activities

• Activities: Marking, moderation, and Senate consideration of results
• Duration: Five weeks
• Date: Monday, 7th September, 2026 – Saturday, 10th October, 2026

Commencement of New Academic Year

• Date: Monday, 12th October, 2026

The comprehensive calendar, as released by the university management through the Office of the Registrar, provides a structured academic guide to maintain consistency and enhance the efficiency of academic operations throughout the 2025/2026 session.