UNIBEN New Academic Calendar for 2023/20224 Session

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released her revised academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session.

UNIBEN New Academic Calendar for 2023/20224 Session

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released her revised academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session.

This adjustment follows disruptions caused by protests over electricity supply and governance issues on campus.

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The new calendar aims to ensure the academic session is completed smoothly.

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UNIBEN New Academic Calendar

First Semester

  • Sunday, 11th August 2024: All students move into halls of residence.
  • Monday, 12th August 2024: Lectures begin across all faculties.
  • Monday, 26th – Friday, 30th August 2024: Revision week.
  • Monday, 2nd September 2024: Examinations start in Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, and School of Basic Medical Sciences.
  • Saturday, 7th September 2024: CED examinations.
  • Monday, 9th September 2024: Examinations begin in other faculties, schools, and institutes.
  • Wednesday, 18th – Thursday, 19th September 2024: GST examinations. Students go on break, ending the semester.

Second Semester

  • Sunday, 6th October 2024: All students return to halls of residence.
  • Monday, 7th October 2024: Lectures resume in all faculties.
  • Friday, 20th December 2024: Students proceed on Christmas and New Year break.
  • Sunday, 5th January 2025: Students return to residence.
  • Monday, 6th – Friday, 10th January 2025: Revision week.
  • Monday, 13th – Friday, 17th January 2025: Examinations start in Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, and School of Basic Medical Sciences.
  • Saturday, 18th and Monday, 20th January 2025: CED examinations.
  • Tuesday, 21st – Thursday, 30th January 2025: Examinations hold in other faculties, schools, and institutes.
  • Friday, 31st January and Saturday, 1st February 2025: GST examinations. Students go on end of session break.

Important Notes

  • 16th September 2024: Eid-el-Maulud.
  • 21st September 2024: Proposed Edo State elections.
  • 1st October 2024: Independence Day.
  • 17th October 2024: Students’ Union elections.