UNILAG: Senate Approves Revised Academic Calendar for 2024/2025 Academic Year

The Senate approved the Revised Academic Calendar for the 2024/2025 academic session during its meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This newly adopted schedule provides a comprehensive timeline for key academic activities and events throughout the year.

The first semester will kick off with online registration for returning students starting on Monday, August 12, 2024. Following this, the university will organize screening and registration for fresh students, with specific dates yet to be announced. All students are expected to resume on Monday, October 28, 2024, with lectures commencing shortly thereafter on November 4, 2024.

Important deadlines in the first semester include the conclusion of course registration for all students on November 24, 2024, providing a four-week window for course selection. The university will also facilitate an orientation program for incoming students, along with a matriculation ceremony, both of which will be scheduled by the Director of Students Affairs (DSA).

A two-week editing period for registered courses is set for December 9 to December 22, 2024. The semester will feature a holiday break from December 23, 2024, to January 5, 2025, with classes resuming on January 6, 2025. Notably, the academic calendar includes a series of convocation ceremonies from January 14 to January 16, 2025, celebrating the accomplishments of graduating students.

As the semester progresses, lectures will conclude on February 14, 2025, followed by a lecture-free week and examinations commencing on February 24, 2025. The first semester will officially end on March 15, 2025, coinciding with the opening of the registration portal for the second semester.

The second semester is scheduled to begin with online course registration on March 15, 2025, and classes will commence on March 31, 2025. The registration period will conclude on April 27, 2025, allowing students ample time for course edits before final examinations take place from July 14 to July 26, 2025.

The Senate has also outlined a structured schedule for monthly statutory programs, including faculty board meetings, inaugural lectures, and senate meetings, ensuring consistent academic governance and oversight.

This revised academic calendar is a proactive step by the Senate to foster an organized academic environment at UNILAG, promising a focused and fulfilling educational experience for both current and incoming students.