UNIMAID Students Debates On Proposal for Additional Third Semester

A recent social media post suggesting the introduction of a third semester at the University of Maiduguri (Unimaid) has sparked debate among students and faculty members.

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While some see the proposal as a positive step, others argue that it is ill-timed and would further slow down the already delayed academic calendar. Unimaid's academic session typically takes a full year to complete, with the current session expected to end in December.

Critics of the proposal argue that adding a third semester would extend the duration of four-year courses to five or six years, and six-year courses to approximately eight years. They cite examples of universities like Unical and Uniben, which have a more accelerated academic calendar despite having medical students.

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Instead of introducing a third semester, some suggest that students should prepare adequately for examinations and make the most of the existing academic calendar. The proposal has sparked concerns about the potential impact on students' graduation timelines and future prospects.