If you are a student at the American University of Nigeria and want to stay on track with all school activities and events, you surely need the AUN Academic Calendar.
The Academic Calendar is your official guide to important dates such as registration, lecture periods, and examinations. To stay updated, you need to check our website regularly so you don't miss important deadlines, which could affect your academic activities.
AUN Academic Calendar 2025/2026 and Semester Structure
The American University of Nigeria operates on two main semesters, which are Fall and Spring, similar to the United States' university system.
The fall semester is from August to September, while the spring semester is usually around January. Below is the breakdown:
Fall Semester 2025:
Date | Activity |
|---|---|
Friday, August 1 | Course registration for Fall 2025 begins |
Monday, August 18 | Campus reopens for Fall 2025 semester |
Wednesday, August 20 | Faculty and Staff Arrival |
Friday, August 22 | New Faculty Orientation |
Saturday, August 23 | Faculty Retreat |
Monday, August 25 | Admissions Folders due to the Academic Registry by 17:00 |
Tuesday, August 26 | New Student Arrival |
Wednesday, August 27 | New Student Orientation begins |
Thursday, August 28 | President’s Welcome Session/Dinner for New Students and Parents |
Saturday, August 30 | Returning Student Arrival |
Sunday, August 31 | Returning Student Clearance/Registration |
Monday, September 1 | Fall 2025 Pledge Ceremony |
Monday, September 1 | Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund |
Tuesday, September 2 | First Day of Fall 2025 Classes |
Thursday, September 4 | Reading/Revision for Summer 2025 Make up Final Exams |
Friday, September 5 | Last Day for 75% Tuition Refund |
Friday, September 5 | Id el Maulud (Holiday: Date Tentative) |
Friday and Saturday, September 5to 6 | Summer 2025 Make up Final Exams |
Monday, September 8 | Fall 2025 Late Registration and Add/Drop Period begins |
Tuesday, September 9 | Summer 2025 Grades due to the Academic Registry |
Monday, September 15 | Fall 2025 Late Registration ends |
Thursday, September 18 | Applications for Fall 2025 Graduation open |
Friday, September 19 | Last Day for 50% Tuition Refund |
Tuesday, September 23 | Add/Drop Period ends |
Tuesday, September 23 | Official Census/Class Validation |
Thursday September 24 | First Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (W) |
Friday, September 26 | Census due to the Provost by 17:00 |
Wednesday, October 1 | National Holiday |
Saturday, October 4 | Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund |
Thursday, October 9 | Incomplete Grades due to the Registry by 17:00 |
Friday, October 10 | Senate Meeting |
Wednesday, October 15 | Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (W) |
Thursday, October 16 | First Day for Course Withdrawal (WP/WF) |
Monday, October 20 | Spring 2026 Class Schedules due to the Registry |
Wednesday October 22 | Midterm exams begin |
Tuesday, October 28 | Midterm exams end |
Wednesday, October 29 | Midterm Grades due to the Registry by 17:00 |
Wednesday, October 29 | Fall Break begins |
Wed to Sat, October 29 to 31 | AUN International Conference (AUNIC) |
Sunday November 2 | Fall Break ends. |
Monday, November 3 | Classes resume after Fall Break |
Monday, November 3 | Last Day to submit Fall 2025 Graduation Application |
Tuesday November 11 | Last Day for Course Withdrawal (WP/WF) |
Saturday November 22 | Founder’s Day |
Monday, December 1 | Last Day of Classes |
Tuesday, December 2 | Reading Day |
Wednesday, December 3 | Final Exams begin |
Saturday, December 13 | Final Exams end |
Sunday, December 14 | Residence halls close |
Tuesday December 16 | Fall 2025 Final Grades due to the Academic Registry |
Wednesday, December 17 | The university officially closes for mid year break |
Friday, December 19 | Early course registration for Spring 2026 begins |
Thursday, December 25 | Christmas Day (Holiday) |
Friday, December 26 | Boxing Day (Holiday) |
Spring Semester 2026:
Date | Activity |
|---|---|
Thursday, January 1 | New Year Day (Holiday) |
Friday, January 2 | Spring 2026 Registration continues |
Thursday, January 8 | University officially opens for Spring 2026 |
Friday, January 16 | Faculty Arrival |
Tuesday, January 20 | New Students Arrival |
Wednesday, January 21 | New Student Orientation begins |
Thursday, January 22 | Admissions Folders due to the Registry |
Thursday, January 22 | President’s Welcome Session/Dinner for New Students and Parents |
Friday, January 23 | New Faculty/Staff Orientation |
Saturday, January 24 | Faculty Retreat |
Saturday, January 24 | Returning Students Arrival |
Sunday, January 25 | Arrival and Clearance/Registration |
Monday, January 26 | Spring 2026 Pledge Ceremony |
Monday, January 26 | Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund |
Tuesday, January 27 | First Day of Spring 2026 Classes |
Tuesday, January 27 | Spring 2026 Late Registration and Add/Drop Period begins |
Friday, January 30 | Last Day for 75% Tuition Refund |
Monday, February 9 | Last Day for 50% Tuition Refund |
Wednesday, February 11 | Spring 2026 Late Registration and Add/Drop Period ends |
Friday, February 13 | Applications for Spring 2026 Graduation opens |
Wednesday, February 18 | Add/Drop Period ends |
Wednesday, February 18 | Official Census/Class Validation |
Wednesday, February 18 | Ramadan starts (Tentative) |
Thursday, February 19 | First Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (W) |
Friday, February 20 | Last Day for 25% Tuition Refund |
Monday, February 23 | Census due to Provost by 17:00 |
Tuesday, March 3 | Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (W) |
Thursday, March 5 | First Day for Course Withdrawal (WP/WF) |
Wednesday, March 11 | Midterm exams begin |
Friday, March 13 | Incomplete grades due to Registry by 17:00 |
Friday, March 13 | Senate Meeting |
Saturday, March 14 | Midterm exams end |
Monday, March 16 | Spring Break begins |
Tuesday, March 17 | Fall 2026 Class Schedules due to the Registry |
Wednesday, March 18 | Midterm Grades due to Registry by 17:00 hrs |
Thursday to Friday, March 19 to 20 | Id El Fitr (Holidays: Tentative) |
Sunday, March 22 | Spring Break ends |
Monday, March 23 | Classes resume after Spring Break |
Tuesday, March 31 | Last Day to submit Spring 2026 Graduation Applications |
Thursday, April 2 | Last Day for Course Withdrawal (WP/WF) |
Friday April 3 | Good Friday (Holiday) |
Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday (Holiday) |
Thursday, April 16 | Last Day of Classes |
Friday, April 17 | Reading Day |
Saturday, April 18 | Final exams begin |
Thursday, April 30 | Final exams end |
Friday, May 1 | Labor Day (Holiday) |
Friday, May 1 | Residence Halls close by 17:00, except for graduating seniors |
Monday, May 4 | Spring 2026 Final Grades due to the Registry |
Tuesday, May 5 | Deans Council Meeting/Review of Graduation List |
Tuesday to Friday. May 5 to 8 | Senior Week |
Saturday, May 9 | 2026 Commencement |
How to Access AUN Academic Calendar Online
Visit the school's website at www.aun.edu.ng
Go to the "Academics" menu at the header and select "Academic Calendar" from the list to view the current schedule.
A downloadable link will be available for you to download the full calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of academic calendar does the American University of Nigeria use?
A: AUN operates a semester based academic calendar, similar to that used by universities in the United States. The academic year is divided into two main semesters: Fall and Spring.
Q: How Long is each Semester at AUN?
A: Each semester generally lasts 14 to 16 weeks, including periods for registration, instruction, examinations, and academic breaks.
Q: Does the Academic Calendar include Registration and Examination Periods?
A: Yes. The AUN academic calendar clearly outlines course registration, add/drop periods, mid semester activities, final examinations, and grading timelines for each semester.
Q: Are Academic Breaks included in the Calendar?
A: Yes. The calendar includes official holidays, semester breaks, and vacation periods, such as breaks between the Fall and Spring semesters.
Q: Where Can students find the official AUN Academic Calendar?
A: The official and updated academic calendar is available on this website and the AUN website.
