The whole academic calendar for the 2025/2026 undergraduate regular session has been made public by Babcock University.
For instructors, staff, and students to efficiently organise the academic year, the complete calendar offers important dates and deadlines.
To ensure complete attention to academic requirements and deadlines, students are strongly advised to thoroughly check the calendar and make appropriate plans.
Babcock University Academic Calendar for Undergraduates 2025/2026
This calendar is your main guide for everything academic, whether you're a returning student or a new 100 level student.
Dates | Events |
First Semester Begins for 200–600 Level (Returning) Students | |
Monday, Aug. 18 – Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 | Online Registration from Home for 200 Level to 600 Level (Returning Students) |
Monday, August 18, 2025 | Deans | HoDs | Course Advisors Workshop |
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | New Faculty and Staff | Teachers’ Workshop |
Wednesday, Aug. 20 – Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | Colloquium |
Monday, Sept. 1 – Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 | Resumption of 200 Level to 600 Level (Returning Students) & Completion of Registration for Returning Students (excluding students who took part in the Post SIWES Semester) |
Monday, September 8, 2025 | Classes begin for 200 to 600 Level Students (excluding students who were part of the Post SIWES Semester) |
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | Resumption of 400 Level & 500 Level Returning Students who took part in the Post SIWES Semester |
Monday, September 15, 2025 | Classes begin for 400 Level & 500 Level Returning Students who took part in the Post SIWES semester. |
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Founder’s Day Celebration |
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | Academic Standards Board |
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | Senate |
Friday, September 26, 2025 | Last day to enter any Class/Change a Programme or Register |
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Independence Day National Holiday |
First Semester Begins for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students | |
Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 | Arrival of 100 Level & Direct Entry Students | Verification |
Friday, Oct. 17 – Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 | Orientation for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Saturday, Oct. 18 – Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | Youth Week of Prayer |
Monday, Oct. 27 – Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 | Mid Semester Examination for 200 to 600 Level Students |
Monday, October 27, 2025 | Classes begin for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | Academic Standards Board |
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Senate |
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Congregation |
Friday, November 21, 2025 | First Semester Registration Closes for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Thursday, Dec. 4 – Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 | End of First Semester Examination for 200 – 600 Level Students |
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | Middle of Semester Break for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Tues. Dec. 23, 2025 – Mon. Jan. 6, 2026 | Inter Semester Break for Faculty and Staff |
Second Semester Begins for 200 – 600 Level Students | |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Resumption for Staff and Faculty |
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | General Orientation for Faculty and Staff |
Friday, January 9, 2026 | Registry and Hall Administrators’ Preparation for Resumption |
Monday, Jan 12 – Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 | Resumption for ALL Students |
Monday, January 12, 2026 | Deans | HoDs | Course Advisors Workshop |
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | New Faculty and Staff | Teachers’ Workshop |
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Workshop on “THE” and Ranking Related Issues |
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Second Semester Classes Begin for 200 to 600 Level Students |
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | First Semester Classes Continue for 100 Level and DE Students |
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | Academic Standards Board |
Monday, February 2 – Friday, February 6, 2026 | Mid Semester Examination for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Senate |
Friday, February 6, 2026 | Last Day to Enter any Class for 200 – 600 Level Students |
Saturday, Feb. 14 – Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 | Week of Spiritual Emphasis |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Academic Standards Board |
Sunday, Feb. 22 – Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 | Nigeria Association of Adventist Students (NAAS) Week |
Tuesday, Feb. 24 – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | End of First Semester Examination for 100Level and Direct Entry Students |
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Senate |
Wednesday, March 4 – Sunday, March 8, 2026 | End of Semester Break for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Second Semester Begins for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students | |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Second Semester Online Registration Begins for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Resumption for all 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Monday, March 9, 2026 | Second Semester Classes Begins for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13, 2026 | Mid Semester Examination for all 200 to 600 Level Students |
Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20, 2026 | Career and Job Fair Week (Lecture free for Graduating Class) |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Academic Standards Board |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Research Fair |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Senate |
Friday, March 27, 2026 | Last day to enter any Class for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Friday, April 3, 2026 | Registration Closes for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Academic Standards Board |
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Senate |
Thursday, April 23 – Thursday, May 7, 2026 | End of Second Semester Examination for 200 to 600 Level Students |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Workers’ Day |
Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8, 2026 | Mid Semester Examination for 100 Level and Direct Entry Students |
Summer School Begins | |
Monday, May 25, 2026 | Commencement of Summer School for 200 to 500 Level Students |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Summer Classes Begin |
Monday, June 8, 2026 | Last Day to Enter Any Summer School Class |
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Academic Standards Board |
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Senate |
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Mid Summer Examination |
Thursday, June 25 – Thursday, July 2, 2026 | End of Second Semester Examination for 100 Level and DE Students |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Resumption for Post SIWES Students and Commencement of Classes |
Mon. July 13 – Thursday, July 16, 2026 | End of Summer School Examination |
2026 Convocation Week Programme | |
Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Parents’ Consultative Forum Luncheon at 1:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | Graduating students arrive at 2:00 p.m. |
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | Convocation Lecture at 9:00 – 10:50 a.m. |
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | Alumni Connectivity at 11:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. |
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | Graduation Dinner at 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Friday, July 24, 2026 | Dress Rehearsal at 7:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
Friday, July 24, 2026 | Tree Planting at 10:00 a.m. |
Friday, July 24, 2026 | Project Dedication at 10:30 a.m. |
Friday, July 24, 2026 | Consecration Service at 6:30 p.m. |
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Baccalaureate at 8:30 a.m. |
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Vesper Service at 6:30 p.m. |
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Convocation Ceremony at 7:00 a.m. |
Mon. July 27 – Fri. July 31, 2026 | Mid Semester for Post SIWES Students |
Mon. Aug. 24 – Thur. Aug 27, 2026 | End of Semester Examination for Post SIWES Students |
Please note the following information:
Post SIWES Students are to register for the second semester with other students in January 2026
Dates for the inaugural lectures will be communicated.
Dates for Easter and Muslim holidays will be communicated.
The matriculation date will be communicated.
Induction dates for programmes like MBBS, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, etc., will be communicated in due course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the Babcock University academic calendar change after release?
A: Yes, the academic calendar may be adjusted if there are unforeseen circumstances such as public holidays, emergencies, or institutional decisions.Â
Q: How many semesters are in the Babcock University academic calendar?
A: Babcock University follows a two semester academic system in most programmes. Each semester has its own schedule for lectures, resumption date, assessments, and examinations.
Q: Is the academic calendar the same every academic session?
A: No, the Babcock University academic calendar differs from one academic session to another.
Q: Can students rely solely on the academic calendar for academic planning?
A: The academic calendar is a reliable guide, but students should also follow departmental notices and faculty specific schedules for more detailed academic planning.
Q: Does the academic calendar cover course registration deadlines?
A: Yes, Babcock course registration timelines are often highlighted in the academic calendar.
