As a student of Delta State University, the DELSU Academic Calendar is your official schedule for the entire semester and session.
It lists all the important dates you need to take note of, such as the resumption date or when lectures start, as missing these dates can affect your academic progress. Let's look at this current calendar to help you plan accordingly.
Update: Delta State University has released an updated academic calendar for the second semester of the 2025/2026 session. This revision provides a clear structure for all academic activities.
DELSU Academic Calendar 2025/2026
To understand the calendar structure easily, this is the proposed calendar of 2025/2026 currently in use:
DELSU First Semester Calendar 2025/2026
Dates | Activities |
|---|---|
Sunday, November 02, 2025 | Fresh students resume on campus |
Monday, November 03, 2025 | Medicals and screening of fresh students start |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Friday, November 14, 2025 | Orientation for fresh students |
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | Matriculation of fresh students |
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | Old students return to campus |
Monday, November 17, 2025 | Registration of courses for all students begins |
Monday, November 17, 2025 | Lectures for all students begin |
Friday, November 21, 2025 | End of applications for resumption of studies |
Friday, December 12, 2025 | Registration of courses for all students begins |
Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, December 19, 2025 | Late registration of courses (penalty fees for late registration will apply) |
Monday, December 22, 2025 | Last day for course addition, modification, and deletion |
Friday, January 16, 2026 | Temporary withdrawal/deferment ends |
Friday, February 20, 2026 | Last day for the submission of Continuous Assessment (CA) scores to the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) |
Friday, February 27, 2026 | Lectures end |
Monday, March 02, 2026 - Friday, March 06, 2026 | Revision |
Monday, March 09, 2026 | First Semester Examinations Begin |
Friday, March 13, 2026 | First Semester Examinations end |
Monday, March 16, 2026 - Friday, March 27, 2026 | First Semester Break (Two Weeks) |
Revised DELSU Second Semester Calendar 2025/2026
Here is a clear breakdown of the revised second semester calendar:
Date | Activity |
|---|---|
Sunday, 19 April 2026 | All students return to campus |
Monday, 20 April 2026 | Lectures begin |
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | Consideration of the first semester results by the Senate |
Thursday, 16 July 2026 | Last day for submission of CA scores |
Friday, 17 July 2026 | Lectures end |
Monday, 20 July to Friday, 24 July 2026 | Revision |
Monday, 27 July 2026 | Second semester examinations begin |
Friday, 14 August 2026 | Second semester examinations end |
Friday, 14 August 2026 | Second semester break begins |
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | Consideration of the second semester results by the Senate |
Friday, 6 November 2026 | Second semester break ends |
Monday, 9 November 2026 | First semester 2026/2027 session begins |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who releases the DELSU Academic Calendar?
A: The calendar is approved and released by the Delta State University Senate through the university management.
Q: Does the Academic Calendar apply to all Students?
A: Yes, the calendar applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate students unless otherwise stated for specific programmes.
Q: Can the DELSU Academic Calendar change after release?
A: Yes. The university reserves the right to adjust the calendar due to strikes, public holidays, emergencies, or other academic considerations.
Q: What happens if I miss a date on the Academic Calendar?
A: Missing important dates (such as registration deadlines or exams) may attract penalties or academic consequences. Students are advised to strictly adhere to the calendar.
Q: Is the Academic Calendar the same every Academic Session?
A: No. Dates and schedules vary from one academic session to another.
