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.
DELSU Academic Calendar 2025/2026
To understand the calendar structure easily, this is the proposed calendar of 2025/2026 currently in use:
First Semester
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) |
Second Semester
Dates | Activities |
|---|---|
Sunday, March 29, 2026 | All students return to campus |
Monday, March 30, 2026 | Lectures Begin |
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Consideration of First Semester results by the Senate |
Friday, June 26, 2026 | Last day of submission of Continuous Assessment (CA) scores to the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) |
Monday, June 29, 2026 - Friday, July 03, 2026 | Lectures End |
Monday, July 06, 2026 | Second Semester Examinations Begin |
Friday, July 24, 2026 | Second Semester Examinations End |
Friday, July 24, 2026 | Second Semester Break Begins (13 Weeks) |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Consideration of Second Semester results by the Senate |
Sunday, November 01, 2026 | Second Semester Break ends |
Monday, November 02, 2026 | First Semester 2026/2027 Academic 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.
