The Federal University Dutse administration has formally published the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The activities and deadlines for undergraduate programmes are listed in this schedule, which covers the first and second semesters.Â
We have outlined below the academic year, organised with specific schedules for classes, breaks, tests, and important administrative tasks.
The 2025/2026 FUD Academic Calendar
The complete approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year at Federal University Dutse is shown below.
First Semester
S/N | Activity | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Registration for new students | Mon, 1 Dec 2025 | Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | 2 weeks |
2 | Continuation of registration for new students | Mon, 14 Dec 2025 | Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | 1 week |
3 | Commencement of registration for returning students | Mon, 14 Dec 2025 | Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | 1 week |
4 | Christmas & New Year Break (Public Holidays: Dec 25–26, Jan 1) | Mon, 22 Dec 2025 | Sun, 4 Jan 2026 | 2 weeks |
5 | Continuation of registration for new and returning students | Mon, 5 Jan 2026 | Sun, 10 Jan 2026 | 1 week |
6 | End of registration for all students | Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | Sat, 17 Jan 2026 | 1 week |
7 | Late registration for all students | Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | Sat, 17 Jan 2026 | 1 week |
8 | Lecture period for 1st semester | Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | Sat, 21 Mar 2026 | 10 weeks |
9 | Orientation for new students | Mon, 26 Jan 2026 | Wed, 28 Jan 2026 | 3 days |
10 | Matriculation of new students | Thu, 29 Jan 2026 | Thu, 29 Jan 2026 | 1 day |
11 | Add & Drop of registered courses | Mon, 2 Mar 2026 | Sat, 7 Mar 2026 | 1 week |
12 | Continuation of 1st semester lectures | Mon, 23 Mar 2026 | Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | 1 week |
13 | 1st semester examinations | Mon, 30 Mar 2026 | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 | 3 weeks |
14 | Marking period | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 | Sat, 9 May 2026 | 2 weeks |
15 | Inter-semester break | Mon, 11 May 2026 | Sun, 24 May 2026 | 2 weeks |
16 | Departmental Board meetings | Mon, 25 May 2026 | Fri, 29 May 2026 | 5 days |
17 | Faculty Board meetings | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 | Fri, 5 Jun 2026 | 5 days |
18 | Senate Business Committee meetings | Mon, 8 Jun 2026 | Fri, 12 Jun 2026 | 5 days |
19 | Senate meeting for the consideration of the 1st semester results | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 1 day |
Second Semester
S/N | Activity | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Lecture period for the 2nd semester | Mon, 25 May 2026 | Sat, 4 Jul 2026 | 6 weeks |
21 | Mid-Semester Break | Mon, 6 Jul 2026 | Sun, 12 Jul 2026 | 1 week |
22 | Continuation of lectures | Mon, 13 Jul 2026 | Sat, 29 Aug 2026 | 7 weeks |
23 | 2nd semester examinations | Mon, 31 Aug 2026 | Sat, 19 Sep 2026 | 3 weeks |
24 | Marking period | Mon, 21 Sep 2026 | Sat, 3 Oct 2026 | 2 weeks |
25 | Departmental Board meetings | Mon, 5 Oct 2026 | Fri, 9 Oct 2026 | 5 days |
26 | Faculty Board meetings | Mon, 12 Oct 2026 | Fri, 16 Oct 2026 | 5 days |
27 | Senate Business Committee meetings | Mon, 19 Oct 2026 | Fri, 23 Oct 2026 | 5 days |
28 | Senate meeting for the consideration of the 2nd semester results | Thu, 29 Oct 2026 | Thu, 29 Oct 2026 | 1 day |
29 | New Academic Session (2026/2027) begins | Mon, 9 Nov 2026 | — | — |
How Students Can Use the Calendar Effectively
From registration deadlines to exam weeks and public holidays, the comprehensive breakdown provides students with all the information they need to prepare. This calendar allows students to plan:
Travel dates
Study plans
Revision periods
Holiday breaks
This level of clarity guarantees a more stress-free, more efficient academic experience with better time management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has FUD started giving admission for 2025/2026?
A: Yes, Federal University Dutse (FUD) has started the admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session
Q: Is the FUD admission list out?
A: The Federal University Dutse has officially released the admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Q: Do FUD do post UTME?
A: Yes, FUD conducts its own post UTME screening.
Q: Does FUD have a general cut off mark for all courses?
A: Yes, FUD typically sets a general minimum cut off mark applicable to most applicants.
Q: Is the FUD cut off mark different for direct entry candidates?
A: Yes, Direct Entry applicants are assessed differently from UTME candidates.
