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. 

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

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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:

  1. School Fees Payment

  2. Travel dates

  3. Study plans

  4. Revision periods

  5. 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.