The Federal University of Kashere has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The calendar lists important academic activities such as registration periods, lectures, exams, and semester breaks for both the first and second semesters.

Continue reading below to learn about the undergraduate and postgraduate academic calendars.

FUKASHERE Undergraduate Academic Calendar

The management of FUKASHERE has officially released the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session.

Activities

Dates

First Semester

First Semester Registration of Fresh & Returning Students

Monday 13 to Friday 24 October, 2025 (2 Weeks)

Late Registration of Fresh & Returning Students

Monday 27 to Friday 31 October, 2025 (1 Week)

Add and Drop

Monday 27 October to Friday 7 November, 2025 (2 Weeks)

Lectures

Monday 27 October, 2025, to Saturday 17 January, 2026 (12 Weeks)

Matriculation of Fresh Students

Tuesday 18 November, 2025 (1 Day)

Orientation of Fresh Students

Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 November, 2025 (3 Days)

Revision

Monday 19 to Saturday 24 January, 2026 (1 Week)

First Semester Examination

Monday 26 January to Saturday 14 February, 2026 (3 Weeks)

Marking of Examination Scripts

Monday 26 January to Friday 6 March, 2026 (5 Weeks)

First Semester Break

Monday 16 February to Friday 27 March, 2026 (6 Weeks)

SIWES/Teaching Practice

Monday 16 February to Friday 14 August, 2026 (5 Months)

Departmental & Faculty Board Meetings

Monday 9 to Friday 20 March, 2026 (2 Weeks)

SBC Meeting on Examination

Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 March, 2026 (3 Days)

Senate Meeting on Examination

Monday 30 March, 2026 (1 Day)

Commencement of Second Semester

Monday 30 March, 2026

Second Semester

Resumption & Commencement of Lectures

Monday 30 March, 2026

Lecture Duration

Monday 30 March to Saturday 20 June, 2026 (12 Weeks)

Revision

Monday 22 to Saturday 27 June, 2026 (1 Week)

Second Semester Examination

Monday 29 June to Saturday 18 July, 2026 (3 Weeks)

Marking of Examination Scripts

Monday 20 July to Friday 7 August, 2026 (3 Weeks)

Teaching Practice

Monday 20 July to Friday 9 October, 2026 (12 Weeks)

Departmental & Faculty Board Meetings

Monday 10 to Friday 21 August, 2026 (2 Weeks)

SBC Meeting on Examination

Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 August, 2026 (3 Days)

Senate Meeting on Examination

Monday 31 August, 2026 (1 Day)

Annual Leave for Academic Staff

Tuesday 1 September to Monday 12 October, 2026 (30 W/Days)

Second Semester Break (Long Vacation)

Monday 20 July to Friday 28 Aug., 2026 (6 Weeks)

Commencement of 2026/2027 Academic Session

Tuesday 13 October, 2026

Note: Staff and students are to note that public holidays will be observed as declared by the federal government.

FUKASHERE Postgraduate Calendar for 2025/2026

All postgraduate students are advised to take note of the key dates for registration, lectures, examinations, and breaks.

Activities

Dates

First Semester

Commencement

Monday, 27 October 2025

Registration for Returning and Fresh Students

Monday, 27 October to Sunday, 9 November 2025 (2 weeks)

Late Registration

Monday, 10 November to Sunday, 23 November 2025 (2 weeks)

Lectures

Monday, 10 November 2025, to Saturday, 21 February 2026 (15 weeks)

Revision

Monday, 23 February to Saturday, 28 February 2026 (1 week)

First Semester Examination

Monday, 2 March to Saturday, 14 March 2026 (2 weeks)

First Semester Break

Monday, 16 March to Saturday, 11 April 2026 (4 weeks)

Marking of Scripts and Upload of Results

Monday, 16 March to Saturday, 28 March 2026 (2 weeks)

Second Semester

Resumption

Monday, 13 April 2026

Lectures

Monday, 13 April to Saturday, 25 July 2026 (15 weeks)

Revision

Monday, 27 July to Saturday, 1 August 2026 (1 week)

Second Semester Examination

Monday, 3 August to Saturday, 15 August 2026 (2 weeks)

Second Semester Break (Long Vacation)

Monday, 17 August to Saturday, 24 October 2026 (10 weeks)

Marking of Scripts and Upload of Results

Monday, 17 August to Saturday, 29 August 2026 (2 weeks)

Departmental Board Meeting

Tuesday, 1 September to Friday, 4 September 2026 (4 days)

Faculty Board Meeting

Monday, 7 September to Friday, 11 September 2026 (5 days)

SPS Board Meeting

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 (1 day)

Commencement of 2026/2027 Academic Session

Monday, 26 October 2026

Public holidays during this period will be observed as declared by the federal government.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the FUKASHERE cut off mark?
A: The FUKASHERE cut off mark is 150, which is the minimum score required for admission to the university.

Q: Can I apply if I did not choose FUKASHERE as my first choice?
A: Candidates who did not initially select FUKASHERE may still apply for the post UTME screening form after completing a change of institution through the official admission system.

Q: Are FUKASHERE courses accredited?
A: Yes, FUKASHERE's courses and programmes are accredited by the Nigerian regulatory authorities.

Q: What are the school fees for FUKASHERE?
A: FUKASHERE provides affordable education, with school fees typically below N100,000 for returning students.

Q: Is the admission list out?
A: The FUKASHERE admission list is out.