Planning your academic year becomes much easier when you clearly understand the school calendar. The Federal University of Technology Minna has released the official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, outlining key dates for lectures, examinations, breaks, and other important academic activities.
The session is divided into two semesters, each lasting about 15 weeks, with clearly defined timelines to help students organise their studies and meet deadlines without pressure.
Read on to see the full outline of activities for the school year.
First Semester Academic Schedule
The first semester focuses on registration, lectures, orientation, examinations, and result processing. Students are expected to complete registration and fee payments early to avoid penalties or delays in academic activities.
Below is the full breakdown of first semester activities:
First Semester Activities Table
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Payment of School Fees for New Students | Monday 13 October 2025 – Sunday 16 November 2025 | 5 Weeks |
Online Registration for New & Returning Students | Monday 3 November 2025 – Sunday 30 November 2025 | 4 Weeks |
Lectures for 100L–500L Students Begin | Monday 1 December 2025 – Friday 19 December 2025 | 3 Weeks |
Annual Recess | Saturday 20 December 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026 | 2 Weeks |
Lectures Continue | Monday 5 January 2026 – Saturday 31 January 2026 | 4 Weeks |
Matriculation Ceremony | Thursday 8 January 2026 | 1 Day |
Orientation for New Students | Thursday 22 January – Friday 23 January 2026 | 2 Days |
Founder’s Day | Sunday 1 February 2026 | 1 Day |
e-Test for 100 Level & Large Classes | Monday 2 February – Saturday 21 February 2026 | 3 Weeks |
Lectures Continue | Monday 2 February – Saturday 7 March 2026 | 5 Weeks |
e-Exams for 100 Level & Large Classes | Monday 9 March – Saturday 28 March 2026 | 3 Weeks |
First Semester Exams (200L–500L) | Monday 16 March – Saturday 28 March 2026 | 2 Weeks |
SIWES Begins (Except SAA & SSTE Students) | Monday 13 March – Saturday 26 September 2026 | 24 Weeks |
School Boards Consider Results | Monday 25 May 2026 | 1 Day |
Senate Considers Results | Wednesday 24 June 2026 | 1 Day |
Second Semester Academic Schedule
After the completion of the first semester, students move into the second semester, which continues with lectures, tests, examinations, and the second semester break.
Students should ensure they remain attentive to deadlines during this period, especially examination dates and academic evaluations.
Second Semester Activities Table
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Lectures Begin for All Students | Monday 13 April – Saturday 30 May 2026 | 7 Weeks |
e-Test for 100 Level & Large Classes | Monday 1 June – Saturday 20 June 2026 | 3 Weeks |
Lectures Continue | Monday 1 June – Saturday 4 July 2026 | 5 Weeks |
e-Exams for 100 Level & Large Classes | Monday 6 July – Saturday 25 July 2026 | 3 Weeks |
Second Semester Exams (200L–500L) | Monday 13 July – Saturday 25 July 2026 | 2 Weeks |
Second Semester Break | Monday 27 July – Saturday 5 September 2026 | 6 Weeks |
SWEP / Field Trip | Monday 27 July – Saturday 5 September 2026 | 6 Weeks |
School Boards Consider Results | Monday 7 September 2026 | 1 Day |
Senate Considers Results | Wednesday 30 September 2026 | 1 Day |
Resumption Date for 2026/2027 Academic Session
After the completion of all second semester activities and result processing, the university will begin preparations for the next academic session.
The 2026/2027 academic session is scheduled to begin as follows:
New Session Begins: Monday, 5 October 2026
Students are encouraged to prepare early for the new academic year by confirming course registrations, hostel arrangements, and fee payments ahead of time.
Important Notes for Students
Aside from academic activities, the calendar also includes institutional routines and general notices that students should be aware of throughout the session.
Some of these include:
Staff Fitness Exercise: Every Saturday from 6:30 am to 8:00 am
Sporting Activities: Lectures end by 2:00 pm every Wednesday for student sports
SIWES Exemption Notice: Students under SAA and SSTE programmes are exempt from the standard SIWES schedule
The reference to SAA in the calendar relates to the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, which is grouped under different agricultural related schools in the university structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the 2025/2026 academic session start at FUTMINNA?
A: The first semester begins on Monday, 1 December 2025 and runs until Saturday, 11 April 2026.
Q: When does registration for the 2025/2026 session start?
A: Online registration for new and returning students runs from Monday, 3 November 2025, to Sunday, 30 November 2025.
Q: When should new students pay their school fees?
A: New students are expected to pay their school fees between Monday, 13 October 2025 and Sunday, 16 November 2025.
Q: When is the matriculation ceremony scheduled?
A: Matriculation for new students will hold on Thursday, 8 January 2026.
Q: When will the first semester examinations be held?
A: For 100 Level and large classes, e-exams will run from 9 March to 28 March 2026, while 200 Level to 500 Level examinations will run from 16 March to 28 March 2026.
Q: When does the second semester start at FUTMINNA?
A: The second semester begins on Monday, 13 April 2026 and ends on Saturday, 25 July 2026.
Q: When will SIWES begin for eligible students?
A: SIWES runs from Monday, 13 March 2026 to Saturday, 26 September 2026, except for students in SAA and SSTE programmes.
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