Staying ahead of your studies at the Federal University Wukari starts with knowing when everything happens. Having the official schedule at your fingertips makes it easy to plan your semester, manage your time, and ensure you never miss a vital deadline.

Both new students waiting for their admission letters and returning students getting ready for the next level need these dates to stay organised.

The details provided here cover the complete roadmap for the 2024/2025 academic session. You can find out when lectures begin, when examinations are set to take place, and when the mid semester breaks and holidays will occur.

Please note that these dates apply to all departments and programmes across the university, with the exception of the Medicine (MBBS) programme.

FUWUKARI Academic Calendar 2024/2025

Below is the approved schedule for the first semester.

First Semester Schedule

Activity

Date

Duration

Resumption

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Arrival of students

Registration

13 May – 8 June 2025

4 Weeks

Lectures Begin

26 May – 22 August 2025

13 Weeks

CA I

7 July – 12 July 2025

1 Week

CA II

4 August – 9 August 2025

1 Week

Matriculation

5 July 2025 (Tentative)

1 Day

SIWES Orientation

7 September 2025

1 Day

Revision

25 August – 30 August 2025

1 Week

Examinations

1 September – 20 September 2025

3 Weeks

Semester Break

22 September – 18 October 2025

4 Weeks

SIWES Programme

20 Oct 2025 – 18 Apr 2026

6 Months

During this period, students are expected to complete their registration early and secure their hostel accommodation to avoid last minute stress.

For new students, ensure you confirm your name on the admission list, print your admission letter and complete all necessary registrations on time.

Second Semester Schedule

Here is the breakdown for the second semester.

Activity

Date

Duration

Resumption

Sunday, 19 October 2025

Students return

Lectures Begin

20 Oct – 20 Dec 2025

9 Weeks

Christmas Break

22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026

2 Weeks

Lectures Resume

5 Jan – 31 Jan 2026

4 Weeks

Revision

2 Feb – 7 Feb 2026

1 Week

Examinations

9 Feb – 28 Feb 2026

3 Weeks

Long Vacation

2 Mar – 25 Apr 2026

8 Weeks

Next Session Resumption

26 April 2026

New Session Begins

Monthly Academic Meetings at FUWUKARI

Apart from lectures and exams, several official meetings are held monthly.

Meeting Type

Schedule

Senate Meetings

Last Thursday of Every Month

Deans and Directors

Last Wednesday of Every Month

Departmental Boards

First Week of Every Month

Faculty Boards

Second Week of Every Month

These meetings often influence academic policies and examination schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does this academic calendar apply to all courses?
A: The calendar applies to all courses and programmes except Medicine (MBBS).

Q: When will FUWUKARI resume for the next academic session?
A: Resumption for the next session is scheduled for Sunday, 26 April 2026.

Q: Where can I check the FUWUKARI admission list?
A: You can check it on https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/ and https://fuwukaricdl.ng/admissions/.

Q: When should students pay their school fees?
A: Students are advised to pay their school fees immediately after registration opens each semester.

Q: How can I apply for hostel accommodation?
A: Hostel applications are done through the student portal after registration and payment of fees.

Q: Does FUWUKARI conduct the SIWES programme?
A: Yes. SIWES runs for six months as stated in the academic calendar.