Students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, often look forward to the release of the academic calendar because it shows the complete schedule for lectures, registration, examinations, and semester breaks. Knowing these dates helps you plan their studies, register for courses on time, and avoid late penalties.
The management of JOSTUM has released the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution was formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) before it was renamed.
This calendar outlines important activities for both the first and second semesters, including resumption dates, lecture periods, examinations, and result processing.
In this article, you will find the complete breakdown of the JOSTUM academic calendar for 2025/2026 so you can stay organised throughout the session.
JOSTUM Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The academic session is divided into two semesters:
First semester
Second semester
Each semester includes registration periods, lectures, revision weeks, examinations, and result processing.
Students are advised to follow the schedule carefully to avoid missing important academic activities.
JOSTUM First Semester Academic Calendar 2025/2026
Below is the approved first semester schedule for Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Registration for Fresh Students | 17 November 2025 – 19 December 2025 | 5 Weeks |
Christmas Break | 20 December 2025 – 3 January 2026 | — |
Resumption for All Students | 4 January 2026 | — |
Orientation and Registration for Returning Students | 5 January 2026 – 16 January 2026 | 2 Weeks |
Matriculation Ceremony | 16 January 2026 | — |
Lecture Period | 19 January 2026 – 27 March 2026 | 10 Weeks |
Late Registration | 19 January 2026 – 23 January 2026 | — |
End of Add or Drop of Courses | 23 January 2026 | — |
Student Union Week | 9 March 2026 – 13 March 2026 | — |
Transition and General Elections | 16 March 2026 – 20 March 2026 | — |
Revision Week | 30 March 2026 – 3 April 2026 | 1 Week |
First Semester Examination | 6 April 2026 – 24 April 2026 | 3 Weeks |
First Semester Break | 25 April 2026 – 9 May 2026 | — |
Marking and Submission of Results | 27 April 2026 – 8 May 2026 | — |
Departmental Board Consideration of Results | 5 June 2026 | — |
College Board Consideration of Results | 19 June 2026 | — |
Senate Committee on Exams | 26 June 2026 | — |
Senate Consideration of Results | 2 July 2026 | — |
JOSTUM Second Semester Academic Calendar 2025/2026
Below is the second semester academic schedule for the 2025/2026 session.
Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Students Return to Campus | 10 May 2026 | — |
Registration for All Students | 11 May 2026 – 22 May 2026 | 2 Weeks |
Lecture Period | 25 May 2026 – 17 July 2026 | 8 Weeks |
Late Registration | 25 May 2026 – 29 May 2026 | — |
End of Add or Drop of Courses | 29 May 2026 | — |
Anti Cultism Awareness and Social Orientation | 3 July 2026 | — |
Sports Week | 20 July 2026 – 24 July 2026 | — |
Lecture Free Week | 20 July 2026 – 24 July 2026 | — |
Lectures Continue | 27 July 2026 – 7 August 2026 | — |
Revision Week | 10 August 2026 – 14 August 2026 | 1 Week |
Second Semester Examination | 17 August 2026 – 4 September 2026 | 3 Weeks |
End of Session Break | 5 September 2026 | — |
Marking and Submission of Results | 7 September 2026 – 18 September 2026 | — |
Industrial Training and Practical Programmes
Some academic programmes include practical training outside the classroom.
These include:
Teaching Practice
Practicum
Field Trips
SIWES
Externship
Rural Posting
The duration ranges from 2 to 12 weeks, depending on the programme.
Industrial Training
Industrial training lasts 24 weeks for students whose programmes require it.
Lecture Free Sports Period
Every Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm is reserved for sports activities for both students and staff.
During this time, lectures are suspended so students can participate in sporting activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will JOSTUM resume for the 2025/2026 academic session?
A: Fresh student registration begins on 17 November 2025, while all students resume fully on 4 January 2026.
Q: How long is the first semester at JOSTUM?
A: The first semester lasts about 21 weeks, including lectures, examinations, and breaks.
Q: When will JOSTUM's first semester exams start?
A: The first semester examination begins on 6 April 2026.
Q: When will the second semester begin?
A: The second semester starts with students returning to campus on 10 May 2026.
Q: How long is the second semester examination?
A: The exam period lasts three weeks from 17 August to 4 September 2026.
Q: Is sports participation compulsory at JOSTUM?
A: Sports activities are encouraged, and every Wednesday afternoon is reserved for sports.
