Kaduna State University (KASU) has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The schedule outlines important dates for registration, lectures, examinations, semester breaks, result processing, and Students’ Union activities for both freshers and returning students.
The calendar was released by the Directorate of Academic Planning to help students and staff prepare properly for the academic year. Students are advised to complete all registration and academic activities within the approved timelines to avoid penalties or delays.
First Semester Schedule 2025/2026
Date | Activity |
|---|---|
Monday, 5 January 2026 | Resumption of students |
Monday, 8 December 2025 – Friday, 23 January 2026 | Screening and course registration for freshers and returning students |
Monday, 26 January – Friday, 13 March 2026 | Lectures and Continuous Assessment (7 weeks) |
Monday, 16 March – Sunday, 22 March 2026 | Mid-semester break and online add/drop |
Monday, 23 March – Friday, 8 May 2026 | Continuation of lectures and Continuous Assessment (6 weeks) |
Monday, 11 May – Saturday, 30 May 2026 | First semester examinations and marking |
Monday, 1 June – Sunday, 14 June 2026 | Processing of results |
Monday, 15 June – Friday, 19 June 2026 | Senate consideration and release of results |
Monday, 22 June – Sunday, 28 June 2026 | First semester break |
Second Semester Schedule 2025/2026
Date | Activity |
|---|---|
Monday, 29 June 2026 | Resumption for second semester |
Monday, 29 June – Friday, 14 August 2026 | Lectures and Continuous Assessment (7 weeks) |
Monday, 17 August – Friday, 21 August 2026 | Mock accreditation, mid-semester break, and online add/drop |
Monday, 24 August – Friday, 9 October 2026 | Continuation of lectures and Continuous Assessment (6 weeks) |
Monday, 12 October – Friday, 16 October 2026 | Students’ Union elections and inauguration |
Monday, 19 October – Saturday, 7 November 2026 | Second semester examinations and marking |
Monday, 9 November – Friday, 20 November 2026 | Processing of results |
Monday, 23 November – Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | Senate consideration and release of results |
Thursday, 26 November – Sunday, 20 December 2026 | Intra and inter-university transfers |
Monday, 21 December 2026 – Sunday, 3 January 2027 | End of session break |
Monday, 4 January 2027 | Commencement of 2026/2027 academic session |
Important Notes
Students must complete screening and course registration within the approved registration period.
Late registration may attract penalties or portal restrictions.
The university has maintained a structured 13-week lecture period for each semester.
Mid semester breaks also provide opportunities for add/drop of courses online.
Students are encouraged to pay their school fees and complete screening and clearance on time.
Quick Student Checklist
Resume on campus by Monday, 5 January 2026
Complete registration between 8 December 2025 and 23 January 2026
Attend lectures from 26 January 2026
Take note of the mid-semester break from 16–22 March 2026
Prepare for first semester exams beginning 11 May 2026
Resume for the second semester on 29 June 2026
Prepare for second semester examinations starting 19 October 2026
The new academic session begins on 4 January 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will KASU resume for the 2025/2026 academic session?
A: Kaduna State University will resume for the first semester on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Q: When will course registration close at KASU?
A: Course registration closes on Friday, 23 January 2026.
Q: How long is the first semester at KASU?
A: The first semester includes 13 weeks of lectures and assessments, excluding examinations and breaks.
Q: When will KASU first semester examinations begin?
A: First semester examinations will begin on Monday, 11 May 2026.
Q: When will the second semester start?
A: The second semester begins on Monday, 29 June 2026.
Q: Does KASU allow add/drop of courses?
A: Yes. Students can add or drop courses during the online add/drop period scheduled within the mid-semester break.
Q: When will the 2026/2027 academic session begin at KASU?
A: The next academic session is scheduled to begin on Monday, 4 January 2027.
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