For the 2025/2026 academic session, Lagos State University has announced the resumption date, which is marked as the beginning of serious academic work. The official date for the return of students to campus is the 6th of October, 2025.
Registrations for returning students also kick off on the same date, alongside lecture. This date is clearly highlighted on the academic calendar for the session, a clear map for students of LASU to follow.
Important Dates in LASU Academic Calendar
First Semester:
DATE | EVENTS |
|---|---|
Sept 15 – Friday, Oct 3, 2025 | Registration for New Students |
Monday, Oct 6 – Friday, Dec 19, 2025 | Resumption & Lectures (All Students) |
Monday, Dec 22, 2025 – Friday, Jan 2, 2026 | End of Year Break |
Monday, Jan 5 – Friday, Jan 9, 2026 | Late Registration & Revision Week |
Monday, Jan 12 – Friday, Feb 6, 2026 | First Semester Examinations |
Monday, Feb 9 – Friday, Feb 20, 2026 | Grading and result uploads |
Monday, Feb 23 – Friday, Feb 27, 2026 | Senate Approval of Results |
Second Semester:
DATES | EVENTS |
|---|---|
Monday, March 2 – Friday, May 22, 2026 | Resumption & Commencement of Lectures |
Monday, May 25 – Friday, June 19, 2026 | Second Semester Examinations |
Monday, June 22 – Friday, July 3, 2026 | Grading and Uploading of Results |
Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10, 2026 | Departmental/Faculty Result Processing |
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | Senate Meeting for Result Approval |
Monday, July 20, 2026 | End-of-Session Break Begins |
Documents for LASU Registrations 2025/2026 Session
JAMB Admission Letter: The official institution copy printed from the JAMB CAPS portal.
LASU Provisional Admission Letter: Printed from the LASU admission portal.
JAMB Original Result Slip: Showing your passport photograph and UTME scores.
O’level Result(s): WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB statement of results or certificates.
Anti Cult Oath Form: This is now a mandatory prerequisite for course registration. It must be completed, certified by a Commissioner for Oaths, and uploaded to the portal.
Birth certificate or a valid Federal Government approved age declaration.
Certificate of Origin: For Lagos State indigenes, this is the IIVC clearance certificate. Non indigenes require a Local Government identification letter from their state of origin.
Attestation Letter: A formal letter of recommendation from a reputable person (e.g., Clergy, Imam, Lawyer, or high ranking Civil Servant) addressed to the Registrar, LASU.
Passport Photographs: At least 8 to 12 copies with a white or red background (red is traditionally preferred for physical files).
Acceptance fee receipt
Medical screening fee receipt
LACACA clearance fee receipt
Main school fees receipt
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is there a separate resumption date for freshers and returning students?
A.Yes, for the first semester, freshers usually start registration earlier (Sept 15), while returning students resume later (Oct 6). For the second semester, both resume simultaneously on March 2.
Q. When is the matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 set?
A. Matriculation for full time undergraduate students was held on December 1, 2025.
Q. What if I missed the first semester resumption?
A. Students who missed the first semester must ensure they are fully registered for the second semester starting March 2 to avoid losing their studentship.
Q. When is the deadline for second semester course registration?
A. The normal registration period runs from March 2 to April 10, 2026.
Q. Is there a penalty for late registration?
A. Yes, late registration for the second semester starts on April 13 and ends April 17, 2026, with a mandatory penalty fee of 10,000 Naira.
Q. Are there any public holidays that might affect resumption?
A. While the calendar is fixed, the university observes all Federal Government public holidays (e.g., Easter or Eid el Fitr), which may briefly pause lectures.
Q. Will the resumption date be extended?
A. Resumption dates are rarely extended unless there is an official circular from the University Senate.
Q. When does the second semester resumption start?
A. The second semester officially commences for all students on Monday, March 2, 2026.
