Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) usually begins every new academic session by releasing a well organised academic calendar for students.
The academic calendar covers all important activities that are to take place within the new session. The 2025/2026 calendar not only broke down the events for the session but also indicated the exact dates for all major happenings around campus.
MOUAU Official Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session
First Semester:
DATE | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
Sunday 5th October, 2025 | Fresh Students return for 2025/2026 Academic Session |
Monday 6th October, 2025 | Registration of fresh students |
Sunday 12th October, 2025 | Old Students return for 2025/2026 Academic Session |
Monday 13th October, 2025 | Lectures begin for both fresh and old students |
Monday 13th October – Friday 17th October, 2025 | Late Registration: Add/Drop Registration, including Application for Excess Credit Units |
Monday 20th October – Friday 24th October, 2025 | Students Orientation |
Friday 12th December, 2025 | Matriculation of fresh students |
Friday 19th December, 2025 | Lectures End |
Monday 5th – Friday 9th January, 2026 | Revision/Moderation of Examination Questions |
Monday 12th January – Friday 30th January, 2026 | First Semester Examination |
Friday 30th January, 2026 | First Semester Ends |
Second Semester:
DATE | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
Sunday 1st March, 2026 | Students Return to Campus for Second Semester 2025/2026 Academic Session |
Monday 2nd March, 2026 | Lectures begin with Registration |
Friday 13th March, 2026 | Registration Ends |
Monday 23rd March – Friday 27th March, 2026 | Late Registration: Add/Drop Registration, including Application for Excess Credit Units |
Friday 15th May, 2026 | Lectures End |
Monday 18th – Friday 22nd May, 2026 | Students Week Activities |
Monday 25th – Friday 29th May, 2026 | Revision/Moderation of Examination Questions |
Monday 1st June – Friday 19th June, 2026 | Second Semester Examination |
Friday 19th June, 2026 | All Non Graduating Students vacate the Campus/End of 2025/2026 Academic Session |
Monday 22nd June – Friday 26th June, 2026 | External Examination |
Monday 29th June, 2026 | Consideration of Results |
Sunday 20th September, 2026 | Resumption of 2026/2027 Academic Session |
MOUAU 2025/2026 Academic Calendar Summary:
FIRST SEMESTER;
Lectures: 11 weeks
Revision: 1 week
Examination: 3 weeks
TOTAL: 15 Weeks
SECOND SEMESTER;
Lectures: 11 weeks
Students' Union Activities: 1 week
Revision: 1 week
Examination: 3 weeks
TOTAL: 16 Weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long is a typical semester at MOUAU?
A. A standard semester at MOUAU lasts approximately 15 weeks, which typically includes 11 weeks of lectures, 1 week for revision, and 3 weeks for examinations.
Q. When does normal registration end?
A. For the first semester, normal registration typically ends one week after resumption. For the second semester, it is scheduled to end on March 13, 2026.
Q. What is the "Add/Drop" registration period?
A. This period coincides with late registration. It allows students to adjust their course loads or apply for excess credit units if necessary.
Q. Does MOUAU observe a mid semester break?
A. Yes, it is approximately two weeks. It is after the end of the first semester.
Q. What is Students’ Week?
A. It is a week dedicated to extracurricular activities, SUG events, and cultural displays. For the current session, it is scheduled from May 18 to May 22, 2026.
