The management of the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB) has released the official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. This schedule outlines all key academic activities, including registration, lectures, examinations, and breaks for both semesters.

Students are advised to follow the calendar closely and complete all academic activities within the given timelines.

First Semester Academic Calendar

S/N

Activity

Date(s)

Duration

1

Registration (All students)

Mon 3 – Fri 14 Feb, 2025

2 weeks

2

Late Registration (with fine)

Mon 17 – Fri 21 Feb, 2025

1 week

3

Lectures

Mon 24 Feb – Fri 16 May, 2025

12 weeks

4

Add and Drop

Mon 24 Feb – Fri 7 Mar, 2025

2 weeks

5

Matriculation (freshers)

Tue 25 Feb, 2025

1 day

6

Orientation (freshers)

Wed 26 – Thu 27 Feb, 2025

2 days

7

Sports Week

May 2025

1 week

8

Revision

Mon 26 – Fri 30 May, 2025

1 week

9

First Semester Exams

Mon 2 – Fri 20 Jun, 2025

3 weeks

10

First Semester Break

Mon 23 Jun – Fri 11 Jul, 2025

3 weeks

11

SIWES II

Mon 8 Aug 2025 – Fri 6 Feb, 2026

6 months

12

Marking of Scripts

Mon 24 Jun – Fri 4 Jul, 2025

2 weeks

13

Departmental Board Meetings

Mon 7 – Fri 12 Jul, 2025

1 week

14

Faculty Board Meetings

Mon 14 – Fri 18 Jul, 2025

1 week

15

SBC Meeting

Wed 23 – Thu 24 Jul, 2025

2 days

16

Senate Meeting

Thu 31 Jul, 2025

1 day

Second Semester Academic Calendar

S/N

Activity

Date(s)

Duration

1

Resumption (All students)

Mon 14 Jul, 2025

1 day

2

Lectures

Mon 14 Jul – Fri 3 Oct, 2025

12 weeks

3

Revision

Mon 6 – Fri 10 Oct, 2025

1 week

4

Second Semester Exams

Mon 13 Oct – Fri 31 Oct, 2025

3 weeks

5

Convocation

Sat 25 Oct, 2025

1 day

6

Long Vacation

Mon 3 Nov 2025 – Fri 30 Jan 2026

13 weeks

7

SIWES I

Mon 3 Nov 2025 – Fri 19 Jan 2026

12 weeks

8

Marking of Scripts

Mon 3 – Fri 14 Nov, 2025

2 weeks

9

Departmental Board Meetings

Mon 17 – Fri 21 Nov, 2025

1 week

10

Faculty Board Meetings

Mon 24 – Fri 28 Nov, 2025

1 week

11

SBC Meeting

Wed 3 – Thu 4 Dec, 2025

2 days

12

Senate Meeting

Thu 18 Dec, 2025

1 day

13

Academic Staff Leave

Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Fri 30 Jan 2026

30 working days

14

Next Session Begins

February 2026

1 day

Important Notes for Students

  • Registration must be completed within the approved period

  • Late registration attracts a fine of ₦5,000

  • The registration portal will close after the deadline

  • Freshers cannot register after matriculation

  • Students must complete course registration and fee payment on time

  • Always confirm the amount you are to pay from the NAUB School Fees Schedule

Following this academic calendar will help you stay organised and avoid missing important deadlines such as examinations, course registration, and resumption dates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When does NAUB resume for the 2025/2026 session?
A: First semester activities begin with registration on 3 February 2025, while second semester resumes on 14 July 2025.

Q: How long is the first semester?
A: The first semester runs for about 12 weeks of lectures, followed by exams and a short break.

Q: Is late registration allowed?
A: Yes, but it attracts a ₦5,000 penalty.

Q: When will examinations start?
A: First semester exams begin on 2 June 2025, while second semester exams start on 13 October 2025.

Q: When is the long vacation?
A: The long vacation runs from 3 November 2025 to 30 January 2026.

Q: When will the next academic session begin?
A: The 2026/2027 academic session is expected to commence in February 2026.