Obafemi Awolowo University has officially released the resumption date for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. This marks the beginning of a fresh joint session at the university and the kickoff of academic activities for both students and staff in the great university.
However, the announcement of the resumption date is the official signal for students to begin their online course registration and take their place in the university's academic journey. It represents the university’s commitment to maintaining a stable calendar, giving students and parents the clarity they need to plan for a successful and productive academic year.
OAU Resumption Date
For the concurrent 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions, OAU resumption dates have been set for Saturday, October 11, 2025, for fresh students and Sunday, October 26, 2025, for returning students.
According to the university senate, the fresh student resumption will be in two batches;
Saturday, 11 October 2025: Faculties of Administration, Arts, Environmental Design and Management, Education, Law, and Social Sciences.
Sunday, 12 October 2025: Faculties of Agriculture, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Computing Science and Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology.
For both fresh and returning students, registration and documentation follow immediately on registration day, before lectures' final takeoff.
Important dates in OAU 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 Academic Session
First Semester:
Fresh students resume: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Returning students resume: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Lectures begin: Monday, October 27, 2025
Normal registration: October 13-31, 2025
Late registration: November 3-7, 2025 (with penalty)
Mid-semester tests: December 15-19, 2025
Harmattan exams: February 16-March 6, 2026
Second Semester:
Resumption: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Lectures begin: Monday, March 30, 2026
Normal registration ends: April 10, 2026
Late registration: April 20-24, 2026
Mid-semester tests: May 18-22, 2026
Rain exams: July 6-25, 2026
Session ends: September 11, 2026
Important Documents for OAU Registration
O’Level results: WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB (Statement of Results or Certificates).
JAMB admission letter: The official one printed from the JAMB portal (usually the Institution Copy).
JAMB original result slip: The one showing your passport photograph.
Birth certificate, or a sworn declaration of age from a court.
Local government certificate of origin: An official document identifying your state and LGA.
Notification of admission: Printed directly from the OAU portal.
Biodata form: This contains your personal details.
Course registration form: Showing the list of courses you have picked for the semester.
Online clearance certificate: This is generated once your online screening is successful.
Medical forms: You will need these for your health center registration (including the health questionnaire and medical examination form).
Passport photographs: Usually about 8 to 12 copies with a white or red background (as specified).
Evidence of payment: Remita receipts or bank tellers for your school charges and accommodation (if applicable).
Post UTME screening result/Slip: As proof of your initial screening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why did OAU resume for two sessions at once?
A. This is a concurrent session designed to merge the 2024 and 2025 admission sets to fix calendar delays.
Q. Do lectures start immediately on the resumption date?
A. No, lectures usually begin about one week after the resumption date to allow for settling in.
Q. Is there a penalty for late registration after resumption?
A. Yes, OAU usually charges a late registration fee for those who miss the initial deadline.
Q. Can I register for courses before the resumption date?
A. Yes, the eportal usually opens for online registration a few days before physical resumption, so if your fees are paid, you can proceed.
Q. Are exams for both sessions held at the same time?
A. Yes, the examination timetable is synchronized for both sets of students.
Q. How long will this concurrent arrangement last?
A. The university aims to normalize the calendar by the end of the 2025/2026 session.
