To ensure a successful school year and to plan well, you must have an idea of the schedule for the year. The academic calendar helps you stay on track and prevents mistakes, such as missing important registration or exam dates.
It is now official. The OOU Senate has approved the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. Below is a clear and organised breakdown to help you plan your semester properly.
After going through the school calendar, you should also check out the OOU School Fees Schedule to help you plan your budget for the session.
Harmattan Semester
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Resumption/Registration (New Students) | Monday, 6 October 2025 |
Resumption/Registration (Returning Students) | Monday, 13 October 2025 |
Commencement of Lectures | Monday, 20 October 2025 |
Deadline for Fees/End of Registration | Friday, 28 November 2025 |
Orientation (New Students) | Monday, 1 December – Friday, 5 December 2025 |
Matriculation Ceremony | Tuesday, 16 December 2025 |
End of Lectures | Friday, 16 January 2026 |
Revision Period | Monday, 19 January – Friday, 30 January 2026 |
Harmattan Examinations | Monday, 2 February – Friday, 13 February 2026 |
Results Processing | Monday, 16 February – Friday, 20 February 2026 |
Harmattan Break | Monday, 23 February – Friday, 27 February 2026 |
Rain Semester
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Commencement of Lectures | Monday, 2 March 2026 |
End of Lectures | Friday, 29 May 2026 |
Revision Period | Monday, 1 June – Friday, 12 June 2026 |
Rain Semester Examinations | Monday, 15 June – Friday, 26 June 2026 |
Results Processing | Monday, 29 June – Friday, 10 July 2026 |
End of Session | Friday, 10 July 2026 |
Key Dates at a Glance
Event | Date |
|---|---|
New Students Resumption | Monday, 6 October 2025 |
Returning Students Resumption | Monday, 13 October 2025 |
Lectures Begin | Monday, 20 October 2025 |
Registration Deadline | Friday, 28 November 2025 |
Orientation | Monday, 1 December – Friday, 5 December 2025 |
Matriculation | Tuesday, 16 December 2025 |
Harmattan Exams | Monday, 2 February – Friday, 13 February 2026 |
Rain Semester Begins | Monday, 2 March 2026 |
Rain Exams | Monday, 15 June – Friday, 26 June 2026 |
End of Session | Friday, 10 July 2026 |
For a smooth school year, ensure that you follow the calendar. Adhere to registration deadlines, and if you are interested in hostel accommodation, apply immediately when the portal opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has OOU released the academic calendar for 2025/2026?
A: Yes, the calendar has been officially approved by the university Senate.
Q: When will new students resume?
A: Fresh students are to resume on Monday, 6 October 2025.
Q: When will lectures begin?
A: Lectures will commence on Monday, 20 October 2025.
Q: When is the deadline for registration and school fees?
A: The deadline is Friday, 28 November 2025.
Q: When will Harmattan exams start?
A: Harmattan examinations will begin on Monday, 2 February 2026.
Q: When does the Rain semester start?
A: The Rain semester begins on Monday, 2 March 2026.
Q: When will the academic session end?
A: The session will officially end on Friday, 10 July 2026.
