The Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has officially released the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The approved calendar contains important academic activities for both newly admitted and returning students, including registration dates, lecture periods, continuous assessments, examinations, and semester breaks.
The academic calendar was approved during the University’s 156th Senate Meeting held at the University Auditorium on 27th August 2025. During the meeting, the Vice Chancellor stressed that late resumption and absenteeism from lectures would not be tolerated, as the university remains committed to maintaining academic discipline and excellence.
Online payment of school fees and course registration for all students will commence on Sunday, 12th October 2025, while physical resumption for the first semester begins on Monday, 20th October 2025. See all key dates and events below.
First Semester 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
Day | Date | Activity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday | 12/10/2025 | Online platform opens for payment of fees and course registration for all students | All students |
Monday | 20/10/2025 | Onsite resumption for the first semester and submission of course registration forms for signing | Returning students and newly admitted students |
Monday | 20/10/2025 | Lectures begin for all students | Returning students and newly admitted students |
Monday | 27/10/2025 | Late course registration for all students | Returning students and newly admitted students |
Monday | 03/11/2025 | Submission of student files to appropriate offices | Newly admitted students |
Monday | 17/11/2025 | First continuous assessment begins | All students |
Friday | 21/11/2025 | First continuous assessment ends | All students |
Monday | 15/12/2025 | The second continuous assessment begins | All students |
Friday | 19/12/2025 | Second continuous assessment ends | All students |
Tuesday | 23/12/2025The | Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year break begins | All students |
Saturday | 17/01/2026 | Lectures end in all faculties | All students |
Monday | 19/01/2026 | First semester examinations begin in all faculties | All students |
Friday | 14/02/2026 | First semester examinations conclude | All students |
Second Semester 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
Day | Date | Activity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday | 08/03/2026 | Online platform opens for online registration for all students | All students |
Sunday | 15/03/2026 | Online platform closes for online registration, and students resume for the second semester | All students |
Monday | 16/03/2026 | Lectures begin in all faculties | All students |
Monday | 20/04/2026 | Continuous assessment begins | All students |
Saturday | 25/04/2026 | Continuous assessment ends | All students |
Saturday | 06/06/2026 | Lectures end in all faculties | All students |
Monday | 15/06/2026 | Second semester examinations begin in all faculties | All students |
Saturday | 11/07/2026 | All examinations conclude | All students |
Sunday | 12/07/2026 | Students vacate campus for break | All students |
Possible Public Holidays
Date | Event |
|---|---|
05/09/2025 | Eid al Maulud celebration |
01/10/2025 | National Day celebration |
25/12/2025 | Christmas celebration |
26/12/2025 | Boxing Day celebration |
01/01/2026 | New Year celebration |
20/03/2026 | Eid al Fitr celebration |
Important Information
It is advisable to strictly follow the approved calendar and complete all academic activities within the scheduled timelines. Newly admitted students should ensure they complete course registration and file submission immediately after resumption to avoid delays.
Returning students are also expected to pay their fees early and complete course registration before the late registration deadline.
The university management noted that all academic activities will run according to the approved schedule unless otherwise announced officially.
PAAU Academic Calendar 2025/2026 FAQs
Q: When will PAAU resume for the first semester?
A: Physical resumption for the first semester is scheduled for Monday, 20th October 2025.
Q: When will online registration begin?
A: Online payment of fees and course registration will begin on Sunday, 12th October 2025.
Q: When is late registration at PAAU?
A: Late course registration will begin on Monday, 27th October 2025.
Q: When will the first semester examinations start?
A: First semester examinations will begin on Monday, 19th January 2026.
Q: When will the second semester lectures begin?
A: Second semester lectures will begin on Monday, 16th March 2026.
Q: When will second semester examinations start?
A: Second semester examinations will begin on Monday, 15th June 2026.
Q: When will the 2025/2026 academic session end?
A: The session will officially end on Sunday, 12th July 2026, when students vacate campus for the break.
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