Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro, has released the official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The calendar contains important dates for resumption, registration, lectures, orientation, examinations, semester breaks, public holidays, SIWES, and other academic activities.
If you are a new or returning student, it is important to keep track of these dates to avoid missing registration deadlines, lectures, examinations, and other important events throughout the session.
Below is the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
SDU Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Academic Session
The management of Southern Delta University (SDU), formerly Delta State University of Science and Technology (DSUST), has approved the following academic calendar.
First Semester Academic Calendar
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Resumption of Academic Session | Monday, 6 October 2025 |
Registration Begins | Monday, 6 October 2025 |
Registration Ends | Friday, 17 October 2025 |
Late Registration Begins | Monday, 20 October 2025 |
First Semester Lectures Begin | Monday, 20 October 2025 |
Orientation Programme for New Students | Thursday, 23 October to Friday, 24 October 2025 |
Late Registration Ends | Friday, 24 October 2025 |
Students' Union Government Election | Monday, 3 November 2025 |
Student Election to Senate/Representatives | Friday, 21 November 2025 |
Inaugural Lecture | Friday, 12 December 2025 |
Christmas Break Begins | Thursday, 18 December 2025 |
Christmas Holidays | Thursday, 25 December to Friday, 26 December 2025 |
Lectures Resume After Christmas Break | Monday, 5 January 2026 |
Matriculation Ceremony | Friday, 30 January 2026 |
First Semester Lectures End | Friday, 20 February 2026 |
Revision Week | Monday, 23 February to Friday, 27 February 2026 |
First Semester Examinations | Monday, 2 March to Thursday, 19 March 2026 |
First Semester Break Begins | Friday, 20 March 2026 |
Ensure to pay your fees and register your courses within the stated deadline.
Public Holidays During First Semester
Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
Eid el Fitr Holiday | Friday, 20 March to Saturday, 21 March 2026 |
Second Semester Academic Calendar
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
First Semester Break Ends | Friday, 10 April 2026 |
Second Semester Lectures Begin | Monday, 13 April 2026 |
Consideration of First Semester Results by Senate | Wednesday, 29 April 2026 |
Workers' Day | Friday, 1 May 2026 |
Eid el Kabir Holiday | Wednesday, 27 May to Thursday, 28 May 2026 |
University Games and Vice Chancellor's Cup Begin | Monday, 8 June 2026 |
Democracy Day | Friday, 12 June 2026 |
University Games End | Friday, 3 July 2026 |
Second Semester Lectures End | Saturday, 11 July 2026 |
Revision Week | Monday, 13 July to Friday, 17 July 2026 |
Second Semester Examinations | Monday, 20 July to Friday, 7 August 2026 |
Second Semester Break Begins | Sunday, 9 August 2026 |
SIWES Begins | Monday, 10 August 2026 |
Senate Consideration of Second Semester Results | Wednesday, 26 August 2026 |
Resumption for 2026/2027 Academic Session | Monday, 5 October 2026 |
Important Information for Students
Students should take note of the following:
Registration begins immediately after resumption.
Complete your registration and school fees payment before the deadline to avoid late registration penalties.
Attend the orientation programme if you are a newly admitted student.
Prepare adequately for revision and examinations according to the academic calendar.
Participate in academic and university activities throughout the session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has SDU released the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session?
A: Yes. Southern Delta University has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Q: When will SDU resume for the 2025/2026 academic session?
A: The university will resume on Monday, 6 October 2025 for the commencement of the academic session.
Q: When will first semester lectures begin?
A: First semester lectures will begin on Monday, 20 October 2025.
Q: When is the SDU matriculation ceremony?
A: The matriculation ceremony is scheduled to hold on Friday, 30 January 2026.
Q: When will the 2026/2027 academic session begin?
A: The next academic session will commence on Monday, 5 October 2026.
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