Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (formerly First Technical University, Ibadan) has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The calendar outlines important academic activities for both the first and second semesters, including registration, resumption dates, orientation, lectures, examinations, holidays, entrepreneurship training, SIWES and the long vacation.
Students are advised to familiarise themselves with the schedule and complete all academic activities within the stipulated timelines to avoid penalties or disruptions to their studies.
Tech-U Academic Calendar 2025/2026
First Semester Academic Calendar
Date | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Monday, 20 October 2025 | Registration portal opens | - |
Sunday, 26 October 2025 | Fresh students arrive on campus | - |
Monday, 27 October to Friday, 31 October 2025 | Orientation for fresh students | 1 Week |
Monday, 27 October to Friday, 7 November 2025 | Normal registration | 2 Weeks |
Sunday, 2 November 2025 | Returning students resume | - |
Monday, 10 November to Friday, 14 November 2025 | Late registration with penalty | 1 Week |
Monday, 3 November 2025 to Friday, 13 February 2026 | Lecture period | 12 Weeks |
Monday, 8 December to Sunday, 14 December 2025 | Founder's Week | 1 Week |
Saturday, 13 December 2025 | Convocation Ceremony | 1 Day |
Monday, 15 December to Friday, 19 December 2025 | Mid semester tests | 1 Week |
Saturday, 20 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026 | End of year break | 2 Weeks |
Friday, 13 February 2026 | Lectures end | - |
Monday, 16 February to Friday, 20 February 2026 | Lecture free week | 1 Week |
Monday, 23 February to Friday, 13 March 2026 | First semester examinations | 3 Weeks |
Saturday, 14 March to Sunday, 29 March 2026 | Inter semester break | 2 Weeks |
Second Semester Academic Calendar
Date | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Monday, 30 March to Friday, 10 April 2026 | Normal registration | 2 Weeks |
Monday, 13 April to Friday, 17 April 2026 | Late registration with penalty | 1 Week |
Monday, 30 March to Friday, 26 June 2026 | Lecture period | 12 Weeks |
Monday, 11 May to Friday, 15 May 2026 | Mid semester tests | 1 Week |
Friday, 26 June 2026 | Lectures end | - |
Monday, 29 June to Friday, 3 July 2026 | Lecture free week | 1 Week |
Monday, 6 July to Friday, 24 July 2026 | Second semester examinations | 3 Weeks |
Monday, 27 July to Friday, 7 August 2026 | Entrepreneurship training | 2 Weeks |
Monday, 10 August to Friday, 16 October 2026 | SWEP/SIWES | 10 Weeks |
Saturday, 25 July to Friday, 16 October 2026 | Long vacation | 12 Weeks |
Friday, 16 October 2026 | End of 2025/2026 academic session | - |
Sunday, 18 October 2026 | Fresh students arrive for the new session | - |
Important Dates at a Glance
Here are some of the major dates students should keep in mind:
Registration portal opens: Monday, 20 October 2025
Fresh students resume: Sunday, 26 October 2025
Returning students resume: Sunday, 2 November 2025
Orientation programme: 27 to 31 October 2025
Founder's Week: 8 to 14 December 2025
Convocation Ceremony: Saturday, 13 December 2025
First semester examinations: 23 February to 13 March 2026
Second semester examinations: 6 July to 24 July 2026
Entrepreneurship training: 27 July to 7 August 2026
SWEP/SIWES: 10 August to 16 October 2026
End of academic session: Friday, 16 October 2026
Important Information for Students
Students are encouraged to observe the academic calendar carefully throughout the session.
Important points to note include:
Complete your registration and school fees payment within the normal registration period to avoid paying late registration penalties.
Fresh students should participate in the orientation programme as scheduled.
Attend lectures regularly throughout the semester to meet attendance requirements before examinations.
Take note of the lecture free weeks and examination periods when planning academic activities.
Students participating in SIWES or SWEP should prepare ahead for industrial training after the second semester examinations.
Monitor official university announcements in case adjustments are made to the calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Has Tech-U released the 2025/2026 academic calendar?
A: Yes. Tech-U has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Q: When does the Tech-U 2025/2026 academic session begin?
A: The registration portal opens on Monday, 20 October 2025, while new students are expected to arrive on Sunday, 26 October 2025.
Q: When is the orientation programme for new students?
A: The orientation programme will take place from Monday, 27 October to Friday, 31 October 2025.
Q: When are the first semester examinations scheduled?
A: First semester examinations will hold from Monday, 23 February to Friday, 13 March 2026.
Q: Is there a penalty for late registration?
A: Yes. Students who fail to register during the normal registration period will be required to pay a late registration penalty during the approved late registration week.
Q: When does the 2025/2026 academic session end?
A: The academic session officially ends on Friday, 16 October 2026.
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