As a student, knowing your school’s academic calendar is necessary. It helps you plan your studies, personal time, and even finances without stress. When you know what to expect and when to expect it, you stay one step ahead instead of rushing at the last minute.
The University of Calabar has now released its approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The calendar clearly shows the important dates for both freshers and returning students, covering lectures, breaks, examinations, and major school events.
Update: The University of Calabar, UNICAL, has officially released the academic schedules for the Second Semester 2025/2026 session and First Semester 2025/2026 Stream B. This update covers the second semester for regular students and the first semester for Stream B (500 level) candidates. The semester is designed to run for 16 weeks, consisting of 12 weeks of lectures and 4 weeks of examinations.
UNICAL Academic Calendar 2025/2026
First Semester
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Arrival of new students | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
Screening and registration (new students) | From Monday, September 29, 2025 |
Arrival of returning students | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 |
Lectures begin (all students) | Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
Solemn Assembly | Monday, October 6, 2025 |
Freshers orientation | October 13–14, 2025 |
Matriculation ceremony | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
Christmas break | December 19, 2025 – January 9, 2026 |
Revision begins | Monday, January 12, 2026 |
GSS examinations | January 26 - 31, 2026 |
Other course examinations | February 2, 2026 |
End of first semester | February 26, 2026 |
Updated UNICAL Second Semester
The university has now released the full second semester timeline, covering return dates, lectures, tests, examinations, and the final submission of results.
UNICAL Key Dates for April 2026
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Inaugural lecture | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
38th Convocation ceremony | Thursday, April 2 to Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
All students return to campus | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
Registration begins for 500 level Stream B | Monday, April 13, 2026 |
Lectures begin for all students | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
Submission of outstanding results | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
Registration and Lecture Schedule
500 Level Stream B Registration
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Late registration ends | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
Semester Activities and Academic Events
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Inaugural lectures | May 6 and May 20, 2026 |
Inaugural lectures | June 3 and June 17, 2026 |
Supplementary and summer examinations | May 25 to May 29, 2026 |
Continuous assessment | June 1 to June 5, 2026 |
UNICAL Second Semester Examination Timetable
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Revision week | July 6 to July 10, 2026 |
GSS examinations | July 13 to July 17, 2026 |
Other course examinations begin | July 20, 2026 |
Examinations end | August 7, 2026 |
Long vacation begins | August 7, 2026 |
Weekly Sports and Result Submission
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Weekly sports period | Every Wednesday, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Submission of sessional results | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
UNICAL 2025/2026 Semester Summary
The schedule gives a clear run of the semester. Lectures take 12 weeks, examinations take 4 weeks, and the full term lasts 16 weeks.
For students in the second semester and Stream B, the dates now clearly cover return to campus, registration, classes, tests, exams, sports hours, and result submission in one single calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is UNICAL resuming for the second semester 2025/2026?
A: All students are expected to return to campus on April 7, 2026, while lectures begin on April 15, 2026.
Q: How long is the UNICAL second semester?
A: The second semester runs for 16 weeks, including 12 weeks of lectures and 4 weeks of examinations.
Q: When will UNICAL's second semester examinations start?
A: GSS examinations will begin on July 13, 2026, while other course examinations will start on July 20, 2026.
Q: When does the UNICAL long vacation begin?
A: The long vacation begins on August 7, 2026, immediately after examinations end.
Q: Are there weekly sports activities during the semester?
A: Yes, every Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm is reserved for sports activities.
Q: When will UNICAL submit final results for the 2025/2026 session?
A: All sessional and degree results must be submitted by August 31, 2026.
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