The management of Cross River State University (UNICROSS) has officially released the academic calendar for the first semester 2025/2026 Academic session.
This calendar covers all events and activities mapped out by the university management for the semester, showing clear dates for resumption, registration, lecture weeks, and management meetings.
UNICROSS Approved First Semester Academic Calendar
DATES | EVENTS |
|---|---|
29th September 2025 | Arrival of new students, online fee payment, and registration |
29th September 2025 | Department board meeting to consider 2024/25 second semester results |
30th September 2025 | Faculty board meeting for results consideration |
1st October 2025 | National Holiday |
2nd October 2025 | Senate meeting |
6th October 2025 | Old students return, registration continues |
7th October 2025 | Lectures begin for all students |
10th October 2025 | Classes continue |
13th October 2025 | Lectures in full swing |
17th October 2025 | Teaching continues |
20th October 2025 | Regular lectures |
24th October 2025 | Lectures and registration still open |
27th to 31st October 2025 | Lectures and registration across faculties |
3rd to 7th November 2025 | Lectures for all students |
6th November 2025 | Inaugural Lecture |
10th November 2025 | Lectures, late registration begins |
10th to 14th November 2025 | First continuous assessment for all |
17th November 2025 | Orientation for new students |
18th November 2025 | Orientation for Okuku and Ogoja Campuses |
21st November 2025 | Lectures, late registration closes |
24th November 2025 | Departmental board meetings |
25th November 2025 | Faculty board meetings |
27th November 2025 | Senate meeting |
28th November 2025 | Lectures continue |
1st December 2025 | Lectures, second continuous assessment begins |
5th December 2025 | Assessment ends |
8th to 12th December 2025 | Regular classes |
9th December 2025 | Matriculation (Calabar Campus) |
10th December 2025 | Matriculation (Ogoja and Okuku Campuses) |
15th to 19th December 2025 | Lectures continue |
18th December 2025 | Convocation lecture |
19th December 2025 | Undergraduate convocation, Christmas and New Year break start |
20th December 2025 | Postgraduate convocation |
5th to 9th January 2026 | Students return, revision begins, portal reopens for late payments |
6th January 2026 | Departmental board meetings |
7th January 2026 | Faculty board meetings |
8th January 2026 | Senate meeting |
9th January 2026 | Deadline for late fee payment, registration closes |
12th to 16th January 2026 | Examinations for final year students, revision for others |
19th to 23rd January 2026 | Examinations begin for other students |
26th to 30th January 2026 | Exams continue |
2nd to 4th February 2026 | Examinations conclude for all |
4th February 2026 | Inaugural Lecture |
5th to 6th February 2026 | CBT examinations for 100 Level students |
UNICROSS Academic Calendar Breakdown
The first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session of Cross River State University (UNICROSS) has a duration of 18 weeks, during which academic activities have a majority of events. Students should also know that registration is a key aspect of the semester, as well as the completion of school fees, which qualifies you for all students' rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happens if I miss the resumption date?
A. You may miss critical registration periods or orientation activities. Always aim to arrive on the scheduled date.
Q. Is there a deadline for school fee payment?
A. Yes, there is always a stipulated deadline for school fees payment. Missing this may attract penalties or, in some cases, prevent you from registering for courses.
Q. How long does the registration window usually last?
A. Registration typically lasts a few weeks from resumption. The portal eventually shuts down, making late registration difficult or impossible.
Q. Can I register for courses before the official resumption date?
A. No, you must be officially cleared and have paid your fees to access the course registration portal.
Q. When do lectures typically commence?
A. Lectures usually begin shortly after the arrival of returning students. The calendar will specify the exact week.
Q. How many Continuous Assessments (CA) are there in a semester?
A. There are usually two sets of CAs per semester. The calendar provides the windows for these, and departments schedule the specific days within those windows.
Q. What happens if I miss an exam?
A. Missing an exam without a valid, approved reason (supported by documentation) often results in a failure for that course.
Q. Are GSS examinations written at the same time as core courses?
A. GSS exams often have a separate window or take place toward the very end of the examination period.
