The academic calendar is an important part of university life, outlining the important dates and events that students need to be aware of.
If you're a fresh or returning student of the University of Delta, you need to check this UNIDEL academic calendar out.
This will help you stay organised and ready for the busy academic session ahead. Let's break down this calendar by semester as you prepare to pack your bags.
UNIDEL Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session
Below is the calendar in use:
First Semester
Dates | Activities |
|---|---|
18/08/2025 | POST UTME Examination |
25/08/2025 to 26/09/2025 | 2025/2026 Admission Exercise |
21/09/2025 | Old and New Students Resume |
08/09/2025 to 30/09/2025 | Payment of acceptance fee, Online and Physical Clearance, Payment of school charges, and registration of new and old students |
29/09/2025 to 30/09/2025 | Orientation Exercise for New Students |
06/10/2025 | Lectures begin for the 2025/2026 Academic Session (12 weeks) |
17/10/2025 | Matriculation Ceremony |
03/11/2025 to 07/11/2025 | 1st Continuous Assessment Test |
28/11/2025 | Portal Closes for School Fees Payment |
1/12/2025 to 05/12/2025 | 2nd Continuous Assessment Test |
15/12/2025 to 20/12/2025 | Maiden Convocation Ceremony Week |
21/12/2025 | Christmas Break |
04/01/2026 | Students Return to Residence |
19/01/2026 to 23/01/2026 | Students resume Lectures/Revision |
19/01/2026 to 23/01/2026 | Upload of 1st Semester Continuous Assessment Scores |
09/02/2026 to 27/02/2026 | First Semester GST, Entrepreneurship, and other Examinations |
25/02/2026 | Founders Day Lecture |
02/03/2026 | SIWES Program(For affected Department) |
28/02/2026 to 14/03/2026 | First Semester Break(Two Weeks) |
17/03/2026 to 19/03/2026 | Departmental Academic Boards meet to consider results |
24/03/2026 | Faculty Academic Boards meet to consider results |
Second Semester
Date | Activities |
|---|---|
16/03/2026 | Students return to residence |
16/03/2026 to 05/06/2026 | Second Semester lectures begin (13 Weeks) |
23/03/2026 to 27/03/2026 | Student Union Week |
03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026 | Easter Break |
07/04/2026 to 10/04/2026 | 1st Continuous Assessment Test |
27/04/2026 to 30/04/2026 | 2nd Continuous Assessment Test |
11/05/2026 to 15/05/2026 | Upload of Continuous Assessment Scores |
05/06/2026 | Second Semester Lecture end |
08/06/2026 to 12/06/2026 | Revision (0ne Week) |
15/06/2026 to 27/06/2026 | GST, Entrepreneurship, and other Examinations |
28/06/2026 to 07/08/2026 | End of Session Break (6 Weeks) |
17/08/2026 to 19/08/2026 | Departmental Academic Board meets on sessional results |
24/08/2026 to 26/08/2026 | Faculty Academic Board meets on sessional results |
01/09/2026 to 04/09/2026 | Business Committee of the Senate meets to consider the results |
07/09/2026 to 11/09/2026 | Senate meets to consider sessional results. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do lectures begin for the First Semester?
A: Lectures for the first semester began in late September 2024 after the resumption and orientation for students.
Q: Is there an orientation for New Students?
A: Yes. The orientation exercise and matriculation ceremony for first year students usually take place shortly after resumption.
Q: Are there Breaks between Semesters?
A: Yes. There is typically a first semester break in late February 2025, as well as a longer end of session break after the second semester.
Q: Does the Calendar include meetings like Senate or Board reviews?
A: Yes. After examinations, there are scheduled faculty and academic board meetings and a Senate meeting to consider and approve results.
Q: Does the Academic Calendar Change?
A: Yes. The academic calendar can be amended by the university’s authorities (e.g., due to unforeseen circumstances or administrative decisions), so students are advised to check updated notices frequently.
