UNILAG academic calendar is focused on giving students a clear roadmap of all activities and events for the session. It covers details like resumption, lectures, matriculation, and exams.
As a student of UNILAG, it is important to see the academic calendar before even making plans to return to campus. It doesn't just give you a clear picture of what the session looks like, but also a chance to properly organise and plan your academic year.
Approved UNILAG 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
First Semester:
Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Monday, October 6, 2025 | Online Registration Commences for all Returning Students |
Monday, October 27, 2025 | Proposed date of Resumption 2025/2026 Session |
Monday, Oct 27- Friday, December 19, 2025 | Commencement of First Semester Lectures |
Monday, Dec 15 - Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 | Editing of registered courses |
Monday, Dec 22 - Sunday, Jan 4, 2026. | Christmas/ New Year break |
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 | Resumption from Christmas/ New Year Break |
Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Convocation Lecture |
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 | Convocation Ceremonies |
Monday, Feb 2, 2026 | Matriculation |
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 | Lectures Ends |
Monday, Feb 8 - Friday, Feb 13, 2026 | Lecture-free week/ GST Examination |
Monday, Feb 16 - Saturday Mar 7, 2026 | Undergraduate Examination commences in all faculties |
Monday, Mar 9 - Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 | Examination in core courses in the Faculty of Education |
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 | End of First Semester/ Students depart from Halls of Residence/ Opening of Second Semester 2025/2026 Registration Portal |
Monday, Mar 14 – Friday, Mar 27, 2026 | First Semester Break |
Monday, Mar 30, 2026 | Proposed date of resumption for Second Semester |
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Consideration of Results by BCOS commences |
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Senate meeting for the consideration of results |
Second Semester:
Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 | Online Registration of Courses Commences |
Monday, Mar 30, 2026 | Resumption/Commencement of Lectures |
Monday, April 6 – Saturday, April 11, 2026 | Hall Week |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | End of Registration of Courses |
Monday, April 27 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Editing of Registered Courses |
Monday, June 29 – Sunday, July 5, 2026 | Faculty Week |
Friday, July 10, 2026 | Lectures End |
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | Lecture Free Week/ GST Examinations |
Monday, July 20 – Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 | Undergraduate Examination in all Faculties |
Monday, Aug 10 – Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 | Examination in Core Courses in Faculty of Education |
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 | End of Second Semester/ Students depart/ Opening of 2026/2027 Registration Portal |
Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026 | Consideration of Results by BCOS commences |
Monday, Aug 17 – Friday, Sept 12, 2026 | DLI Programme commences |
Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026 | Senate Meeting for Consideration of Results |
Monday, Oct 19, 2026 | Proposed date of Resumption, 2026/2027 Session |
Important Dates in UNILAG 2025/2026 Calendar
The academic calendar is packed with a series of events. This breakdown will help students point out the most important dates in each semester.
First Semester:
Resumption from new year break - Monday, January 5, 2026
Course Registration portal reopened - Jan 5 – Jan 18, 2026
Editing of registered courses - Jan 19 – Jan 25, 2026
56th Convocation ceremonies - Jan 20 – Jan 22, 2026
End of first semester lectures - Friday, February 27, 2026
Lecture free week / GST exams - March 2 – March 6, 2026
Undergraduate examinations - March 9 – March 28, 2026
Faculty of Education core exams - March 30 – April 4, 2026
First semester break - April 6 – April 18, 2026
Second Semester:
Resumption & lectures begin - Monday, April 20, 2026
Hall week (Social Festivities) - April 27 – May 2, 2026
End of course registration - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Editing of registered courses - June 1 – June 14, 2026
Faculty week - July 13 – July 19, 2026
End of second semester lectures - Friday, July 24, 2026
Lecture free week / GST exams - July 27 – July 31, 2026
Main undergraduate examinations - August 3 – August 22, 2026
End of session (Students' Departure) - Saturday, August 29, 2026
Overview
UNILAG 2025/2026 Academic Session has a total of 41 weeks. The first semester has a total of 22 weeks, and the second semester, which is usually shorter, has a total of 19 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What exactly is the lecture free week for?
A: It is a week planned for revision for all courses taught for the semester.
Q: What happens if I miss the course registration deadline?
A: You can capitalise on the editing window and still register; missing this opportunity would definitely attract an extra charge.
Q: How long is the inter semester break?
A: The break is observed for just two weeks.
Q: Does UNILAG follow these dates as they appear on the calendar until the end of the session?
A: Slight changes may occur in the calendar, and events like strike action might completely put the calendar on hold.
Q: When does the second semester begin?
A: Resumption and commencement of lectures for the second semester are set for Monday, April 20, 2026.
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