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 organize and plan your academic year.
Approved UNILAG 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
First Semester:
DATES | EVENT |
|---|---|
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 |
To be determine | Matriculation |
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,y Jan 20, 2026 | Convocation Ceremonies |
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 Question
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 capitalize 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.
