The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) resumption date usually sends a chill down the spine of most students. Whether ready or not, the fact remains that you must resume on or after the designated date released by the school.
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has a clear pathway it wishes for students to follow as the resume campus. Starting with registration and documentation, other activities follow as the session unfolds.
Official UNIMAID Resumption Date 2025/2026 Academic Session
In a circulating memo from the office of the University of Maiduguri registrar, and signed by the deputy registrar, Mrs Azara Umar Ibrahim. The decision of resumption date for the 2025/2026 academic session was made by the University Senate at the meeting held on the 13th of November, 2025.
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has set January 15th, 2026, as the official resumption date for all students, both fresh and returning students.
In a related development, on the same date, 15th of January,2026, had been set out by the university as the registration date for fresh students. So if you are a newly admitted student, it is expected that you be on campus on the resumption date.
Returning students are to commence their registration on the 26th of January, 2026, approximately 11 days after the newly admitted students.
Lectures will commence on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, for all students and lecturers.
How to Complete UNIMAID Registrations
At the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), before you can use the online portal, you must be cleared by your faculty and department. Here is how to complete the process;
For Fresh students:
The following documents will be needed for this process
JAMB admission letter and result slip
A copy of your University Admission letter that can be gotten from your faculty office for UTME students, and direct entry students can get theirs in the ICT centre.
Present your original credentials ( Birth certificate, O'level, Indigene letter, etc)
This document must be submitted to both your faculty and departments.
For Returning Students:
Here are the needed documents to be submitted;
Report to your departmental level coordinator
Collect your clearance form and ensure all previous semester results are in order.
After completeing this stage, you are given access to the university portal.
The Online Phase:
Visit the University Official Portal umstad.online
Input your Username, which is your JAMB Registration Number (for freshers) or your ID Number (for returning students)
Input the default password, which is umstad@2026 or the password as specified on your clearance form
After this, pay your school fees and proceed to register for your courses.
Course Registration:
Log back into the university portal
Click on course registration.
Select your compulsory and elective courses for the first semester.
Submit and print at least four copies of your course registration form.
Final Stage of registration:
Take your printed forms to the following offices;
Your Departmental Office
The Faculty Officer
The Exams and Records Office
Note: The registration deadline is on the 30th of January, 2026. Any student who fails to register will be believed to have left UNIMAID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When do lectures start?
A. Lectures for both new and returning students are set to begin on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Q. Is there a penalty for late registration?
A. Yes, registration after the Jan 30 deadline usually attracts a fine. Students who fail to register entirely may be deemed to have voluntarily withdrawn.
Q. Do I need an ID card to enter campus?
A. Yes, the security division has issued a mandatory notice for all students to display official ID cards at all entrances.
Q. What if I haven't seen my name on the admission list before the resumption date?
A. It means you were not offered admission. Try the next year or register for UNIMAID pre degree programme.
Q. When is Matriculation?
A. There is no fixed date yet, but expect matriculation before the first semester examination.
