UNIPORT academic calendar is basically the heartbeat of the University of Port Harcourt. It breaks down the entire academic year into manageable parts that students can understand. From the rush of registration week to the "serious face" mode of revision and exams.
Whether you are a fresher trying to figure out matriculation or a final year student counting down the days to convocation, this roadmap is exactly what you need to plan your academic journey for the 2025/2026 session.
UNIPORT Approved Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session
First Semester:
Sunday, 16th November 2025
Arrival of Fresh Students
Monday, 17th November 2025
Pre resumption Registration for Fresh Students Begins
Sunday, 30th November 2025
All Returning Students Arrive
Monday, 1st December 2025
Registration of Returning Students Begins
Monday, 1st December 2025 – Friday, 14th March 2026 (13 weeks)
Lecture Begins for All Students (Monday, 1st December 2025)
Christmas Break (Monday, 22nd December – Sunday, 4th January 2026)
Orientation for Fresh Students (Tuesday, 20th January 2026)
Matriculation Ceremony (Tuesday, 10th February 2026)
Deadline for Payment of First Instalment Charges (Friday, 27th February 2026)
Submission of Continuous Assessment Scores to the Academic Office (Friday,27th February 2026)
End of Lectures (Friday, 14th March 2026)
Monday, 16th – Friday, 20th March 2026
Revision
Monday, 23rd March – Friday, 24th April 2026 (5 weeks)
First Semester Examinations
Easter Break (Friday, 3rd – Monday 6th April 2025)
Monday, 27th April – Friday, 8th May 2026 (2weeks)
First Semester Break
Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Extraordinary Meeting of Senate to consider First Semester 2025/2026 Session Results.
Second Semester:
Sunday, 10th May 2026
All Students Arrive
Monday, 11th May – Friday, 7th August 2026 (13 weeks)
Lecture Begins for all Students (Monday, 11th May 2026)
Deadline for Payment of Second Instalment Charges (Friday, 12th June 2026)
End of Registration for Second Instalment Payment (Friday, 19th June 2026)
Submission of Continuous Assessment Scores to Academic Office (Friday, 7th August 2026)
End of Lectures (Friday, 7th August 2026)
Monday, 10th – Saturday, 15th August 2026 (1 week)
SUG Week
Monday, 17th – Friday, 21st August 2026 (1 week)
Revision
Monday, 24th August – Friday, 18th September 2026 (4 weeks)
Second Semester Examinations
Monday, 21st September – Friday, 30th October 2026 (6 weeks)
Long vacation for all students
Wednesday, 21st October 2026
Extraordinary Meeting of Senate to consider Second Semester 2025/2026 Session Results
SANDWICH PROGRAMME
Monday, 6th – Friday, 10th July 2026
Fresh and Returning Students Arrive (Monday, 6th July 2026)
Students' Resume (Contact with Student Affairs)
Registration of Fresh and Returning Students
Orientation for Fresh Students
Monday, 13th July – Friday, 11th September 2026 (9 Weeks)
Lectures Begin for All Students (Monday, 13th July 2026)
Submission of Continuous Assessment Scores to Academic Office (Friday, 4th September 2026)
End of Lectures (Friday, 11th September 2026)
Monday, 14th – Friday, 18th September 2026 (1 week)
Revision
Monday, 21st – Saturday, 26th September 2026 (1 week)
Examinations for All Sandwich Students
Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Extraordinary Meeting of Senate to consider Sandwich Programme 2025 Results
UNIPORT Academic Calendar Breakdown
First Semester:
The University of Porharcout 2025/2026 session, first semester, will run for 18 weeks from the beginning to the end of the semester.
Lectures: 13 Weeks, the standard teaching period, though it is interrupted by a 2 week Christmas break.
Revision: 1 Week, it is dedicated to revising all that was taught for the semester, and also for catching up on your notes.
Examinations: 4 Weeks, which includes both CBT and paper based exams across various departments.
Second Semester:
The University of Porharcout 2025/2026 session, second semester, has a duration of 19 weeks. It is usually known as the semester for serious academic business.
Lectures: A total of 13 Weeks, core period for classes, lectures, and lab work.
Revision: 1 Week. The last minute study time before the big heat of the examination.
Examinations: 4 Weeks which include both CBT and paper based exams across various departments.
Convocation/Recess: 1 Week (Usually tucked into the schedule for administrative events).
Sandwich Programme
Since Sandwich students are often teachers or working professionals, the University of Portharcourt packs a lot of work into a short window:
Registration & Orientation: 1 Week
Intensive Lectures: 6 to 7 Weeks
Revision & Examinations: 2 Weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is late registration, and when does it start?
A. Late registration usually kicks in 2–3 weeks after the official resumption date. It comes with a penalty fee of 10,000 Naira.
Q. Can the calendar change after it has been released?
A. Yes, the University Senate can adjust the calendar due to unforeseen events (like strikes or public holidays).
Q. Is the Matriculation date fixed?
A. The Matriculation for freshers is currently set for February 10, 2026. It is a lecture free day for fresh students.
Q. Will there be a break for Christmas and New Year?
Yes, the UNIPORT 2025/2026 academic calendar includes a Christmas break starting December 22, 2025, with everyone expected back by January 4, 2026.
Q. When does the Sandwich Programme start?
A. The Sandwich programme runs during the long Vacation to accommodate teachers and workers.
Q. Is SUG Week included in the official academic calendar?
A. Yes, the Senate usually approves a specific week in the second semester (around August) for student union activities. It is often a lecture free week.
