Staying informed about the UNIPORT resumption date is the first step toward a successful semester. This is not just applicable to fresh students but also to returning students as well.
This period marks a fresh chapter for academic growth, and being present from the first week is crucial for managing course registrations and staying glued to your department’s syllabus.
UNIPORT Official Resumption Date 2025/2026 Academic Session
For the 2025/2026 Academic session, November 16th has been set as the resumption date for all fresh students, and November 30th as the resumption date for all returning students.
These dates were carefully outlined in the academic calendar of the University of Port Harcourt for the 2025/2026 session. The resumption date is not just applicable to students alone; it includes both teaching and non teaching staff of UNIPORT.
Students should also know that registration and academic activities kick off as the university resumes.
Important Dates in UNIPORT Calendar 2025/2026 Session
First Semester:
Resumption of Academic Activities - Monday, 16th November 2025
Orientation for Fresh Students - Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Matriculation Ceremony - Tuesday, 10th February 2026
Deadline for Payment of Charges - Friday, 27th February 2026
End of First Semester Lectures - Friday, 14th March 2026
Revision Week - Monday, 16th – Friday, 20th March 2026
First Semester Examinations - Monday, 23rd March – Friday, 24th April 2026
First Semester Break - Monday, 27th April – Friday, 8th May 2026
Second Semester:
All students' resumes - Sunday, 10th May 2026
Second Semester Lectures Begin - Monday, 11th May 2026
Deadline for 2nd Installment Payment - Friday, 12th June 2026
End of Second Semester Lectures - Friday, 7th August 2026
SUG Week - Monday, 10th – Saturday, 15th August 2026
Revision Week - Monday, 17th – Friday, 21st August 2026
Second Semester Examinations - Monday, 24th August – Friday, 18th September 2026
Long Vacation Begins - Monday, 21st September 2026.
Important Documents for UNIPORT Registration
The following documents are compulsory for the newly admitted students' registration.
JAMB admission letter, both the Institution and Candidate copies.
UNIPORT admission letter, from the university portal.
Acceptance form, signed and dated.
JAMB result slip showing your score and passport photograph.
O’Level result, which includes WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB (statement of results or certificates).
An online verification printout, which serves as evidence that you have verified your O’level results on the UNIPORT portal.
Birth certificate or a statutory declaration of Age from a High Court
School charges receipt directly printed from UNIPORT portal after payment.
Departmental/Faculty receipts, handled at the respective faculty offices.
Local government identification letter, to prove your state of origin.
Guarantor’s letter, a letter of good conduct from a reputable person (Clergy, Lawyer, Senior Civil Servant).
Medical fitness report, which was obtained from the UNIPORT Medical Center (Lulu Briggs).
Passport photographs atleast 12 copies (Red or Blue background, depending on department preference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is there a mid semester break?
A. UNIPORT typically does not have a mid term break, but there is a break between the first and second semesters from April 27 to May 8, 2026.
Q. What happens if I don't register my courses?
A. You will not appear on the official examination attendance list, and your results cannot be uploaded to the portal.
Q. Is the orientation program compulsory?
A. Yes, the orientation (held on Jan 20, 2026) is mandatory for all first year students to understand university laws.
Q. How do I get my matric number?
A. Matric numbers are generated automatically on the portal once you complete your online clearance and fee payment.
Q. Can I pay my fees after the deadline?
A. Late payment usually attracts a penalty or may lead to the temporary withdrawal of your student status for that session.
Q. Do I need to register courses every semester?
A. Yes, online course registration is mandatory after every fee payment.
