UNN has officially released its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session, and it contains resumption dates and registration dates and lecture periods, as well as revision weeks, exams, and even vacation dates.
Don't worry, you don't have to cram this long list of dates. There are only a few important ones you must never forget.
The First Semester of this session will officially begin on the 24th of November 2025, and the Second Semester will start on the 11th of May 2026. But not everyone is expected on these dates.
There are specific differences for courses and programmes such as DVM, PharmD and sandwich sessions. This is why you must understand the calendar.
UNN Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session
The UNN academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session has been compiled below.
First Semester 2025/2026 Session
Month | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
November 2025 | Mon 24 | The registration portal opens for registration of freshmen |
November 2025 | Wed 26 | Senate meeting |
December 2025 | Mon 01 | Arrival of freshmen into halls of residence |
December 2025 | Mon 08 | The registration portal opens for online registration of old students |
December 2025 | Tue 09 | Department level orientations for freshmen |
December 2025 | Wed 10 | Faculty level orientations for freshmen |
December 2025 | Thu 11 | University level orientation for freshmen |
December 2025 | Mon 15 | 3rd MBBS examinations (Main) begin |
December 2025 | Wed 17 | Senate meeting |
December 2025 | Mon 22 | Christmas break begins |
January 2026 | Fri 02 | Christmas break ends |
January 2026 | Fri 02 | Arrival of old students into halls of residence |
January 2026 | Fri 02 | 3rd MBBS examinations (Main) end / 4th MBBS examinations (Main) begin |
January 2026 | Sun 04 | Registration ends for old students |
January 2026 | Mon 05 | Late registration begins for old students |
January 2026 | Mon 05 | Lectures begin for both freshmen and old students |
January 2026 | Mon 05 – Fri 16 | 3rd BDS Part B Exam |
January 2026 | Mon 12 | First semester PharmD and DVM lectures begin |
January 2026 | Fri 16 | 4th MBBS examinations (Main) end |
January 2026 | Sun 18 | Late registration ends for old students |
January 2026 | Wed 21 | DVM resit exams begin |
January 2026 | Wed 28 | Senate meeting |
January 2026 | Fri 30 | Registration ends for freshmen |
January 2026 | Sat 31 | Matriculation |
February 2026 | Wed 25 | Senate meeting |
March 2026 | Mon 16 | 3rd MBBS examinations (resit) begin |
March 2026 | Mon 16 – Fri 27 | 3rd BDS resit exam |
March 2026 | Wed 25 | Senate meeting |
March 2026 | Fri 27 | Lectures end |
March 2026 | Fri 27 | 3rd MBBS examinations (Resit) end |
March 2026 | Mon 30 | Revision begins |
April 2026 | Fri 03 | First semester DVM lectures end |
April 2026 | Sat 04 – Sat 11 | Revision for DVM students |
April 2026 | Tue 07 | 4th MBBS examinations (Resit) begin |
April 2026 | Fri 10 | Revision ends |
April 2026 | Mon 13 | Departmental examinations begin |
April 2026 | Mon 13 | First semester DVM exams begin |
April 2026 | Fri 17 | Departmental examinations end |
April 2026 | Fri 17 | 4th MBBS examinations (Resit) end |
April 2026 | Mon 20 | Examination for inter-faculty and inter-disciplinary courses begin |
April 2026 | Mon 27 | First semester PharmD exams begin |
April 2026 | Wed 29 | Senate meeting |
May 2026 | Fri 01 | Examination for inter-faculty and inter-disciplinary courses end |
May 2026 | Sat 02 | End of first semester / Students vacate campus |
May 2026 | Sat 02 | First semester DVM exams end |
May 2026 | Mon 04 – Sun 10 | Convocation activities |
Second Semester 2025/2026 Session
Month | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
May 2026 | Mon 11 | The registration portal opens / Second semester registration begins |
May 2026 | Mon 18 | Lectures begin |
May 2026 | Mon 18 | Second semester DVM lectures begin |
May 2026 | Fri 22 | First semester PharmD exams end |
May 2026 | Sun 24 | Registration ends |
May 2026 | Mon 25 | Late registration begins |
May 2026 | Wed 27 | Senate meeting |
May 2026 | Sun 31 | Late registration ends |
June 2026 | Mon 01 | DVM resit exams begin |
June 2026 | Mon 01 | 5th BDS main exam begins |
June 2026 | Mon 08 | Second semester PharmD lectures begin |
June 2026 | Fri 12 | Last day for submission of first semester results to Departments |
June 2026 | Mon 15 – Fri 19 | Departmental/Faculty Boards of Examiners meet |
June 2026 | Mon 15 – Fri 26 | 4th BDS Exam |
June 2026 | Wed 24 | Senate meeting |
June 2026 | Fri 26 | Last day for submission of first semester results to the Registry |
June 2026 | Mon 29 Jun – Sun 05 Jul | Students’ week |
July 2026 | Fri 03 | 5th BDS main exam ends |
July 2026 | Mon 20 | DVM final year exams begin |
July 2026 | Wed 29 | Senate meeting |
August 2026 | Fri 07 | Second semester DVM lectures end |
August 2026 | Sat 08 – Sun 16 | Revision for DVM students |
August 2026 | Fri 14 | Lectures end |
August 2026 | Mon 17 | Revision begins |
August 2026 | Mon 17 | Second semester DVM exams begin |
August 2026 | Wed 26 | Senate meeting |
August 2026 | Fri 28 | Revision ends |
August 2026 | Mon 31 | Departmental examinations begin |
September 2026 | Fri 04 | Departmental examinations end |
September 2026 | Sat 05 | Second semester DVM exams end |
September 2026 | Mon 07 | Examination for inter-faculty and inter-disciplinary courses begin |
September 2026 | Fri 11 | Second semester PharmD lectures end |
September 2026 | Fri 18 | Examination for inter-faculty and inter-disciplinary courses end |
September 2026 | Sat 19 | End of session / Students vacate campus |
September 2026 | Mon 21 | Second semester PharmD exams begin |
September 2026 | Wed 30 | Senate meeting |
October 2026 | Mon 05 – Sun 11 | Founder’s Day Ceremonies |
October 2026 | Fri 09 | Submission of second semester results to Departments |
October 2026 | Mon 12 – Fri 16 | Departmental/Faculty Board of Examiners meet |
October 2026 | Fri 16 | Second semester PharmD exams end |
October 2026 | Fri 23 | Submission of second semester results to Registry |
October 2026 | Wed 28 | Senate meeting |
October 2026 | Fri 30 | Processing of final year results ends |
November 2026 | Mon 02 – Fri 06 | Checking of final year students' results |
November 2026 | Mon 16 – Fri 20 | Faculty Boards meet for final year students' results |
November 2026 | Wed 25 | Senate meeting to approve final year students' results |
Events Timetable for 2026 Sandwich Contact
Month | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
July 2026 | Sat 11 | Resumption |
July 2026 | Mon 13 | Registration begins |
July 2026 | Mon 20 | Lectures begin |
July 2026 | Fri 31 | Registration ends |
August 2026 | Fri 28 | Matriculation and orientation |
September 2026 | Mon 07 | Lectures end |
September 2026 | Tue 08 – Sat 12 | Revision |
September 2026 | Mon 14 – Sat 26 | Examinations |
September 2026 | Sat 26 | Contact ends / Students depart campus |
Summary for the 2025/2026 Academic Session
Find below the summary of the academic calendar for the academic session.
First Semester
Programme | Lectures | Revision | Examinations | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 12 weeks | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 17 weeks |
DVM | 12 weeks | 1 week | 3 weeks | 16 weeks |
PharmD | 14 weeks | 1 week | 4 weeks | 19 weeks |
Sandwich | 7 weeks | 1 week | 2 weeks | 10 weeks |
Second Semester
Programme | Lectures | Revision | Examinations | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 12 weeks | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 17 weeks |
DVM | 12 weeks | 1 week | 3 weeks | 16 weeks |
PharmD | 14 weeks | 1 week | 4 weeks | 19 weeks |
Session Total
Programme | Total Duration |
|---|---|
General | 34 Weeks |
DVM | 32 Weeks |
PharmD | 38 Weeks |
Sandwich | 10 Weeks |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the UNN academic calendar include registration dates?
A: Yes, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, academic calendar includes registration dates for both fresh and returning students.
Q: Are examination dates included in the UNN academic calendar?
A: Yes, examination dates for first and second semesters are usually included in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka's academic calendar.
Q: Can the UNN academic calendar be adjusted after release?
A: Yes, University of Nigeria, Nsukka may revise the academic calendar if there are changes in academic activities or unforeseen disruptions.
Q: Does the UNN academic calendar apply to all students?
A: Yes, the academic calendar generally applies to all undergraduate students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, though some faculties may have slight variations.
Q: How often does UNN release its academic calendar?
A: The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, typically releases an academic calendar once every academic session.
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