AAU Releases Adjusted 2025/2026 Academic Calendar: Full Breakdown of Resumption, Exams, and Senate Meetings
Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has officially released its adjusted academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, fixing all key dates from resumption to the final Senate meeting that will formally close the session in November 2026.
The approval was granted by the University Senate and announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mrs. Eunice E. Omonzejie, putting to rest weeks of anticipation among students, parents, and staff.
The new timetable provides a clear roadmap for resumption, registration, lectures, examinations, matriculation, and Senate deliberations, ensuring predictability throughout the session.
Key Highlights at a Glance
- New students resume: Sunday, 8 February 2026
- Returning students resume: Thursday, 12 February 2026
- Lectures begin: Friday, 13 February 2026
- Matriculation: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
- First semester exams: 27 April – 30 May 2026 (starting with GST & ENT)
- Second semester exams: 21 August – 26 September 2026 (starting with GST & ENT)
- Final Senate meeting: 11 – 13 November 2026
- End of session: 13 November 2026
AAU 2025/2026 Adjusted Academic Calendar (Detailed)
First Semester
- Sunday, 8 February 2026: New students resume on campus
- Monday, 9 February 2026: Clearance and course registration continue (new students)
- Wednesday, 11 February 2026: Orientation for new students
- Thursday, 12 February 2026: Returning students resume
- Friday, 13 February 2026: Course registration for all students begins / Lectures commence
- Wednesday, 25 February 2026: Matriculation ceremony
- Thursday, 26 February 2026: Course registration closes
- Friday, 27 February 2026: Late course registration begins
- Monday, 16 March 2026: Late registration ends
- Tuesday, 17 March 2026: Continuous Assessment (CA) begins
- Wednesday, 22 April 2026: First semester lectures end
- Monday, 27 April 2026: First semester examinations begin (GST & ENT first)
- Saturday, 30 May 2026: First semester examinations end
Break
- Sunday, 7 June 2026: Students return to campus
Second Semester
- Monday, 8 June 2026: Second semester course registration and lectures begin
- Monday, 22 June 2026: Late course registration ends
- Monday, 13 July 2026: Continuous Assessment begins
- Saturday, 15 August 2026: Second semester lectures end
- Friday, 21 August 2026: Second semester examinations begin (GST & ENT first)
- Saturday, 26 September 2026: Second semester examinations end
Results and End of Session
- Wednesday, 28 October 2026: Faculty Boards meet to consider results
- Monday, 2 – Wednesday, 3 November 2026: Senate Business Committee meeting
- Wednesday, 11 – Friday, 13 November 2026: Full Senate meeting to consider results and formally end the academic session
Why This Calendar Matters
With all dates now fixed and Senate-approved, students are advised to plan their academic, financial, and personal schedules carefully. University management has emphasized strict adherence to the calendar to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted session.
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