Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Unveils 2024/2025 Academic Calendar: Key Dates You Need to Know
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has officially released its academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session, outlining important dates for lectures, registration, holidays, and exams. Here’s a detailed guide to help students stay on track throughout the academic year.
First Semester Highlights
Registration for New Students
- Start Date: Monday, 16th December 2024
- End Date: Saturday, 11th January 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks
Registration for Returning Students
- Start Date: Monday, 30th December 2024
- End Date: Saturday, 11th January 2025
- Duration: 2 weeks
Lectures Begin
- Start Date: Monday, 13th January 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 1st March 2025
- Duration: 7 weeks
Mid-Semester Break
- Start Date: Monday, 3rd March 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 8th March 2025
- Duration: 1 week
Lectures Continue
- Start Date: Monday, 10th March 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 19th April 2025
- Duration: 6 weeks
Examinations
- Start Date: Monday, 21st April 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 17th May 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks
End of Semester Activities
- Start Date: Monday, 19th May 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 7th June 2025
- Activities: Marking, moderation, and Senate approval of results.
Second Semester Key Dates
Lectures Begin
- Start Date: Monday, 9th June 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 26th July 2025
- Duration: 7 weeks
Mid-Semester Break
- Start Date: Monday, 28th July 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 2nd August 2025
- Duration: 1 week
Lectures Continue
- Start Date: Monday, 4th August 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 13th September 2025
- Duration: 6 weeks
Examinations
- Start Date: Monday, 15th September 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 11th October 2025
- Duration: 4 weeks
End of Session Activities
- Start Date: Monday, 13th October 2025
- End Date: Saturday, 8th November 2025
- Activities: Marking, moderation, and Senate approval of results.
Beginning of New Academic Session
- Start Date: Monday, 10th November 2025
Public Holidays to Note
- Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25th December 2024
- Boxing Day: Thursday, 26th December 2024
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday, 1st January 2025
- Id-el-Fitr: Monday, 31st March 2025
- Good Friday: Friday, 18th April 2025
- Easter Monday: Monday, 21st April 2025
- Workers’ Day: Thursday, 1st May 2025
- Id-el-Kabir: Saturday, 7th June 2025
- Democracy Day: Thursday, 12th June 2025
- Id-el-Maulud: Friday, 5th September 2025
- National Day: Wednesday, 1st October 2025
Planning Ahead
This academic calendar is an essential tool for students to plan their semester effectively. Whether you’re registering for classes or preparing for exams, knowing these key dates will help you manage your time and academic responsibilities. Don’t miss out on any deadlines!
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