Federal University Dutse (FUD) Unveils 2024/2025 Academic Calendar: Key Dates and Activities for Students
The Federal University Dutse (FUD) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session, outlining the key dates and activities for both new and returning students. This comprehensive schedule covers all essential aspects of the academic year, from registration and lectures to examinations and breaks. Here’s everything you need to know to stay on track throughout the year.
First Semester Highlights:
- Registration Period: Start your academic journey by registering between Monday, 27 January 2025 and Saturday, 8 February 2025. This is when new and returning students must complete their registration.
- Late Registration: If you miss the registration deadline, you can still sign up during the late registration period from Monday, 10 February 2025 to Saturday, 15 February 2025.
- Matriculation Ceremony: New students will officially be welcomed into the university during the Matriculation Ceremony on Thursday, 27 February 2025.
- Orientation Program: New students should attend the Orientation Programme from Monday, 3 March 2025 to Wednesday, 5 March 2025 to get acquainted with university life.
- Lecture Period: Lectures for the first semester will run from Monday, 10 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025.
- Add and Drop Period: You can adjust your course schedule from Monday, 17 February 2025 to Saturday, 1 March 2025.
- Eid-el-Fitr Break: Take a week-long break from Monday, 31 March 2025 to Saturday, 5 April 2025 to celebrate Eid.
- Examinations: The first semester exams will take place from Monday, 12 May 2025 to Friday, 6 June 2025.
- Inter-Semester Break and Marking: Students will enjoy a break from Monday, 9 June 2025 to Sunday, 22 June 2025, during which exam scripts will also be marked.
Second Semester Overview:
- Lecture Period: Classes for the second semester will begin on Monday, 23 July 2025 and end on Saturday, 2 August 2025, with a continuation from Monday, 11 August 2025 to Saturday, 27 September 2025.
- Mid-Semester Break: Students will have a one-week break from Monday, 4 August 2025 to Sunday, 10 August 2025.
- Examinations: The second semester exams will take place from Monday, 29 September 2025 to Saturday, 18 October 2025.
- Marking and Meetings: Exam scripts will be marked from Monday, 20 October 2025 to Saturday, 1 November 2025, with departmental, faculty, and senate meetings scheduled thereafter.
Looking Ahead to the New Session:
The new academic session will officially begin on Monday, 1 December 2025, after a busy and productive year at FUD.
This well-structured academic calendar ensures that students are well-prepared for each semester’s events and deadlines. Stay on top of your academic responsibilities and plan ahead to make the most out of your university experience at Federal University Dutse.
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