FUTA Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar: Key Dates Every Student Must Know
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has officially released its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session, setting out all the important dates students need to keep track of—from registration to lectures, matriculation, examinations, and breaks.
The new schedule gives undergraduates a clear roadmap for the year ahead, ensuring no one is caught off guard by deadlines. For students, missing any of these dates could mean unnecessary setbacks.
FUTA 2025/2026 Academic Calendar – First Semester
The first semester begins in November 2025 and runs through March 2026. Below is a breakdown of the major activities:
- Monday, 17th November 2025 – Registration portal opens
- Sunday, 23rd November 2025 – Online registration for undergraduates begins
- Monday, 24th November 2025 – Arrival of fresh and returning students; physical registration and lectures for returning students commence
- Monday, 24th – Friday, 28th November 2025 – Orientation for new students
- Monday, 4th – Tuesday, 23rd December 2025 – Late registration period
- Tuesday, 23rd December 2025 – Christmas break begins
- Sunday, 4th January 2026 – Christmas break ends
- Monday, 5th January 2026 – Lectures resume
- Monday, 26th January 2026 – Matriculation ceremony
- Friday, 20th February 2026 – Lectures end
- Monday, 23rd – Friday, 27th February 2026 – Lecture-free week
- Monday, 2nd – Saturday, 21st March 2026 – First semester examinations
- Monday, 23rd March – Saturday, 18th April 2026 – Inter-semester break
Semester Summary:
- 12 weeks of lectures
- 1 lecture-free week
- 3 weeks of exams
- Total: 16 weeks
FUTA 2025/2026 Academic Calendar – Second Semester
The second semester opens in April 2026 and concludes by August 2026. Here’s the full schedule:
- Monday, 13th April 2026 – Registration portal opens
- Sunday, 26th April 2026 – Arrival of all students
- Monday, 27th April 2026 – Registration and lectures begin
- Saturday, 9th May 2026 – Normal registration closes
- Monday, 11th – Friday, 15th May 2026 – Late registration
- Thursday, 11th – Saturday, 13th June 2026 – Mid-semester break
- Monday, 15th June 2026 – Lectures resume
- Friday, 24th July 2026 – Lectures end
- Monday, 27th – Friday, 31st July 2026 – Lecture-free week
- Monday, 3rd – Saturday, 15th August 2026 – Examinations
- Sunday, 16th August 2026 – Inter-session break begins
Semester Summary:
- 13 weeks of lectures
- 1 lecture-free week
- 2 weeks of exams
- Total: 16 weeks
Why This Matters for Students
The FUTA academic calendar for 2025/2026 is compact but well-structured, giving students just enough breaks to recharge before exams. With Christmas, a mid-semester break, and inter-semester pauses built in, students will need to balance relaxation with preparation.
Tip for undergraduates: Always keep a copy of the calendar handy—either on your wall, notebook, or smartphone. Deadlines come quickly, and exams often arrive faster than expected.
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