FUOTUOKE Releases Official Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session — See Full Schedule
There’s something exciting about a new academic year — that familiar blend of anticipation, nerves, and fresh beginnings. For students of the Federal University, Otuoke (FUOTUOKE), the long wait is finally over as the institution has officially released its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session.
The calendar lays out every important date — from student resumption and lecture commencement to breaks, examinations, and result reviews. Whether you’re a returning student or a fresh face on campus, this serves as your roadmap for the months ahead.
FUOTUOKE 2025/2026 Academic Calendar Breakdown
First Semester
Here’s a detailed rundown of the first semester schedule:
- Saturday, October 11, 2025: Students return to campus.
- Monday, October 13, 2025: Registration begins for all students.
- Monday, October 20, 2025: Returning students begin lectures.
- Monday, October 27, 2025: Fresh students begin lectures.
- Friday, November 07, 2025: Deadline for school fee payment; late registration begins.
- Monday, November 17, 2025: Orientation week for freshers (organized by faculties and departments).
- Saturday, November 29, 2025: Matriculation Ceremony – a milestone event for new students.
- Friday, December 19, 2025 – Saturday, January 03, 2026: Christmas break.
- Friday, January 30, 2026: Lectures end for the semester.
- Monday, February 02, 2026: Revision week begins.
- Monday, February 09, 2026: First semester examinations commence.
- Friday, March 06, 2026: End of first semester examinations.
That’s a full 21-week stretch of academic activity, covering lectures, revision, exams, and short breaks.
Second Semester
The second semester follows closely, ensuring minimal academic downtime:
- Saturday, April 04, 2026: Students return to campus.
- Monday, April 06, 2026: Lectures commence.
- Thursday, May 04, 2026: Special Senate meeting to consider first semester results.
- Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 03, 2026: Students’ Week, a refreshing pause mid-semester.
- Friday, July 10, 2026: Lectures conclude.
- Monday – Friday, July 13–17, 2026: Revision week.
- Monday, July 20, 2026: Second semester exams begin.
- Friday, August 07, 2026: Exams end.
- Thursday, September 17, 2026: Special Senate meeting to review second semester results.
This semester also spans approximately 21 weeks — structured to balance academic intensity with student engagement.
FUOTUOKE Academic Calendar Summary (2025/2026)
First Semester:
- 12 weeks of lectures
- 1 week of revision
- 4 weeks of examinations
- 4 weeks for result processing
Total: 21 weeks
Second Semester:
- 12 weeks of lectures
- 1 week of revision
- 3 weeks of examinations
- 1 week for Students’ Week
- 4 weeks for result compilation
Total: 21 weeks
Final Thoughts
The FUOTUOKE 2025/2026 academic calendar offers students a clear and structured plan for the new session. With both semesters evenly spread out, there’s enough time to study, rest, and still enjoy campus life.
Whether you’re a fresher preparing for orientation or a finalist counting down to graduation, this schedule serves as your compass through the academic year.
So, pack your bags, prepare your notes, and get ready — the new session is here, and it’s time to make it count.
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