Akwa Ibom State University Releases 2024/2025 First Semester Academic Calendar: Key Dates and Events
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has officially announced the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 first semester, outlining important dates for students and staff across all campuses. This structured timeline ensures a smooth and well-organized semester, and it’s essential for all students, especially new and returning ones, to stay updated.
Key Dates You Should Know
- New Year Day: Wednesday, 1 January 2025
- End of Christmas Break: Friday, 3 January 2025
- Arrival of All Students: Monday, 6 January 2025
- Registration Begins for All Students: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
- Lectures Begin: Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Special Meetings & Events
Several important meetings and events are scheduled throughout the semester:
- Postgraduate School Board Meeting: Tuesday, 14 January 2025
- Management Meeting: Tuesday, 21 January 2025
- Committee of Deans Meeting: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
- Senate Business Committee Meeting: Thursday, 23 January 2025
- Senate Meeting: Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Lectures will run for 15 weeks, offering students ample time for study and academic progress.
Registration & Orientation
- End of Registration for All Students: Friday, 21 March 2025
- Late Registration Begins: Monday, 24 March 2025
- New Students’ Orientation: Starts Thursday, 27 March and ends Saturday, 29 March 2025
- Interdenominational Service: Sunday, 30 March 2025
- Late Registration Closes: Friday, 11 April 2025
Examination Schedule
- First Semester Examinations Begin: Monday, 5 May 2025
- Exams End: Friday, 30 May 2025
- Students Depart: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Examinations will include Computer-Based Tests (CBT) in the mornings, with final-year sessional exams held in the afternoons.
Important Notes
- Faculty and Departmental Board Meetings will take place between the 2nd and 3rd weeks of each month.
- This academic calendar applies to all campuses of the university.
- Keep this schedule handy to stay organized and make the most of your semester!
For the full calendar, make sure to visit the university’s official website or check your student portal for updates. Let’s have a productive and successful academic year!
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