The Federal University Dutse (FUD) has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session, outlining key dates for registration, lectures, examinations, breaks and Senate meetings.

The new schedule, which runs from December 2025 to November 2026, is designed to help students plan fees, travel, study periods and holidays — including Christmas, New Year, Eid-el-Fitr and Democracy Day. It also provides a clear timeline for the start of the 2026/2027 academic session, which begins on Monday, November 9, 2026.

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Overview of the 2025/2026 Academic Year at FUD

The academic year features two semesters, each structured with detailed timelines for classes, breaks, assessments and key administrative activities.

Major Highlights

• Registration for first semester begins: Monday, December 1, 2025
• First semester lectures run: January – April 2026
• Second semester lectures begin: Monday, May 25, 2026
• 2026/2027 session starts: Monday, November 9, 2026

The calendar also captures Senate Business Committee meetings, faculty boards, departmental sittings and inter-semester breaks.

FIRST SEMESTER SCHEDULE

Registration & Resumption

New Students Only

• Dec 1 – Dec 13, 2025 (2 weeks)

New + Returning Students

• Dec 14 – Dec 20, 2025 (1 week)

Christmas & New Year Break

• Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 (2 weeks)
  Public holidays include:
• Dec 25 – Christmas Day
• Dec 26 – Boxing Day
• Jan 1 – New Year’s Day

Final Registration Week

• Jan 5 – Jan 10, 2026 (1 week)

Late Registration

• Jan 12 – Jan 17, 2026 (1 week)

Lectures and Student Activities

Main Lecture Period

• Jan 12 – Mar 21, 2026 (10 weeks)

Orientation for New Students

• Jan 26 – Jan 28, 2026 (3 days)

Matriculation Ceremony

• Jan 29, 2026 (1 day)

Course Add & Drop

• Mar 2 – Mar 7, 2026 (2 weeks)

Eid-el-Fitr Break & Continuation of Lectures

Eid-el-Fitr Break

• Mar 23 – Mar 29, 2026 (1 week)
  Tentative public holidays: Mar 20 – Mar 21, 2026

Post-Eid Lecture Continuation

• Mar 30 – Apr 18, 2026 (3 weeks)

First Semester Examinations & Marking

Examinations

• Apr 20 – May 9, 2026 (3 weeks)

Marking Period

• May 11 – May 23, 2026 (2 weeks)

Inter-Semester Break

• May 11 – May 24, 2026 (2 weeks)

Department, Faculty & Senate Meetings

• Departmental Board Meetings: May 25 – May 29, 2026
• Faculty Board Meetings: June 1 – June 5, 2026
• Senate Business Committee: June 8 – June 12, 2026
  Public holiday: June 12 – Democracy Day

Senate Meeting (First Semester Results)

• June 18, 2026

SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE

Lecture Period & Mid-Semester Break

Lectures Begin

• May 25 – July 4, 2026 (6 weeks)

Mid-Semester Break

• July 6 – July 12, 2026 (1 week)

Lecture Continuation

• July 13 – Aug 29, 2026 (7 weeks)

Second Semester Examinations & Marking

Examinations

• Aug 31 – Sept 19, 2026 (3 weeks)

Marking Period

• Sept 21 – Oct 3, 2026 (2 weeks)

Board Meetings, Senate Approval & New Session

• Departmental Board Meetings: Oct 5 – Oct 9, 2026
• Faculty Board Meetings: Oct 12 – Oct 16, 2026
• Senate Business Committee: Oct 19 – Oct 23, 2026

Senate Meeting (Second Semester Results)

• Oct 29, 2026

Start of the 2026/2027 Academic Session

• Monday, November 9, 2026

How Students Can Use the Calendar Effectively

The detailed breakdown gives students everything they need to plan ahead — from registration deadlines to exam weeks and public holidays. With this calendar, students can schedule:

• Fee payments
• Travel dates
• Study plans
• Revision periods
• Holiday breaks

This level of clarity helps ensure a smoother academic experience with less stress and better time management.

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