FUDMA Revises 2025/2026 Second-Semester Calendar: Exams Set for May 4–23
The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) has released a revised academic calendar for the second semester of the 2025/2026 session, detailing key dates from students’ arrival to Senate approval of results. The updated timetable places second-semester examinations between May 4 and May 23, 2026, with Senate meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026.
The announcement provides clarity for students, lecturers, and administrators, especially those in 300–500 levels, as the university moves to streamline academic activities and results processing.
Key Highlights at a Glance
- 300–500 Level Arrival: January 11, 2026
- Registration Window: January 12–31, 2026
- Second-Semester Exams: May 4–23, 2026
- Marking Period: May 25–June 15, 2026
- Senate Meeting: July 2, 2026
- Proposed 2026/2027 Resumption: August 10, 2026 (proposal)
FUDMA 2025/2026 Second-Semester Academic Schedule
Academic Activities
- Arrival of 300–500 Level Students
Date: January 11, 2026 (1 day) - Registration for All Students
Period: January 12 – January 31, 2026 (2 weeks) - Late Registration
Period: February 2 – February 7, 2026 (1 week) - Add/Drop Courses
Period: February 16 – February 23, 2026 (1 week) - Lectures (First Stretch)
Period: January 29 – April 16, 2026 (11 weeks) - Lecture-Free Period
Period: April 17 – April 18, 2026 (2 days) - Lectures (Second Stretch)
Period: April 20 – April 2, 2026 (2 weeks)
Note: The end date appears as “2 Apr 2026” in the official calendar, as released by the university. - Second-Semester Examinations
Period: May 4 – May 23, 2026 (3 weeks) - Marking
Period: May 25 – June 15, 2026 (3 weeks) - Entrepreneurship Training (Voluntary)
Period: June 9 – July 10, 2026 (4 weeks)
Results Consideration Timeline (Second Semester, 2025/2026)
- Departmental Board Consideration
Period: June 16 – June 20, 2026 (5 days) - Faculty Board Consideration
Period: June 22 – June 24, 2026 (3 days) - Senate Business Committee
Period: June 25 – June 30, 2026 (5 days) - Full Senate Meeting
Date: July 2, 2026 (1 day)
What’s Next?
FUDMA also listed August 10, 2026 as the proposed resumption date for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university emphasized that this date remains tentative, pending final approval.
Students are advised to adhere strictly to the revised schedule and monitor official university channels for updates or clarifications, especially regarding lectures and results processing.
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