KASU Releases 2024/2025 Academic Calendar: Key Dates Every Student Should Know
Kaduna State University (KASU) has officially released the full academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session — and whether you’re a fresher or a returning student, it’s time to mark your calendar. The schedule outlines everything from registration and lectures to examinations, student elections, and official breaks, giving you a clear roadmap of what to expect in the coming months.
In this detailed breakdown, we’ve highlighted all major dates and activities to help you stay organized and focused throughout the academic year. Here’s what you need to know:
First Semester: January – July 2025
Registration
- Freshers: January 13 – February 2, 2025 (3 weeks)
- Returning Students: January 20 – January 26, 2025 (1 week)
Lectures and Continuous Assessment
- All Students: January 27 – March 30, 2025 (9 weeks)
- Short Break & Course Add/Drop: March 31 – April 6, 2025
- Lectures Resume: April 7 – May 11, 2025 (5 weeks)
Examinations and Result Processing
- Exams and Marking: June 11 – June 30, 2025
- Results Processing: June 30 – July 13, 2025
- Senate Approval and Release of Results: July 16, 2025
Semester Break
- Holiday: June 29 – July 13, 2025
Second Semester: July – November 2025
Lectures and Mid-Semester Break
- Lectures Resume: July 14 – August 30, 2025 (7 weeks)
- Mid-Semester Break & Course Adjustments: September 1 – September 6, 2025
- Lectures Continue: September 8 – October 18, 2025 (6 weeks)
Student Union Elections
- Election Week: October 6 – October 12, 2025
Examinations and Academic Wrap-Up
- Exams and Marking: October 20 – November 8, 2025
- Results Processing: November 10 – November 22, 2025
- Senate Release of Results: November 26, 2025
Transfers and End-of-Session Break
- Transfers: November 27 – December 17, 2025
- Break: November 8, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Public Holidays to Note (2025 – Early 2026)
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Eid-El-Fitr: Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Easter Sunday: April 20, 2025
- Workers’ Day: Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Eid-El-Kabir: Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Maulud Nabiyy: Friday, September 5, 2025
- Independence Day: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Boxing Day: Friday, December 26, 2025
- New Year (2026): Thursday, January 1, 2026
Final Word
KASU’s structured academic calendar is designed to help students plan effectively, balance studies with rest, and avoid last-minute surprises. Be sure to stay updated through the university’s official channels, and set reminders for key dates.
Stay prepared. Stay ahead.
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