NOUN Announces 2025 Academic Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Staff
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has officially released its academic calendar for the 2025 academic session, offering students and faculty a detailed schedule of key events, from admissions to examinations and meetings.
This academic calendar is essential for all students—whether you’re starting your studies, preparing for exams, or keeping track of important dates like holidays and meetings. Here’s what you need to know:
Key Dates to Mark in Your Calendar
- Admission Period: Applications for admission are open throughout the year, from January 1st to December 31st, 2025.
February 2025: Important Meetings and Registration Dates
- Course and Exam Registration for the First Semester: February 10th – April 27th.
- Key meetings will be held, including the University Examinations Committee on February 18th and the Senate Meeting on February 25th.
- Release of 2024_2 Results: February 26th.
- Special events like the 31st Inaugural Lecture will take place on February 27th.
March 2025: Facilitating Courses and Important Meetings
- Course Facilitation begins on March 3rd and runs until April 27th.
- 1st Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA): March 17th – March 30th.
- Senate Meeting: March 18th.
- Id el Fitri Holiday: March 31st – April 1st.
April 2025: Convocation and Holidays
- 2nd TMA: March 31st – April 13th.
- Convocation Ceremony: April 11th – 12th.
- SIWES (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme): April 21st – May 2nd.
- Major holidays include Good Friday on April 18th and Easter Monday on April 21st.
May 2025: Matriculation and Examinations Begin
- Orientation: May 6th.
- Matriculation Ceremony: May 7th.
- Pen on Paper Examination: May 13th – June 4th.
June 2025: Marking the Mid-Year
- Id el Kabir Holiday: June 7th – 8th.
- E-Examination/Marking Exercise: June 10th – July 4th.
- Democracy Day: June 12th.
July 2025: Project Defense and Registration for Second Semester
- Project Moderation and Defense: July 7th – 15th.
- Course and Exam Registration for Second Semester: July 14th – September 28th.
- Important meetings, including Senate Meeting, will take place throughout the month.
August 2025: Continuation of Studies
- Facilitation of Courses: August 4th – September 28th.
- SIWES: August 20th – September 2nd.
- Key dates include the 1st TMA from August 18th – 31st.
September 2025: More Assessments and Orientation
- 2nd TMA: September 1st – 14th.
- Id el Maulud Holiday: September 5th.
- 3rd TMA: September 15th – 28th.
- Matriculation Ceremony: September 30th.
October 2025: Examinations and National Celebrations
- National Day Holiday: October 1st.
- Pen on Paper Examination: October 7th – 30th.
November 2025: Final Examinations
- E-Examination/Marking Exercise: November 4th – 27th.
December 2025: Wrapping Up the Year
- Project Moderation and Defense: December 1st – 9th.
- Release of 2025_2 Results: December 17th.
- Holidays include Christmas Day (December 25th) and Boxing Day (December 26th).
A Year of Milestones and Opportunities
This academic calendar sets the stage for an exciting year filled with educational milestones, festive breaks, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. Make sure to keep track of these dates so that you don’t miss any important activities that could shape your 2025 academic journey!
For a detailed breakdown of each month, visit the NOUN official portal. Stay tuned for further updates, and best of luck as you plan your year ahead!
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