Plateau State University (PLASU) Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
Plateau State University (PLASU) has officially published its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, giving both freshers and returning students a clear roadmap of the school year. From registration to exams, the schedule covers everything students need to prepare ahead.
Key Highlights at a Glance
- Registration for fresh students starts Monday, September 29, 2025.
- Orientation runs November 4–6, 2025, followed by Matriculation on November 7, 2025.
- First semester exams begin January 19, 2026, and end February 4, 2026.
- Second semester kicks off March 2, 2026, with exams set for May 25–June 10, 2026.
- Academic staff annual leave runs from July 15 to August 26, 2026.
First Semester Activities (September 2025 – February 2026)
The first semester officially begins in late September and stretches into February, packed with about 15 weeks of lectures, a short break, and two weeks of examinations.
- Monday, 29th September 2025: Registration for fresh students begins.
- Monday, 6th October 2025: Returning students begin registration.
- Monday, 13th October 2025: Normal registration closes; lectures commence.
- Monday, 3rd November 2025: Admission closes.
- Tuesday, 4th – Thursday, 6th November 2025: Orientation for freshers.
- Friday, 7th November 2025: Matriculation ceremony.
- Monday, 22nd December 2025 – Friday, 2nd January 2026: Christmas break.
- Monday, 5th January 2026: School reopens.
- Friday, 9th January 2026: Lectures end.
- Monday, 12th – Friday, 16th January 2026: Revision week; C.A scores due.
- Monday, 19th January 2026: First semester examinations begin.
- Wednesday, 4th February 2026: Examinations end.
- Tuesday, 17th – Friday, 20th February 2026: Departmental/Faculty boards meet.
- Monday, 23rd February – Friday, 27th March 2026: Result scrutiny continues.
- Thursday, 5th March 2026: Senate meets for approval.
Second Semester Activities (March – July 2026)
The second semester follows immediately after, running from March to July, with about 12 weeks of lectures, revision, and exams.
- Monday, 2nd March 2026: Lectures commence.
- Friday, 15th May 2026: Lectures end.
- Monday, 18th – Friday, 22nd May 2026: Revision week; C.A scores due.
- Monday, 25th May 2026: Examinations begin.
- Wednesday, 10th June 2026: Exams conclude.
- Monday, 15th June 2026: Industrial Attachment begins.
- Tuesday, 23rd – Friday, 26th June 2026: Boards meet to consider results.
- Monday, 29th June – Friday, 3rd July 2026: Results scrutiny.
- Monday, 13th July 2026: Senate sits for approval.
- Wednesday, 15th July – Wednesday, 26th August 2026: Academic staff annual leave.
- Friday, 4th September 2026: Industrial Attachment ends.
Final Word
The PLASU 2025/2026 academic calendar is well-structured, ensuring students and staff can plan ahead without stress. With fixed dates for registration, orientation, lectures, exams, and result approvals, both new and returning students are advised to keep close tabs on this timetable to avoid last-minute rushes.
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