Sa’adu Zungur University Releases 2024/2025 Academic Calendar: Key Dates and Details for Students
Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), formerly known as Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG), has officially released the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 academic session. The new calendar outlines important dates for students, from resumption and registration to examination periods and academic breaks. Here’s everything you need to know to plan ahead for the upcoming academic year.
First Semester Highlights
Resumption & Registration
- Date: Sunday, 8 December 2024 – Sunday, 15 December 2024
- Duration: 1 Week
The academic year kicks off with resumption and registration for both new and returning students.
Late Registration
- Date: Monday, 16 December 2024 – Sunday, 22 December 2024
- Duration: 1 Week
Students who miss the initial registration period will have a second chance during the late registration window.
Lectures Begin
- Date: Monday, 9 December 2024 – Saturday, 9 March 2025
- Duration: 12 Weeks
Classes for all undergraduate students will commence, running for three months.
Christmas Break
- Date: Tuesday, 24 December 2024 – Thursday, 26 December 2024
- Duration: 2 Days
A short holiday break for the festive season.
Matriculation & Orientation for New Students
- Date: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
- Duration: 1 Day
New students will be formally inducted into the university with a special matriculation ceremony and orientation session.
Examinations
- Date: Monday, 10 March 2025 – Saturday, 22 March 2025
- Duration: 2 Weeks
The first-semester exams are scheduled to take place over two weeks.
Marking & Result Compilation
- Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 – Saturday, 12 April 2025
- Duration: 3 Weeks
Lecturers will grade exams and compile final results during this period.
First Semester Break
- Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 – Sunday, 13 April 2025
- Duration: 4 Weeks
A month-long break will follow the completion of exams.
Second Semester Details
Lectures Resume
- Date: Monday, 21 April 2025 – Saturday, 12 July 2025
- Duration: 12 Weeks
The second semester kicks off with a fresh round of lectures for all undergraduate students.
Eid-El-Kabir Break
- Date: Monday, 9 June 2025 – Wednesday, 11 June 2025
- Duration: 2 Days
A brief break to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir.
Revision Week
- Date: Monday, 14 July 2025 – Saturday, 19 July 2025
- Duration: 1 Week
Students will have one week to revise before their second-semester exams.
Examinations
- Date: Monday, 21 July 2025 – Saturday, 9 August 2025
- Duration: 3 Weeks
Final exams for the second semester will be held over three weeks.
Marking & Result Compilation
- Date: Monday, 21 July 2025 – Saturday, 16 August 2025
- Duration: 4 Weeks
Grading and result compilation for second-semester exams will take place.
Second Semester Break
- Date: Monday, 11 August 2025 – Sunday, 21 September 2025
- Duration: 6 Weeks
A six-week break will follow the end of exams.
Academic Staff Annual Leave
- Date: Monday, 18 August 2025 – Wednesday, 17 September 2025
- Duration: 1 Month
University staff will take their annual leave during this period.
Looking Ahead to 2025/2026 Session
Resumption for 2025/2026 Academic Session
- Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025
Departmental & Faculty Board Meetings
- Date: Monday, 22 September 2025 – Saturday, 27 September 2025
- Duration: 1 Week
Senate Business Committee & Meeting to Approve Results
- Date: Monday, 29 September 2025 – Thursday, 2 October 2025
- Duration: 3 Days
- Meeting Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025
Plan Ahead!
With this detailed academic calendar now available, students are encouraged to plan their schedules and academic activities accordingly. For the latest updates and more details, refer to the official SAZU website.
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