UNICROSS Releases 2025/2026 First Semester Academic Calendar
The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially unveiled its academic calendar for the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session.
This schedule, which outlines everything from student registration to examinations and convocation, serves as the guiding framework for academic and social life on campus. For both freshers and returning students, the calendar provides clarity and structure to avoid the common pitfalls of last-minute planning.
Key Highlights of the UNICROSS 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
Week 1: Freshers Arrive, Registration Kicks Off
- September 29, 2025 – Arrival of new students, online fee payment, and registration begin.
- September 29, 2025 – Departmental board meeting for 2024/25 second semester results.
- September 30, 2025 – Faculty board meeting on results.
- October 1, 2025 – National holiday.
- October 2, 2025 – Senate meeting.
Week 2: Old Students Return
- October 6, 2025 – Returning students arrive; registration continues.
- October 7, 2025 – Lectures officially begin for all students.
Weeks 3 – 6: Lectures in Full Swing
- October 13–31, 2025 – Regular lectures and ongoing registration.
- November 3–7, 2025 – Faculty-wide lectures continue.
- November 6, 2025 – Inaugural Lecture.
Week 8: Assessments Begin
- November 10, 2025 – Late registration begins.
- November 10–14, 2025 – First Continuous Assessment for all students.
Week 9: Freshers’ Orientation
- November 17, 2025 – Orientation for new students (Calabar Campus).
- November 18, 2025 – Orientation for Okuku and Ogoja campuses.
- November 21, 2025 – Late registration closes.
Week 10: Academic Governance
- November 24–27, 2025 – Departmental, Faculty, and Senate meetings.
Weeks 11 – 12: Matriculation and Assessments
- December 1–5, 2025 – Second Continuous Assessment.
- December 9, 2025 – Matriculation (Calabar Campus).
- December 10, 2025 – Matriculation (Okuku and Ogoja campuses).
Week 13: Convocation and Break
- December 18, 2025 – Convocation Lecture.
- December 19, 2025 – Undergraduate Convocation, followed by Christmas and New Year break.
- December 20, 2025 – Postgraduate Convocation.
Week 14: Resumption and Revision
- January 5–9, 2026 – Students return for revision; portal reopens for late payments.
- January 9, 2026 – Deadline for late registration.
Weeks 15 – 18: Examinations
- January 12–16, 2026 – Examinations for final-year students; revision for others.
- January 19–30, 2026 – Examinations for all other students.
- February 2–4, 2026 – Exams conclude.
- February 4, 2026 – Inaugural Lecture.
- February 5–6, 2026 – Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for 100-level students.
Why This Calendar Matters
For UNICROSS students, this academic calendar is not just a timetable — it is a roadmap to success. From orientation to convocation, every milestone is clearly defined. By following it closely, students can avoid unnecessary stress and ensure smooth academic progress.
With dates now fixed, the countdown to lectures, assessments, and celebrations has officially begun.
You may also like to read: UNICROSS Releases 2025/2026 Admission List: How to Check and Next Steps
