University of Benin Unveils 2024/2025 Part-Time Academic Calendar: Key Dates You Need to Know
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially released the part-time academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session. This detailed schedule outlines important activities including registration, lectures, examinations, and holidays, helping students plan ahead for the year.
Here’s what you need to know:
First Semester (20 Weekends)
- Clearance and Registration
Starts: Monday, November 25, 2024
Ends: Monday, January 27, 2025 - Lectures
Start: Saturday, February 1, 2025
End: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Duration: 15 weekends - Orientation for New Students
Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 - Revision Week
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Examinations
Departmental Exams: Friday, May 23 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 (2 weekends)
CED Exam: Friday, June 13, 2025
GST Exam: Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Semester Break
Dates: Saturday, June 28 – Saturday, July 5, 2025 (2 weekends)
Second Semester (20 Weekends)
- Lectures
Start: Friday, July 14, 2025
End: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Duration: 15 weekends - Revision Week
Dates: Friday, October 24 – Friday, October 31, 2025 - Examinations
Departmental Exams: Saturday, November 1 – Saturday, November 15, 2025 (2 weekends)
CED Exam: Friday, November 21, 2025
GST Exam: Saturday, November 22, 2025 - End of Session Break
Dates: Saturday, November 22 – Saturday, December 6, 2025 (2 weekends)
Post-Session Activities
- Results Consideration
Departmental Boards: Monday, December 22, 2025
Faculty Boards: Monday, December 29, 2025
Senate Business Committees: Monday, January 5, 2026
Senate Meeting: Monday, January 12, 2026 (Graduating Students’ Results) - New Session Registration
Online Clearance/Registration: Monday, January 5, 2026
Public Holidays During the Session
- Eid-Fitr (Tentative): Monday, March 31 – Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025
- Easter Monday: Monday, April 21, 2025
- Workers’ Day: Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Democracy Day: Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Id el Maulud: Friday, September 5, 2025
This comprehensive calendar ensures that all students, faculty, and staff are on the same page regarding key academic and administrative activities. Be sure to mark these important dates and plan ahead to make the most of the 2024/2025 academic year. Stay updated and keep track of any changes!
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