University of Ilesa Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar: Key Dates Every Student Must Know
The University of Ilesa has officially released its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session, setting the pace for both fresh and returning students. The calendar outlines crucial dates, from registration deadlines to examinations, giving students a clear roadmap for the year ahead.
University officials emphasize that this calendar is not just a timetable but the heartbeat of campus life — guiding students through lectures, breaks, and assessments. Whether you are a fresher stepping onto campus for the first time or a returning student, this schedule is designed to keep everyone in sync.
First Semester Highlights
The first semester is packed with activities, kicking off as early as September 22, 2025, with SIWES and Teaching Practice exercises for 300-level students.
Key Events & Dates:
- Sept 22 – Dec 12, 2025: SIWES & Teaching Practice for 300L students
- Nov 3, 2025: Fresh students resume across all faculties
- Nov 3 – 7, 2025: Screening exercise for fresh students
- Nov 10 – 14, 2025: Orientation for new students
- Nov 17, 2025: 200-level returning students resume; online registration begins
- Nov 24, 2025: First semester lectures begin (Freshers & 200L)
- Dec 1, 2025: 300L students resume
- Dec 11, 2025: Matriculation ceremony
- Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026: Christmas & New Year break
- Jan 19 – Jan 30, 2026: Mid-Semester Tests (Freshers & 200L)
- Mar 9 – Mar 27, 2026: First semester examinations (Freshers & 200L)
- Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026: First semester examinations (300L)
Summary for First Semester
- Freshers & 200L: 18 weeks of classroom activities (including lectures, tests, and exams)
- 300L Students: 16 weeks of academic engagement
Second Semester Highlights
The second semester begins shortly after the first, with all students expected back on campus by April 20, 2026. Registration opens the same day, while lectures commence a week later.
Key Events & Dates:
- Apr 20, 2026: All students resume; registration begins
- Apr 27, 2026: Second semester lectures begin
- May 8, 2026: End of normal registration
- May 11 – 15, 2026: Late registration with penalty
- Jun 2 – 6, 2026: Students’ Week
- Jun 8 – 19, 2026: Mid-Semester Tests (all students)
- Aug 7, 2026: End of lectures
- Aug 17 – Sep 11, 2026: Second semester examinations
- Sep 14 – Nov 8, 2026: Long vacation (all students)
- Sep 22, 2026: Founders’ Day Celebration
- Nov 6, 2026: End of the academic session
Summary for Second Semester
- Registration: 3 weeks normal, 1 week late (with penalty)
- Lecture Period: 14 weeks
- Examinations: 4 weeks
- Vacation: 8 weeks
- Total Academic Activities: 19 weeks
What Students Should Note
From registration deadlines to exam periods, every date matters. The university advises students to carefully follow the calendar to avoid last-minute rushes and penalties.
As the institution gears up for another academic year, the rhythm of campus life has already been set — one that balances rigorous learning with much-needed breaks and activities that enrich the student experience.
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