{"id":11396,"date":"2026-02-25T10:11:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=11396"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:11:06","slug":"unicross-postpones-2025-2026-first-semester-exams-to-march-9-announces-easter-break-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/unicross-postpones-2025-2026-first-semester-exams-to-march-9-announces-easter-break-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"UNICROSS Postpones 2025\/2026 First Semester Exams to March 9, Announces Easter Break Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially postponed its 2025\/2026 first semester examinations, shifting the commencement date by two weeks to allow students complete critical academic and administrative processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exams, previously scheduled to begin on <strong>Monday, February 23, 2026<\/strong>, will now commence on <strong>Monday, March 9, 2026<\/strong>, according to a notice issued to students, staff, and members of the university community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The updated schedule also confirms a short Easter break during the examination period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> What Changed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UNICROSS moved the first semester examination start date from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Old Date:<\/strong> Monday, February 23, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Official Start Date:<\/strong> <strong>Monday, March 9, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The new timetable is now binding on all faculties and departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> New UNICROSS First Semester Exam Timetable (2025\/2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are advised to take note of the revised examination calendar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exams Begin:<\/strong> Monday, March 9, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easter Break:<\/strong> Thursday, April 2 \u2013 Monday, April 6, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exams Resume:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 7, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exams End:<\/strong> Saturday, April 25, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The examination period has been extended, meaning departments must adjust internal schedules to align with the updated calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Easter Break During Exams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UNICROSS confirmed that examinations will temporarily pause for the Easter celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Break Duration:<\/strong> April 2 to April 6, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resumption of Exams:<\/strong> Tuesday, April 7, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After the break, all scheduled papers will continue as planned until the final date of April 25, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Why UNICROSS Rescheduled the Exams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The university explained that the postponement was approved to give students sufficient time to fulfill mandatory requirements tied to the examination period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the notice, the extension will allow students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Complete all outstanding course registration processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable newly admitted students to finalize documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain their official University Identification Cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, the university emphasized that <strong>possession of a valid student ID card is mandatory<\/strong> for entry into examination halls. Students without ID cards will not be permitted to sit for their papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> What Students Should Do Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the new March 9 start date, students are strongly advised to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Finalize all course registrations immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear pending documentation issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure their official UNICROSS ID cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor departmental notices for updated exam timetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to meet these requirements could prevent access to examination halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The adjustment reflects a broader effort by the university to streamline administrative processes and ensure that both returning and newly admitted students are fully compliant before sitting for examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many students, the additional time may serve as both an administrative grace period and an opportunity for deeper academic preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As March 9 approaches, the message from UNICROSS is clear: <strong>Get registered, get documented, and get your ID card \u2014 or risk missing your exams.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/unicross-fixes-%e2%82%a610000-matriculation-fee-for-year-one-students-links-payment-to-course-registration\/\">UNICROSS Fixes \u20a610,000 Matriculation Fee for Year One Students, Links Payment to Course Registration<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially postponed its 2025\/2026 first semester examinations,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":7603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[600],"tags":[127,5964,19580,22579,22580,22581,5967,19579],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UNICROSS Postpones 2025\/2026 First Semester Exams to March 9, Announces Easter Break Schedule - Examkits<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"UNICROSS shifts 2025\/2026 first semester exams to March 9, 2026. 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