The Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale (FUMHSK), Delta State, has officially published its academic calendar for the 2026/2027 Academic Session. The calendar outlines activities for both the first semester (15 weeks) and second semester (15 weeks), detailing dates for resumption, lectures, orientation, matriculation, revision, examinations, and approved breaks.
An overview of the schedule shows that students will resume in early January, progress through lectures and key academic events, and conclude the first semester with examinations before proceeding on vacation.
First Semester 2026/2027 (15 Weeks)
Resumption and Initial Academic Processes
Sunday, 4 January 2026: Resumption of students
Monday, 5 January – Friday, 9 January 2026: Online and physical clearance, payment of school fees, course registration, and documentation
Lectures and Statutory Meetings
Monday, 12 January 2026: Commencement of lectures (7 weeks)
Monday, 12 January 2026: Meeting of the Committee of Deans and Directors
Monday, 19 January 2026: Second meeting of the Senate
Mid-Semester Student Activities
Monday, 23 February 2026: Orientation programme (8th week)
Saturday, 28 February 2026: Matriculation ceremony
Continuation of Lectures, Break, and Examinations
Sunday, 1 March – Saturday, 28 March 2026: Continuation of lectures (4 weeks)
Thursday, 2 April – Tuesday, 7 April 2026: Easter break (1 week)
Tuesday, 7 April – Friday, 10 April 2026: Revision period (1 week)
Monday, 13 April – Thursday, 30 April 2026: First semester examinations (3 weeks)
First Semester Vacation
Friday, 1 May 2026: Commencement of first semester break and vacation of students
Second Semester 2026/2027 (15 Weeks)
Resumption and Lectures
Sunday, 31 May 2026: Resumption of students from first semester break
Monday, 1 June – Friday, 14 August 2026: Lectures (11 weeks)
Revision and Examinations
Monday, 16 August – Friday, 21 August 2026: Revision period (1 week)
Monday, 24 August – Friday, 11 September 2026: Second semester examinations (3 weeks)
End of Session and Senate Consideration
Saturday, 12 September 2026: End of the 2026/2027 academic session and vacation
Monday, 5 October 2026: Senate consideration of 2026/2027 sessional results
Monday, 12 October 2026: Resumption of returning students for the 2026/2027 academic session
Important Note on Holidays
FUMHSK noted that all national public holidays and officially approved special days will be observed throughout the session. Students are advised to take these into account when planning their academic and personal schedules.
