We wish to notify all new and returning students of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife,(OAU) that the university’s administration has made adjustments to the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The revised OAU academic calendar is designed to span approximately one year. All academic and non-academic activities have been meticulously scheduled within the approved timeframe, as directed by the university’s management.
OAU Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Academic Session
The academic calendar for OAU is as follows:
The Senate of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, convened an emergency meeting during which they ratified the adjusted academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic sessions as outlined below:
First Semester Calendar
Residency Schedule
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Senate Meeting | September 28, 2023 |
| Residence for Fresh Students (Various Faculties) | October 14-15, 2023 |
| Online Registration for Courses | October 16, 2023 |
| Orientation Programme for Fresh Students | October 16-18, 2023 |
| ICT Training for Fresh Students | October 19-21, 2023 |
Academic and Extracurricular Activities
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Return of Undergraduate Students | October 22, 2023 |
| Committee of Deans | October 23, 2023 |
| First Semester Lectures Begin | October 23, 2023 |
| Business Committee of Senate | October 25, 2023 |
| End of Normal Registration | October 29, 2023 |
Important Events and Examinations
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Various Colloquium and Dean’s Honours Day | November 1-2, 2023 |
| Late Registration with Penalty | November 6-10, 2023 |
| Senate Meeting | November 9, 2023 |
| MATRICULATION | November 20, 2023 |
Mid-Semester and Holidays
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Convocation | December 6-9, 2023 |
| Closure of Registration Amendments on E-Portal | December 8, 2023 |
| Mid-Semester Test | December 11-15, 2023 |
| Christmas and New Year Break | December 22, 2023 – January 2, 2024 |
Examination and Semester-End
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| First Semester Lectures End | January 19, 2024 |
| Revision/Lecture Free Week | January 21-26, 2024 |
| First Semester Examinations Begin | January 29, 2024 |
| First Semester Examinations End | February 17, 2024 |
| Conference Marking | February 19-23, 2024 |
| first Semester Break | February 19 – March 9, 2024 |
| Committee of Deans | February 26, 2024 |
| Business Committee of Senate | February 28, 2024 |
Second Semester Calendar
Resumption Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration for Courses Begin | March 8, 2024 |
| All Students Resume | March 10, 2024 |
| Second Semester Lectures Begin | March 11, 2024 |
Departmental and Faculty Reviews
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Department Board of Examiners | March 11 – 13, 2024 |
| Faculty Board of Examiners | March 18 – 20, 2024 |
Academic and Faculty Events
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty/Students Colloquium for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | March 20, 2024 |
| Faculty/Students Colloquium for Sciences and Technology | March 21, 2024 |
Course Registration Deadlines
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| End of Normal Registration for Courses | March 23, 2024 |
| Late Registration for Courses with Penalty | March 25 – 29, 2024 |
Administrative Meetings and Amendments
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Senate Meeting | March 27, 2024 |
| Committee of Deans Meeting | April 15, 2024 |
| Business Committee of Senate Meeting | April 17, 2024 |
| Closure of Registration Amendments on E-Portal | April 26, 2024 |
Mid-Semester Activities and Students’ Week
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Test | April 29 – May 4, 2024 |
| Students’ Week | May 6 – May 10, 2024 |
Subsequent Senate and Committee Meetings
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Senate Meeting | May 23, 2024 |
Examinations
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Second Semester Lectures End | June 7, 2024 |
| Revision/Lecture Free Week | June 10 – 14, 2024 |
| Second Semester Examinations Begin | June 17, 2024 |
Academic Deadlines
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Committee of Deans Meeting | June 17, 2024 |
| Business Committee of Senate Meeting | June 20, 2024 |
| Second Semester Examinations End | July 6, 2024 |
Conference Marking
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Conference Marking | July 8 – 12, 2024 |
Students’ Vacation and Internship Opportunities
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Students’ Vacation | July 8 – August 31, 2024 |
| SWEP/SIWES & Teaching Practice | July 8 – August 30, 2024 |
Innovative Events
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Student Innovation Exhibition and Pitching | July 15 – 27, 2024 |
Academic Assessments and Meetings
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Departmental Board of Examiners | July 29 – August 2, 2024 |
| Faculty Board of Examiners | August 9 – 11, 2024 |
| Committee of Deans Meeting | August 19, 2024 |
| Business Committee of Senate Meeting | August 21, 2024 |
| Senate for Consideration of Second Semester Results | August 28, 2024 |
We provide this information for your awareness and future planning. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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