Academic Calendar

Official schedule of lectures, examinations, registration periods, teaching practice, and vacations for the 2025/2026 academic session.

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6 Oct

1st Sem Begins

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2 – 13 Feb 2026

1st Sem Exams

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9 Mar

2nd Sem Begins

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22 Jun – 10 Jul 2026

2nd Sem Exams

Event Types

waving_hand Orientation menu_book Lectures how_to_reg Registration quiz Examination library_books Revision beach_access Holiday / Break school Teaching Practice celebration College Event admin_panel_settings Administration
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First Semester

6 Oct 2025 – 6 Mar 2026

Oct
6
–10

Matriculation & Orientation Week

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Induction of new students into college life

Oct
13

First Semester Lectures Begin

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Commencement of academic activities for all students

Oct
13
–24

Course Registration (New Students)

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New students register for approved courses with faculty advisers

Oct
13
–31

Course Registration (Returning Students)

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Returning students register courses online or at the registry

Nov
3
–7

Inter-Faculty Cultural & Sports Week

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Annual inter-faculty games and cultural fiesta

Dec
1
–5

First Semester Mid-Term Test

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In-class tests count toward Continuous Assessment (CA) scores

Dec
18
–4

Christmas & New Year Break

beach_accessHoliday / Break

College closed - no academic activities

Jan
12
–16

Late Registration / Add-Drop Period

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Last chance to amend course registration; penalty fees apply

Jan
19
–30

First Semester Revision Week

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No new lectures; students consolidate course content

Feb
2
–13

First Semester Examinations

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Formal end-of-semester examinations for all courses

Feb
16
–6

First Semester Break

beach_accessHoliday / Break

End-of-semester recess - no academic activities

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Second Semester

9 Mar 2026 – 9 Oct 2026

Mar
9
–13

Second Semester Begins & Course Registration

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Course registration opens; all students must complete within two weeks

Mar
9

Second Semester Lectures Begin

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Commencement of second semester lectures

Apr
3
–6

Easter & Public Holiday Break

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College closed in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday

Apr
20
–24

Second Semester Mid-Term Test

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Mid-semester continuous assessment tests

May
1

Workers' Day (Public Holiday)

beach_accessHoliday / Break

College closed - Workers' Day national holiday

May
25
–3

Teaching Practice (NCE Year 2 & 3)

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Supervised classroom practice in approved primary/secondary schools

Jun
8
–19

Second Semester Revision Week

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No new lectures; preparation for examinations

Jun
22
–10

Second Semester Examinations

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Formal end-of-semester examinations for all courses

Jul
13
–24

Results Collation & Senate Review

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Examination results processed and presented to Senate

Jul
27
–31

Convocation Ceremony (TBC)

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Graduation ceremony for completing students (date subject to confirmation)

Aug
3
–9

Long Vacation

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Annual long vacation - college administrative activities continue

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Important Notice

Dates are subject to revision by the Academic Board. All students should confirm current dates on the official notice boards or check the college's official communication channels. Public holidays observed by the Federal Government of Nigeria automatically apply.

Session Summary

  • calendar_today Session 2025/2026
  • looks_one 1st Sem 6 Oct – 6 Mar
  • looks_two 2nd Sem 9 Mar – 9 Oct
  • school Teaching Practice May – Jul 2026
  • beach_access Long Vacation Aug – Oct 2026

beach_access Public Holidays 2025/26

  • circle 1 Jan 2026 New Year's Day
  • circle 3 Apr 2026 Good Friday
  • circle 6 Apr 2026 Easter Monday
  • circle 1 May 2026 Workers' Day
  • circle 12 Jun 2026 Eid-el-Kabir (TBC)
  • circle 1 Oct 2026 National Day

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