AKUM Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Academic Session

If you are a student, parent, or stakeholder connected to AKUM, keeping track of the academic calendar is one of the most important things you can do to stay organised and avoid missing critical deadlines. 

The 2025/2026 academic session calendar, released by the Office of the Director of Academic Planning, maps out every major event from resumption and registration to examinations and semester breaks. 

Whether you are a fresh 100 Level UTME candidate, a 200 Level Direct Entry student, or a returning student moving into higher levels, here is everything you need to plan your academic year properly.

AKUM 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for New Students

Fresh UTME students admitted into Abdulkadir Kure University for the 2025/2026 academic session have a dedicated schedule beginning in January 2026. Below is a breakdown of the key dates for 100 Level students.

Note: The first semester lecture period for new students runs for 14 weeks, from 13 April 2026 to 25 July 2026.

AKUM 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for 200 Level and Direct Entry

Students admitted via Direct Entry (DE) into the 200 Level follow a slightly different registration timeline from their UTME counterparts, though they ultimately merge into the same lecture and examination schedule.

Direct Entry students should note that while their registration window begins slightly later than UTME candidates' (February 8 rather than January 12), they are expected to complete all necessary documentation and acceptance procedures before lectures commence in April.

AKUM 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Returning Students

Returning students at Abdulkadir Kure University have their own distinct schedule for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Registration for this group opens in late March 2026, and their first semester examination period falls in September 2026.

Returning students are advised to complete their registration within the stipulated window.

Delays in registration could affect course enrolment, access to academic materials, and eligibility to sit for semester examinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does AKUM have separate schedules for fresh and returning students?
A: Yes. The calendar provides different schedules for newly admitted UTME students, Direct Entry students, and returning students to accommodate their respective registration and academic activities.

Q: Why should students follow the academic calendar?
A: The calendar helps students complete registration on time, prepare for lectures and examinations, avoid missing important deadlines, and properly plan their academic activities throughout the session.

Q: Does the calendar show when lectures will begin?
A: Yes. The academic calendar clearly indicates the commencement and duration of lectures for each semester, allowing students to plan their studies effectively.

Q: Are examination dates included in the academic calendar?
A: Yes. The calendar specifies the periods for continuous assessment, revision, first and second semester examinations, and the processing of examination results.

Q: Can the academic calendar change after it has been published?
A: Yes. The university may revise the calendar if circumstances require. Any approved changes are communicated through official AKUM announcements and the university portal.