Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State, released its approved 2025/2026 academic calendar to guide students through the academic year. 

According to the university's official calendar, activities for the session began with staff orientation in September 2025, while student activities commenced in October 2025.

For students of AUI, particularly freshers and returning students, knowing the academic calendar is important because it helps with planning for resumption, registration, lectures, examinations and other university activities.

AUI Academic Calendar for First Semester 2025/2026

The first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session kicked off with preparatory activities in late September 2025 and ran through to February 2026. Below is the full breakdown.

S/No.

Dates

Activities

1

Monday 29 – Tuesday 30 September 2025

Staff Orientation Programme

2

Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 October 2025

Arrival/Registration for 1st Semester of Returning Students (200–400 Level)

3

Thursday 16 – Friday 17 October 2025

Orientation of Returning Students

4

Monday 20 – Friday 24 October 2025

Resumption/Registration of 100 Level Students

5

Monday 20 October 2025

First Semester Lectures Begin for Returning Students

6

Thursday 23 – Friday 24 October 2025

Orientation for 1st Semester of 100 Level Students

7

Monday 27 October 2025

First Semester Lectures Begin for 100 Level

8

Thursday 30 October 2025

Graduation Ceremony

9

Thursday, 6 November 2025

75th Senate Meeting

10

Thursday 27 November 2025

76th Senate Meeting

11

Wednesday 17 December 2025

Christmas Break

12

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Arrival of ALL Students on Campus

13

Monday, 5 January 2026

First Semester Lectures Continue for All Students

14

Monday 5 – Friday 9 January 2026

Continuous Assessment Week

15

Wednesday 22 January 2026

Matriculation Ceremony

16

Thursday, 29 January 2026

77th Senate Meeting

17

Friday, 30 January 2026 (14 Weeks)

End of 1st Semester Lectures for 200–400 Level Students

18

Monday 2 – Friday 6 February 2026

Revision Week for 200–400 Level Students

19

Friday, 6 February 2026 (14 Weeks)

End of First Semester Lectures for 100 Level Students

20

Monday 9 – Friday 13 February 2026

Revision Week for 100 Level Students

21

Monday 9 – Friday 20 February 2026

First Semester Examination for 200–400 Level Students

22

Monday 16 – Friday 27 February 2026

First Semester Examination for 100 Level Students

23

Saturday 21 February – Sunday 4 March 2026

First Semester Break for 200–400 Level Students

AUI Academic Calendar for Second Semester 2025/2026

The second semester follows the conclusion of first semester examinations, with different resumption dates for returning students and 100 level students. Below is the complete second semester schedule.

S/No.

Dates

Activities

24

Thursday 5 – Friday 6 March 2026

Resumption for 2nd Semester for 200–400 Level Students

25

Saturday 28 February – Wednesday 11 March 2026

First Semester Break for 100 Level

26

Thursday 12 – Friday 13 March 2026

Resumption for 2nd Semester for 100 Level Students

27

Monday, 9 March 2026

Second Semester Lectures Begin for 200–400 Level Students

28

Monday 16 March 2026

Second Semester Lectures Begin for 100 Level Students

29

Tuesday 17 March 2026

Faculty Board Meetings (Consideration of Results)

30

Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 March 2026

Senate Business Committee Meeting

31

Thursday 26 March 2026

78th Senate Meeting (Consideration of Results)

32

Thursday 30 April 2026

79th Senate Meeting

33

May 2026

Students' Week Activities

34

Thursday, 28 May 2026

80th Senate Meeting

35

Friday, 19 June 2026 (14 Weeks)

End of Second Semester Lectures for ALL Students

36

Monday 22 – Friday 26 June 2026

Revision Week for ALL Students

37

Monday 29 June – Friday 10 July 2026

Second Semester Examination for ALL Students

38

Tuesday 28 July 2026

Faculty Board Meetings (Consideration of Results)

39

Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 August 2026

Senate Business Committee Meeting

40

Thursday, 6 August 2026

81st Senate Meeting – Consideration of Results/End of Session

What Students Should Know About the AUI Academic Calendar

Students should not rely only on the major dates for lectures and examinations. Activities such as registration, continuous assessment, revision, examinations and Senate consideration of results can directly affect their academic progress.

Students are advised to:

  1. Complete registration within the stipulated period.

  2. Resume on the date applicable to their level.

  3. Attend lectures regularly from the beginning of each semester.

  4. Take continuous assessments seriously.

  5. Use revision weeks to prepare for examinations.

  6. Check university announcements for changes to scheduled activities.

  7. Keep track of examination dates and examination requirements.

  8. Confirm specific faculty instructions where applicable.

The university's official website remains the most reliable source for subsequent changes or additional announcements concerning the academic calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the AUI academic calendar cover both semesters?
A: Yes. The calendar covers activities for both the first and second semesters, including lecture periods, examinations, semester breaks and resumption dates for different student levels.

Q: Why does AUI have different resumption dates for different levels?
A: The university staggers certain academic activities to accommodate the different schedules of fresh students and returning students.

Q: Are examination dates included in the AUI academic calendar?
A: Yes. Examination periods form part of the academic schedule. Students should also consult their faculty or departmental examination timetable for the specific dates and venues of individual examinations.

Q: Does the calendar include registration periods?
A: Yes. Registration is included among the scheduled academic activities. Students are expected to complete registration within the period stipulated by the university to avoid complications with course registration and other academic processes.

Q: Can Augustine University change the academic calendar after publication?
A: Yes. AUI may issue an updated calendar when adjustments are necessary.