Knowing when lectures, examinations and semester breaks will take place can help you plan your academic year properly at Benson Idahosa University (BIU). Students also need the calendar to keep track of important dates such as registration, resumption, continuous assessment and examinations.
The official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session has not yet been made available online by Benson Idahosa University. However, the university has already stated some important dates for the new session, including the online registration and physical resumption dates.
Until the complete 2025/2026 calendar is published, the 2024/2025 academic calendar below can serve as a useful reference. The previous calendar also contains dates already provided for the 2025/2026 session, which can help students prepare ahead of the new academic year.
BIU 2025/2026 Resumption Dates
Although the complete 2025/2026 academic calendar is not currently available online, the following resumption dates have been stated:
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Resumption for First Semester 2025/2026, Online Registration | Monday, 22 September 2025 |
Resumption for New Students | Sunday, 5 October 2025 |
Physical Resumption for First Semester 2025/2026 | Sunday, 12 October 2025 |
Students should note that these dates are taken from the available university calendar information and should watch for any subsequent update or adjustment from BIU.
BIU Academic Calendar 2024/2025 Session
The table below contains the approved academic calendar for the 2024/2025 academic session. It is provided as a reference for students awaiting the complete 2025/2026 calendar.
S/N | Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
1 | Staff Orientation | Tuesday, 10 September 2024 |
2 | Founder's Day | Wednesday, 11 September 2024 |
3 | Convocation Ceremony for 2023/2024 Session | Thursday, 12 September to Saturday, 14 September 2024 |
4 | Resumption for First Semester, Online Registration | Monday, 16 September 2024 |
5 | Physical Resumption for New Students | Sunday, 29 September 2024 |
6 | Physical Resumption for Returning Students | Sunday, 6 October 2024 |
7 | Commencement of Lectures | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
8 | Late Registration Begins | Monday, 11 November 2024 |
9 | First Continuous Assessment Week | Monday, 11 November to Friday, 15 November 2024 |
10 | Second Continuous Assessment Week | Monday, 9 December to Friday, 13 December 2024 |
11 | Students Proceed on Christmas Break | Saturday, 14 December 2024 |
12 | Staff Proceed on Christmas Break | Friday, 20 December 2024 |
13 | Staff Resume from Christmas Break | Friday, 3 January 2025 |
14 | Students Resume from Christmas Break | Sunday, 5 January 2025 |
15 | Resumption of Lectures After Christmas Break | Monday, 6 January to Friday, 17 January 2025 |
16 | Revision Week | Monday, 20 January to Friday, 24 January 2025 |
17 | First Semester Examination, Education/GST | Monday, 27 January to Friday, 31 January 2025 |
18 | First Semester Examination, Full Time/Part Time | Monday, 27 January to Friday, 14 February 2025 |
19 | Students Proceed on First Semester Break | Saturday, 15 February 2025 |
20 | Consideration of First Semester Results, Departments and Faculties | Monday, 24 February to Friday, 28 February 2025 |
21 | Resumption for Second Semester | Sunday, 2 March 2025 |
22 | Registration and Commencement of Lectures | Monday, 3 March 2025 |
23 | Consideration of First Semester Results, Business Committee of Senate | Monday, 3 March to Thursday, 6 March 2025 |
24 | Missions Week | Monday, 10 March to Sunday, 16 March 2025 |
25 | First Continuous Assessment Week for Second Semester | Tuesday, 7 April to Friday, 11 April 2025 |
26 | JAM Summit/Easter Break | Monday, 14 April to Monday, 21 April 2025 |
27 | Resumption from Easter Break | Tuesday, 22 April 2025 |
28 | Second Continuous Assessment Week | Monday, 5 May to Friday, 9 May 2025 |
29 | Revision Week | Monday, 26 May to Friday, 30 May 2025 |
30 | Second Semester Examination, GST/Degree Examinations | Monday, 2 June to Friday, 6 June 2025 |
31 | Second Semester Examination, Full Time and Part Time | Monday, 2 June to Friday, 20 June 2025 |
32 | Students Proceed on End of Session Vacation | Saturday, 21 June 2025 |
33 | Extended Examination Programme | Monday, 30 June to Friday, 8 August 2025 |
34 | Consideration of Degree Examination Results, Business Committee of Senate | Wednesday, 9 July to Wednesday, 16 July 2025 |
35 | Consideration of Degree Examination Results, Senate | Thursday, 31 July 2025 |
36 | Consideration of Outstanding Results, Business Committee of Senate | Wednesday, 13 August to Wednesday, 20 August 2025 |
37 | Consideration of Outstanding Results, Senate | Thursday, 28 August 2025 |
38 | Staff Orientation for 2025/2026 Session | Tuesday, 9 September 2025 |
39 | Convocation for 2024/2025 Session | Wednesday, 10 September to Saturday, 13 September 2025 |
40 | Founder's Day | Thursday, 11 September 2025 |
41 | Resumption for First Semester 2025/2026, Online Registration | Monday, 22 September 2025 |
42 | Resumption for New Students for 2025/2026 Session | Sunday, 5 October 2025 |
43 | Resumption for First Semester 2025/2026 | Sunday, 12 October 2025 |
Important Note About the 2025/2026 Calendar
The complete BIU academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session is not currently available online. Therefore, students should not assume that all dates in the 2024/2025 calendar will remain the same for the new session.
The dates already stated for the 2025/2026 session can be used for planning, but students should check for an official update when the university publishes the complete calendar.
All Federal Government public holidays will be observed by the university.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the BIU academic calendar for 2025/2026 available?
A: The complete 2025/2026 academic calendar has not yet been made available online. The available information contains some confirmed dates for the new session.
Q: When will BIU students resume for the 2025/2026 academic session?
A: The stated physical resumption date for the 2025/2026 session is Sunday, 12 October 2025. New students are expected to resume on Sunday, 5 October 2025.
Q: What is the BIU cut off mark for admission?
A: You can check the BIU Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 Academic Session page for the latest JAMB score requirements and other admission information.
Q: When will BIU online registration begin for 2025/2026?
A: Online registration for the first semester of the 2025/2026 session is scheduled to begin on Monday, 22 September 2025.
Q: Where can I check the BIU school fees for 2025/2026?
A: You can check the latest BIU School Fees 2025/2026 Academic Session information for tuition and other applicable charges.
Q: When will BIU lectures begin for the 2025/2026 session?
A: The complete 2025/2026 academic calendar, including the official lecture commencement date, has not yet been published online.
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