Igbinedion University, Okada has released the official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The calendar contains important dates for resumption, registration, lectures, examinations, matriculation, convocation and other academic activities.
Students are advised to keep track of these dates and complete all academic and registration requirements within the specified periods to avoid missing important deadlines.
Igbinedion University Academic Calendar for First Semester 2025/2026
The table below highlights the major activities scheduled for the first semester.
Date | Activity |
|---|---|
Saturday, 27 September 2025 | Fresh students arrive on campus |
Monday, 29 September to Friday, 3 October 2025 | Orientation and One Stop Shop registration for fresh students |
Wednesday, 1 October 2025 | National Independence Day public holiday |
Thursday, 2 October 2025 | Senate meeting |
Saturday, 4 October 2025 | Returning students resume |
Monday, 6 October 2025 | Lectures begin for fresh students |
Monday, 6 October to Friday, 10 October 2025 | Registration for returning students |
Monday, 13 October 2025 | Lectures begin for returning students |
Monday, 20 October to Monday, 27 October 2025 | Late registration for returning students |
Thursday, 23 October 2025 | Inaugural Lecture I |
Monday, 3 November to Wednesday, 5 November 2025 | Continuous Assessment I |
Thursday, 6 November 2025 | Senate meeting |
Friday, 7 November 2025 | Students Consultative Forum |
Tuesday, 11 November 2025 | Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee meeting |
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 | Students Disciplinary Committee |
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 | Inaugural Lecture II |
Friday, 28 November 2025 | Convocation for First Degrees and Graduation Dinner |
Saturday, 29 November 2025 | Convocation for Higher Degrees and Honorary Degrees |
Monday, 1 December 2025 | Students Consultative Forum and deadline for change of course |
Thursday, 4 December 2025 | Senate meeting |
Friday, 5 December 2025 | Nine Lessons and Carols |
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 | University closes for Christmas break |
Monday, 5 January 2026 | University reopens and lectures resume |
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 | University Day of Prayer |
Thursday, 8 January 2026 | Senate meeting |
Thursday, 8 January to Friday, 16 January 2026 | Mid semester CBT examinations |
Thursday, 15 January 2026 | University Lecture |
Friday, 30 January 2026 | Submission of Chapter One project to departments |
Thursday, 5 February 2026 | Senate meeting |
Friday, 13 February 2026 | Lectures end |
Monday, 16 February to Friday, 20 February 2026 | Lecture free week |
Saturday, 21 February 2026 | 25th Matriculation Ceremony and Parents Consultative Forum |
Monday, 23 February to Friday, 27 February 2026 | GST examinations including EPS |
Monday, 2 March to Friday, 13 March 2026 | First semester examinations continue |
Thursday, 5 March 2026 | Senate meeting |
Friday, 13 March 2026 | First semester examinations end |
Monday, 16 March to Friday, 20 March 2026 | One week semester break |
Igbinedion University Academic Calendar for Second Semester 2025/2026
The following activities have been scheduled for the second semester.
Date | Activity |
|---|---|
Saturday, 21 March 2026 | Students resume for second semester |
Monday, 23 March 2026 | Lectures begin |
Thursday, 2 April 2026 | Senate meeting |
Monday, 6 April 2026 | Students Disciplinary Committee |
Friday, 17 April to Monday, 20 April 2026 | Easter break |
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | Lectures resume after Easter |
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | Advertisement for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, University Lecture |
Thursday, 23 April 2026 | Students Disciplinary Committee |
Friday, 24 April 2026 | Students Consultative Forum |
Friday, 24 April 2026 | Staff appraisal exercise begins |
Friday, 24 April 2026 | Senate Examinations and Ethics Committee meeting |
Monday, 4 May to Friday, 8 May 2026 | Inter Hall Sports |
Thursday, 7 May 2026 | Senate meeting |
Sunday, 10 May 2026 | 27th Founder's Day |
Monday, 11 May to Friday, 15 May 2026 | Mid semester CBT examinations |
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | Final year students briefing and project similarity test deadline |
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | Students Disciplinary Committee |
Friday, 29 May 2026 | College Board meetings |
Friday, 29 May 2026 | Submission of final bound projects |
Friday, 29 May 2026 | Second semester lectures end |
Monday, 1 June to Friday, 5 June 2026 | Students Week |
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | Inaugural Lecture III |
Thursday, 4 June 2026 | Senate meeting |
Monday, 8 June to Monday, 15 June 2026 | GST, EPS and CSP examinations |
Friday, 12 June 2026 | Democracy Day public holiday |
Tuesday, 16 June to Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | Second semester examinations |
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | Second semester examinations end |
Wednesday, 1 July 2026 | Long vacation begins |
Thursday, 2 July 2026 | Senate meeting |
Wednesday, 8 July to Friday, 24 July 2026 | Make up examinations Session I |
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | College Board meeting on second semester results |
Monday, 27 July to Friday, 14 August 2026 | Make up examinations Session II |
Thursday, 6 August 2026 | Senate meeting |
Monday, 10 August to Monday, 14 September 2026 | Industrial training for Engineering students |
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | Senate considers sessional results |
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | Students Disciplinary Committee |
Thursday, 3 September 2026 | Special Senate meeting |
Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | Chancellor's Birthday Lecture |
Friday, 11 September 2026 | Chancellor's Birthday |
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | Senate Ethics Committee considers make up results |
Thursday, 17 September 2026 | Senate meeting on make up examination results |
Friday, 18 September 2026 | University Lecture |
Saturday, 26 September 2026 | New students resume for the 2026/2027 academic session |
Summary of the Academic Session
Semester | Duration |
|---|---|
First Semester Lectures | 15 Weeks |
First Semester Examinations | 3 Weeks |
Second Semester Lectures | 12 Weeks |
Second Semester Examinations | 3 Weeks |
Break Before Make Up Programme | 1 Week |
Make Up Programme | 5 Weeks |
Holiday After Make Up Programme | 6 Weeks |
Important Information for Students
Students are advised to:
Resume on the scheduled date.
Complete course registration and payments before the deadline.
Attend lectures and continuous assessments regularly.
Prepare for examinations according to the university timetable.
Monitor any updates from the university in case of changes to the calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has Igbinedion University released the 2025/2026 academic calendar?
A: Yes. The university has published the official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Q: What is the cut off mark for Igbinedion University?
A: The required JAMB score depends on your course. See our Igbinedion University Cut Off Mark 2026/2027 Academic Session guide for the complete list.
Q: When will new students resume?
A: New students are expected to resume on Saturday, 27 September 2025.
Q: Where can I check the Igbinedion University school fees?
A: You can read our Igbinedion University School Fees 2026/2027 Academic Session guide for the latest tuition and acceptance fees.
Q: When do returning students resume?
A: Returning students are expected to resume on Saturday, 4 October 2025.
Q: When does the second semester begin?
A: The second semester begins on Saturday, 21 March 2026, with lectures starting on Monday, 23 March 2026.
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