COOU Academic Calendar 2024/2025 Academic Session

COOU Academic Calendar 2024/2025 – Every year, the management of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) releases an academic calendar to guide students through the activities/events set for that session. This session is no different, the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Academic Calendar for the 2024/2025 session has officially been released.
An academic calendar is a schedule that outlines the key activities and events in a school or university for a specific academic session. In Nigeria, all schools and universities release an academic calendar at the beginning of every session to help students, staff, and stakeholders stay informed and organized.
All newly admitted and returning students of this institution are advised to get ahold of this calendar, check the activities and events slated for this session, and take note of the dates for these events. This will enable them to stay on top of things throughout the session.
Check below for the COOU Academic Calendar 2024/2025 and other instructions that will ensure you enjoy a stress-free school session at COOU.
COOU Academic Calendar 2024/2025
This is a comprehensive calendar of activities for the 2024/2025 academic session at COOU. All new and returning students of this institution are advised to follow this calendar to ensure a smooth stay in school during this session.
S/N | Date | Event |
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1 | Wednesday, 9th October 2024 | 130th Senate Meeting for Degree Results |
2 | Friday, 11th October 2024 | Returning students from the 200 level to final years return to campus |
3 | Tuesday, 15th October 2024 | Online registration begins for returning students |
4 | Thursday, 17th October 2024 | Lectures start for returning students |
5 | Thursday, 14th November 2024 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Lectures |
6 | Tuesday, 26th November 2024 | University-wide quiz for returning students |
7 | Wednesday, 27th November 2024 | 131st Senate Meeting |
8 | Thursday, 28th November 2024 | Online registration starts for fresh students |
9 | Friday, 29th November 2024 | Registration closes for returning students |
10 | Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 | Late registration for returning students begins with a ₦20,000 penalty |
11 | Friday, 20th December 2024 | University Christmas carols and Christmas/New Year break begins |
12 | Thursday, 2nd January 2025 | End of Christmas/New Year break |
13 | Saturday, 4th January 2025 | Students return to campus |
14 | Tuesday, 7th January 2025 | Lectures resume for all students |
15 | Friday, 31st January 2025 | Registration ends for fresh students |
16 | Tuesday, 4th February 2025 | Late registration for fresh students |
17 | Wednesday, 5th February 2025 | 132nd Senate Meeting |
18 | Friday, 7th February 2025 | Revision for returning students |
19 | Friday, 14th February 2025 | Matriculation ceremony for fresh students |
20 | Tuesday, 18th February 2025 | Orientation for fresh students |
21 | Thursday, 20th February 2025 | University-wide quiz for fresh students |
22 | Tuesday, 25th February 2025 | First Semester Examinations begin for returning students |
23 | Friday, 14th March 2025 | End of First Semester Exams and the start of a break for returning students |
24 | Wednesday, 26th March 2025 | 133rd Senate Meeting |
25 | Friday, 18th April 2025 | Good Friday (Public Holiday) |
26 | Sunday, 20th April 2025 | Easter Sunday |
27 | Monday, 21st April 2025 | Easter Monday (Public Holiday) |
28 | Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 | Students return to campus |
29 | Thursday, 24th April 2025 | Second-semester lectures begin for returning students |
30 | Tuesday, 29th April 2025 | Fresh students begin First Semester Exams |
31 | Thursday, 1st May 2025 | Workers’ Day (Public Holiday) |
32 | Tuesday, 6th – Friday, 9th May 2025 | Students Union Week on all campuses |
33 | Tuesday, 13th May 2025 | University-wide quiz for returning students in the Second Semester |
34 | Saturday, 17th May 2025 | First-semester exams end for fresh students |
35 | Tuesday, 20th – Saturday, 24th May 2025 | Convocation and 25th Anniversary |
36 | Tuesday, 27th May 2025 | Fresh students begin second-semester lectures |
37 | Wednesday, 28th May 2025 | 134th Senate Meeting |
38 | Thursday, 12th June 2025 | Democracy Day (Public Holiday) |
39 | Wednesday, 25th June 2025 | 135th Senate Meeting |
40 | Friday, 18th July 2025 | Second Semester quiz for fresh students; end of lectures for returning students |
41 | Monday, 21st – Friday, 25th July 2025 | Revision for returning students |
42 | Tuesday, 29th July 2025 | Second-semester exams begin for returning students |
43 | Wednesday, 30th July 2025 | 136th Senate Meeting |
44 | Saturday, 16th August 2025 | End of exams for returning students |
45 | Wednesday, 27th August 2025 | 137th Senate Meeting |
46 | Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 | A & PC Meeting for Academic Staff |
47 | Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 | A & PC Meeting for Senior Administrative and Technical Staff |
48 | Thursday, 4th September 2025 | A & PC Meeting for Junior Staff (Non-Teaching) |
49 | Tuesday, 9th September 2025 | Fresh students begin second-semester exams |
50 | Saturday, 20th September 2025 | Second-semester exams end for fresh students |
51 | Sunday, 21st September 2025 | End of the 2024/2025 session and start of the student break |
52 | Wednesday, 24th September 2025 | Special Senate Meeting to consider degree results |
53 | Tuesday, 2nd October 2025 | Returning students arrive for the First Semester of the 2025/2026 session |
54 | Wednesday, 8th October 2025 | Obi Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe/NIPR Lecture Series |
55 | Tuesday, 7th October 2025 | Lectures begin for returning students |
You can bookmark this calendar and save it so you can refer to it from time to time, this will help you stay on track throughout the session. Note that the date and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school senate, always keep an eye open for updates.
Important Notice
- Make sure you check the COOU School Fee for the 2024/2025 session and pay the correct school fee for your course. Paying on time is important to avoid the additional charges associated with late payments.
- All newly admitted students must ensure that they pay their fees on time.
- You are advised to ensure you resume on time so you can start your registration in earnest and avoid the stress and penalty of late registration.
- All newly admitted students are advised to ensure that they attend the orientation program so they can get familiar with the school environment and setting.
We wish you a school session filled with ease!
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