Federal University Dutse Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The management of the Federal University Dutse has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. It outlines every major activity, from when registration starts to when lectures begin, how long each semester will last, dates for examinations, breaks, board meetings, and the official start of the next session.
For both new and returning students, having the Federal University Dutse academic calendar early makes academic planning much easier. It helps you know when to resume, when to complete your registration, how to organise your course load, and when to prepare for tests and exams. It also helps you avoid missing key deadlines that could affect your academic progress. Parents and guardians can also use it to plan, especially for resumption dates, travel, and financial arrangements.
Below is the full approved Federal University Dutse academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
FUD Academic Calendar 2025/2026
First Semester
| S/N | Activity | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration for new students | Mon, 1 Dec 2025 | Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | 2 weeks |
| 2 | Continuation of registration for new students | Mon, 14 Dec 2025 | Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | 1 week |
| 3 | Commencement of registration for returning students | Mon, 14 Dec 2025 | Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | 1 week |
| 4 | Christmas & New Year Break (Public Holidays: Dec 25–26, Jan 1) | Mon, 22 Dec 2025 | Sun, 4 Jan 2026 | 2 weeks |
| 5 | Continuation of registration for new and returning students | Mon, 5 Jan 2026 | Sun, 10 Jan 2026 | 1 week |
| 6 | End of registration for all students | Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | Sat, 17 Jan 2026 | 1 week |
| 7 | Late registration for all students | Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | Sat, 17 Jan 2026 | 1 week |
| 8 | Lecture period for 1st semester | Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | Sat, 21 Mar 2026 | 10 weeks |
| 9 | Orientation for new students | Mon, 26 Jan 2026 | Wed, 28 Jan 2026 | 3 days |
| 10 | Matriculation of new students | Thu, 29 Jan 2026 | Thu, 29 Jan 2026 | 1 day |
| 11 | Add & Drop of registered courses | Mon, 2 Mar 2026 | Sat, 7 Mar 2026 | 1 week |
| 12 | Continuation of 1st semester lectures | Mon, 23 Mar 2026 | Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | 1 week |
| 13 | 1st semester examinations | Mon, 30 Mar 2026 | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 | 3 weeks |
| 14 | Marking period | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 | Sat, 9 May 2026 | 2 weeks |
| 15 | Inter-semester break | Mon, 11 May 2026 | Sun, 24 May 2026 | 2 weeks |
| 16 | Departmental Board meetings | Mon, 25 May 2026 | Fri, 29 May 2026 | 5 days |
| 17 | Faculty Board meetings | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 | Fri, 5 Jun 2026 | 5 days |
| 18 | Senate Business Committee meetings | Mon, 8 Jun 2026 | Fri, 12 Jun 2026 | 5 days |
| 19 | Senate meeting for the consideration of the 1st semester results | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | 1 day |
Second Semester
| S/N | Activity | From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Lecture period for the 2nd semester | Mon, 25 May 2026 | Sat, 4 Jul 2026 | 6 weeks |
| 21 | Mid-Semester Break | Mon, 6 Jul 2026 | Sun, 12 Jul 2026 | 1 week |
| 22 | Continuation of lectures | Mon, 13 Jul 2026 | Sat, 29 Aug 2026 | 7 weeks |
| 23 | 2nd semester examinations | Mon, 31 Aug 2026 | Sat, 19 Sep 2026 | 3 weeks |
| 24 | Marking period | Mon, 21 Sep 2026 | Sat, 3 Oct 2026 | 2 weeks |
| 25 | Departmental Board meetings | Mon, 5 Oct 2026 | Fri, 9 Oct 2026 | 5 days |
| 26 | Faculty Board meetings | Mon, 12 Oct 2026 | Fri, 16 Oct 2026 | 5 days |
| 27 | Senate Business Committee meetings | Mon, 19 Oct 2026 | Fri, 23 Oct 2026 | 5 days |
| 28 | Senate meeting for the consideration of the 2nd semester results | Thu, 29 Oct 2026 | Thu, 29 Oct 2026 | 1 day |
| 29 | New Academic Session (2026/2027) begins | Mon, 9 Nov 2026 | — | — |
Useful Tips for Students
- Resume early so you can settle in and complete all registrations on time.
- Pay your school fees as early as possible to avoid late charges and unnecessary delays.
- Confirm the correct school fees schedule before making any payment.
- Track all registration and examination deadlines so you do not miss important dates.
- Sort out your course registration early and keep a copy of your approved courses.
- Use the calendar to plan for tests, assignments, breaks, and examination periods.
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