Kaduna State University Postgraduate Academic Calendar [2024/2025]
The management of Kaduna State University has released the official academic calendar for all new and returning postgraduate students for the 2024/2025 session. Just like the undergraduate calendar, the KASU postgraduate academic calendar outlines all the key dates for registration, lectures, breaks, exams, and other important academic activities.
This calendar is essential because it serves as a guide that every student is expected to follow throughout the session. If you haven’t seen the calendar yet or downloaded it to your device, now is the time to do so. Staying updated with these dates will help you stay on track and avoid missing any deadlines.
Below, we have provided the full Kaduna State University Postgraduate Academic Calendar 2024/2025 along with a few helpful tips to make sure your academic year runs smoothly.
Kaduna State University Postgraduate Academic Calendar 2024/2025
The table below shows the full KASU academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session. It includes all the important dates for registration, lectures, exams, breaks, and more. Make sure you check and confirm each date so you don’t miss out on anything important.
| Activity | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | |||
| Registration for all students | 10 March 2025 | 23 March 2025 | 2 weeks |
| Lectures and Continuous Assessment (Start) | 2 April 2025 | 17 April 2025 | 3 weeks |
| Mid-Semester Break | 18 April 2025 | 21 April 2025 | 1 week |
| Lectures and Continuous Assessment (Continuous) | 22 April 2025 | 22 June 2025 | 9 weeks |
| Add or Drop Registration | 22 May 2025 | 28 May 2025 | 1 week |
| Examinations and Marking | 23 June 2025 | 13 July 2025 | 3 weeks |
| Processing of Results | 14 July 2025 | 27 July 2025 | 2 weeks |
| Senate Review and Result Release | — | 30 July 2025 | — |
| First Semester Break | 14 July 2025 | 3 August 2025 | 3 weeks |
| Second Semester | |||
| Lectures and Continuous Assessment (Start) | 4 August 2025 | 28 September 2025 | 8 weeks |
| Mid-Semester Break / Add or Drop Registration | 29 September 2025 | 5 October 2025 | 1 week |
| Lectures and Continuous Assessment | 6 October 2025 | 2 November 2025 | 4 weeks |
| Examinations and Marking | 3 November 2025 | 23 November 2025 | 3 weeks |
| Processing of Results | 24 November 2025 | 7 December 2025 | 2 weeks |
| Senate Review and Result Release | — | 10 December 2025 | — |
| End of Session Break | 24 November 2025 | 4 January 2026 | 6 weeks |
| New Session Begins | — | 5 January 2026 | — |
National Public Holidays (2024/2025 Session)
- New Year: Wednesday, 1st January, 2025
- Eid-El-Fitr: Monday, 31st March – Tuesday, 1st April, 2025
- Easter: Sunday, 20th – Monday, 21st April, 2025
- Workers’ Day: Thursday, 1st May, 2025
- Eid-El-Kabir: Monday, 9th – Tuesday, 10th June, 2025
- Maulud (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday): Tuesday, 16th September, 2025
- Independence Day: Wednesday, 1st October, 2025
- Christmas Day: Thursday, 25th December, 2025
- Boxing Day: Friday, 26th December, 2025
- New Year (2026): Thursday, 1st January, 2026
Note that the dates featured in this calendar are subject to change at the discretion of the school management so it is always advisable to check for updates via the school’s website.
Helpful Tips for KASU Postgraduate Students
To have a smooth and successful academic year, here are a few important tips all new and returning postgraduate students of Kaduna State University should take seriously:-
- Every activity, from registration to lectures and exams, is scheduled. Stick to it to avoid missing important deadlines.
- Ensure you carry out all required screening and course registration during the official registration window announced by the school.
- The postgraduate school fees schedule will be released by the university. Make sure you review it and make full payment within the stipulated time.
- Your coursework and assessments play a major role in your final grades. Don’t ignore assignments, quizzes, or presentations.
- Always check your department’s notice board or the university portal for updates, changes, or new information.
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