UNIPORT Academic Calendar 2024/2025 Academic Session

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has announced the release of its 2024/2025 academic calendar. The calendar outlines the academic year’s key dates and activities, including the semesters’ beginning and ending, holidays, and other important events. It is vital for students, both returning and new, to know and understand the UNIPORT academic calendar, as this will guide them throughout the session.

Understanding the UNIPORT academic calendar is essential for planning your academic year effectively to avoid missing out on any information or important activities.

This article will show you all you need to learn about the 2024/2025 session academic calendar and the key dates to remember. Read the information provided in this article carefully to be guided.

2024/2025 UNIPORT Academic Calendar

UNIPORT has released the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 sessions. The University of Port Harcourt academic calendar includes the important schedules for both the Full-time and Sandwich Programs. It outlines the important activities for the session like registration, lectures, examinations, and breaks. Here are the details of the approved UNIPORT Academic Calendar for the 2024/2025b session:

First Semester 2024/2025 Academic session

• Sunday 24th November 2024- All returning Students Arrive
• Monday 25th November 2024- Registration of returning students begins.
• Monday 25th November 2024- Friday 7th March 2025 (15 weeks)- Lectures begin for all returning students. Extra-Ordinary Meeting of Senate to Consider Second Semester Session
• Results (Wednesday, 27th November 2024)
• Arrival of Fresh Students (Sunday, 1st December, 2024)
• Pre-Resumption Registration for Fresh Students Begins (Monday, 2nd December 2024)
• Lecture Begins for All Fresh Students (Monday, 9th December 2024)
• Christmas Break (Monday, 23rd December – Sunday, 5th January 2025)
• Orientation for Fresh Students (Tuesday, 21st January, 2025)
• Deadline for Payment of Charges (Friday, 10th January 2025)
• Matriculation Ceremony (Tuesday, 11th February, 2025)
• Submission of Continuous Assessment Scores to the Academic Office (Friday,21st February 2025)
• End of Lectures (Friday, 7th March, 2025)
• Monday. 10th – Friday, 14th March. 2025 Revision
• Monday. 17th March – Friday. 11th April. 2025 (4. weeks) First Semester Examinations
• Monday. 14th – Friday. 25th April. 2025 (2 weeks) First Semester Break
• Wednesday. 14th May 2025 Extra-Ordinary Meeting of Senate to consider First Semester 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Session Results

SECOND SEMESTER 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 

• Student Industrial Work Scheme (SIWES) Sunday. 2025
• All Students Arrive on Monday. 28th – Friday. 25th (13 weeks)
• Lecture Begins for all Students (Monday, 28th April 2025)
• Deadline for Payment of Second Instalment Charges (Friday, 30th May 2025)
• End of Registration for Second Instalment Payment (Friday, 6th June 2025)
• Submission of Continuous Assessment Scores to Academic Office (Friday, 25th July 2025)
• End of Lectures (Friday, 25th July 2025)
• Monday. 28th lull – Friday. 1st August 2025 (1 week) Revision
• Monday. 4th – Saturday. 9th August 2025 (1 week) SUG Week
• Monday. 11th August – Friday. 12th September 2025 (5 weeks) Second Semester Examinations
• Monday. 15th – Friday. 26th September 2025 (2 weeks) Long vacation for all students
• Wednesday. 15th October 2025 Extra-Ordinary Meeting of Senate to consider Second Semester 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Session Results

SANDWICH PROGRAMME Monday. – Friday.. 11th July. 2025

Fresh and Returning Students Arrive (Monday, 7th July, 2025) Students Resume (Contact with Student Affairs)

• Registration of Fresh and Returning Students
• Orientation for Fresh Students

Monday. 14th July – Friday, 12th September 2025 (9 Weeks)

• Lectures Begin for All Students (Monday, 14th July, 2025)
• Submission of Continuous Assessment Scores to the Academic Office (Thursday, 4th September, 2025)
• End of Lectures (Friday, 12th September, 2025)
• Monday. 15th – Friday. 19th September 2025 (1 week) Revision
• Monday. 22nd – Saturday. 27th September. 2025 (1 week) Examinations for All Sandwich Students
• Wednesday. 29th October. 2025 Extra-Ordinary Meeting of Senate to Consider Sandwich Programme 2025 Results

Important Dates

Here are the key dates to note from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) academic calendar for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 sessions:

Full-Time Programme:

• November 24, 2024: Arrival of Returning Students
• November 25, 2024: Registration Begins for Returning Students
• December 1, 2024: Arrival of Fresh Students
• December 9, 2024: Lectures Begin for Fresh Students
• January 21, 2025: Orientation for Fresh Students
• February 11, 2025: Matriculation Ceremony
• March 7, 2025: End of Lectures for First Semester
• March 17 – April 11, 2025: First Semester Examinations

Sandwich Programme:

• July 7, 2025: Arrival of Fresh and Returning Students
• July 14, 2025: Lectures Begin for Sandwich Students
• September 12, 2025: End of Lectures
• September 22 – 27, 2025: Examinations for Sandwich Students

These dates are essential for planning academic activities, examinations, and breaks throughout the sessions.

Key Information

Here are the key points about the importance of the UNIPORT academic calendar:

• Structured Academic Schedule: Provides a clear timeline for the academic year.
• Guidance for Students: Outlines important dates such as lectures, exams, and breaks.
• Efficient Learning: Helps students manage academic workload and prepare for assessments.
• Administrative Planning: Assists the university in organizing resources and facilities effectively.
• Future Preparation: Tracks academic progress and facilitates adjustments for future sessions.
• Timely Breaks and Activities: Balances academic responsibilities with personal and social life.

In conclusion, the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) academic calendar plays an important role in ensuring a smooth and organized academic experience for students and staff. It provides a clear schedule for lectures, exams, registrations, and breaks, helps manage academic activities efficiently, promotes effective learning, and supports administrative planning for future sessions. We believe you find this information useful. For further inquiries, do well to drop your questions in the comment section for prompt responses. 

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