UNICAL Releases Approved Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session; The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has officially published its approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, detailing important dates for both fresh and returning students. This announcement provides a clear guide for academic, social, and extracurricular planning for the year ahead.
First Semester (September 2025 – February 2026)
The new academic session begins Friday, September 19, 2025, with the arrival of newly admitted students.
- Screening & Registration for Freshers: Monday, September 22, 2025
- Arrival of Returning Students: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Lectures Begin: Thursday, September 25, 2025
- Solemn Assembly: Monday, September 29, 2025
- Freshers’ Orientation: October 9–10, 2025
- Matriculation Ceremony: Friday, December 5, 2025
The semester spans 16 weeks — 12 weeks of lectures and 4 weeks of examinations.
Christmas Break: Friday, December 19, 2025 – Thursday, January 8, 2026
Lectures Resume: Friday, January 9, 2026
Revision Week: Monday, January 12, 2026
GSS Exams: Monday, January 19, 2026
Main Exams: Monday, January 26 – Friday, February 20, 2026
Second Semester (March 2026 – July 2026)
Students return for the second semester on Friday, March 13, 2026.
- Lectures Begin: Monday, March 23, 2026 (after registration for 500-level Stream B students)
- 38th Convocation Ceremony: March 23–28, 2026
- Continuous Assessment: May 4–8, 2026
- Revision Week: Monday, June 8, 2026
- Examinations: Monday, June 15 – Monday, July 13, 2026
The academic year officially ends on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, followed by the long vacation.
Summary of Key Dates
- Start of Session: September 19, 2025
- Matriculation: December 5, 2025
- Convocation: March 23–28, 2026
- End of Session: July 14, 2026
- Semester Duration: 16 weeks (12 weeks lectures + 4 weeks exams)
With this approved calendar, students can now make adequate arrangements for their academic and extracurricular engagements for the 2025/2026 session.
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