🏫 Overview
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially released its 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Undergraduate Students.
This calendar serves as a comprehensive guide for the entire academic year, starting from Monday, 29 September 2025, and concluding with the start of the 2026/2027 session on Monday, 14 September 2026.
It clearly outlines when registration, lectures, assessments, examinations, and breaks will occur.
Understanding this schedule is essential for all students—especially freshers—because it helps you avoid late registration penalties, meet key deadlines, and stay on top of academic responsibilities.
1️⃣ Harmattan Semester (First Semester)
Registration Period
Normal Registration: Monday 29 September – Friday 10 October 2025
All fresh and returning students are expected to register online within these two weeks.
Certificate Clearance (Penultimate Level): Runs concurrently from Monday 29 September – Thursday 9 October and continues intermittently until Thursday 30 October 2025 for students approaching graduation.
Late Registration: Monday 13 – Friday 17 October 2025
Students who miss normal registration can still register, but late fees apply.
Lectures and Course Adjustments
Lectures Begin: Monday 20 October 2025.
Add & Drop of Courses: Monday 20 – Friday 24 October 2025.
This window allows you to correct your course list without penalty.
Faculty & Senate Approval of Registered Students
Faculty Board Review: Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 October 2025
Business Committee of Senate Review: Tuesday 4 – Thursday 6 November 2025
Special Senate Review: Thursday 13 November 2025
These steps ensure all students are properly registered and academically cleared.
Key Mid-Semester Activities
Matriculation Ceremony: Tuesday 18 November 2025
This is a formal induction for all newly admitted students.
CBT Continuous Assessment: Monday 24 – Friday 29 November 2025
Students should be prepared for computer-based tests that contribute to their semester grades.
End of Semester
Last Day of Lectures: Friday 9 January 2026
Lecture-Free Week & Upload of CA Results: Monday 12 – Friday 16 January 2026
A short break to finalize continuous assessment scores.
Harmattan Semester Examinations: Monday 19 January – Friday 6 February 2026
This period wraps up the first semester’s academic activities.
2️⃣ Rain Semester (Second Semester)
Start of Semester
Lectures Begin: Monday 23 February 2026
After a short break, classes resume for the second half of the academic year.
Mid-Semester Assessments
CBT Continuous Assessment: Monday 6 – Friday 10 April 2026
Students should again prepare for computer-based tests to secure strong continuous assessment scores.
End of Rain Semester
End of Lectures: Friday 5 June 2026
Lecture-Free Week & Upload of CA Results: Monday 8 – Friday 12 June 2026
Rain Semester Examinations: Monday 15 June – Friday 3 July 2026
This concludes the second semester’s main academic work.
3️⃣ Final Year & Graduation Activities
Throughout the academic year, special dates are dedicated to final-year result consideration and graduation clearance:
Faculty Board of Examiners to Consider Final Year Results (Presentation I): Tuesday 24 – Thursday 26 February 2026
Business Committee of Senate to Consider Final Year Results (Presentation I): Tuesday 3 – Thursday 5 March 2026
Special Senate Meeting for Final Year Results (Presentation I): Thursday 12 March 2026
A second round of considerations occurs after the Rain Semester:
Faculty Board (Presentation II): Monday 20 – Thursday 23 July 2026
Business Committee of Senate (Presentation II): Monday 27 – Thursday 29 July 2026
Business Committee to Consider Other Final Year Results: Tuesday 4 August 2026
Senate to Consider Graduating Students’ Results (Presentation II): Thursday 6 August 2026
Graduating students must also ensure Certificate Clearance is completed as scheduled by the Clearance Committee.
4️⃣ Good Standing Results
For students in lower levels, the university will review “Good Standing” results to confirm academic progress:
Faculty Boards Consider Good Standing: Monday 10 – Wednesday 12 August 2026
Business Committee of Senate: Monday 17 – Wednesday 19 August 2026
Special Senate Meeting for Good Standing Results: Tuesday 25 August 2026
These steps officially close the 2025/2026 academic year.
5️⃣ End of Session and New Session
End of 2025/2026 Session: Tuesday 25 August 2026
Session Break: Tuesday 25 August – Sunday 13 September 2026
Commencement of 2026/2027 Academic Session & Resumption of New Students: Monday 14 September 2026
This marks the transition into a brand-new academic year.
6️⃣ Extra Notes
Teaching Practice (Faculty of Education): 15 September – 31 October 2025 for students in education-related programmes.
Sports Activities: Every Wednesday 4 – 6 pm is lecture-free, giving students time for athletics or recreation.
✅ Key Takeaways for Students
Register Early: Avoid late fees by completing registration before 10 October 2025.
Monitor Deadlines: Add/drop courses only within the scheduled week (20–24 October 2025).
Prepare for Continuous Assessments: These computer-based tests significantly affect final grades.
Respect Clearance Dates: Graduating and penultimate students should complete certificate clearance as scheduled to avoid delays.
Plan for Breaks: Use the mid-January and mid-June lecture-free weeks for rest and revision.
Final Word
The UNILORIN 2025/2026 academic calendar is more than a list of dates—it’s a roadmap for success.
By carefully noting registration windows, assessment periods, and exam dates, every undergraduate can stay organized, avoid penalties, and make the most of both Harmattan and Rain semesters.
Whether you’re a new student eager to matriculate or a final-year student preparing for graduation, this calendar ensures you can move confidently through the academic year from September 2025 right through to September 2026.
