The university management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has released its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session for undergraduate prospects.
The calendar shows key dates and activities for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering a comprehensive guide for students and staff.
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Key Dates for UNIJOS’ First Semester 2025/2026
Initial Registration Period
The academic year will kick off with the registration of new students scheduled for Monday, 28th August 2025. This pivotal phase is when fresh students are officially inducted into the university community.
Returning Students’ Registration and Lecture Commencement
For returning students, registration will begin on Monday, 4th September 2025. Subsequently, the commencement of the first semester’s lectures is slated for Monday, 11th September 2025.
Registration Deadlines
The final date for standard registration for all students is Friday, 15th September 2023. However, late registration will commence on Monday, 16th September 2023 and end on Friday, 22nd September 2023.
Other Administrative Deadlines
The deadline for the submission of ‘Add and Drop’ forms is Friday, 29th September 2025. This offers students the opportunity to make final adjustments to their course selection for the semester.
Semester End Activities
The first semester lectures will end on Saturday, 2nd December 2025, followed by examinations starting on Monday, 4th December 2025 and ending on Saturday, 23rd December 2025.
Christmas Break and Result Compilation
The Christmas break is from Friday, 25th December 2025 to Monday, 1st January 2024. The compilation and submission of results will take place between Tuesday, 2nd January and Saturday, 20th January 2024.
Other Key Events
Industrial attachment will commence on Monday, 2nd January 2024. Faculty Boards will meet to consider first-semester examination results on Tuesday, 22nd January 2024, and the Senate will meet for approval on Thursday, 29th January 2024.
| Date Range | Event Description |
Monday, 2nd January 2024 Monday, 28th August, 2023 | Commencement of Industrial Attachment Registration of Fresh Students |
| Monday, 4th September, 2023 | Registration of Returning Students |
| Monday, 11th September, 2023 | Commencement of 1st Semester Lectures |
| Friday, 15th September, 2023 | End of Registration for All Students |
| Monday, 16th September, 2023 | Beginning of Late Registration |
| Friday, 22nd September, 2023 | End of Late Registration |
| Friday, 29th September, 2023 | End of Submission of Add and Drop Forms |
| Saturday, 2nd December, 2023 | End of 1st Semester Lectures/Revision |
| Monday, 4th December, 2023 | Commencement of 1st Semester Examinations |
| Saturday, 23rd December, 2023 | End of 1st Semester Examinations |
| Friday, 25th December, 2023 – Monday, 1st January, 2024 | Christmas Break |
| Tuesday, 2nd – Saturday, 20th January, 2024 | Compilation and Submission of Results |
| Monday, 2nd January 2024 | Commencement of Industrial Attachment |
| Tuesday, 22nd January, 2024 | Faculty Boards Meet to Consider 1st Semester Examination Results |
| Thursday, 29th January 2024 | Senate Meets to Consider and Approve 1st Semester Examination Results. |
Important Second Semester Dates for 2022/2023
Lecture Periods and Examinations
The second-semester lectures will commence on Monday, 8th January 2024 and end on Saturday, 30th March 2024. Examinations for the second semester will start on Monday, 1st April 2024 and end on Saturday, 20th April 2024.
Teaching Practice and Result Compilation
Teaching practice will begin on Monday, 22nd April 2024 and end on Friday, 18th May 2024. The compilation and submission of second-semester results are set for Saturday, 29th April, to Saturday, 18th May 2024.
Faculty and Senate Meetings
Faculty Boards will meet to consider second-semester examination results on Tuesday, 18th July 2024. The Senate’s meeting for approval is on Thursday, 20th June 2024.
Academic Staff Annual Leave and Session End
The academic staff will take annual leave from Saturday, 20th May to Monday, 1st July 2024. The end of the industrial attachment is Friday, 14th June 2024. The academic session will officially end on Friday, 21st June 2024.
| Date Range | Event Description |
| Monday, 8th January, 2024 | Commencement of 2nd Semester Lectures |
| Saturday, 30th March, 2024 | End of 2nd Semester Lectures/Revision |
| Monday, 1st April, 2024 | Commencement of 2nd Semester Examinations |
| Saturday, 20th April, 2024 | End of 2nd Semester Examinations |
| Monday, 22nd April, 2024 | Beginning of Teaching Practice |
| Saturday, 29th April – Saturday, 18th May, 2024 | Compilation and Submission of Results |
| Friday, 18th May, 2024 | End of Teaching Practice |
| Saturday, 20th May – Monday, 1st July, 2024 | Academic Staff Annual Leave |
| Friday, 14th June, 2024 | End of Industrial Attachment |
| Tuesday, 18th July, 2024 | Faculty Boards Meet to Consider 2nd Semester Examination Results |
| Thursday, 20th June, 2024 | Senate Meets to Consider and Approve 2nd Semester Examination Results |
| Friday, 21st June, 2024 | End of 2022/2023 Academic Session |
Conclusion
For students at the University of Jos, adhering to this academic calendar is crucial for a smooth educational journey. This comprehensive guide serves to help you plan ahead, ensuring you do not miss any vital academic activities for the 2025/2026 academic session.