The University of Jos (UNIJOS) academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session has been officially adjusted, bringing new updates that affect registration, lectures, examinations, and holiday periods for both fresh and returning students
The UNIJOS academic calendar 2025/2026 outlines key academic activities across the first and second semesters, including revised dates for registration, lectures, matriculation, exams, and breaks Students are strongly advised to take note of these changes to avoid missing important academic deadlines
This update is crucial as it reshapes the structure of the session, ensuring smoother academic planning and better coordination across faculties
UNIJOS First Semester Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The first semester of the UNIJOS academic calendar 2025/2026 begins with student registration and runs through lectures, examinations, and scheduled breaks
Registration and Lecture Commencement
- Online registration for new students begins on Monday, 17th November 2025
- Returning students register from Monday, 24th November 2025
- Lectures commence for all students on Monday, 1st December 2025
- Late registration begins on Monday, 8th December 2025
- Registration closes on Friday, 12th December 2025
Breaks and Matriculation
- Christmas break: 22nd December 2025 2nd January 2026
- Lectures resume on 5th January 2026
- Matriculation ceremony 15th January 2026
First Semester Examinations
- Lectures end on 14th March 2026
- Exams begin on 16th March 2026
- Eid El Fitr break: 20th 23rd March 2026
- Easter break: 3rd to 6th April 2026
- Exams conclude on 25th April 2026
Post Examination Activities
- Industrial attachment begins 27th April 2026
- Teaching practice also begins 27th April 2026
- Result compilation 27th April 16th May 2026
- Faculty meeting 18th May 2026
- Senate approval 21st May 2026
- Teaching practice ends 5th June 2026
UNIJOS Second Semester Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The second semester of the UNIJOS academic calendar 2025/2026 begins shortly after the first semester activities
Lectures and Academic Activities
- Second semester lectures begin on 18th May 2026
- Lectures end on 8th August 2026
- Revision begins immediately after lectures end
Examinations
- Second semester exams start on 10th August 2026
- Exams end on 29th August 2026
Result Processing and Approvals
- Result compilation31st August 19th September 2026
- Faculty meeting 21st September 2026
- Senate approval 24th September 2026
Leave, Convocation and New Session
- Academic staff leave 21st September 1st November 2026
- Proposed convocation 5th 10th October 2026
- Industrial attachment ends 24th October 2026
- New session begins 2nd November 2026
Key Highlights of UNIJOS Academic Calendar Adjustment
- Early registration timelines for new and returning students
- Structured breaks including Christmas, Easter, and religious holidays
- Clear examination periods for both semesters
- Defined industrial training and teaching practice schedule
- New session set to begin in November 2026
Leave a Reply