UNILAG Releases Approved Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Academic Session
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Senate has officially approved the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session during its meeting held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The newly released calendar outlines important dates and activities for both the First and Second Semesters of the session.
If you’re a UNILAG student, prospective candidate, or parent, here’s the full breakdown of the UNILAG 2025/2026 academic calendar:
📌 First Semester – UNILAG Academic Calendar 2025/2026
- Monday, October 6, 2025 – Online Registration Commences for Returning Students
- Monday, October 27, 2025 – Resumption of the 2025/2026 Academic Session
- Monday, October 27 – Friday, December 19, 2025 (8 weeks) – Commencement of First Semester Lectures
- Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, October 26, 2025 – Students Move into Halls of Residence / Orientation for Fresh Students
- Date to be determined – Matriculation Ceremony
- Monday, December 15 – Sunday, December 28, 2025 (2 weeks) – Editing of Registered Courses
- Monday, December 22, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 (2 weeks) – Christmas/New Year Break
- Monday, January 5, 2026 – Resumption after Christmas/New Year Break
- Monday, January 19, 2026 – Convocation Lecture
- Tuesday, January 20 – Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Convocation Ceremonies
- Friday, February 6, 2026 (14 weeks) – End of Lectures
- Monday, February 8 – Friday, February 13, 2026 (1 week) – Lecture-Free Week / GST Examinations
- Monday, February 16 – Saturday, March 7, 2026 (3 weeks) – Undergraduate Examinations in All Faculties
- Monday, March 9 – Saturday, March 14, 2026 (1 week) – Examination in Core Courses (Faculty of Education)
- Saturday, March 14, 2026 – End of First Semester / Students Vacate Halls of Residence / Opening of Second Semester Registration Portal
- Monday, March 14 – Friday, March 27, 2026 (2 weeks) – First Semester Break
- Monday, March 30, 2026 – Resumption for Second Semester
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Consideration of Results by BCOS Commences
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – Senate Meeting for Consideration of Results
📖 Statutory Programmes (First Semester)
- Faculty Board of Studies/Examiners – 2nd Wednesday of Every Month
- Inaugural Lecture – 1st and 3rd Wednesday of Every Month
- Senate Meeting – Last Wednesday of Every Month
- Uploading of Results – Two Weeks After Examinations
📌 Second Semester – UNILAG Academic Calendar 2025/2026
- Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Online Course Registration Commences
- Monday, March 30, 2026 – Resumption and Start of Lectures
- Monday, April 6 – Saturday, April 11, 2026 (1 week) – Hall Week
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (4 weeks) – End of Course Registration
- Monday, April 27 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 (2 weeks) – Editing of Registered Courses
- Monday, June 29 – Sunday, July 5, 2026 (1 week) – Faculty Week
- Friday, July 10, 2026 (15 weeks) – End of Lectures
- Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026 (1 week) – Lecture-Free Week / GST Examinations
- Monday, July 20 – Saturday, August 8, 2026 (3 weeks) – Undergraduate Examinations in All Faculties
- Monday, August 10 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 (1 week) – Examination in Core Courses (Faculty of Education)
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 – End of Second Semester / Students Vacate Halls of Residence / Opening of 2026/2027 Registration Portal
- Monday, August 10 – Friday, September 5, 2026 (4 weeks) – DLI Programme Commences
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Consideration of Results by BCOS Commences
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Senate Meeting for Consideration of Results
- Monday, October 19, 2026 – Proposed Resumption Date for 2026/2027 Academic Session
📖 Statutory Programmes (Second Semester)
- Faculty Board of Studies/Examiners – 2nd Wednesday of Every Month
- Inaugural Lecture – 1st and 3rd Wednesday of Every Month
- Senate Meeting – Last Wednesday of Every Month
- Uploading of Results – Two Weeks After Examinations
🔑 Key Takeaways for UNILAG Students
- Registration begins October 6, 2025 for returning students.
- Fresh students resume October 27, 2025, with orientation immediately after.
- First semester lectures end February 6, 2026, while exams run from February 16 – March 14, 2026.
- Second semester begins March 30, 2026 and runs till August 15, 2026.
- The 2026/2027 session is expected to commence on October 19, 2026.
📢 Final Thoughts
The University of Lagos has provided a clear roadmap for the 2025/2026 academic year, giving students enough time to plan ahead. Both old and new students are advised to take note of the key dates, especially registration deadlines, lecture periods, and examination schedules.
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