UNICAL Academic Calendar 2025/2026: Key Semester Dates
The University of Calabar has officially released its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. Below is a breakdown of the UNICAL semester schedule 2025/2026, including important deadlines, resumption dates, and examination periods.
First Semester Schedule
September 2025
- Sept 19, Arrival of new students
- Sept 22, Screening and registration for freshers begin
- Sept 23, Returning students resume
- Sept 24, Registration begins for returning students, inaugural lecture
- Sept 25, Lectures commence for all students
- Sept 29, Solemn Assembly
October 2025
- Oct 8, Inaugural lecture
- Oct 9 – Oct 10, Freshers’ orientation
- Oct 20 – Oct 24, Supplementary examinations
- Oct 22, Inaugural lecture
- Oct 27 – Oct 31, Summer examinations
November 2025
- Nov 3, Late registration begins
- Nov 5, Inaugural lecture
- Nov 10, Late registration ends
- Nov 17 – Nov 21, Continuous assessment
- Nov 19, Inaugural lecture
- Nov 24, Deadline for add/drop courses
- Nov 26, Inaugural lecture
December 2025
- Dec 3, Inaugural lecture
- Dec 5, UNICAL matriculation date 2025
- Dec 8 – Dec 12, Students’ Week
- Dec 17, Inaugural lecture
- Dec 19, UNICAL holiday break dates begin (Christmas)
January 2026
- Jan 9, All students resume from Christmas break
- Jan 12 – Jan 16, Revision week
- Jan 19 – Jan 23, GSS examinations
- Jan 21, Inaugural lecture
- Jan 26, Examinations for other courses begin
February 2026
- Feb 19, End of examinations
- Feb 20, Semester officially ends
Semester length: 16 weeks, with 12 weeks of lectures and 4 weeks of examinations.
Second Semester Schedule
March 2026
- Mar 13, All students return from break
- Mar 16, Registration for 500 Level (Stream B)
- Mar 18, Inaugural lecture
- Mar 23, Lectures start for all students, UNICAL convocation schedule 2026 (Mar 23 – Mar 28)
April 2026
- Apr 8, Inaugural lecture
- Apr 20, Late registration begins for 500 Level (Stream B)
- Apr 22, Inaugural lecture
- Apr 27, Late registration ends for 500 Level (Stream B)
May 2026
- May 4 – May 8, Continuous assessment
- May 6, Inaugural lecture
- May 20, Inaugural lecture
- May 25, Add/drop courses end for 500 Level (Stream B)
June 2026
- Jun 3, Inaugural lecture
- Jun 8 – Jun 12, Revision week
- Jun 15 – Jun 19, GSS examinations
- Jun 22, Examinations for other courses commence
July 2026
- Jul 13, End of examinations
- Jul 14, Long vacation begins
Semester length: 16 weeks, with 12 weeks of lectures and 4 weeks of examinations.
Why You Should Keep the University of Calabar Academic Calendar Close
The University of Calabar academic calendar PDF is an essential tool for every student. It helps you avoid missing key UNICAL semester deadlines such as registration closure, add/drop dates, and exam schedules. Having this calendar in a visible place ensures you are always ahead of deadlines and can focus on academic success.
For the official release, visit Edujects.
Whether you are waiting on the Gombe State University cut off mark 2025 or already studying at UNICAL, understanding the UNICAL Academic Calendar 2025/2026 is vital for planning and academic success. Staying organised is the first step toward achieving your goals.
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