UNICAL Academic Calendar 2025 Is Out [UPDATED]

  The University of Calaber, UNICAL Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 Session is Out. The First Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Session (Second Semester of 2024/2025 Session) Academic Calendar has been released.

The University Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has officially released the revised academic calendar for the First Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Session (Second Semester of 2024/2025 Session).

Revised Academic Calendar 2025/2026

First Semester Dates (September 2025 – February 2026)

Date	Event
September 2025
24th	Inaugural Lecture
26th	New students arrive
29th	Screening and registration for new students
30th	Returning students arrive
October 2025
2nd	Registration for returning students starts
2nd	Lectures for all students begin
6th	Solemn Assembly
8th	Inaugural Lecture
22nd	Inaugural Lecture
27th to 31st	Supplementary Examination
November 2025
3rd to 7th	Summer Examination
5th	Inaugural Lecture
10th	Late registration begins
13th to 14th	Freshers’ Orientation
17th	Late registration ends
19th	Inaugural Lecture
21st	Matriculation Ceremony
24th to 28th	Continuous Assessment
26th	Inaugural Lecture
December 2025
1st	Add and drop courses close
3rd	Inaugural Lecture
8th to 12th	Students’ Week
17th	Inaugural Lecture
19th	Christmas Break begins
January 2026
9th	Students return from break
19th to 24th	Revision week
21st	Inaugural Lecture
26th to 31st	GSS Exams
February 2026
2nd	Other course exams begin
26th	All exams end, semester closes

First Semester Summary: 12 weeks of lectures, 4 weeks of exams (Total: 16 weeks).

Second Semester Dates (March 2026 – July 2026)

Date	Event
March 2026
18th	Inaugural Lecture
20th	Students return to campus
23rd	Registration begins for 500 Level (Stream B)
23rd to 28th	38th Convocation Ceremony
30th	Lectures begin for all students
April 2026
8th	Inaugural Lecture
22nd	Inaugural Lecture
27th	Late registration begins for 500 Level (Stream B)
May 2026
4th	Late registration ends for 500 Level (Stream B)
6th	Inaugural Lecture
11th to 16th	Continuous Assessment
20th	Inaugural Lecture
June 2026
1st	Add and drop courses close for 500 Level (Stream B)
3rd	Inaugural Lecture
15th to 19th	Revision week
22nd to 27th	GSS Exam
29th	Exams for other courses begin
July 2026
20th	Exams end
21st	Long Vacation begins

Second Semester Summary: 12 weeks of lectures, 4 weeks of exams (Total: 16 weeks).

Key Highlights of the Approved Calendar

▪ Resumption Date: Friday, 26th September, 2025

▪ Registration for New Students: Monday, 29th September, 2025

▪ Registration for Returning Students: Thursday, 2nd October, 2025

▪ Commencement of Lectures: Thursday, 2nd October, 2025

▪ Supplementary Examinations: Monday, 27th – Friday, 31st October, 2025

▪ Christmas Break: Friday, 19th December, 2025

▪ Revision Week: Monday, 19th – Friday, 24th January, 2026

▪ Examinations: Monday, 26th January – Thursday, 26th February, 2026

Students are strongly advised to take note of these important dates and prepare adequately for the smooth running of academic activities.

Signed:
Comr. Ogbodum Alex Gift
Director of Information