OAU Resumption Date 2025 Announced [UPDATED]

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Resumption Date for Continuation of 2025/2026 Academic Session has been Announced. 

The Senate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, at its sitting on Thursday, 18th September 2025, approved the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The new session will officially commence on Saturday, October 11, 2025, with the arrival of fresh students who will come into residence in phases.

Fresh Students Resumption

▪ Saturday, October 11, 2025 – Students in the Faculties of Administration, Arts, Environmental Design and Management (EDM), Education, Law, and Social Sciences will come into residence.

▪ Sunday, October 12, 2025 – Students in the Faculties of Agriculture, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Computing Science and Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology will come into residence.

▪ Monday, October 13, 2025 – Online course registration for fresh students begins.

▪ October 13 – 17, 2025 – Orientation Programme.

▪ October 20 – 24, 2025 – ICT Training.

Returning Students Resumption

▪ All returning undergraduate students are expected back on campus on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

▪ Lectures Begin: Monday, October 27, 2025.

▪ Normal Course Registration Ends: October 31, 2025.

▪ Late Registration (with penalty): November 24 – 28, 2025.

▪ Matriculation Ceremony: December 3, 2025.

Academic Calendar Highlights

▪ The Harmattan Semester will run through March 2026, consisting of 13 weeks of lectures, a revision week, examinations, and breaks.

▪ The Rain Semester will commence on Monday, March 30, 2026.

University’s Commitment

OAU restates its commitment to delivering a structured and flexible academic year that promotes:

▪ Intellectual growth
▪ Innovation
▪ Holistic student development

The University looks forward to welcoming both new intakes and returning students as they continue their pursuit of excellence.