UNICAL Academic Calendar 2025/2026. Are you an academic staff seeking to manage resources and time efficiently for seamless academic operations throughout the year? Or perhaps a student looking to plan and budget your academic year to prevent any unexpected issues? If so, this information is exactly what you need.
This is to officially inform all students, administrative, and academic staff of the University of Calabar that the institution has just released another academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The information in this guide will give you a detailed explanation of the University of Calabar academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session that will help provide students and staff with a structured schedule to guide academic and non-academic activities throughout the year. This announcement is vital for both new and returning students, as it ensures proper planning and preparation for the session ahead.
UNICAL Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The table below shows the detailed approved UNICAL academic calendar for the first semester 2025/2026 academic session:
First Semester
September 2025
- Sept 19 — New students arrive
- Sept 22 — Screening and registration start for freshers
- Sept 23 — Returning students come back
- Sept 24 — Registration begins for returning students, plus the inaugural lecture
- Sept 25 — Lectures start for all
- Sept 29 — Solemn Assembly
October 2025
- Oct 8 — Inaugural lecture
- Oct 9 – Oct 10 — Freshers’ orientation
- Oct 20 – Oct 24 — Supplementary exams
- Oct 22 — Inaugural lecture
- Oct 27 – Oct 31 — Summer exams
November 2025
- Nov 3 — Late registration begins
- Nov 5 — Inaugural lecture
- Nov 10 — Late registration closes
- Nov 17 – Nov 21 — Continuous assessment
- Nov 19 — Inaugural lecture
- Nov 24 — Add/drop courses deadline
- Nov 26 — Inaugural lecture
December 2025
- Dec 3 — Inaugural lecture
- Dec 5 — Matriculation
- Dec 8 – Dec 12 — Students’ Week
- Dec 17 — Inaugural lecture
- Dec 19 — Christmas break begins
January 2026
- Jan 9 — All students return from break
- Jan 12 – Jan 16 — Revision week
- Jan 19 – Jan 23 — GSS exams
- Jan 21 — Inaugural lecture
- Jan 26 — Exams for other courses begin
February 2026
- Feb 19 — Exams end
- Feb 20 — Semester ends
Semester length: 16 weeks — 12 weeks of lectures and 4 weeks of examinations.
Second Semester
March 2026
- Mar 13 — All students return
- Mar 16 — Registration for 500 Level (Stream B)
- Mar 18 — Inaugural lecture
- Mar 23 — Lectures start for all, plus convocation week (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 exams
- Jun 22 — Exams for other courses start
July 2026
- Jul 13 — Exams end
- Jul 14 — Long vacation starts
Semester length: 16 weeks — 12 weeks of lectures and 4 weeks of examinations.
Key Pointers to Note
- New students must complete their orientation and registration as soon as they resume classes.
- Returning students must restart and complete their course registration and tuition payments within the timeframe specified.
- Lectures for both new and returning students will commence soon following the registration procedure.
Following the Resumption date for the University of Calabar (UNICAL), these are the following actions you should consider:
- Gather all relevant documents (admission letters, ID cards, and academic transcripts) and pay all fees using the UNICAL online system.
- Arrange (on-campus or off-campus) and confirm housing for returning students.
- Attend the orientation event to acquaint yourself with the campus and quickly finish course registration.
Keep track of significant dates such as examination periods and breaks by reviewing the whole academic calendar. Connect with peers or join student organizations to form a support network and exchange experiences.
Instructions To Notes
- Students are advised to return to campus on the announced date to avoid missing important activities such as registration, orientation, and the start of lectures, as well as to ensure that all school fees and other payments are settled on time via the UNICAL payment portal to avoid penalties.
- To avoid fines for late registration, students are advised to rigorously adhere to registration deadlines.
- To be eligible for exams, you must have a minimum attendance rate of 75%.
- The academic schedule may be adjusted by the University if required. Students are recommended to remain up to date by making frequent visits to this page.
Conclusion
The release of the UNICAL academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session shows how well-organized and structured the new academic year will be. Students and staff may look forward to a fruitful session full of learning opportunities if they adhere to the timetable.
