UNILORIN Releases Academic Calendar for 2026/2027 Session
The Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially released the approved Undergraduate Academic Calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The calendar outlines major academic activities for both fresh and returning students, including registration, lectures, continuous assessment, examinations, semester breaks, matriculation and other university activities.
UNILORIN Releases Academic Calendar for 2026/2027 Session
Key Highlights of the 2026/2027 Academic Session
- 2 weeks for registration of fresh and returning students
- 1 week for late registration
- 15 weeks of lectures for the Harmattan Semester
- 1 week lecture-free period for uploading Continuous Assessment results
- 4 weeks of Harmattan Semester examinations
- 2 weeks for marking and computation of Harmattan Semester results
- 15 weeks of lectures for the Rain Semester
- 1 week lecture-free period for uploading Continuous Assessment results
- 4 weeks of Rain Semester examinations
- 2 weeks for marking and computation of Rain Semester results
- 3 weeks end-of-session break
Detailed Academic Calendar
| S/N | Activity | Proposed Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commencement of 2026/2027 Academic Session | Monday, 5 October 2026 |
| 2 | Registration of New and Returning Students | 5–16 October 2026 |
| 3 | Late Registration | 19–23 October 2026 |
| 4 | Certificate Clearance for Penultimate Level | 1–22 December 2026 |
| 5 | Commencement of Harmattan Semester Lectures | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| 6 | Faculty Board to Consider List of Registered Students | 9–13 November 2026 |
| 7 | Business Committee of Senate to Consider List | 17–19 November 2026 |
| 8 | Special Senate to Consider List | Monday, 23 November 2026 |
| 9 | Matriculation | Friday, 27 November 2026 |
| 10 | Semester Break | 24 December 2026 – 4 January 2027 |
| 11 | CBT and Written Continuous Assessment | 1–15 December 2026 |
| 12 | End of Harmattan Semester Lectures | Friday, 22 January 2027 |
| 13 | Lecture-Free Week/Uploading of CA Results | 25–29 January 2027 |
| 14 | Harmattan Semester Examinations Begin | Monday, 1 February 2027 |
| 15 | Harmattan Semester Examinations End | Friday, 26 February 2027 |
| 16 | Mid-Session Break | 26 February – 14 March 2027 |
| 17 | Rain Semester Lectures Begin | Monday, 15 March 2027 |
| 18 | Faculty Board to Consider Final Year Results I | 17–19 March 2027 |
| 19 | Business Committee of Senate to Consider Results I | 22–24 March 2027 |
| 20 | Senate to Consider Final Year Results I | Monday, 29 March 2027 |
| 21 | CBT and Written Continuous Assessment | 12–16 April 2027 |
| 22 | End of Rain Semester Lectures | Friday, 18 June 2027 |
| 23 | Lecture-Free Week/Uploading of CA Results | 21–25 June 2027 |
| 24 | Rain Semester Examinations Begin | Monday, 28 June 2027 |
| 25 | Rain Semester Examinations End | Friday, 23 July 2027 |
| 26 | Faculty Board to Consider Final Year Results | 9–12 August 2027 |
| 27 | Business Committee of Senate to Consider Results II | 16–19 August 2027 |
| 28 | Senate to Consider Final Year Results II | Monday, 23 August 2027 |
| 29 | Faculty Board to Consider Goodstanding Results | 25–27 August 2027 |
| 30 | Business Committee of Senate to Consider Goodstanding Results | 30–31 August 2027 |
| 31 | Special Senate to Consider Goodstanding Results | Monday, 6 September 2027 |
| 32 | End of Session Break | Monday, 6 September 2027 |
| 33 | Teaching Practice by Faculty of Education | 15 September – 31 October 2027 |
| 34 | Commencement of 2027/2028 Academic Session | Monday, 5 October 2027 |
| 35 | Resumption of New Students | Monday, 5 October 2027 |
Note: Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. are lecture-free to allow students to participate in sporting activities.
UNILORIN Releases Academic Calendar for 2026/2027 Session
UNILORIN Releases Academic Calendar for 2026/2027 Session
UNILORIN Releases Academic Calendar for 2026/2027 Session
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