The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has released its updated academic calendar for undergraduate students for the 2024/2025 session. This schedule provides important dates for registration, lectures, exams, and breaks.
Start of the Academic Session
- Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Both new and returning students will begin the academic year on this date.
Registration Period
Regular Registration: Monday, October 14 – Friday, October 25, 2024
Late Registration: Monday, October 28 – Friday, November 1, 2024
Students are advised to register during the regular period as the late registration fee will attract penalties.
Harmattan Semester Lectures
Start Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Both fresh and returning students are to begin lectures on this date.
Add and Drop Period
Dates: Monday, November 4 – Friday, November 8, 2024
During this week, students can add or drop courses.
Matriculation Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
This ceremony introduces new students into the university community.
Continuous Assessment Tests
Dates: Monday, December 9 – Friday, December 13, 2024
Computer-Based Tests (CBT) will be administered during this period.
End of Harmattan Semester Lectures
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Lectures end, leading into a revision week.
Revision Week
Dates: Monday, February 3 – Friday, February 7, 2025
Students are expected to use the period for preparation for the coming examinations.
Harmattan Semester Examinations
Date: Monday, February 10, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
Examination will last for three weeks.
Rain Semester Lectures
- Start Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
The second semester begins with the commencement of lectures.
Teaching Practice
- Scheduled By: Faculty of Education
Dates will be provided by the Faculty of Education for students involved in teaching practice.
Consideration of Final Year Results
- Faculty Board Meeting: Monday, March 17 – Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Business Committee of Senate Meeting: Tuesday, March 25 – Thursday, March 27, 2025
These meetings are held to review and approve final year students’ results.
Special Senate Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Senate will convene to consider good standing results, marking the end of the academic session.
Commencement of 2025/2026 Academic Session
- Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
The new academic year begins on this date.
Resumption of New Students
- Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
New students are expected to arrive on campus to start their academic journey.
Summary of the Academic Calendar
- Registration: 2 weeks for both fresh and returning students
- Late Registration: 1 week for both fresh and returning students
- Lectures: 15 weeks of instruction per semester
- Revision: 1 week before Harmattan semester exams
- Examinations: 3 weeks per semester
- Marking and Result Computation: 2 weeks per semester
This structured schedule ensures that students and staff are well-prepared for the academic year ahead.
For more details, please visit the official UNILORIN website.
