YOBE STATE UNIVERSITY (YSU) RELEASES ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

YSU Releases Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Academic Session

The management of Yobe State University (YSU) has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The calendar was signed by the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Mohammed Bukar Ngamdu, and it contains all the important dates and activities that will guide students and staff throughout the academic year.

This calendar is very important because it helps everyone plan properly for registration, lectures, examinations, and breaks. Students are advised to study it carefully and keep a copy for reference.

First Semester Overview

The first semester will begin with registration and other academic activities for both new and returning students.

Registration Exercise

Start Date: Monday, 19th January 2026
End Date: Saturday, 31st January 2026

This is a two-week registration period. All students must complete their registration within this time. Registration confirms a student’s status in the university and allows them to attend lectures and take part in exams.

Late Registration

Date: 2nd February – 7th February 2026

This is for students who fail to register during the normal registration period. Late registration may attract penalties, so students are encouraged to register early.

Add and Drop Registration

Date: 9th February – 21st February 2026

This period allows students to:

Add new courses
Drop courses they no longer wish to take
Correct mistakes in course registration

Commencement of Lectures

Date: Monday, 2nd February 2026
End Date: Saturday, 9th May 2026
Duration: 14 weeks

Lectures will run for fourteen weeks. Students are expected to attend all classes and take their studies seriously.

Matriculation Ceremony

Date: Thursday, 19th February 2026

This is the official ceremony where newly admitted students are formally welcomed into the university. After matriculation, students become full members of the university community.

First Semester Examinations

Start Date: Monday, 11th May 2026
End Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026
Duration: 4 weeks

Students will sit for their first semester exams during this period. Adequate preparation is advised.

Inter-Semester Break

Date: 8th June – 13th June 2026
Duration: 1 week

This short break allows students to rest before the start of the second semester.

Second Semester Schedule

The second semester begins shortly after the inter-semester break.

Commencement of Lectures

Start Date: Monday, 15th June 2026
End Date: Saturday, 5th September 2026
Duration: 12 weeks

Lectures will run for twelve weeks. Students must attend classes regularly and complete all academic activities.

Second Semester Examinations

Start Date: Monday, 7th September 2026
End Date: Saturday, 3rd October 2026

This is the final examination period for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Marking Period

Date: 5th October – 24th October 2026
Duration: 3 weeks

During this time, lecturers will mark scripts and prepare results.

External Moderation and Consideration of Results

After marking:

Scripts will be moderated by external examiners
Results will be considered at departmental, faculty, and senate levels

This ensures fairness and academic quality.

Resumption for 2026/2027 Session

Date: To be announced

The resumption date for the next academic session will be communicated later by the university management.

Summary of Important Dates

Registration: 19th – 31st January 2026
Late Registration: 2nd – 7th February 2026
Add/Drop: 9th – 21st February 2026
Lectures Begin (1st Semester): 2nd February 2026
Matriculation: 19th February 2026
1st Semester Exams: 11th May – 6th June 2026
Inter-Semester Break: 8th – 13th June 2026
Lectures Begin (2nd Semester): 15th June 2026
2nd Semester Exams: 7th September – 3rd October 2026
Marking Period: 5th – 24th October 2026

Important Advice to Students

Students are strongly advised to:

Register on time
Attend lectures regularly
Take note of examination dates
Avoid late registration penalties
Keep a personal copy of the academic calendar

The Yobe State University management urges all students, staff, and academic departments to follow this calendar strictly for a smooth and successful 2025/2026 academic session.