Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has officially announced the reopening of its course registration portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. This announcement is aimed at enabling students to complete their course registration ahead of the first semester examinations.

The notice was contained in an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Registrar and dated Monday, 12th January 2026. The reopening was approved by the Vice-Chancellor, demonstrating the university’s commitment to providing students with ample opportunity to register and prepare for the semester.

Reopening Period

The course registration portal will be open for a two-week period:

• Start Date: Monday, 12th January 2026

• End Date: Sunday, 25th January 2026

During this period, students are expected to:

• Log in to the registration portal

• Select and confirm their courses for the first semester

• Ensure all registration requirements are properly completed

Late Registration Window

Students who fail to complete their registration within the initial two-week period will have a late registration window, which carries a penalty:

• Late Registration Period: Monday, 26th January – Thursday, 12th February 2026

Students who do not register even within this late window will lose the opportunity to register for the first semester, as the portal will be permanently closed on Friday, 13th February 2026.

Purpose of the Reopening

The university highlighted that reopening the portal is intended to:

• Ensure students complete their registration before examinations

• Allow proper planning for course delivery and academic schedules

• Avoid disruption in students’ academic progression

It is a critical academic requirement that all students complete their course registration timely to maintain their eligibility for lectures and examinations.

First Semester Examinations

The first semester examinations are scheduled to commence on:

• Monday, 2nd March 2026

Completing registration before this date ensures students:

• Are allowed to sit for all examinations

• Have accurate academic records reflected in the system

• Avoid unnecessary complications during exam clearance

Important Advice to Students

Students are strongly advised to:

• Register immediately within the reopening period to avoid penalties

• Double-check all selected courses for accuracy

• Save all receipts and confirmations from the portal for reference

• Plan ahead to prevent last-minute stress

Summary of Key Dates

UNIZIK management emphasized that timely course registration is a mandatory academic requirement, and all students are expected to comply fully. This measure ensures that students can smoothly participate in lectures, examinations, and other academic activities without hindrance.

Students are therefore urged to take immediate action, utilize the reopening period effectively, and avoid the risk of late registration penalties.