The Senate of Gombe State University, Gombe, during its 112th Regular Meeting on Thursday, 29th January 2026, officially considered and approved the academic schedule for the 2025/2026 session. This document serves as the indispensable blueprint for all regular undergraduate students, outlining the critical milestones of their academic journey over the next year.

A structured academic calendar is the backbone of institutional efficiency, allowing students to plan their finances, travel, and study habits with precision. Below is a detailed exploration of the key phases of the session as approved by the university management.

First Semester: Foundation and Rigor

The first semester is characterized by the onboarding of new students and the re-establishment of academic routines for returning students. It spans approximately six months of active academic and administrative engagement.

Registration and Administrative Commencement

The session officially kicks off today, Monday, 2nd February 2026, with the opening of the Registration Portal. This window remains open until Saturday, 28th February 2026. This four-week period is critical for both fresh and returning students to formalize their status, pay necessary fees, and select their courses for the semester. Management emphasizes that registration is a prerequisite for participating in lectures and being recognized as a bona fide student of the university.

Instructional Phase and Mid-Semester Break

Lectures are scheduled to begin on Monday, 2nd March 2026, and run through Saturday, 14th March 2026. Immediately following this initial two-week burst, students will observe a brief break from Monday, 16th March to Saturday, 21st March 2026. This pause is often utilized for administrative adjustments and to allow late-registering students to catch up on coursework.

Following the break, the university enters its most intensive instructional phase, with lectures resuming on Monday, 23rd March and continuing until Saturday, 6th June 2026. This long stretch is where the bulk of the curriculum is covered, and students are encouraged to maintain high attendance records to meet the institutional requirements for examination eligibility.

First Semester Examinations and Assessment

The culmination of the first semester’s work occurs from Monday, 8th June to Saturday, 27th June 2026, during the examination period. This three-week window is dedicated to the formal assessment of student learning across all departments. Once examinations conclude, a break is observed starting Monday, 29th June until Saturday, 4th July 2026.

Behind the scenes, the university shifts into an administrative gear. From 29th June to 18th July 2026, faculty members engage in marking and results compilation. This is followed by meetings of the Departmental and Faculty Boards (20th July – 1st August) and the Senate Business Committee (3rd August – 8th August) to verify and approve the first-semester results.

Second Semester: Transition and Completion

The second semester is notably fast-paced, often involving more practical applications, specialized projects, and the finalization of the year’s academic standing.

Resumption and Lectures

Students are expected back on campus on Sunday, 5th July 2026, with the official resumption day being Monday, 6th July. Lectures commence immediately and run until Saturday, 29th August 2026. Similar to the first semester, a one-week break is observed from Monday, 31st August to Saturday, 5th September 2026, to allow for a brief respite before the final push toward the end of the session.

The final lecture block begins on Monday, 7th September and concludes on Saturday, 10th October 2026. This period is particularly vital for final-year students who are typically juggling advanced coursework with their undergraduate research projects and seminars.

Final Examinations and Sessional Conclusion

The second-semester examinations, which determine the final CGPA for the year, are scheduled from Monday, 12th October to Saturday, 31st October 2026. Following this, the university conducts a month-long administrative process for marking and results compilation (2nd November – 21st November), Board approvals (23rd November – 5th December), and the final Senate Business Committee review (7th December – 12th December).

The 2025/2026 academic session officially draws to a close on Monday, 14th December 2026, marking the start of the end-of-session break/leave, which extends to 14th January 2027.

Strategic Planning for Students

With the calendar now public, students are advised to take a proactive approach to the session.

• Financial Readiness: Ensure all registration fees are settled before the February 28th portal closure to avoid late fees or loss of admission.

• Time Management: Note the brief breaks in March and August; these are ideal times for intensive revision rather than total academic disengagement.

• Administrative Diligence: Pay close attention to the result compilation windows. Students are responsible for checking their portals once the Senate Business Committee approves results to ensure all grades are correctly uploaded.

Gombe State University remains committed to maintaining a predictable academic calendar to ensure that students graduate within the prescribed timeframes. The Registrar’s office, through Musa Sarki (Academic Secretary), emphasizes that all public holidays will be observed as announced by the government, which may lead to slight adjustments in lecture delivery methods if they fall on weekdays.