CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY (COOU) RELEASES ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Marvellous Oct 1, 2026 7 min read 0

The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State, has officially released the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, outlining important academic activities, registration periods, lecture commencement dates, examinations, matriculation ceremonies and other university events for the session.

The newly released calendar provides a comprehensive breakdown of activities for both fresh and returning students, beginning in October 2026 and ending in October 2027.

According to the calendar signed by the University Registrar, Chris U. Obi, MNIM, FIPMA, KSC, returning students from 200 Level to final year are expected to return to campus on Monday, October 5, 2026, while online registration for returning students will commence on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Lectures for returning students are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 12, 2026, while fresh students are expected to commence their online registration on Monday, November 16, 2026.

The calendar also contains information about the Christmas and New Year break, first and second semester examinations, matriculation, orientation, university-wide quizzes, Students’ Union Week and other important activities.

All students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University are advised to carefully study the released academic calendar and take note of the dates relevant to their respective levels.

COOU 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR: IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

Below is a breakdown of the major academic activities scheduled for the 2026/2027 academic session.

OCTOBER 2026

The university will commence the 2026/2027 academic session with the return of old students and the commencement of online registration.

The scheduled activities are as follows:

Monday, October 5, 2026: Returning students (200 Level to final year) return to campus.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026: Online registration for returning students for the 2026/2027 First Semester commences.
Monday, October 12, 2026: Lectures commence for returning students.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026: 149th Senate Meeting.

NOVEMBER 2026

November will feature the conclusion of normal online registration for returning students, commencement of late registration and the beginning of online registration for fresh students.

The scheduled activities are:

Monday, November 2, 2026: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Lecture.
Friday, November 6, 2026: Online registration for returning students ends.
Monday, November 9, 2026: Late registration for returning students commences with a penalty fee of ₦20,000.
Monday, November 16, 2026: Online registration for fresh students commences.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026: 150th Senate Meeting.

Returning students who fail to complete their registration within the normal registration period should take note of the late registration commencement date and the stipulated penalty.

DECEMBER 2026

The university has scheduled a university-wide quiz for returning students and Christmas celebrations before the commencement of the end-of-year break.

The activities include:

Monday, December 7, 2026: University-wide quiz for returning students.
Friday, December 18, 2026: University-wide Christmas carols across all campuses and sharing of Christmas productivity bonuses. Christmas and New Year break begins for all staff and students.

Students and staff should take note of the announced break arrangements and make appropriate preparations.

JANUARY 2027

Academic activities will resume in January 2027 following the Christmas and New Year holiday.

The scheduled activities are:

Friday, January 1, 2027: Christmas/New Year break ends.
Saturday, January 2, 2027: All students return to campus.
Monday, January 4, 2027: Lectures commence for all students.
Friday, January 8, 2027: Registration ends for fresh students.

Fresh students are advised to complete their registration before the stated deadline to avoid complications.

FEBRUARY 2027

February will feature several important academic activities, including late registration for fresh students, revision, matriculation, orientation, university-wide quizzes and the commencement of first-semester examinations for returning students.

The scheduled activities are:

Monday, February 1, 2027: Late registration for fresh students commences.
Friday, February 5, 2027: Revision for returning students.
Friday, February 12, 2027: Matriculation ceremony for fresh students.
Monday, February 15, 2027: Orientation for fresh students.
Thursday, February 18, 2027: University-wide quiz for fresh students.
Monday, February 22, 2027: First Semester Examination for returning students begins.
Wednesday, February 24, 2027: 151st Senate Meeting.

Fresh students should particularly take note of the matriculation and orientation dates, as these are important activities in their transition into university life.

MARCH 2027

March will feature the conclusion of first-semester examinations for returning students and the commencement of examinations for fresh students.

The scheduled activities are:

Friday, March 12, 2027: First Semester Examination ends for returning students, who then commence a two-week break.
Monday, March 15, 2027: First Semester Examinations for fresh students begin.
Friday, March 26, 2027: Good Friday (Public Holiday).
Monday, March 29, 2027: Easter Monday (Public Holiday).
Wednesday, March 31, 2027: 152nd Senate Meeting.

APRIL 2027

April will mark the conclusion of first-semester examinations for fresh students and the commencement of second-semester academic activities for all students.

The scheduled activities are:

Friday, April 2, 2027: First Semester Examination for fresh students ends.
Monday, April 5, 2027: Second Semester lectures begin for both fresh and returning students.
Wednesday, April 28, 2027: 153rd Senate Meeting.

Students are expected to prepare for the commencement of second-semester lectures immediately after the first-semester examination period.

MAY 2027

The university has scheduled Students’ Union Week across all campuses, alongside a second-semester university-wide quiz for returning students.

The scheduled activities are:

Wednesday, May 5 – Friday, May 7, 2027: Students’ Union Week in all campuses.
Monday, May 10, 2027: Second Semester university-wide quiz for returning students.
Wednesday, May 26, 2027: 154th Senate Meeting.

Note: The supplied calendar states Wednesday, May 30 – Friday, May 7, 2027, for Students’ Union Week. However, May 30, 2027, falls on a Sunday, while May 5 falls on a Wednesday. The May 5–7 dates above reflect the likely intended schedule and should be confirmed with the university.

JUNE 2027

The major activity listed for June is the university’s Senate Meeting.

Wednesday, June 30, 2027: 155th Senate Meeting.

JULY 2027

July will feature the conclusion of lectures for returning students, revision and the commencement of second-semester examinations.

The scheduled activities are:

Friday, July 16, 2027: Lectures end for returning students.
Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 23, 2027: Revision for returning students.
Monday, July 26, 2027: Second Semester Examinations commence for returning students.
Wednesday, July 29, 2027: 156th Senate Meeting.

Returning students should use the revision period to prepare adequately for their second-semester examinations.

AUGUST 2027

August will mark the conclusion of second-semester examinations for returning students and the commencement and conclusion of examinations for fresh students.

The scheduled activities are:

Friday, August 13, 2027: Second Semester Examinations end for returning students.
Monday, August 16, 2027: Second Semester Examinations commence for fresh students.
Wednesday, August 25, 2027: 157th Senate Meeting.
Friday, August 27, 2027: Second Semester Examinations for fresh students end.

SEPTEMBER 2027

The university has scheduled assessment and promotion committee activities for different categories of staff in September.

The activities are:

Wednesday, September 1, 2027: A & PC for Academic Staff.
Thursday, September 2, 2027: A & PC for Senior Administrative and Technical Staff (SATS).
Friday, September 3, 2027: A & PC for Junior Staff (Non-Teaching).

OCTOBER 2027

The calendar concludes with the return of old students and the commencement of lectures for the next first semester.

The scheduled activities are:

Monday, October 4, 2027: Returning students return to campus for the First Semester of the 2027/2028 session.
Monday, October 11, 2027: Lectures commence for returning students.

Note: The supplied calendar describes the October 2027 activities as relating to the 2026/2027 session. However, since the dates follow the conclusion of the 2026/2027 academic activities, students should confirm the session designation with the university.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FRESH AND RETURNING STUDENTS

Following the release of the COOU 2026/2027 academic calendar, students are advised to pay attention to the following important dates and requirements:

For returning students:

October 5, 2026: Return to campus.
October 6, 2026: Online registration begins.
October 12, 2026: Lectures commence.
November 6, 2026: Normal online registration ends.
November 9, 2026: Late registration begins with a ₦20,000 penalty.
February 22, 2027: First Semester Examinations begin.
July 26, 2027: Second Semester Examinations begin.

For fresh students:

November 16, 2026: Online registration begins.
January 4, 2027: Lectures commence for all students.
January 8, 2027: Registration ends.
February 1, 2027: Late registration begins.
February 12, 2027: Matriculation ceremony.
February 15, 2027: Orientation.
March 15, 2027: First Semester Examinations begin.
August 16, 2027: Second Semester Examinations begin.

FINAL NOTE

All students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) are advised to familiarise themselves with the newly released 2026/2027 academic calendar and take note of all important dates to avoid missing any academic or administrative activity.

Fresh and returning students should ensure that they complete their registration within the stipulated periods, attend lectures as scheduled and prepare adequately for their examinations.

Students are also encouraged to stay updated through the university’s official communication channels for further announcements, possible adjustments and additional instructions regarding the academic session.

Congratulations to all newly admitted students, returning students and the entire COOU community. We wish everyone a successful and productive 2026/2027 academic session.