FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, IKOT-ABASI (FUTIA) RELEASES APPROVED ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), Akwa Ibom State, has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The official schedule, signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Senate, Offiongita E. Nkang (Mrs.), outlines key academic activities and milestones for both fresh and returning undergraduate students.

First Semester Schedule of Key Events

* Commencement of First Semester: Monday, 12th October, 2026.

* Screening and Registration for Fresh Undergraduate Students: Monday, 12th October, 2026.

* Resumption and Registration for Returning Undergraduate Students: Monday, 19th October, 2026.

* Solemn Assembly (Interdenominational Service): Monday, 26th October, 2026.

* Lectures Begin for Returning Undergraduate Students: Tuesday, 27th October, 2026.

* Orientation Programme for Fresh Undergraduate Students: Tuesday, 27th October – Friday, 30th October, 2026.

* Lectures Begin for Fresh Undergraduate Students: Monday, 2nd November, 2026.

* Late Registration with Penalty (Fresh Students – 2 Weeks): Monday, 9th November – Sunday, 22nd November, 2026.

* Late Registration with Penalty (Returning Students – 2 Weeks): Monday, 16th November – Sunday, 29th November, 2026.

* Matriculation Ceremony: Friday, 4th December, 2026.

* Christmas/New Year Break: Friday, 18th December, 2026 – Friday, 1st January, 2027.

* Lectures Resume: Monday, 4th January, 2027.

* Lectures End (13 Weeks): Friday, 5th February, 2027.

* Revision Week: Monday, 8th February – Friday, 12th February, 2027.

* First Semester Examinations (Returning Students): Monday, 15th February – Friday, 26th February, 2027.

* First Semester Examinations (Fresh Students): Monday, 1st March – Friday, 12th March, 2027.

* First Semester Break (2 Weeks): Saturday, 13th March – Sunday, 28th March, 2027.

Second Semester Schedule of Key Events

* Commencement of Second Semester & Registration: Monday, 29th March, 2027.

* Lectures Begin for All Undergraduate Students: Monday, 29th March, 2027.

* Normal Registration Ends: Sunday, 11th April, 2027.

* Late Registration with Penalty (2 Weeks): Monday, 12th April – Sunday, 25th April, 2027.

* Students/Sports Week: Monday, 17th May – Friday, 21st May, 2027.

* Lectures End (14 Weeks): Friday, 2nd July, 2027.

* Revision Week: Monday, 5th July – Friday, 9th July, 2027.

* Second Semester Examinations (Returning Students): Monday, 12th July – Friday, 23rd July, 2027.

* Second Semester Examinations (Fresh Students): Monday, 26th July – Friday, 6th August, 2027.

* Second Semester Break / SWEP / SIWES Programmes (9 Weeks): Monday, 16th August – Sunday, 17th October, 2027.

* Commencement of 2027/2028 Academic Session: 18th October, 2027.

Wishing all staff and students of the University a wonderful academic session ahead!