FEDERAL COLLEGE OF FISHERIES AND MARINE TECHNOLOGY, LAGOS RELEASES  ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The Management of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT), Lagos, has released the approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, outlining important dates and activities for both new and returning students.

The calendar contains the resumption dates for Year One students, registration periods for newly admitted students, course registration, commencement of lectures and practicals, orientation, matriculation, examination periods and the official closing date of the academic session.

According to the approved schedule, Year One students are expected to resume on Monday, November 9, 2026, while registration for newly admitted Higher National Diploma (HND I) and National Diploma (ND I) students will run from November 9 to November 23, 2026.

Returning HND II and ND II students are scheduled to resume on Monday, November 23, 2026. Course registration and First Semester lectures and practicals will also commence on the same date.

The College has advised students, staff members and other stakeholders to take note of the approved schedule and comply with the dates to ensure a smooth academic session.

Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology Academic Calendar 2026/2027

The approved academic calendar provides a breakdown of activities for the First and Second Semesters of the 2026/2027 academic session.

Below is the complete schedule released by the College Management.

First Semester Academic Calendar 2026/2027

The First Semester activities will begin with the resumption of Year One students on November 9, 2026. Registration and lectures will follow according to the approved dates.

Important First Semester Dates

Students should pay particular attention to the following dates:

• November 9, 2026: Resumption of Year One students.
• November 9–23, 2026: Registration of new HND I and ND I students.
• November 23, 2026: Resumption of returning HND II and ND II students.
• November 23, 2026: Commencement of course registration, lectures and practicals.
• December 14, 2026 – January 1, 2027: Late registration period.
• February 8–9, 2027: Orientation programme.
• February 19, 2027: Matriculation ceremony.
• April 5–24, 2027: First Semester examinations.

Newly admitted students should ensure that they complete their registration within the approved period. Returning students should also prepare for the commencement of lectures and practicals on November 23, 2026.

Second Semester Academic Calendar 2026/2027

Following the First Semester activities, the College has scheduled the commencement of the Second Semester for May 3, 2027.

Lectures and practicals will run until July 30, 2027, followed by a lecture-free week, examinations, marking of scripts and collation of results.

The complete Second Semester schedule is presented below.

Important Second Semester Dates

Students should take note of these major activities:

• May 3, 2027: Resumption and commencement of Second Semester lectures and practicals.
• July 30, 2027: End of Second Semester lectures and practicals.
• August 2–6, 2027: Lecture-free week and Student Union activities.
• August 9–28, 2027: Second Semester examinations.
• August 30 – September 24, 2027: Marking of examination scripts.
• September 27 – October 8, 2027: Collation of results.
• October 12–14, 2027: External Examiners’ Report.
• October 14, 2027: Official closure of the 2026/2027 academic session.

Resumption Date for New and Returning Students

One of the important details in the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology 2026/2027 academic calendar is the difference between the resumption dates for new and returning students.

New Students: HND I and ND I

Newly admitted HND I and ND I students are expected to resume on November 9, 2026.

Their registration exercise will begin on the same date and close on November 23, 2026.

New students should use this period to complete the necessary registration requirements and follow any additional instructions issued by the College.

Returning Students: HND II and ND II

Returning HND II and ND II students are expected to resume on November 23, 2026.

Course registration and First Semester lectures and practicals are also scheduled to begin on this date.

Returning students should therefore make the necessary arrangements to resume promptly and complete their course registration within the approved period.

FCFMT Matriculation Date for 2026/2027

The College has scheduled its matriculation ceremony for Friday, February 19, 2027.

The matriculation ceremony is an important academic event during which newly admitted students are formally welcomed into the institution’s academic community.

All newly admitted students should take note of the date and monitor official College announcements for further information concerning the ceremony, including any specific instructions on attendance and participation.

FCFMT Examination Dates for 2026/2027

The academic calendar also provides the examination periods for both semesters.

The First Semester examination is scheduled to take place from April 5 to April 24, 2027, after the revision and lecture-free week from March 29 to April 2, 2027.

For the Second Semester, examinations will commence on August 9 and end on August 28, 2027.

Students are advised to prepare adequately for their examinations and follow their respective departmental timetables when released.

Important Notice to All FCFMT Students and Staff

The Management of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology has urged students, staff members and other stakeholders to take note of the approved academic calendar and comply strictly with the scheduled dates.

Students are encouraged to:

1. Take note of their respective resumption dates.
2. Complete registration within the approved registration period.
3. Avoid late registration where possible.
4. Participate in the orientation and matriculation programmes as applicable.
5. Attend lectures and practical sessions regularly.
6. Prepare adequately for First and Second Semester examinations.
7. Monitor official College communication channels for possible updates or adjustments to the calendar.

The College may communicate additional instructions through its official channels. Students should therefore remain informed and avoid relying on unverified information.

When Will the 2026/2027 Academic Session End at FCFMT?

According to the approved academic calendar, the 2026/2027 academic session at the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Lagos, is scheduled to close on October 14, 2027.

The closing date follows the collation of results scheduled for September 27 to October 8, 2027, and the External Examiners’ Report scheduled for October 12 to 14, 2027.

Students and staff should take note of this date as the final activity listed in the approved calendar.

Conclusion

The Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Lagos, has released its approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, providing important dates for new and returning students.

Year One students are expected to resume on November 9, 2026, while returning HND II and ND II students will resume on November 23, 2026. The First Semester examinations will hold from April 5 to 24, 2027, while Second Semester examinations are scheduled for August 9 to 28, 2027.

The matriculation ceremony is scheduled for February 19, 2027, and the academic session is expected to close on October 14, 2027.

All students are advised to study the academic calendar carefully, complete their registration within the approved deadlines and comply with the College’s academic schedule.

We wish all students of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology a productive and successful 2026/2027 academic session.