DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKU RELEASES ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, has released its academic calendar for the first and second semesters of the 2026/2027 academic session, outlining key dates for resumption, registration, lectures, orientation, matriculation, examinations and semester breaks.

According to an official bulletin issued by the Information, Public Relations and Publications Unit of the Rector’s Office on Monday, October 12, 2026, the new academic session is scheduled to commence on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Fresh students are expected to begin registration on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, while registration for returning students, except National Diploma II (ND II) students proceeding for Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), will commence on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Lectures for all students, except ND II SIWES students, are scheduled to begin on Friday, November 6, 2026.

The institution has advised both fresh and returning students to familiarise themselves with the academic calendar and complete their registration within the stipulated period.

Delta State Polytechnic Academic Calendar for First Semester 2026/2027

The academic calendar contains the following major activities for the first semester:

When Will Delta State Polytechnic Resume for the 2026/2027 Session?

According to the released calendar, the 2026/2027 academic session at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, will commence on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Fresh students are expected to start registration the following day, Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Returning students, excluding ND II SIWES students, will begin registration on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Lectures are scheduled to commence on Friday, November 6, 2026, for all students except ND II SIWES students.

Returning ND II students are expected to commence their registration and lectures when academic activities resume on January 4, 2027, as specified in the calendar.

Registration Deadline and Matriculation Date

The polytechnic has fixed Friday, January 22, 2027, as the closing date for registration for all students.

Fresh students are expected to participate in the orientation programme scheduled for January 25 to 27, 2027. The matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students is scheduled for Friday, January 29, 2027.

Fresh students should ensure that they complete their registration requirements and prepare for the orientation and matriculation programmes within the scheduled dates.

First-Semester Examination Date

The first-semester examinations are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 22, 2027, and end on Friday, April 9, 2027.

Before the examinations, lectures are expected to end on Friday, March 12, 2027, followed by a revision week from March 15 to 19, 2027.

The first-semester break will run from April 12 to 16, 2027, according to the announced calendar.

Students are encouraged to attend lectures regularly, use the revision period effectively and prepare adequately for their examinations.

Important Notice to Fresh and Returning Students

All students of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, are advised to take note of the dates published in the academic calendar and make the necessary preparations for the new session.

Fresh students should pay particular attention to their registration, orientation and matriculation dates. Returning students should also ensure that they complete their registration before the January 22, 2027 deadline.

Students should consult official institutional announcements for any subsequent changes or additional information concerning academic activities.

Conclusion

Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, has scheduled the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic session for October 26, 2026, with fresh student registration beginning on October 27 and lectures commencing on November 6 for most students.

The first-semester examinations are scheduled for March 22 to April 9, 2027, followed by the semester break from April 12 to 16, 2027.

Students are encouraged to keep the academic calendar handy and follow the institution’s official announcements for further updates.

Source: Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Official Bulletin dated October 12, 2026.