KASHIM IBRAHIM UNIVERSITY (KIU) RELEASES ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The management of Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), Maiduguri, has officially approved the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, outlining important dates and activities for fresh and returning students.

The academic calendar was approved by the University Senate during its 30th Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

According to the approved calendar, returning students are expected to resume and commence lectures on Monday, October 5, 2026, while newly admitted students are scheduled to resume and complete their registration between Monday, October 5 and Saturday, October 17, 2026.

The calendar also provides details of important academic activities for both semesters, including orientation, matriculation, lecture periods, examinations, semester breaks and the long vacation.

For the first semester, examinations for returning students are scheduled to commence on Monday, January 18, 2027, and end on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Meanwhile, newly admitted students will begin their first-semester examinations on Monday, January 25, 2027, with the examinations scheduled to end on Saturday, February 13, 2027.

The university has also announced that second-semester lectures for all students will run from Monday, February 22 to Saturday, June 5, 2027, while second-semester examinations will take place between Monday, June 7 and Saturday, June 26, 2027.

Furthermore, the 2027 long vacation is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 28, and end on Sunday, October 3, 2027. The 2027/2028 academic session is expected to commence on Monday, October 4, 2027.

All students and members of staff are advised to familiarise themselves with the approved academic calendar and take note of the dates relevant to their respective academic activities.

KIU 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR: IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

Below is a detailed breakdown of the approved academic activities for the 2026/2027 academic session at Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri.

OCTOBER 2026: RESUMPTION AND REGISTRATION

The university will commence the 2026/2027 academic session in October 2026, with separate arrangements for returning and newly admitted students.

The scheduled activities are:

• Monday, October 5, 2026: Returning students resume and lectures commence.
• Monday, October 5 – Saturday, October 17, 2026: Resumption and registration of newly admitted students.

Returning students are expected to return to campus and commence their academic activities on the announced date.

Newly admitted students are also advised to use the registration period to complete the necessary admission and registration procedures.

Fresh students should ensure that they have all the required documents available to facilitate a smooth registration process.

FIRST SEMESTER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

The first semester of the 2026/2027 academic session will feature several important activities, including orientation and matriculation ceremonies for newly admitted students, as well as examinations for fresh and returning students.

The university has scheduled the following activities:

Orientation and Matriculation Ceremonies

• Wednesday, February 10, 2027: Orientation for newly admitted students.
• Thursday, February 11, 2027: Matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students.

The orientation programme is designed to familiarise new students with the university’s academic environment, regulations and other important aspects of campus life.

The matriculation ceremony will formally welcome newly admitted students into the university community.

First Semester Examinations for Returning Students

• Monday, January 18 – Saturday, February 6, 2027: First Semester Examinations for returning students.

Returning students are expected to complete their academic preparations and comply with the university’s examination requirements ahead of the scheduled examination period.

First Semester Examinations for Newly Admitted Students

• Monday, January 25 – Saturday, February 13, 2027: First Semester Examinations for newly admitted students.

Fresh students should take note that their examination period differs from that of returning students.

They are advised to follow their departmental examination timetables and prepare adequately for their first university examinations.

FIRST SEMESTER BREAK

Following the conclusion of first-semester examinations, the university has scheduled separate semester break periods for returning and newly admitted students.

The dates are as follows:

• Sunday, February 7 – Sunday, February 21, 2027: Semester break for returning students.
• Sunday, February 14 – Sunday, February 21, 2027: Semester break for newly admitted students.

Students should take note of the different commencement dates of the break while preparing for the second semester.

SECOND SEMESTER: LECTURES AND EXAMINATIONS

The second semester of the 2026/2027 academic session will commence immediately after the first-semester break.

According to the approved calendar, second-semester lectures for all students will run from Monday, February 22 to Saturday, June 5, 2027.

Students are expected to resume academic activities and participate in their respective departmental lectures throughout the scheduled period.

Second Semester Examinations

The university has scheduled the second-semester examinations as follows:

• Monday, June 7 – Saturday, June 26, 2027: Second Semester Examinations for all students.

Students are advised to prepare adequately for their examinations and comply with all relevant examination guidelines issued by their departments and the university management.

LONG VACATION: JUNE – OCTOBER 2027

Following the conclusion of second-semester examinations, students will proceed on the long vacation.

The approved vacation period is:

• Monday, June 28 – Sunday, October 3, 2027: Long vacation.

Students should use this period appropriately while staying informed about subsequent university announcements and preparations for the next academic session.

COMMENCEMENT OF THE 2027/2028 ACADEMIC SESSION

The university has also provided the expected commencement date for the next academic session.

• Monday, October 4, 2027: Commencement of the 2027/2028 academic session.

Students and staff should take note of this date as they make preparations for the next academic year.

SUMMARY OF KIU 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

For easy reference, below is a summary of the major activities contained in the approved academic calendar.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR KIU STUDENTS

Following the approval of the 2026/2027 academic calendar, all students of Kashim Ibrahim University are advised to take note of the following important information:

For returning students:

• Ensure timely arrival on campus on Monday, October 5, 2026.
• Prepare for the commencement of lectures on the same date.
• Take note of the first-semester examination period beginning January 18, 2027.
• Observe the scheduled semester break.
• Resume second-semester academic activities on February 22, 2027.
• Prepare for the second-semester examinations scheduled for June 7–26, 2027.

For newly admitted students:

• Complete registration within the October 5–17, 2026 window.
• Participate in the orientation programme on February 10, 2027.
• Attend the matriculation ceremony on February 11, 2027.
• Prepare for first-semester examinations beginning January 25, 2027.
• Take note of the second-semester commencement date of February 22, 2027.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The university has also stated that all national and state public holidays will be observed during the 2026/2027 academic session.

Students and staff should therefore take note of official public holiday announcements and any additional directives issued by the university management regarding academic activities on such dates.

FINAL NOTE

All students of Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), Maiduguri, are advised to familiarise themselves with the approved 2026/2027 academic calendar and plan their academic activities accordingly.

Returning students should prepare to resume on October 5, 2026, while newly admitted students are expected to complete their registration between October 5 and October 17, 2026.

Students should also pay attention to the scheduled orientation, matriculation, examination and semester break dates to avoid missing important academic activities.

The university community is encouraged to stay updated through official university communication channels for any subsequent announcements or adjustments to the approved calendar.

We wish all fresh and returning students a successful and productive 2026/2027 academic session.