KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY RELEASES ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

Kwara State University has approved and released its 2026/2027 Academic Calendar, outlining the schedule of major academic activities for undergraduate students throughout the Harmattan and Rain semesters.

The calendar was approved following the 68th Regular Meeting of the Senate held on Thursday, 17th September 2026, and was subsequently released by the Registrar.

The approved calendar covers important activities including registration, orientation, commencement and end of lectures, Continuous Assessment (CA) weeks, matriculation, semester breaks, revision periods, examinations and the consideration and release of students’ results.

HARMATTAN SEMESTER 2026/2027

The Harmattan Semester will begin with online registration and orientation activities for students before lectures officially commence.

Key Dates for the Harmattan Semester

RAIN SEMESTER 2026/2027

The Rain Semester will commence in March 2027, with students expected to proceed with lectures, Continuous Assessment, revision and examinations according to the approved schedule.

Key Dates for the Rain Semester

IMPORTANT DATES STUDENTS SHOULD NOTE

Students are advised to pay close attention to the registration deadlines at the beginning of the academic session.

Returning students are expected to complete their registration by Sunday, 18th October 2026, while fresh students have until Friday, 30th October 2026 to complete their registration.

Late registration for returning students will run from Monday, 19th October to Saturday, 21st November 2026.

Students should also take note of the scheduled CA weeks, revision periods and examination dates to enable them to prepare adequately for their academic work.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL 2026/2027 SESSION

Students can make the most of the academic session by planning their activities around the approved calendar.

Complete registration early: Students should avoid waiting until the final days of registration before completing the necessary processes.

Prepare for Continuous Assessment: CA activities form an important part of the academic session. Students should keep up with lectures and coursework from the beginning of each semester.

Keep track of examination dates: The examination periods should be marked clearly to allow adequate preparation before revision week and the commencement of examinations.

Monitor result updates: Students should also pay attention to the scheduled departmental, faculty and Senate consideration of results.

CONCLUSION

The release of the 2026/2027 Academic Calendar by Kwara State University provides students with a clear schedule for planning their academic activities throughout the session.

Both fresh and returning students are encouraged to study the calendar carefully, keep track of important deadlines and make adequate preparations for registration, lectures, Continuous Assessment, examinations and other academic activities.

Proper planning and consistent academic engagement will help students stay organised throughout the 2026/2027 academic session.