UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI (UNIMAID) ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL RESUMPTION DATES FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

The Senate of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno State, has formally approved and released the official resumption dates for the commencement of academic activities for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The resolution was reached during the Senate’s 325th meeting, held on Thursday, 8th October, 2026. Subsequently, an official internal circular (Ref: R/ACA. 03/VOL.XLI) issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, by the Deputy Registrar (Senate and Academic Matters), Yusuf Ali Nande, on behalf of the Registrar, communicated the detailed schedule to all staff, students, and members of the university community.

Approved Schedule of Resumption and Academic Activities

The university management has outlined a staggered resumption schedule to ensure a smooth administrative and academic transition for both fresh and returning students across all faculties.

The key approved dates for the 2026/2027 academic session are as follows:

* Commencement of Academic Session: Monday, 16th November, 2026.

* Resumption and Screening/Registration for Fresh Students: Monday, 16th November, 2026.

* Resumption, Course Registration, and Commencement of Lectures for Returning Students: Monday, 30th November, 2026.

Directives for Students and Staff Preparation

Under the approved framework, newly admitted students are expected to arrive on campus on Monday, 16th November, 2026, to begin their institutional clearance, document verification, and central screening exercises. This early arrival window allows fresh intakes to complete their physical verification before the formal commencement of lectures.

For returning students, both online course registration and classroom lectures will commence simultaneously on Monday, 30th November, 2026. Academic staff and departmental administration have been directed to align their lecture schedules and course materials ahead of the resumption date to ensure immediate academic engagement.

The university administration extended its best wishes to all members of staff and students for a peaceful, productive, and academically successful 2026/2027 session.