USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY SOKOTO (UDUS) RELEASES ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has released the approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, outlining important dates for admission confirmation, registration, lectures, semester breaks, examinations and the conclusion of the academic session.

The approved calendar provides separate timelines for newly admitted students and returning students and covers the First and Second Semesters of the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to the released academic calendar, confirmation of admission and registration for new students will commence on Monday, October 12, 2026, and run until Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Registration for returning students is scheduled to take place from Monday, October 26 to Saturday, November 7, 2026, while lectures for the first semester are expected to begin on Monday, November 9, 2026.

The First Semester will include a mid-semester break in December, followed by the continuation of lectures in January and February. First-semester examinations are scheduled to begin on Monday, February 15, 2027, and end on Saturday, March 20, 2027.

For the Second Semester, lectures will commence on Monday, April 12, 2027, following the completion of first-semester examination marking and moderation. Second-semester examinations are scheduled to run from Monday, July 19 to Saturday, August 14, 2027.

The university has also announced Monday, September 20, 2027, as the beginning of the 2027/2028 academic session.

Students and members of the university community are advised to take note of the approved dates and plan their academic activities accordingly.

UDUS 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR: FIRST SEMESTER

The First Semester of the 2026/2027 academic session will commence with confirmation of admission and registration for newly admitted students.

Confirmation of Admission and Registration for New Students

• Monday, October 12 – Saturday, November 7, 2026: Confirmation of admission and registration of new students.

Newly admitted students are expected to complete the necessary admission confirmation and registration procedures within the stipulated period.

Students should ensure that they have all required documents available and comply with the university’s registration requirements before the deadline.

Registration of Returning Students

• Monday, October 26 – Saturday, November 7, 2026: Registration of returning students.

Returning students are expected to complete their registration within the stated period to ensure that they are properly registered for the 2026/2027 academic session.

First Semester Lectures

• Monday, November 9 – Saturday, December 19, 2026: First semester lectures.

Lectures for the first semester are scheduled to commence on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Students are expected to participate in academic activities and attend lectures throughout the scheduled period.

First Semester Mid-Semester Break

• Monday, December 21 – Saturday, December 26, 2026: Mid-semester break.

Students will proceed on a short mid-semester break during this period.

The break also coincides with the Christmas period, during which Christmas Day and Boxing Day will be observed as public holidays.

Continuation of First Semester Lectures

• Monday, December 28, 2026 – Saturday, February 13, 2027: Lectures continue.

Following the mid-semester break, first-semester lectures will resume on Monday, December 28, 2026, and continue until Saturday, February 13, 2027.

Students are advised to return promptly after the break and continue with their academic activities.

First Semester Examinations

• Monday, February 15 – Saturday, March 20, 2027: First semester examinations.

The first-semester examination period will run for approximately five weeks.

Students should use the period before the examinations to complete their academic work, revise their courses and prepare adequately for the examinations.

First Semester Marking and Moderation of Results

• Monday, March 22 – Saturday, April 10, 2027: End-of-first-semester marking of examinations and moderation of results.

During this period, academic staff will undertake the marking and moderation of first-semester examination results.

UDUS 2026/2027 SECOND SEMESTER CALENDAR

Following the conclusion of first-semester examination marking and moderation, the university will commence activities for the Second Semester.

Second Semester Lectures

• Monday, April 12 – Saturday, May 29, 2027: Second semester lectures.

Lectures for the second semester are scheduled to begin on Monday, April 12, 2027.

Students should ensure that they resume their academic activities as scheduled and participate fully in their respective courses.

Second Semester Mid-Semester Break

• Monday, May 31 – Saturday, June 5, 2027: Mid-semester break.

Students will observe the second-semester mid-semester break during this period.

Continuation of Second Semester Lectures

• Monday, June 7 – Saturday, July 17, 2027: Lectures continue.

Second-semester lectures will resume on Monday, June 7, 2027, and continue until Saturday, July 17, 2027.

Students should take advantage of the period to complete their academic activities and prepare for the forthcoming examinations.

Second Semester Examinations

• Monday, July 19 – Saturday, August 14, 2027: Second semester examinations.

The second-semester examinations will begin on Monday, July 19, 2027, and end on Saturday, August 14, 2027.

Students are advised to prepare adequately and follow the examination timetable and regulations issued by the university.

End of Session Marking and Senate Consideration of Results

• Monday, August 16 – Saturday, September 18, 2027: End-of-session marking of examinations, moderation and Senate consideration of results.

The period will be used for the completion of examination marking, moderation of results and consideration of results by the University Senate.

BEGINNING OF THE 2027/2028 ACADEMIC SESSION

The university has scheduled the commencement of the next academic session for:

Monday, September 20, 2027

This date marks the expected beginning of the 2027/2028 academic session at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

Students should take note of the date and await further information from the university regarding resumption arrangements for the new session.

UDUS 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

For easy reference, below are the major academic activities and their scheduled dates:

Academic Activity	Date
Confirmation of Admission & Registration of New Students	October 12 – November 7, 2026
Registration of Returning Students	October 26 – November 7, 2026
First Semester Lectures Begin	November 9, 2026
First Semester Mid-Semester Break	December 21 – 26, 2026
First Semester Lectures Continue	December 28, 2026 – February 13, 2027
First Semester Examinations	February 15 – March 20, 2027
First Semester Marking & Moderation	March 22 – April 10, 2027
Second Semester Lectures Begin	April 12, 2027
Second Semester Mid-Semester Break	May 31 – June 5, 2027
Second Semester Lectures Continue	June 7 – July 17, 2027
Second Semester Examinations	July 19 – August 14, 2027
End-of-Session Marking & Senate Consideration	August 16 – September 18, 2027
2027/2028 Academic Session Begins	September 20, 2027

UDUS 2026/2027 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

The approved academic calendar also lists public holidays to be observed during the academic session.

The listed holidays include:

• Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day
• Saturday, December 26, 2026: Boxing Day
• Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year’s Day
• Tuesday, March 9, 2027: Id-el-Fitr
• Friday, March 26, 2027: Good Friday
• Monday, March 29, 2027: Easter Monday
• Saturday, May 1, 2027: Workers’ Day
• Monday, May 17, 2027: Id-el-Kabir
• Saturday, June 12, 2027: Democracy Day
• Saturday, August 14, 2027: Id-el-Maulud
• Friday, October 1, 2027: National Day

The university noted that the dates for Id-el-Fitr, Id-el-Kabir and Id-el-Maulud are provisional, as they are based on projected moon sighting and remain subject to official confirmation.

WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW

All students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto are advised to familiarise themselves with the approved academic calendar and plan accordingly.

Newly admitted students should pay particular attention to the October 12 to November 7, 2026 registration window, while returning students should ensure that their registration is completed between October 26 and November 7, 2026.

Students should also take note of the examination periods and avoid missing important academic activities.

The first semester examinations will take place from February 15 to March 20, 2027, while the second semester examinations will run from July 19 to August 14, 2027.

Students are encouraged to monitor official university announcements for any subsequent changes, additional instructions or adjustments to the approved academic calendar.

CONCLUSION

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has released its approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, providing students with a schedule of major academic activities from October 2026 through September 2027.

The session will begin with confirmation of admission and registration for new students on October 12, 2026, while returning students will commence their registration on October 26, 2026.

First-semester lectures are scheduled to begin on November 9, 2026, followed by first-semester examinations from February 15 to March 20, 2027.

The second semester will begin with lectures on April 12, 2027, while second-semester examinations will take place from July 19 to August 14, 2027.

The next academic session, 2027/2028, is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 20, 2027.

Students and staff are advised to take note of all relevant dates and make appropriate preparations for a smooth and successful academic session.