FUKASHERE Approved Academic Calendar 2026/2027 Academic Session
The Federal University of Kashere, FUKASHERE, has released the approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, providing students with the official timetable for registration, lectures, examinations, matriculation, orientation, SIWES, teaching practice and other major academic activities.
The calendar was released through the Directorate of Academic Planning, Office of the Vice Chancellor, and signed by the Director of Academic Planning, Professor M. M. Degri. It provides students and members of the university community with a structured schedule for the entire academic session.
For students, having access to the approved calendar is more than simply knowing when lectures begin. The dates affect registration, preparation for examinations, accommodation planning, industrial training, teaching practice and holiday arrangements.
Students are therefore advised to keep the calendar available throughout the session and pay attention to deadlines because missing an academic deadline can create unnecessary difficulties.
FUKASHERE Academic Calendar 2026/2027
The 2026/2027 academic session at FUKASHERE is divided into two semesters.
The first semester begins with registration activities for fresh and returning students in October 2026. Lectures then continue through January 2027 before students proceed to revision and first semester examinations.
The second semester begins in March 2027 and runs through July 2027, followed by the long vacation and other academic activities.
The university has also scheduled the commencement of the next academic session, 2027/2028, for October 2027.
FUKASHERE First Semester Calendar 2026/2027
The first semester contains several important activities that students should mark on their calendars.
Registration of Fresh Students
Registration for fresh students is scheduled for:
Monday, 5 October to Friday, 23 October 2026
The registration period will last for three weeks.
Newly admitted students should use this period to complete the required registration processes.
Fresh students should not wait until the final days before beginning registration. There may be several stages involved, including payment, documentation, course registration and other administrative requirements.
Completing these processes early can help students avoid unnecessary pressure.
Registration of Returning Students and Commencement of Lectures
Registration for returning students and the commencement of lectures are scheduled for:
Tuesday, 13 October to Friday, 23 October 2026
The period is listed as two weeks.
Returning students should ensure that they complete their registration within the approved period and report for academic activities as scheduled.
Late Registration
Late registration for both fresh and returning students is scheduled for:
Monday, 26 October to Friday, 30 October 2026
Students should not deliberately wait for this period.
Late registration is normally provided for students who were unable to complete registration during the main registration window. It should not be treated as an alternative to registering on time.
Add and Drop Exercise
The add and drop period is scheduled for:
Monday, 26 October to Friday, 6 November 2026
Students who need to make permitted changes to their registered courses should take note of this period.
Students should carefully review their registered courses before the deadline. A wrong course registration can create problems later, especially when examination eligibility and results are being processed.
First Semester Lectures
First semester lectures are scheduled to run from:
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Saturday, 16 January 2027
The lecture period covers 12 weeks.
Students should understand that the end of the lecture period does not mean the semester has ended. Revision and examinations follow afterward.
Matriculation of Fresh Students
The matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students is scheduled for:
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
The activity is scheduled for one day.
Fresh students should watch for further instructions from the university concerning the ceremony, including reporting requirements, dress code and participation arrangements.
Orientation of Fresh Students
The orientation programme for fresh students is scheduled for:
Wednesday, 18 November to Friday, 20 November 2026
The programme will last three days.
Orientation is important because it introduces new students to the university environment, academic expectations, rules, student support services and other aspects of campus life.
Fresh students should take the programme seriously rather than viewing it as merely a ceremonial activity.
First Semester Revision
The first semester revision period is scheduled for:
Monday, 18 January to Saturday, 23 January 2027
Students will have one week for revision.
This period should be used strategically.
Students should review lecture notes, identify difficult topics, practise relevant questions and seek clarification from lecturers where necessary.
First Semester Examination
The first semester examination is scheduled for:
Monday, 25 January to Saturday, 13 February 2027
The examination period will last three weeks.
Students should begin preparing well before the revision week.
Waiting until the final week to start serious examination preparation can place unnecessary pressure on a student.
First Semester Break
The first semester break is scheduled for:
Monday, 15 February to Friday, 26 March 2027
The break will last six weeks.
Students should use the break responsibly.
Although it provides an opportunity to rest, students involved in SIWES, teaching practice or other scheduled activities should pay attention to the specific dates applicable to their programmes.
SIWES
The calendar schedules a three month SIWES period from:
Monday, 15 February to Friday, 14 May 2027
Students whose programmes require industrial training should take note of these dates.
SIWES is an important component of academic training because it allows students to gain practical exposure related to their fields of study.
Students should begin preparations early, particularly where placement arrangements are required.
Departmental and Faculty Board Meetings
Departmental and Faculty Board meetings are scheduled for:
Monday, 8 March to Friday, 19 March 2027
These meetings will take place over two weeks.
The meetings form part of the academic administration process through which departments and faculties consider academic matters, including examination related issues.
Senate Business Committee Meeting on Examination
The Senate Business Committee meeting on examination is scheduled for:
Monday, 22 March to Wednesday, 24 March 2027
The meeting will last three days.
This is an internal academic administrative activity and students generally do not need to take direct action regarding the meeting.
Senate Meeting on Examination
The Senate meeting on examination is scheduled for:
Monday, 29 March 2027
This is listed as a one day activity.
The Senate meeting follows the earlier academic review processes outlined in the calendar.
Commencement of Second Semester
The second semester is scheduled to commence on:
Monday, 29 March 2027
This is also the date listed for the resumption and commencement of second semester lectures.
Students should therefore plan their return to academic activities around this date.
FUKASHERE Second Semester Calendar 2026/2027
The second semester continues the academic programme through June and July 2027.
Second Semester Lectures
Second semester lectures are scheduled for:
Monday, 29 March to Saturday, 19 June 2027
The lecture period will last 12 weeks.
Students should maintain regular attendance throughout this period.
The second semester may contain important continuous assessment activities, practical work, projects and other academic requirements before the examination period.
Second Semester Revision
The revision period is scheduled for:
Monday, 21 June to Saturday, 26 June 2027
Students have one week for revision before examinations begin.
Second Semester Examination
The second semester examination is scheduled for:
Monday, 28 June to Saturday, 17 July 2027
The examination period will last three weeks.
Students should begin preparing for second semester examinations before the formal revision week.
Marking of Examination Scripts
The calendar provides for the marking of second semester examination scripts from:
Monday, 28 June to Friday, 6 August 2027
The activity is scheduled for a minimum of three weeks but extends across six weeks in the approved calendar.
Students should understand that the marking period is separate from the period during which students write their examinations.
Teaching Practice
Teaching practice is scheduled for:
Monday, 19 July to Friday, 27 August 2027
The activity will last six weeks.
This is particularly important for students whose programmes require teaching practice as part of their academic training.
Affected students should follow departmental and faculty instructions concerning placement and reporting.
SIWES for the Second Semester Period
The calendar also lists another SIWES period beginning:
Monday, 19 July to Friday, 18 October 2027
Students whose academic programmes require the relevant industrial training should pay close attention to the instructions provided by their departments.
Students should not assume that the general semester break applies equally to every programme because some students have compulsory practical or professional activities during the vacation period.
Second Semester Break
The second semester break, also described as the long vacation, is scheduled for:
Monday, 19 July to Sunday, 10 October 2027
The break will last 12 weeks.
However, students involved in teaching practice, SIWES or other scheduled academic activities should follow the dates applicable to their programmes.
Departmental and Faculty Board Meetings
The second semester Departmental and Faculty Board meetings are scheduled for:
Monday, 9 August to Friday, 20 August 2027
The meetings will last two weeks.
These meetings form part of the academic processes that follow the completion of examinations and other academic activities.
Senate Business Committee Meeting
The Senate Business Committee meeting on examination is scheduled for:
Monday, 23 August to Wednesday, 25 August 2027
The meeting will last three days.
Senate Meeting on Examination
The Senate meeting on examination is scheduled for:
Monday, 30 August 2027
The meeting is listed as a one day activity.
These administrative dates are important in the university's academic calendar even though students may not be required to attend them.
Annual Leave for Academic Staff
The calendar provides for annual leave for academic staff from:
Wednesday, 1 September to Wednesday, 13 October 2027
The period covers 30 working days.
Students should be aware of this period when planning academic enquiries and other matters that may require interaction with academic staff.
When Will FUKASHERE 2027/2028 Academic Session Begin?
According to the approved calendar, the 2027/2028 academic session will commence on Monday, 11 October 2027.
This date marks the end of the 2026/2027 academic calendar cycle.
Students planning their academic year, accommodation and travel arrangements can use this date as the projected transition point into the following academic session.
FUKASHERE Academic Calendar at a Glance
For easy reference, some of the most important dates are:
| Academic activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration of fresh students | 5 to 23 October 2026 |
| Registration of returning students | 13 to 23 October 2026 |
| Late registration | 26 to 30 October 2026 |
| Add and Drop | 26 October to 6 November 2026 |
| First semester lectures | 26 October 2026 to 16 January 2027 |
| Matriculation | 17 November 2026 |
| Fresh students orientation | 18 to 20 November 2026 |
| First semester revision | 18 to 23 January 2027 |
| First semester examination | 25 January to 13 February 2027 |
| First semester break | 15 February to 26 March 2027 |
| Second semester begins | 29 March 2027 |
| Second semester lectures | 29 March to 19 June 2027 |
| Second semester revision | 21 to 26 June 2027 |
| Second semester examination | 28 June to 17 July 2027 |
| Teaching practice | 19 July to 27 August 2027 |
| Second semester break | 19 July to 10 October 2027 |
| 2027/2028 session begins | 11 October 2027 |
The complete approved schedule contains additional dates for board meetings, examination processing, SIWES and other academic activities.
Important Advice for FUKASHERE Students
Students should not treat the academic calendar as information to read once and forget.
The calendar should be used as a planning document throughout the academic year.
Fresh students, in particular, should mark the registration, matriculation and orientation dates.
Returning students should pay attention to registration and add and drop deadlines.
All students should also mark examination and revision periods well in advance.
Students involved in SIWES or teaching practice should keep track of the dates specific to their programmes because these activities may continue during periods that other students consider vacation.
Public Holidays
FUKASHERE has stated that public holidays declared by the Federal Government will be observed during the academic session.
Students should therefore understand that any officially declared public holiday may affect normal academic activities.
Where such changes occur, students should follow subsequent instructions issued by the university.
Final Advice
The release of the approved FUKASHERE academic calendar for the 2026/2027 session gives students a clear framework for planning the academic year.
The first semester begins with fresh student registration on 5 October 2026, while returning student registration begins on 13 October 2026.
Lectures for the first semester begin on 26 October 2026, followed by matriculation in November, revision in January and examinations from 25 January to 13 February 2027.
The second semester begins on 29 March 2027, with lectures continuing until June and second semester examinations scheduled from 28 June to 17 July 2027.
Students involved in teaching practice and SIWES should pay particular attention to the dates covering those activities.
The 2026/2027 academic session is scheduled to conclude with the long vacation, while the next academic session, 2027/2028, is expected to begin on 11 October 2027.
The most important advice is to plan ahead.
Do not wait for a deadline before beginning registration.
Do not postpone examination preparation until revision week.
Do not ignore add and drop deadlines.
If your programme includes SIWES or teaching practice, start making arrangements early.
Academic success is not only about intelligence. It also requires organisation, discipline and the ability to work with deadlines.
Students who understand the calendar can plan their academic responsibilities more effectively and reduce avoidable stress during the session.
The approved FUKASHERE 2026/2027 academic calendar should therefore remain an important reference document throughout the academic year.
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