Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana has released its academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, with the first semester beginning in October 2026 and the second semester beginning in March 2027.
The calendar contains dates for student resumption, registration, lectures, departmental tests, examinations, meetings and other scheduled academic activities. Students, newly admitted students, prospective students and members of the Polytechnic community are expected to take note of the dates.
First Semester Academic Calendar
October 2026
The long vacation will end on 9 October, followed by the start of the first semester and student return on 10 October 2026.
- 9 October: Long vacation ends
- 10 October: First semester begins and students return
- 12 October: Course registration begins
- 12 October: Departmental Board meetings
- 12 October: New students' registration begins
- 13 October: School Board meetings
- 14 October: Academic Board meetings
- 15 October: Curriculum Committee meeting
- 19 October: First-semester lectures begin
- 21 October: Admission Committee meeting
November 2026
Academic and committee activities will continue through November, with departmental tests scheduled to begin at the end of the month.
- 9 November: Ceremonial Committee meeting
- 12 November: Admission Committee meeting
- 16 November: Departmental Board meetings
- 17 November: School Board meetings
- 18 November: Academic Board meeting
- 30 November: Departmental tests begin
December 2026
Departmental tests will end on 4 December, while course registration will close on 15 December. The Christmas and New Year break will begin on 23 December.
- 4 December: Departmental tests end
- 7 December: Departmental Board meetings and Ceremonial Committee meeting
- 8 December: School Board meetings
- 15 December: Course registration closes and Curriculum Committee meeting
- 16 December: Academic Board meeting
- 17 December: Admission Committee meeting
- 23 December: Christmas and New Year break begins
January 2027
The Christmas and New Year break will end on 4 January 2027, while lectures will resume on 5 January.
- 4 January: Christmas and New Year break ends
- 4 January: Departmental Board meetings
- 5 January: Lectures resume and School Board meetings
- 8 January: Matriculation
- 11 January: Ceremonial Committee meeting
- 13 January: Academic Board meeting
- 19 January: Curriculum Committee meeting
February 2027
Revision will run from 1 to 5 February, followed by first-semester examinations from 8 to 26 February.
- 1 February: Revision begins
- 5 February: Revision ends
- 8 February: First-semester examinations begin
- 26 February: First-semester examinations end and semester break begins
Second Semester Academic Calendar
March 2027
The second semester will begin on 30 March 2027. Students will return and course registration will begin on the same date.
- 30 March: Second semester begins
- 30 March: Students return
- 30 March: Course registration begins
April 2027
Second-semester lectures will begin on 5 April, while course registration will close on 23 April.
- 5 April: Second-semester lectures begin
- 19 April: ENT/EED Orientation for HND I and ND I
- 19 April: Departmental Board meetings
- 20 April: School Board meetings
- 21 April: Academic Board meetings
- 23 April: Course registration ends
May 2027
Departmental tests will run from 17 to 28 May, with School Board and Academic Board meetings scheduled during the period.
- 17 May: Departmental tests begin
- 18 May: School Board meetings
- 19 May: Academic Board meetings
- 28 May: Departmental tests end
June 2027
Lectures will end on 11 June. Students' Week and revision will begin on 14 June, while second-semester examinations will start on 28 June.
- 11 June: Lectures end
- 14 June: Students' Week begins
- 14 June: Revision begins
- 14 June: Departmental Board meetings
- 15 June: School Board meetings
- 16 June: Academic Board meetings
- 18 June: Students' Week ends
- 25 June: Revision ends
- 28 June: Second-semester examinations begin
July 2027
Second-semester examinations will end on 16 July, followed by final-year project defence later in the month.
- 16 July: Second-semester examinations end
- 21 July: Final-year project defence begins
- 23 July: Final-year project defence ends
August 2027
The long vacation will begin on 23 August 2027.
- 23 August: Long vacation begins
Academic Calendar Notice
Students, newly admitted students, prospective students and other members of the Polytechnic community are expected to take note of the scheduled dates and prepare for each academic activity.
The approved academic calendar takes precedence over unofficial, proposed or previously circulated versions. Academic announcements should be checked through official Polytechnic channels and the Office of the SUG Director of Information.
Academic Calendar Troubleshooter
| Issue | What to check | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| 📅 Resumption date is unclear | Check whether the student is returning for first or second semester | Use 10 October 2026 for first semester or 30 March 2027 for second semester |
| 📝 Registration timing is unclear | Check the semester and student category | Follow the registration dates listed for the relevant semester |
| 📚 Examination date is needed | Check whether the examination is for first or second semester | Use 8 February or 28 June 2027 as the respective starting dates |
| 🎄 Holiday timing needs checking | Check the Christmas and New Year break dates | The break runs from 23 December 2026 until 4 January 2027 |
| 📢 Another calendar gives different dates | Confirm whether the version is official | Follow the approved calendar and verify updates through official Polytechnic channels |
