University of Benin (UNIBEN) Revised Academic Calendar
UNIBEN has released a revised academic calendar for the 2023/2024 session. Key dates include the start of lectures, exams and breaks. Continue reading for the full schedule.
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) Academic Calendar for the 2023/2024 session has been revised.
This adjustment follows disruptions caused by protests over electricity supply and governance issues on campus.
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The new calendar aims to ensure the academic session is completed smoothly.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| First Semester Start | 11th August 2024 |
| Lectures Begin | 12th August 2024 |
| First Semester Exams | 2nd September 2024 |
| GST Exams | 18th-19th September 2024 |
| Christmas Break | 20th December 2024 – 5th January 2025 |
| Second Semester Start | 6th October 2024 |
| Second Semester Exams | 13th-17th January 2025 |
| End of Session | 1st February 2025 |
UNIBEN Academic Calendar
First Semester
- Sunday, 11th August 2024: All students move into halls of residence.
- Monday, 12th August 2024: Lectures begin across all faculties.
- Monday, 26th – Friday, 30th August 2024: Revision week.
- Monday, 2nd September 2024: Examinations start in Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences and School of Basic Medical Sciences.
- Saturday, 7th September 2024: CED examinations.
- Monday, 9th September 2024: Examinations begin in other faculties, schools and institutes.
- Wednesday, 18th – Thursday, 19th September 2024: GST examinations. Students go on break, ending the semester.
Second Semester
- Sunday, 6th October 2024: All students return to halls of residence.
- Monday, 7th October 2024: Lectures resume in all faculties.
- Friday, 20th December 2024: Students proceed on Christmas and New Year break.
- Sunday, 5th January 2025: Students return to residence.
- Monday, 6th – Friday, 10th January 2025: Revision week.
- Monday, 13th – Friday, 17th January 2025: Examinations start in Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences and School of Basic Medical Sciences.
- Saturday, 18th and Monday, 20th January 2025: CED examinations.
- Tuesday, 21st – Thursday, 30th January 2025: Examinations hold in other faculties, schools and institutes.
- Friday, 31st January and Saturday, 1st February 2025: GST examinations. Students go on end of session break.
Important Notes
- 16th September 2024: Eid-el-Maulud.
- 21st September 2024: Proposed Edo State elections.
- 1st October 2024: Independence Day.
- 17th October 2024: Students' Union elections.
Stay informed and plan your academic activities accordingly with these important dates.
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