ATBU Revised Academic Calendar 2024/2025 Released
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has approved a revised version of the Second Semester 2024/2025 Academic Calendar. The update reflects adjustments made due to the recent two-week industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and an additional one-week extension for the marking exercise.
The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Senate, approved the revised schedule to ensure proper coordination of all academic activities and to maintain continuity across departments and faculties.
Revised ATBU Academic Calendar Highlights
The updated academic calendar outlines the following dates and activities for the Second Semester of the 2024/2025 session:
- Board of Studies (Department, Faculty & College): Monday, 3rd – Thursday, 6th November 2025 (4 weeks)
- Senate Business Committee: Friday, 7th – Wednesday, 12th November 2025 (4 working days, excluding 8th and 9th November as weekend days)
- Senate Business Committee Corrections of Results: Thursday, 13th – Friday, 14th November 2025 (2 working days)
- Senate Examinations Meeting: Monday, 17th November 2025 (1 working day)
- Vacation (All Students): Monday, 29th September – Friday, 26th December 2025 (13 weeks and 3 days)
- Academic Staff Annual Leave: Tuesday, 18th November – Friday, 31st December 2025 (6 weeks)
- 2025/2026 Academic Session Commences: Monday, 2nd January 2026
Management’s Assurance to ATBU Community
The management of ATBU has assured staff and students that the revised calendar was carefully reviewed to maintain academic order following the temporary disruption. The university reaffirmed its commitment to upholding standards and ensuring all assessments and administrative processes are completed within the new timeline.
Students are encouraged to plan their return and prepare for the next academic session in line with the approved schedule.
Closing Note
ATBU remains focused on providing structured academic progression and continuity for its students and staff. With the new academic calendar in place, ATBU reinforces its dedication to stability, quality learning, and effective academic planning for the 2025/2026 session.