COOU [ANSU] Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session

The Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session has been released by the management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU).

It contains important dates for lectures, examinations, and other academic activities across the university’s campuses. Students are advised to take note of the timeline to ensure proper preparation and compliance with the session’s schedule.

Breakdown of the COOU Academic Calendar

October 2025

• Tuesday, 7th October: Returning students (200 level and above) resume.
• Thursday, 9th October: Course registration for old students begins.
• Tuesday, 14th October: Lectures commence for old students.
• Wednesday, 29th October: 143rd Senate Meeting.

November 2025

• Tuesday, 4th November: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Lecture.
• Friday, 9th November: Online registration for old students ends.
• Tuesday, 11th November: Late registration for old students begins (₦20,000 penalty).
• Tuesday, 18th November: Online registration for fresh students starts.
• Wednesday, 26th November: 144th Senate Meeting.

December 2025

• Tuesday, 9th December: University-wide quiz for returning students.
• Friday, 19th December: Christmas carols and productivity bonus; holiday begins for all.

January 2026

• Friday, 2nd January: Christmas/New Year break ends.
• Saturday, 3rd January: Students return to campus.
• Tuesday, 6th January: Lectures resume.
• Friday, 30th January: Registration closes for fresh students.

February 2026

• Tuesday, 3rd February: Late registration for fresh students begins (₦20,000 penalty).
• Friday, 6th February: Revision week for returning students.
• Friday, 13th February: Matriculation ceremony for fresh students.
• Tuesday, 17th February: Orientation programme for fresh students.
• Thursday, 19th February: University-wide quiz for new students.
• Tuesday, 24th February: First semester exams begin for old students.
• Wednesday, 25th February: 145th Senate Meeting.

March 2026

• Friday, 13th March: First semester exams end for returning students; two-week break begins.
• Tuesday, 17th March: Exams begin for fresh students.
• Wednesday, 25th March: 146th Senate Meeting.
• Tuesday, 31st March: Exams end for fresh students.

April 2026

• Friday, 3rd April: Good Friday (Public Holiday).
• Sunday, 5th April: Easter Sunday.
• Monday, 6th April: Easter Monday (Public Holiday).
• Wednesday, 8th April: Students return.
• Thursday, 9th April: Second semester lectures begin.

May 2026

• Friday, 1st May: Workers’ Day (Public Holiday).
• Tuesday, 5th – Friday, 8th May: Students Union Week.
• Tuesday, 12th May: University-wide quiz for old students.
• Wednesday, 27th May: 148th Senate Meeting.

June 2026

• Friday, 12th June: Democracy Day (Public Holiday).
• Wednesday, 27th June: 149th Senate Meeting.

July 2026

• Friday, 17th July: Lectures end for old students.
• Monday, 20th – Friday, 24th July: Revision week.
• Tuesday, 28th July: Second semester exams start for old students.
• Wednesday, 29th July: 150th Senate Meeting.

August 2026

• Friday, 14th August: Exams end for old students.
• Tuesday, 18th August: Second semester exams begin for new students.
• Wednesday, 27th August: 151st Senate Meeting.
• Saturday, 29th August: Exams end for fresh students.

September 2026

• Tuesday, 1st September: A & PC for Academic Staff.
• Wednesday, 2nd September: A & PC for Senior Administrative and Technical Staff.
• Thursday, 3rd September: A & PC for Junior (Non-Teaching) Staff.

October 2026

• Tuesday, 7th October: Old students return for the 2026/2027 session.
• Tuesday, 14th October: Lectures begin for returning students.

Closing Note

The COOU Academic Calendar provides a clear timeline for the 2025/2026 session. Students are encouraged to keep track of these dates, attend all lectures, and complete their registrations and assessments within the given periods to ensure a smooth academic year.