Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JOSTUM) Academic Calendar

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) has released its proposed academic calendar for the 2021/2022 academic session for undergraduate students. The calendar outlines important dates and activities for both the first and second semesters. Stay informed about the key events and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines!

JOSTUM Academic Calendar First Semester 2021/2022 Academic Session:

The first semester begins with students returning to campus on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023. Orientation and registration for fresh and returning students will commence on Monday, April 3rd, and run until Friday, April 7th. Lectures will begin on Monday, April 10th, and continue for ten weeks until Friday, June 16th. Late registration will be open from Monday, April 10th to Friday, April 14th, with the Add/Drop of Courses deadline also falling on Friday, April 14th.

Revision week will start on Monday, June 19th, and end on Friday, June 23rd. Examinations will then take place over a three-week period, from Monday, June 26th to Friday, July 14th. The first semester break will last for two weeks, from Saturday, July 15th to Saturday, July 29th.

Results for the first semester will be ready for consideration by Departmental Boards, College Boards, and the Senate Committee on Examinations throughout August and early September.

First Semester:

• Sunday, April 2, 2023: Students return to campus
• Monday, April 3 – Friday, April 7, 2023: Orientation/registration for fresh & returning students
• Monday, April 10 – Friday, June 16, 2023: Lectures (10 weeks)
• Monday, April 10 – Friday, April 14, 2023: Late registration
• Friday, April 14, 2023: End of Add/Drop of Courses
• Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23, 2023: Revision (1 week)
• Monday, June 26 – Friday, July 14, 2023: Examination (3 weeks)
• Saturday, July 15 – Saturday, July 29, 2023: First Semester Break (2 weeks)

First Semester Results Consideration:

• Friday, August 11, 2023: Departmental Boards (4 weeks)
• Friday, August 25, 2023: College Boards (2 weeks)
• Friday, September 1, 2023: Senate Committee on Exams (1 week)
• Thursday, September 7, 2023: Senate (1 week)

Summary:

• First Semester: Orientation/registration (1 week), Lectures (10 weeks), Revision (1 week), Examinations (3 weeks); Total: 15 weeks

JOSTUM Academic Calendar Second Semester 2021/2022 Academic Session:

The second semester will begin with students returning to campus on Sunday, July 30th, 2023. Registration will take place from Monday, July 31st to Friday, August 4th. Lectures will commence on Monday, August 7th and run for ten weeks until Friday, October 13th. Late registration will be open from Monday, August 7th to Friday, August 11th, with the Add/Drop of Courses deadline falling on Friday, August 11th.

Revision week will start on Monday, October 16th, and end on Friday, October 20th. Examinations will take place over a three-week period, from Monday, October 23rd to Friday, November 10th. The second semester break will begin on Saturday, November 11th.

Results for the second semester will be ready for consideration by Departmental Boards, College Boards, and the Senate Committee on Examinations from early December 2023 to mid-January 2024.

Second Semester:

• Sunday, July 30, 2023: All Students return to campus
• Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4, 2023: Registration (1 week)
• Monday, August 7 – Friday, October 13, 2023: Lectures (10 weeks)
• Monday, August 7 – Friday, August 11, 2023: Late Registration
• Friday, August 11, 2023: End of Add/Drop of Courses
• Monday, October 16 – Friday, October 20, 2023: Revision (1 week)
• Monday, October 23 – Friday, November 10, 2023: Examination (3 weeks)
• Saturday, November 11, 2023: Second semester break

Second Semester Results Consideration:

• Friday, December 8, 2023: Departmental Boards (4 weeks after Exam)
• Friday, December 22, 2023: College Boards (2 weeks)
• Friday, January 5, 2024: Senate Committee on Exams (1 week)
• Thursday, January 11, 2024: Senate (1 week)

Summary:

• Second Semester: Registration (1 week), Lectures (10 weeks), Revision (1 week), Examinations (3 weeks); Total: 15 weeks

Conclusion:

The academic calendar for the 2021/2022 academic session at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, has been carefully planned to ensure a smooth and productive year for all undergraduate students. Stay up-to-date with the schedule and make the most of your time at JOSTUM!