AE-FUNAI Academic Calendar 2023/2024 – Plan Your Academic Year Now!
By Olusegun Fapohunda Updated on
Have you ever wondered how the academic year unfolds at one of Nigeria's premier universities? The Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) has just unveiled its detailed academic calendar for the 2023/2024 sessions. What can the over 8,000 students expect in these packed semesters? From orientation to exams, the calendar is a roadmap of academic pursuits and milestones. Isn't it intriguing to see how AE-FUNAI orchestrates the educational journey for its students?
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), a beacon of higher education in Ebonyi State, has recently announced its academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session. This detailed guide provides an insight into the first and second-semester schedules, crucial for both fresh and returning students to plan their academic year effectively.
| University | AE-FUNAI |
| Sessions | 2023/2024 Academic Year |
| Semester Start | February 2024 |
| Key Events | Orientation, Inception Quiz, Mid-Semester Exams |
| Lectures | 13 Weeks Per Semester |
| Exams | 6 Weeks Per Semester |
| ⏳ Total Duration | 20 Weeks Per Semester |
| Semester End | First Semester: June 2024; Second Semester: October 2024 |
AE-FUNAI’s 2023/2024 Academic Calendar Overview
First Semester: A Fresh Start
- February 2024
- Week 1
- 9-11 Feb: Arrival of fresh and returning students
- 12 Feb: Course registration begins for returning students
- Week 2
- 14 Feb: University wide orientation for FRESHMEN
- 14 Feb: Submission of 2022/2023 second semester results to departments by lecturers
- 15 Feb: Departmental Board meets to consider 2022/2023 second semester results
- 16 Feb: Course registration begins for FRESHMAN
- 16 Feb: Interdenominational prayers and Jumat prayers
- 19 Feb: Commencement of lectures for FRESH students
- Week 3
- 21 Feb: Lectures continue for returning students
- 21 Feb: Faculty Board meets to consider 2022/2023 second semester results
- 22-23 Feb: Lectures continue for all students
- 26 Feb-1 Mar: Inception quiz for returning students
- Week 4
- 29 Feb: Lectures continue for 100L students
- 29 Feb: Senate meeting to approve second semester results
- 4-8 Mar: Lectures continue for all students
- 4 Mar: Departmental orientation for 100L students
- 4 Mar: Submission of Inception Quiz results to the Depts and DAP
- 8 Mar: Course registration ENDS for returning students
- Week 5
- 11 Mar: Late course registration begins for returning students
- 11-15 Mar: Lectures continue for all students
- 18-22 Mar: Mid-Semester examination for returning students
- 18-22 Mar: Lectures continue 100L students
- Week 1
- March, 2024
- Week 6
- 19 Mar: Late course registration ends for returning students
- 25-29 Mar: Mid-Semester examination for 100L students
- 25-29 Mar: Lectures continue for all students
- Week 6
- April 2024
- Week 7
- 1-5 Apr: Lectures continue for fresh and returning students
- 5 Apr: Submission of mid-Semester exam results of returning students to Departments
- Week 8
- 8-12 Apr: Lectures continue for all students
- 8 Apr: Submission of mid-Semester exam results of 100L to Departments
- 12 Apr: End of issuance of matriculation numbers to fresh students
- 12 Apr: End of course registration for new students
- Week 9
- 15-19 Apr: Lectures continue for all students
- 19 Apr: Matriculation week for returning students
- 22-27 Apr: Revision week for 100L students
- 29 Apr-4 May: Convocation Week
- Week 7
- May 2024
- Week 10
- 6-10 May: First semester examination for 400-500L Students
- 6-10 May: Lectures continue for other students
- Week 11
- 13-17 May: First semester examination starts for 200-300L students
- 13-17 May: Lectures continue for 100L students
- Week 12
- 20-24 May: First semester examination ends for 200- 300L students
- 20-24 May: Revision week for 100L students
- Week 13
- 27-31 May: 1st semester 100L – 200L CBT-based GST and ENT Examinations
- 27-31 May: 1st semester 100L Practical and written exams commence
- Week 14
- 3-7 Jun: Official end of First Semester 2023/2024 academic session
- 7 Jun: 6 Months SIWES begins for concerned students
- 8 Jun: Students vacate campus
- Week 10
Second Semester: Continuing the Academic Journey
- June 2024
- Week 1
- 22-23 Jun: Students return to campus for 2nd semester 2023/2024 session
- 24 Jun: 2nd Semester course registration commences for all students
- Week 2
- 24-28 Jun: Lectures commence for all students
- Week 1
- July 2024
- Week 3
- 1-5 Jul: Lectures continue for all students
- 5 Jul: Departmental Board meets to consider 2023/2024 first semester results
- Week 4
- 8-12 Jul: Inception Quiz/Lectures
- 10 Jul: Faculty Board meets to consider 2023/2024 first semester results
- 15-19 Jul: Lectures continue
- 18 Jul: Submission of Inception quiz results to departments and DAP
- 19 Jul: 2nd Semester course registration ends
- 19 Jul: Results portal closes for first semester
- Week 5
- 22-26 Jul: Lectures continue
- Week 3
- August 2024
- Week 6
- 29-31 Jul: Lectures continue
- Week 7
- 1-3 Aug: Students week
- Week 8
- 5-9 Aug: Mid-Semester Examination for all students/Lectures
- Week 9
- 12-16 Aug: Lectures continue
- 16 Aug: Submission of Mid-Semester Exam results to the departments
- Week 6
- September, 2024
- Week 10
- 19-23 Aug: Lectures continue
- Week 11
- 26-30 Aug: Lectures continue
- Week 12
- 2-6 Sept: Revision week for 200L – 500L students
- 2-6 Sept: Lectures continue for 100L students
- Week 13
- 9-13 Sept: Second semester exams for 400 and 500L students
- Week 14
- 16-20 Sept: Revision week for 100L students
- Week 15
- 23-27 Sept: 2nd Semester examination for 200 and 300L students commence
- 30 Sept – 4 Oct: 2nd Semester examination for 200L and 300L students end
- Week 16
- 7-11 Oct: 2nd Semester CBT-based 100L-200L GST and ENT Examinations
- Week 10
- October, 2024
- Week 17
- 7-11 Oct: 2nd Semester 100L practical and written exams commence
- Week 18
- 14-18 Oct: 2nd Semester 100L practical and written examinations end
- 18 Oct: End of 6-months SIWES/Commencement of 3 Months SIWES
- 19 Oct: Students vacate campus
- Week 17
- November, 2024
- 18 Nov: 18 NOVEMBER – COMMENCEMENT OF 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
- 18-22 Nov: Departmental Board meets to consider second semester results
- 25-29 Nov: Faculty Board meets to consider second semester results
- 28 Nov: Results portal closes for second semester
- 30 Nov: Senate meeting to approve results
Summary of the Academic Year
- First Semester
- Lecture: 13 weeks
- Revision: 1 week
- Examination: 6 weeks
- Total: 20 weeks
- Second Semester
- Lecture: 13 weeks
- Revision: 1 week
- Examination: 6 weeks
- Total: 20 weeks
In Conclusion
The AE-FUNAI academic calendar for the 2023/2024 session is meticulously structured to ensure a balanced and comprehensive educational experience. From orientation to examinations, each activity is strategically placed to facilitate optimal learning and development. For AE-FUNAI students, staying informed about these schedules is key to a successful and well-organised academic year.
