AE-FUNAI Academic Calendar 2023/2024 – Plan Your Academic Year Now!
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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 |
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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.