FUPRE Academic Calendar 2023/2024: Key Dates for Students

As a student or prospective student at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), staying informed about the academic calendar is crucial for planning your academic year effectively. This guide provides a detailed overview of the FUPRE academic calendar for the 2023/2024 session, outlining key dates and activities. Whether you’re a fresh or returning student, this information will help you navigate your academic journey with confidence.

First Semester	Nov 2023 – May 2024, includes registration, lectures, exams
Matriculation	31st January 2024
Second Semester	June 2024 – October 2024, lectures and exams
Registration	Dates for fresh and returning students
Exams	Specific periods for first and second semesters
Breaks	Semester breaks
Orientation	For fresh students
Hostel Allocation	Starting December 2023

FUPRE Academic Calendar

First Semester: A Fresh Start

The first semester is a crucial period for both fresh and returning students, marking the beginning of a new academic journey.

• Registration for Fresh Students: Monday, 4th November 2023 – Friday, 19th January 2024
  • This period is critical for new students. Ensure to complete all registration formalities within these dates.
• Returning Students Registration: Monday, 4th December 2023
  • If you’re a returning student, mark this date for your registration.
• Hostel Allocation: Monday, 4th December 2023
  • Accommodation is a vital aspect of university life. Secure your hostel space on this date.
• Commencement of Lectures: Monday, 8th January 2024
  • Lectures for both fresh and returning students begin. Be prepared to dive into your coursework.
• Orientation Exercise: Monday, 22nd – Thursday, 25th January 2024
  • An essential event for fresh students, the orientation exercise helps you acclimatize to university life.
• Matriculation Ceremony: Wednesday, 31st January 2024
  • A significant milestone, the matriculation ceremony officially inducts you into the university community.
• End of First Semester Lectures: Friday, 19th April 2024
  • This marks the conclusion of your lectures for the semester.
• Revision Week: Monday, 22nd – Friday, 26th April 2024
  • A period dedicated to revising and consolidating your learning before exams.
• First Semester Examinations: Monday, 29th April 2024 – Friday, 17th May 2024
  • The culmination of your efforts, exams assess your understanding and knowledge.
• First Semester Break: Monday, 20th – Friday, 31st May 2024
  • A well-deserved break to recharge before the next semester.

Second Semester: Continuing Your Academic Journey

The second semester is an opportunity to build on your first-semester achievements.

• Resumption for Second Semester: Monday, 3rd June 2024
  • The second part of your academic year begins.
• Students’ Week: Monday, 12th – Friday, 16th August 2024
  • A week filled with various activities, offering a break from academic rigour.
• End of Second Semester Lectures: Friday, 13th September 2024
  • The conclusion of your lectures for the year.
• Revision Period: Monday, 16th – Friday, 20th September 2024
  • Another crucial period for revision before final exams.
• Second Semester Examinations: Monday, 23rd September 2024 – Friday, 11th October 2024
  • The final hurdle of the academic year, testing your accumulated knowledge.
• Second Semester Break: Monday, 14th – Friday, 25th October 2024
  • A period to unwind after a year of hard work and achievement.

In Conclusion

The FUPRE academic calendar for 2023/2024 is carefully structured to balance academic rigour with adequate breaks. As a student, adhering to this calendar ensures you stay on track and make the most of your academic experience at FUPRE. Stay informed, stay prepared, and here’s to a successful academic year ahead!