KWASU Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session

The Kwara State University (KWASU) has rolled out the academic calendar for the 2025–2026 session. It covers both the Harmattan and Rain semesters, giving students and staff a clear roadmap of what lies ahead. From registration to lectures, breaks to examinations, every step has been fixed on paper, leaving little room for confusion.

Harmattan Semester Schedule

The Harmattan semester kicks off in September with registration and orientation. Freshers and returning students have slightly different timelines, so it is wise to keep an eye on the dates.

• Monday, 29th September – Saturday, 18th October 2025: Online registration and orientation begin.
• Sunday, 19th October 2025: Registration ends for returning students.
• Monday, 20th October 2025: Lectures commence.
• Monday, 20th October – Saturday, 22nd November 2025: Late registration for returning students.
• Friday, 31st October 2025: Registration closes for new students.
• Thursday, 4th December 2025: Matriculation day for undergraduates.
• Monday, 15th – Saturday, 20th December 2025: Continuous assessment week.
• Monday, 22nd – Tuesday, 23rd December 2025: Mid-semester break.
• Saturday, 10th January 2026: Lectures end.
• Monday, 12th – Saturday, 17th January 2026: Revision week.
• Monday, 19th January – Saturday, 14th February 2026: Examinations hold.
• Tuesday, 24th February 2026: Departmental results considered and uploaded.
• Thursday, 26th February 2026: Faculty boards consider results.
• Monday, 2nd – Friday, 6th March 2026: BCoS results consideration.
• Thursday, 12th March 2026: Senate approval and release of results.

The flow of this semester is tight, yet everything seems balanced. Students barely get time to catch their breath before moving to the next phase.

Rain Semester Schedule

The Rain semester comes right after, and the dates show another full stretch of academic activities.

• Monday, 16th – Monday, 30th March 2026: Add or drop of courses.
• Monday, 23rd March 2026: Lectures start.
• Thursday, 14th – Friday, 15th May 2026: Mid-semester break.
• Monday, 18th – Saturday, 23rd May 2026: Continuous assessment week and make-up tests.
• Saturday, 13th June 2026: Lectures close.
• Monday, 15th – Saturday, 20th June 2026: Revision week.
• Monday, 22nd June – Saturday, 18th July 2026: Examinations run.
• Thursday, 30th July 2026: Departmental results considered and uploaded.
• Tuesday, 4th August 2026: Faculty boards results consideration.
• Monday, 10th – Friday, 14th August 2026: BCoS results consideration.
• Thursday, 20th August 2026: Senate approval and release of results.

Final Note

The calendar is not just a list of dates, it is the rhythm that will shape the next academic year at KWASU. Students are expected to plan early, while staff will no doubt work behind the scenes to keep things moving. Deadlines are short and sharp, so better to keep them pinned somewhere visible, lest they slip by unnoticed.