The administrative authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have formally ratified the academic calendar for the forthcoming Harmattan and Rain semesters of the 2022/2023 academic session. The detailed calendar is intended to guide both incoming and returning students through the academic milestones for the year.
Harmattan Dates
Starts: September 28, 2023; Ends: February 28, 2024
Rain Dates
Starts: March 8, 2024; Ends: August 30, 2024
Semesters
Harmattan and Rain
Registration
Online for both semesters
Lectures Begin
Harmattan: October 23, 2023; Rain: March 11, 2024
Tests
Mid-Semester tests for both semesters
Events
Matriculation, Convocation, Dean’s Honours Days
Boards
Department and Faculty Boards of Examiners for course assessments
OAU Harmattan Semester Calendar
Governance and Residency Schedule
Event/Activity
Date
Senate Meeting
September 28, 2023
Residence for Fresh Students (Various Faculties)
October 14-15, 2023
Online Registration for Courses
October 16, 2023
Orientation Programme for Fresh Students
October 16-18, 2023
ICT Training for Fresh Students
October 19-21, 2023
Academic and Extracurricular Activities
Event/Activity
Date
Return of Undergraduate Students
October 22, 2023
Committee of Deans
October 23, 2023
Harmattan Semester Lectures Begin
October 23, 2023
Business Committee of Senate
October 25, 2023
End of Normal Registration
October 29, 2023
Special Events and Examinations
Event/Activity
Date
Various Colloquium and Dean’s Honours Day
November 1-2, 2023
Late Registration with Penalty
November 6-10, 2023
Senate Meeting
November 9, 2023
MATRICULATION
November 20, 2023
Mid-Semester and Holidays
Event/Activity
Date
Convocation
December 6-9, 2023
Closure of Registration Amendments on E-Portal
December 8, 2023
Mid-Semester Test
December 11-15, 2023
Christmas and New Year Break
December 22, 2023 – January 2, 2024
Examination and Semester-End
Event/Activity
Date
Harmattan Semester Lectures End
January 19, 2024
Revision/Lecture Free Week
January 21-26, 2024
Harmattan Semester Examinations Begin
January 29, 2024
Harmattan Semester Examinations End
February 17, 2024
Conference Marking
February 19-23, 2024
Harmattan Semester Break
February 19 – March 9, 2024
Committee of Deans
February 26, 2024
Business Committee of Senate
February 28, 2024
Harmattan Semester Summary: A Quick Recap
Item
Activity Date
Duration
Normal Registration
October 16 – 29, 2023
2 Weeks
Late Registration with Penalty
November 6 – 10, 2023
1 Week
Lecture Periods
October 23, 2023 – January 19, 2024
12 Weeks
Lecture-Free Week
January 21 – 26, 2024
1 Week
Examination Period
January 29 – February 17, 2024
3 Weeks
Vacation
February 19 – March 9, 2024
3 Weeks
Length of Classroom Activities (Items 3+4+5)
16 Weeks
OAU Rain Semester Calendar
Initial Preparations and Resumption Dates
Event/Activity
Date
Online Registration for Courses Begin
March 8, 2024
All Students Resume
March 10, 2024
Rain Semester Lectures Begin
March 11, 2024
Departmental and Faculty Reviews
Event/Activity
Date
Department Board of Examiners
March 11 – 13, 2024
Faculty Board of Examiners
March 18 – 20, 2024
Academic and Faculty Events
Event/Activity
Date
Faculty/Students Colloquium for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
March 20, 2024
Faculty/Students Colloquium for Sciences and Technology
March 21, 2024
Course Registration Deadlines
Event/Activity
Date
End of Normal Registration for Courses
March 23, 2024
Late Registration for Courses with Penalty
March 25 – 29, 2024
Administrative Meetings and Amendments
Event/Activity
Date
Senate Meeting
March 27, 2024
Committee of Deans Meeting
April 15, 2024
Business Committee of Senate Meeting
April 17, 2024
Closure of Registration Amendments on E-Portal
April 26, 2024
Mid-Semester Activities and Students’ Week
Event/Activity
Date
Mid-Semester Test
April 29 – May 4, 2024
Students’ Week
May 6 – May 10, 2024
Subsequent Senate and Committee Meetings
Event/Activity
Date
Senate Meeting
May 23, 2024
Lecture Closure and Examinations
Event/Activity
Date
Rain Semester Lectures End
June 7, 2024
Revision/Lecture Free Week
June 10 – 14, 2024
Rain Semester Examinations Begin
June 17, 2024
Subsequent Administrative and Academic Deadlines
Event/Activity
Date
Committee of Deans Meeting
June 17, 2024
Business Committee of Senate Meeting
June 20, 2024
Rain Semester Examinations End
July 6, 2024
Academic Review and Conference Marking
Event/Activity
Date
Conference Marking
July 8 – 12, 2024
Students’ Vacation and Internship Opportunities
Event/Activity
Date
Students’ Vacation
July 8 – August 31, 2024
SWEP/SIWES & Teaching Practice
July 8 – August 30, 2024
Special Academic and Innovative Events
Event/Activity
Date
Student Innovation Exhibition and Pitching
July 15 – 27, 2024
Final Academic Assessments and Meetings
Event/Activity
Date
Departmental Board of Examiners
July 29 – August 2, 2024
Faculty Board of Examiners
August 9 – 11, 2024
Committee of Deans Meeting
August 19, 2024
Business Committee of Senate Meeting
August 21, 2024
Senate for Consideration of Rain Semester Results
August 28, 2024
Session Closure
Event/Activity
Date
End of Session
August 30, 2024
Summary – Rain Semester
Activity
Date
Duration
Normal Registration
March 8 – 23, 2024
2 Weeks
Late Registration with Penalty
March 25 – 29, 2024
1 Week
Lecture Periods
March 11 – June 7, 2024
13 Weeks
Lecture Free Week
June 10 – 14, 2024
1 Week
Examination Period
June 17 – July 6, 2024
3 Weeks
Students’ Vacation
July 8 – August 31, 2024
8 Weeks
Length of Classroom Activities
16 Weeks (Excluding Students’ Week)
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