UNIBEN Academic Calendar 2023/2024: Key Dates & Events
Are you curious about what's in store for UNIBEN students in the 2023/2024 academic year? Wondering when the new semester kicks off or when exams are scheduled? The University of Benin has just released its academic calendar, and it's packed with important dates and events you won't want to miss. Ready to dive in and mark your calendar?
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session. This detailed schedule includes important dates and events for both the first and second semesters, ensuring that students and staff are well-informed about the academic year ahead.
First Semester: Key Dates and Events
March 2024
- Monday, 18th March, 2024: The registration process for new students begins, marking the start of the 2023/2024 academic session.
April 2024
- Sunday, 28th April, 2024: All students, both new and returning, are expected to move into the Halls of Residence.
- Monday, 29th April, 2024: Lectures commence, and there will be a continuation of online registration and physical clearance for new students.
May 2024
- Friday, 17th May, 2024: Matriculation ceremony takes place, formally welcoming new students into the university.
- Tuesday, 21st May, 2024: Orientation programme for new students is scheduled to help them acclimatise to university life.
July and August 2024
- Monday, 29th July – Friday, 2nd August, 2024: A week dedicated to revision, allowing students to prepare for upcoming examinations.
- Monday, 5th August, 2024: Examinations commence for the Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, and the School of Basic Medical Sciences.
- Saturday, 10th August, 2024: CED (Centre for Entrepreneurship Development) examinations take place.
- Monday, 12th August, 2024: Examinations start for other Faculties, Schools, and Institutes.
- Friday, 16th to Saturday, 17th August, 2024: GST (General Studies) examinations are held, and students begin their end-of-semester break.
Second Semester: Important Events and Timelines
September 2024
- Sunday, 1st September, 2024: All students return to the Halls of Residence to kick off the second semester.
- Monday, 2nd September, 2024: Lectures for the second semester begin.
November and December 2024
- Monday, 25th to Friday, 29th November, 2024: Revision week to prepare students for the upcoming exams.
- Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024: Examinations start for the Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, and the School of Basic Medical Sciences.
- Saturday, 7th December, 2024: CED examinations are scheduled.
- Monday, 9th December, 2024: Examinations commence for other Faculties, Schools, and Institutes.
- Saturday, 14th December, 2024: GST examinations take place, followed by the end-of-session break for students.
Preparing for a Successful Academic Year
With this comprehensive academic calendar, UNIBEN aims to provide clarity and structure for the 2023/2024 academic session. Students are encouraged to take note of these dates and prepare accordingly to ensure a smooth and successful academic year.
For further details and updates, students and staff are advised to regularly check the official UNIBEN website and stay connected with the university’s announcements.
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