University of Calabar (UNICAL) Releases Academic Calendar

The calendar of academic activities at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been released for the 2024/2025 session.

Understanding the key dates will help you navigate through the semester smoothly and stay on top of your academic responsibilities.

UNICAL Academic Calendar Breakdown

October 2024

• Friday, 11th: New students arrive on campus.
• Monday, 14th: Screening and registration begin for new students.
• Monday, 14th: Returning students arrive.
• Tuesday, 15th: Registration for returning students starts.
• Wednesday, 16th: Lectures commence for all students.
• Wednesday, 16th: Solemn Assembly is held.
• Thursday, 24th – Friday, 25th: Orientation programme for new students.
• Wednesday, 30th: Inaugural lecture is scheduled.

November 2024

• Monday, 11th – Friday, 15th: Supplementary examinations take place.
• Monday, 18th: Late registration begins for all students.
• Wednesday, 20th: Second inaugural lecture.
• Monday, 25th: Late registration ends.
• Monday, 25th – Friday, 29th: Continuous assessment week.
• Wednesday, 27th: Inaugural lecture.

December 2024

• Monday, 2nd: Deadline for add and drop courses for all students.
• Wednesday, 18th: Inaugural lecture.
• Thursday, 19th – Friday, 20th: Matriculation ceremony.
• Friday, 20th: Christmas break begins.

January 2025

• Monday, 6th: Students return from the Christmas break.
• Wednesday, 15th: Inaugural lecture.
• Monday, 20th – Friday, 24th: Revision week for all students.

February 2025

• Monday, 3rd – Friday, 7th: General Studies (GSS) examinations.
• Monday, 10th: Main examinations begin for all students.
• Friday, 28th: All exams conclude and the semester ends.

Summary of the Semester

• Semester duration: 16 weeks.
• Lecture period: 12 weeks.
• Examination period: 4 weeks.

By keeping these dates in mind, you can stay organised throughout the semester at UNICAL, ensuring a productive and well-managed academic experience.