UNIZIK Academic Calendar 2025/2026: Important Dates & Events
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has released its approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. It includes all key dates for both semesters, from resumption to exams and breaks. Students are advised to take note and plan ahead for a smooth year.
If you’ve been wondering when the next school session at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka will officially kick off, here’s your answer. The Vice-Chancellor has approved the UNIZIK Academic Calendar for 2025/2026, and it’s packed with all the important activities that will shape the session from start to finish.
It’s that time again when students start dusting off their bags, sorting out accommodation issues, and mentally preparing for another round of lectures, deadlines, and, of course, exams. Let’s take a slow walk through what this new session looks like.
UNIZIK Academic Calendar
First Semester 2025/2026
- Monday, October 6, 2025 – Old and New students return to campus. Payment of school fees, registration of courses, and documentation continue.
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – First Semester lectures resume for old students.
- Monday, October 13, 2025 – New students continue their registrations and lectures begin.
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – Committee of Deans’ Meeting.
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – Senate Meeting.
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Committee of Deans’ Meeting.
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – Christmas Carol Celebration.
- Monday, December 22, 2025 – Saturday, January 3, 2026 – Christmas Break and Vacation.
- Saturday, January 3, 2026 – All students return to campus.
- Monday, January 5, 2026 – Lectures continue.
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – Committee of Deans’ Meeting.
- Friday, January 23, 2026 – Matriculation Ceremony.
- Monday, January 26, 2026 – University-Wide Quiz.
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Senate Meeting.
- Friday, February 6, 2026 – 2024/2025 Convocation Ceremony.
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Committee of Deans’ Meeting.
- Monday, February 23, 2026 – Revision Week.
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – Senate Meeting.
- Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 27, 2026 – First Semester Examinations commence.
- Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27, 2026 – School of General Studies’ Examinations.
- Friday, March 27, 2026 – End of First Semester Examinations.
- Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 24, 2026 – Vacation and Easter Break.
Second Semester 2025/2026
- Monday, April 27, 2026 – Second Semester lectures commence.
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – Senate Meeting.
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Committee of Deans’ Meeting.
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – Senate Meeting.
- Monday, June 1, 2026 – University-Wide Quiz.
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – Committee of Deans’ Meeting.
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Senate Meeting.
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Committee of Deans’ Meeting.
- Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24, 2026 – Revision Week.
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Senate Meeting.
- Monday, August 3, 2026 – Second Semester Examinations commence.
- Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7, 2026 – School of General Studies’ Examinations.
- Monday, August 10, 2026 – Other Second Semester Examinations continue.
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – Committee of Deans’ Meeting.
- Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28, 2026 – Project Defence/Examinations.
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – Senate Meeting.
- Friday, August 28, 2026 – End of Second Semester Examinations.
- Monday, August 28 – Friday, October 2, 2026 – Vacation.
Looking Ahead
For those already thinking about what’s next, the 2026/2027 Academic Session begins on Tuesday, October 5, 2026. It feels far away now, but time flies faster than we expect.
The UNIZIK calendar might look like just a list of dates, but behind it lies months of activity, emotion, and growth. Whether you’re a fresher trying to find your footing or a final-year student counting down to freedom, each date marks another step in your university story.
So, mark your calendars, plan ahead, and maybe get your reading list ready early this time. The new session at UNIZIK is shaping up to be a full one, and as always, it’ll be one wild, rewarding ride.
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