UNIZIK Academic Calendar
Resumption, semester, exam and registration dates for Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Current session: 2026/2027.
2026/2027
Not Resumed
2 sessions
📅 Not Resumed — 2026/2027
Dates per the 2026/2027 academic session calendar. Always confirm with the official institution website or your faculty officer before travelling.
Session Timeline — 2026/2027
| Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🏫 Resumption | Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 | Students return to campus |
| 📝 Registration Deadline | Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 | Course registration on portal closes |
| 📖 First Semester Begins | Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 | Lectures commence |
| 🏁 First Semester Ends | Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 | Lectures conclude |
| 📖 Second Semester Begins | Sunday, Jan 31, 2027 | Lectures resume |
| 🏁 Second Semester Ends | Monday, May 31, 2027 | Lectures conclude |
| ✍ Exams Begin | Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 | Semester examinations |
| ✅ Exams End | Thursday, Jan 21, 2027 | Vacation begins after exam week |
| 🎓 Convocation | Friday, Jul 24, 2026 | Graduating students' ceremony |
Additional Events
| Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| — | 2026-09-17 | |
| — | 2026-09-24 | |
| — | 2026-11-19 | |
| — | 2026-12-31 | |
| — | 2027-01-21 | |
| — | 2027-01-31 |
Previous Sessions
| Session | Resumption | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | Exams | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 24 – Jan 24, 2026 | Feb 24 – Jun 24, 2026 | Dec 24 – Jan 24, 2026 | Closed |
About the UNIZIK academic calendar
The academic calendar is approved by the institution's senate before the start of each session. It may be revised if the school encounters strikes, public-health emergencies or other disruptions. Always check the official portal for the latest version before making travel or financial commitments.
Source: Institution announcement on https://unizik.edu.ng