FULAFIA Postgraduate Academic Calendar for 2025/2026
The Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) has officially released the revised academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session.
This updated schedule includes essential activities such as registration, matriculation, examinations, and lecture periods. The details have been provided to help students navigate the upcoming academic year.
Overview of the Academic Year
The 2023/2024 academic calendar for FULAFIA outlines both semester-based activities and deadlines, specifically for the College of Postgraduate Studies. Below is a detailed breakdown of key dates and events across the two semesters.
First Semester Activities
Registration for Students
Duration: 4 weeks
Dates: Monday, 6 January 2025 to Friday, 31 January 2025
During this period, both returning and new students are expected to complete their registration process.
Orientation
Duration: 1 day
Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2025
The orientation session is scheduled to guide new students through the university’s policies and culture.
Matriculation Ceremony
Duration: 1 day
Date: Thursday, 6 February 2025
New students will be formally inducted into the university during this event.
Lectures
Duration: 14 weeks
Dates: Monday, 6 January 2025 to Monday, 31 March 2025
The academic term will begin with lectures for the first semester.
Review Week
Duration: 4 days
Dates: Tuesday, 1 April 2025 to Friday, 4 April 2025
A short period will be allocated for reviewing course material before the examinations.
Examinations
Duration: 10 days
Dates: Monday, 7 April 2025 to Friday, 19 April 2025
Exams will take place following the review week.
Marking of Examinations
Duration: 10 days
Dates: Monday, 21 April 2025 to Friday, 9 May 2025
Faculty members will have a 10-day period to mark the examinations.
College Board Meeting
Duration: 1 day
Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
A meeting of the college board will be held to discuss academic progress.
Second Semester Activities
Lectures
Duration: 11 weeks
Dates: Monday, 26 May 2025 to Friday, 28 July 2025
The second semester lectures will commence at the end of May.
Review Week
Duration: 4 days
Dates: Monday, 29 July 2025 to Friday, 1 August 2025
This week will provide students with a chance to prepare for final exams.
Examinations
Duration: 11 days
Dates: Monday, 4 August 2025 to Friday, 15 August 2025
The final exams for the semester are scheduled to take place in early August.
Internal Oral Defence
Deadline: 31 August 2025
Postgraduate students will be expected to complete their internal oral defence by this date.
External Examinations
Deadline: 30 September 2025
The deadline for external examinations is set for the end of September.
Admission and Pre-Qualifying Examinations
Sale of Application Forms
Duration: 8 weeks
Dates: Monday, 1 September 2025 to Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Application forms for the next session will be available during this period.
Pre-Qualifying Examination
Duration: 1 day
Date: Saturday, 4 October 2025
Candidates will sit for the pre-qualifying examination as part of the admission process.
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Commencement of the 2024/2025 Academic Session
The 2024/2025 academic session will officially begin in November 2025.
FULAFIA Postgraduate Academic Calendar for 2025/2026
