FUTO Academic Calendar for 2024/2025 Academic Session.
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session.
This comprehensive schedule outlines critical dates for lectures, registration, examinations, holidays, and Senate meetings. Below is a detailed breakdown of the activities for both the Harmattan and Rain Semesters.
Harmattan Semester
Arrival and Registration
- Sunday, 12 January 2025: Arrival of new students.
- Monday, 13 January 2025: Commencement of registration and payment for new students.
- Friday, 17 January 2025: Arrival and registration of returning students.
Lecture Schedule
The semester includes 12 weeks of lectures as follows:
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, 20 January – Friday, 24 January 2025 |
| 2 | Monday, 27 January – Friday, 31 January 2025 |
| 3 | Monday, 3 February – Friday, 7 February 2025 |
| 4 | Monday, 10 February – Friday, 14 February 2025 |
| 5 | Monday, 17 February – Friday, 21 February 2025 |
| 6 | Monday, 24 February – Friday, 28 February 2025 |
| 7 | Monday, 3 March – Friday, 7 March 2025 |
| 8 | Monday, 10 March – Friday, 14 March 2025 |
| 9 | Monday, 17 March – Friday, 21 March 2025 |
| 10 | Monday, 24 March – Friday, 28 March 2025 |
| 11 | Monday, 31 March – Friday, 4 April 2025 |
| 12 | Monday, 7 April – Friday, 11 April 2025 |
Senate Meetings
FUTO has scheduled Senate meetings on the following dates during the Harmattan Semester:
- Thursday, 30 January 2025.
- Thursday, 27 February 2025.
- Thursday, 27 March 2025.
Breaks and Revision
Students are allotted time for revision and holidays:
- Revision Period: Monday, 14 April – Thursday, 17 April 2025.
- Good Friday: Friday, 18 April 2025.
- Easter Break: Monday, 21 April – Friday, 25 April 2025.
Examinations
The semester’s examinations are scheduled as follows:
- Start Date: Monday, 5 May 2025.
- End Date: Friday, 30 May 2025.
- Final Senate Review: Thursday, 29 May 2025.
Rain Semester
Lecture Schedule
The Rain Semester also spans 12 weeks of lectures:
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, 2 June – Friday, 6 June 2025 |
| 2 | Monday, 9 June – Friday, 13 June 2025 |
| 3 | Monday, 16 June – Friday, 20 June 2025 |
| 4 | Monday, 23 June – Friday, 27 June 2025 |
| 5 | Monday, 30 June – Friday, 4 July 2025 |
| 6 | Monday, 7 July – Friday, 11 July 2025 |
| 7 | Monday, 14 July – Friday, 18 July 2025 |
| 8 | Monday, 21 July – Friday, 25 July 2025 |
| 9 | Monday, 28 July – Friday, 1 August 2025 |
| 10 | Monday, 4 August – Friday, 8 August 2025 |
| 11 | Monday, 11 August – Friday, 15 August 2025 |
| 12 | Monday, 18 August – Friday, 22 August 2025 |
Senate Meetings
Rain Semester Senate meetings are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday, 26 June 2025.
- Thursday, 31 July 2025.
- Thursday, 28 August 2025.
Revision and Examinations
The semester concludes with a revision period and examinations:
- Revision Period: Monday, 25 August – Friday, 29 August 2025.
- Examinations Start: Monday, 1 September 2025.
- Examinations End: Friday, 19 September 2025.
Read Also: Federal University Dutse (FUD) Academic Calendar 2024/2025
Planning Ahead
This structured timetable enables students and staff to align their activities effectively. A university representative emphasized the importance of adhering to the schedule to ensure a smooth academic session, saying it provides a clear roadmap for all stakeholders.
Another official remarked that such detailed planning reflects FUTO’s commitment to academic excellence.
FUTO Academic Calendar for 2024/2025 Academic Session.
