The Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) wishes to inform all fresh and returning undergraduate students that the Senate has officially approved the Academic Calendar for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
The session will officially commence on Monday, October 5, 2026. All students are advised to review the schedule below and ensure strict adherence to registration deadlines and academic timelines.
Session Commencement & Registration Schedule
First Semester (Harmattan Semester) Timetable
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Lectures Begin: Monday, 19th October 2026
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Matriculation Ceremony: Friday, 27th November 2026
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End-of-Year Break: Thursday, 24th December 2026 – Monday, 4th January 2027
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End of Harmattan Semester Lectures: Friday, 22nd January 2027
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Lecture-Free Week & CA Result Upload: Monday, 25th January – Friday, 29th January 2027
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Harmattan Semester Examinations: Monday, 1st February – Friday, 26th February 2027
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Mid-Session Break: Friday, 26th February – Sunday, 14th March 2027
Second Semester (Rain Semester) Timetable
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Rain Semester Resumption & Lectures Begin: Monday, 15th March 2027
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Continuous Assessment (CA) Week: Monday, 12th April – Friday, 16th April 2027
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End of Rain Semester Lectures: Friday, 18th June 2027
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Lecture-Free Week: Monday, 21st June – Friday, 25th June 2027
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Rain Semester Examinations: Monday, 28th June – Friday, 23rd July 2027
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Special Senate Meeting (Consideration of Results): Monday, 6th September 2027
Academic Session Breakdown & Structure
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Registration Duration: 2 Weeks Normal | 1 Week Late
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Lecture Duration: 15 Weeks per Semester
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Revision / CA Upload: 1 Week (Lecture-Free) per Semester
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Examination Duration: 4 Weeks per Semester
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Evaluation & Result Processing: 2 Weeks per Semester
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End-of-Session Break: 3 Weeks
Important Notice to All Students
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Avoid Late Registration: The course registration portal will close strictly according to the published schedule. Late registration attracts surcharge fees.
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Academic Compliance: Students must attend at least 75% of scheduled lectures to qualify for semester examinations.
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Official Updates: Stay informed through the official UNILORIN Student Portal and university communication channels for any administrative notices.
