The Dennis Osadebay University (DOU) has officially published its academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session, a vital resource for both new and returning students. This comprehensive calendar details significant dates and deadlines for the first and second semesters, facilitating better planning and organization for all students.
Academic Calendar Highlights
First Semester:
- October 7, 2024: Online payment for school and accommodation fees commences for returning students.
- October 20, 2024: Both fresh and returning students are expected to resume on campus.
- October 21, 2024: Screening and medical examinations for new students will take place, alongside the initiation of course registration for returning students.
- October 28, 2024: Course registration opens for fresh students.
- November 4, 2024: The first semester lectures commence for all students.
- November 12-14, 2024: An orientation program will be held for new students, offering them an introduction to university life.
- November 15, 2024: The matriculation ceremony for fresh students will take place, marking their official entry into the university.
- December 20, 2024: Registration will close for all students, emphasizing the importance of timely enrollment.
- December 20, 2024 – January 5, 2025: A break for Christmas and New Year will be observed, allowing students to recharge.
- January 6-10, 2025: A late registration period will occur, subject to penalty fees for those who missed the initial deadlines.
- January 10, 2025: The last day to add or drop courses is scheduled, as well as the deadline for temporary withdrawal or deferment.
- February 7, 2025: Lectures for the first semester will conclude.
- February 10-14, 2025: A revision week will provide students the opportunity to prepare for examinations.
- February 17, 2025: Examinations for the first semester will commence.
- February 28, 2025: First semester examinations will conclude.
- March 3-16, 2025: A break will follow the first semester examinations, allowing students time to rest.
- March 3-24, 2025: During this period, examination scripts will be marked, and first semester results will be released.
Second Semester:
- March 16, 2025: Students will return to campus to begin the second semester.
- March 17, 2025: Lectures for the second semester will begin.
- April 15-18, 2025: A BCOS meeting is scheduled.
- April 30, 2025: A Senate meeting will be held to discuss academic matters.
- June 27, 2025: Lectures for the second semester will conclude.
- June 30 – July 4, 2025: Another revision week will be observed for students to prepare for their upcoming assessments.
- July 7, 2025: Second semester examinations will begin.
- July 18, 2025: The examinations will conclude.
- July 23, 2025: A break following the second semester examinations will commence.
- July 18 – August 1, 2025: The marking of examination scripts will take place.
- August 4-15, 2025: Departments and faculties will review and consider the results.
- August 20-22, 2025: The BCOS will convene to evaluate the results.
- August 27, 2025: The Senate will consider the examination results.
- September 5, 2025: The results for the second semester will be officially released.
Conclusion
This academic calendar is an essential tool for all students at DOU, ensuring they are well-informed about key dates and important deadlines throughout the academic year. It aims to promote organization and timely action, fostering a productive and successful educational experience.
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