National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) 2025 Academic Calendar

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has released its academic calendar for the 2025 session. This schedule outlines important dates for admissions, registration, examinations, and university meetings. Below is a detailed breakdown of activities throughout the year.

Admissions Schedule

Application for Admissions: January 1 – December 31, 2025

First Semester

February 2025

Course and Exam Registration: February 10 – April 27, 2025
University Examinations Committee Meeting: February 18, 2025
School of Postgraduate Board Meeting: February 19, 2025
Senate Curriculum Committee Meeting: February 20, 2025
Business Committee of Senate Meeting: February 21, 2025
Senate Meeting: February 25, 2025
Release of 2024_2 Results: February 26, 2025
31st Inaugural Lecture: February 27, 2025

March 2025

Course Facilitation Begins: March 3 – April 27, 2025
University Examinations Committee Meeting: March 11, 2025
School of Postgraduate Board Meeting: March 12, 2025
Congregation Meeting: March 13, 2025
Business Committee of Senate Meeting: March 14, 2025
Operational Meeting: March 17, 2025
First Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA): March 17 – March 30, 2025
Senate Meeting: March 18, 2025
Id el Fitri Holiday: March 31 – April 1, 2025

April 2025

Second TMA: March 31 – April 13, 2025
32nd Inaugural Lecture: April 3, 2025
Third TMA: April 14 – April 27, 2025
2025 Convocation Ceremony: April 11 – April 12, 2025
Good Friday Holiday: April 18, 2025
Easter Monday Holiday: April 21, 2025
Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES): April 21 – May 2, 2025
33rd Inaugural Lecture: April 24, 2025

May 2025

Workers’ Day: May 1, 2025
Orientation Program: May 6, 2025
Matriculation Ceremony: May 7, 2025
2025_1 Pen on Paper Examination: May 13 – June 4, 2025

June 2025

Id el Kabir Holiday: June 7 – June 8, 2025
2025_1 E-Examination & Marking Exercise: June 10 – July 4, 2025
Democracy Day: June 12, 2025

Second Semester

July 2025

34th Inaugural Lecture: July 3, 2025
Project Moderation and Defense: July 7 – July 15, 2025
Course and Exam Registration: July 14 – September 28, 2025
Senate Students’ Welfare Committee Meeting: July 21, 2025
University Examination Committee Meeting: July 22, 2025
School of Postgraduate Board Meeting: July 23, 2025
35th Inaugural Lecture: July 24, 2025
Business Committee of Senate Meeting: July 25, 2025
Senate Meeting: July 29, 2025
Release of 2025_1 Results: July 30, 2025

August 2025

Facilitation Begins: August 4 – September 28, 2025
University Examination Committee Meeting: August 5, 2025
School of Postgraduate Board Meeting: August 6, 2025
Business Committee of Senate Meeting: August 8, 2025
Operational Meeting: August 11, 2025
Senate Meeting: August 12, 2025
Congregation Meeting: August 13, 2025
First TMA: August 18 – August 31, 2025
SIWES: August 20 – September 2, 2025

September 2025

Second TMA: September 1 – September 14, 2025
36th Inaugural Lecture: September 4, 2025
Id el Maulud Holiday: September 5, 2025
Third TMA: September 15 – September 28, 2025
37th Inaugural Lecture: September 25, 2025
Orientation Program: September 29, 2025
Matriculation Ceremony: September 30, 2025

October 2025

National Day Holiday: October 1, 2025
Business Committee Meeting: October 3, 2025
Senate Meeting: October 7, 2025
Pen on Paper Examination: October 7 – October 30, 2025

November 2025

E-Examination & Marking Exercise: November 4 – November 27, 2025

December 2025

Project Moderation and Defense: December 1 – December 9, 2025
38th Inaugural Lecture: December 4, 2025
Senate Meeting: December 16, 2025
Release of 2025_2 Results: December 17, 2025
Congregation Meeting: December 18, 2025
Christmas Day Holiday: December 25, 2025
Boxing Day Holiday: December 26, 2025

Conclusion

The NOUN academic calendar serves as a structured guide for students and staff, ensuring smooth academic operations throughout the year. It is advisable to adhere strictly to the schedule to avoid missing any important academic activities.