Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session. This calendar outlines key academic activities, holidays, and examination periods, providing a structured schedule for students and staff to follow throughout the academic year.
First Semester Activities
Registration for New Students
The registration process for new students will span four weeks.
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Duration: Monday, 16 December 2024, to Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Registration for Returning Students
Returning students will have a two-week registration period.
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Duration: Monday, 30 December 2024, to Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Lectures Begin
The semester’s academic lectures will run for a total of seven weeks.
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Duration: Monday, 13 January 2025, to Saturday, 1 March 2025.
Mid-Semester Break
A one-week break is scheduled for students and staff to recharge.
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Duration: Monday, 3 March 2025, to Saturday, 8 March 2025.
Lectures Continue
Lectures will resume after the break and continue for six weeks.
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Duration: Monday, 10 March 2025, to Saturday, 19 April 2025.
Semester Examinations
The semester examinations will be conducted over a four-week period.
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Duration: Monday, 21 April 2025, to Saturday, 17 May 2025.
End of Semester Activities
Activities such as marking, moderation of results, and Senate approval will take place to conclude the semester.
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Duration: Monday, 19 May 2025, to Saturday, 7 June 2025.
Second Semester Activities
Lectures Begin
The second semester will commence with seven weeks of lectures.
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Duration: Monday, 9 June 2025, to Saturday, 26 July 2025.
Mid-Semester Break
A one-week break will follow the initial phase of lectures.
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Duration: Monday, 28 July 2025, to Saturday, 2 August 2025.
Lectures Continue
Lectures will resume for an additional six weeks.
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Duration: Monday, 4 August 2025, to Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Semester Examinations
Examinations for the second semester will take place over four weeks.
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Duration: Monday, 15 September 2025, to Saturday, 11 October 2025.
End of Session Activities
Marking, moderation, and Senate approval of results will conclude the academic session.
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Duration: Monday, 13 October 2025, to Saturday, 8 November 2025.
Beginning of New Academic Session
The 2025/2026 academic session will officially begin on:
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Date: Monday, 10 November 2025.
Public Holidays
The following public holidays will be observed during the academic year:
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Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2024.
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Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2024.
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New Year’s Day: Wednesday, 1 January 2025.
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Id-el-Fitr: Monday, 31 March 2025.
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Good Friday: Friday, 18 April 2025.
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Easter Monday: Monday, 21 April 2025.
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Workers’ Day: Thursday, 1 May 2025.
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Id-el-Kabir: Saturday, 7 June 2025.
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Democracy Day: Thursday, 12 June 2025.
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Id-el-Maulud: Friday, 5 September 2025.
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National Day: Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
Conclusion
The academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session provides a comprehensive guide to help students, staff, and stakeholders plan their schedules effectively. By adhering to the outlined timelines, the university aims to ensure a smooth academic experience for everyone involved.
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