ATBU Postgraduate 2nd Semester Calendar 2025/2026: Key Dates

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University School of Postgraduate Studies has published the second semester academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session.

Second Semester Key Dates

• Resumption and registration: June 22-26, 2026.
• Lectures: June 23-September 11, 2026.
• Second semester examinations: September 14-October 12, 2026.
• Marking period: October 5-November 2, 2026.
• Vacation for students: October 13-December 29, 2026.
• 2026/2027 session begins: December 30, 2026.

Result Processing and Meetings

• Departmental and Faculty PG Committee meetings: November 3-6, 2026.
• PG Board meeting: November 9-10, 2026.
• Senate Business Committee meetings: November 11-12, 2026.
• Senate examinations meeting: November 16, 2026.

PG-ICT Training

The schedule notes that PG-ICT short training will be offered throughout the academic session. Postgraduate students should watch for specific training announcements from the school.

What Postgraduate Students Should Do

• Complete registration within the June 22-26 window.
• Attend lectures from June 23 through September 11.
• Prepare early for examinations starting September 14.
• Use the vacation period for research, writing, fieldwork, or supervisor follow-up.