UNIBEN Academic Calendar 2025/2026: Key Dates for Undergraduates

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released the official academic calendar for full-time undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Registration and Orientation

• Online Clearance Begins: November 10, 2025
• Freshers Move to Hostels: November 16, 2025
• Course Registration Opens: November 20, 2025 (6-week duration)
• New Student Orientation: December 17, 2025

First Semester Schedule (15 Weeks)

Lecture Period

• Initial Lectures: November 24, 2025 - January 6, 2026
• Christmas Break: December 22 - January 4
• Continued Lectures: January 5 - March 6, 2026

Examination Period

• Revision Week: March 9-13, 2026
• Examinations: March 16 - April 2, 2026
• Semester Break Begins: April 2, 2026

Second Semester Schedule (15 Weeks)

Lecture Period

• Lectures: April 13 - July 10, 2026

Examination Period

• Revision Week: July 13-17, 2026
• Examinations: July 20 - August 8, 2026
• Session Ends: August 9, 2026

Result Processing

• Script Marking: August 10-24, 2026
• Board Reviews: August 31 - September 18, 2026
• Senate Meeting: September 21, 2026

Students are advised to plan their activities around these dates and ensure timely completion of registration and course requirements.