University of Calabar (UNICAL) has released its revised academic calendar for the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session with updated dates for all academic activities.
Resumption and Registration
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Resumption Date | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| New Students Registration | Monday, September 29, 2025 |
| Returning Students Registration | Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
Academic Activities
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Lectures Commence | Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
| Supplementary Examinations | Monday-Friday, October 27-31, 2025 |
| Christmas Break | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| Revision Week | Monday-Friday, January 19-24, 2026 |
| First Semester Examinations | Monday, January 26 - Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
Important Information
For New Students
- Report to campus on resumption date (September 26, 2025)
- Begin registration on September 29, 2025
- Complete all registration requirements before lectures commence
For Returning Students
- Resume on September 26, 2025
- Start registration from October 2, 2025
- Lectures begin same day as registration opens
Calendar Highlights
Examination Period
First semester examinations span exactly one month:
