BUK releases approved academic calendar, 2025/2026

This is to inform the general public, especially students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), that the University Senate has released the approved undergraduate academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session.

Below are the scheduled activities and timelines for the upcoming academic year:

Registration and First Semester Schedule

Online Screening for Fresh Students: Monday, 2nd March – Saturday, 4th April, 2026 (5 Weeks)

Registration for Fresh Students: Monday, 30th March – Saturday, 2nd May, 2026 (5 Weeks)

Registration for Returning Students: Monday, 4th May – Saturday, 16th May, 2026 (2 Weeks)

First Semester Lectures: Monday, 18th May – Saturday, 8th August, 2026 (12 Weeks)

GSP 1st Semester Examinations: Monday, 3rd August – Saturday, 8th August, 2026 (1 Week)

First Semester Examinations: Monday, 10th August – Saturday, 29th August, 2026 (3 Weeks)

First Semester Break: Monday, 31st August – Saturday, 5th September, 2026 (1 Week)

Second Semester and Session Conclusion

Second Semester Lectures: Monday, 7th September – Saturday, 28th November, 2026 (12 Weeks)

GSP 2nd Semester Examinations: Monday, 23rd November – Saturday, 28th November, 2026 (1 Week)

Second Semester Examinations: Monday, 30th November – Saturday, 19th December, 2026 (3 Weeks)

End of Session Break: Monday, 21st December, 2026 – Saturday, 13th February, 2027 (8 Weeks)

Beginning of New Session: Monday, 15th February, 2027.

Wishing all students a wonderful academic session ahead!