YSU academic calendar for 2025/2026

The management of Yobe State University (YSU) has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The calendar, signed by the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Mohammed Bukar Ngamdu, outlines key dates and activities for both semesters of the session.

First Semester Overview:

The academic activities are set to commence with a two-week Registration Exercise for new and returning students, starting on Monday, 19th January 2026, and ending on 31st January 2026. Lectures will begin shortly after, running for 14 weeks from 2nd February 2026 to 9th May 2026. Students are advised to note the window for Late Registration (2nd - 7th February) and Add and Drop Registration (9th - 21st February).

A significant event, the Matriculation Exercise, is scheduled for 19th February 2026.

The First Semester Examination will hold for four weeks, from 11th May 2026 to 6th June 2026. This will be followed by a one-week Inter-Semester break (8th - 13th June).

Second Semester Schedule:

The second semester kicks off with the commencement of lectures on 15th June 2026, lasting for 12 weeks until 5th September 2026. The Second Semester Examination is slated for 7th September to 3rd October 2026.

A three-week Marking Period for scripts is scheduled from 5th to 24th October 2026. This will be followed by the process of External Examination Moderation and Consideration of Results at various academic levels.

The resumption date for the 2026/2027 Academic Session is yet to be determined and will be announced in due course.

The university management urges all students, faculty, and staff to take note of these important dates for effective planning throughout the academic year.