FUWUKARI Academic Calendar 2023/2024: Key Dates & Events

The Federal University, Wukari (FUWUKARI) has released its approved academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session. This detailed schedule outlines the key dates and events for students, ensuring that everyone is well-prepared for the upcoming academic year.

First Semester: Important Dates and Activities

Resumption and Registration

• Thursday, 16th May 2024: Both returning and new students are expected to arrive on campus.
• Thursday, 16th May 2024 – Tuesday, 11th June 2024: Registration period for all students spans four weeks.

Commencement of Lectures

• Monday, 27th May 2024 – Friday, 30th August 2024: Lectures will be conducted over a period of 14 weeks.

Continuous Assessments

• Continuous Assessment I (CAI):
  • Monday, 24th June 2024 – Saturday, 29th June 2024: This week is dedicated to the first round of continuous assessments.
• Continuous Assessment II (CAII):
  • Monday, 29th July 2024 – Saturday, 3rd August 2024: The second round of continuous assessments takes place.

Special Events

• Saturday, 17th August 2024 (Tentative): Matriculation ceremony for new students.
• Saturday, 7th September 2024: SIWES (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme) orientation will be held.

Revision and Examination Period

• Monday, 2nd September 2024 – Saturday, 7th September 2024: A week reserved for revision.
• Monday, 9th September 2024 – Saturday, 28th September 2024: Examination period spanning three weeks.

Semester Break and SIWES

• Monday, 30th September 2024 – Saturday, 26th October 2024: First semester break lasting four weeks.
• Monday, 28th October 2024 – Sunday, 27th April 2025: SIWES duration is six months.

Second Semester: Key Dates and Events

Resumption and Lectures

• Sunday, 27th October 2024: Students return to campus for the second semester.
• Monday, 28th October 2024 – Saturday, 21st December 2024: Lectures will be held over eight weeks.

Christmas Break

• Monday, 23rd December 2024 – Thursday, 2nd January 2025: A ten-day Christmas break for all students.

Resumption of Lectures and Revision Week

• Friday, 3rd January 2025 – Saturday, 15th February 2025: Lectures resume for six weeks.
• Monday, 17th February 2025 – Saturday, 22nd February 2025: A week dedicated to revision.

Examination and Long Vacation

• Monday, 24th February 2025 – Saturday, 15th March 2025: Examination period covering three weeks.
• Monday, 17th March 2025 – Saturday, 26th April 2025: Long vacation for students, lasting six weeks.

Commencement of 2024/2025 Academic Session

• Sunday, 27th April 2025: Students return for the first semester of the 2024/2025 academic session.

Regular Meetings

• Senate Meetings: Held on the last Thursday of every month.
• Deans and Directors’ Meetings: Scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month.
• Departmental Board Meetings: Conducted in the first week of every month.

This comprehensive academic calendar ensures that students and staff of FUWUKARI are well-informed and can plan accordingly for a successful academic year. Stay updated by regularly checking official university announcements and adhering to the schedule provided.