UNIDEL 2023/2024 Academic Calendar: Key Dates & Activities

In your journey through academic life at the University of Delta (UNIDEL), staying informed about the academic calendar is crucial. This guide provides a detailed overview of the UNIDEL academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session, covering both semesters. Whether you are a new or returning student, this guide is tailored to help you plan effectively for the upcoming academic year.

UNIDEL Academic Calendar – 1st Semester 2023/2024

Getting Started: Admissions and Registrations

• 05/09/2023 – 07/09/2023: The university commences with the Post UTME Screening for aspiring students.
• 28/09/2023 – 13/10/2023: A significant period for the admission of fresh students.
• 28/09/2023 – 22/10/2023: Newly admitted students are required to complete a series of tasks: payment of the acceptance fee, online and physical clearance, payment of school charges, and registration.

For the Returning Students

• 24/10/2023: Old students are expected to resume for the new academic session.
• 24/10/2023 – 31/10/2023: This week is designated for the payment of school charges and registration of all old students.

Orientation and Lectures

• 01/11/2023 – 03/11/2023: Orientation exercises are scheduled for new students, an essential phase for acclimatization to university life.
• 06/11/2023: Lectures officially begin for all students, marking the start of a 12-week academic journey.

Breaks and Continuation of Lectures

• 01/12/2023: The university goes on a Christmas break.
• 07/01/2024: Post-holiday, both new and old students resume.
• 08/01/2024: Lectures continue after the break.

Important Deadlines and Events

• 09/02/2024: Deadline for student registration and closing of the university portal.
• 23/02/2024: First semester lectures come to an end.
• 26/02/2024 – 01/03/2024: A period dedicated to revision.
• 27/02/2024: An interdenominational service and Founders Day Lecture.
• 28/02/2024: Matriculation ceremony for new students.

Examinations and Break

• 04/03/2024 – 08/03/2024: GST and Entrepreneurship examinations.
• 11/03/2024 – 18/03/2024: First semester examinations for Education students.
• 14/03/2024 – 28/03/2024: First semester examinations for all other students.
• 29/03/2024 – 05/04/2024: A well-deserved one-week break follows the examinations.

Results and Evaluation

• 08/04/2024: Departmental Academic Boards convene to consider results.
• 10/04/2024: Faculty Academic Boards meet to review and discuss results.

UNIDEL Academic Calendar – 2nd Semester 2023/2024

Resumption and Lectures

• 07/04/2024: Students return to their residences.
• 08/04/2024: A fresh start with the beginning of second-semester lectures, spanning 12 weeks.

Final Stretch: Revisions and Examinations

• 28/06/2024: Lectures for the second semester conclude.
• 01/07/2024 – 05/07/2024: A week dedicated to revision.
• 08/07/2024 – 12/07/2024: GST and Entrepreneurship examinations.
• 15/07/2024 – 19/07/2024: Second semester examinations for Education students.
• 22/07/2024 – 02/08/2024: Second semester examinations for all other students.

Closure of the Academic Year

• 03/08/2024 – 30/08/2024: A four-week end-of-session break.
• 19/08/2024: Departmental Academic Board reviews sessional results.
• 22/08/2024 – 23/08/2024: Faculty Academic Board meets to consider sessional results.
• 27/08/2024 – 28/08/2024: Business Committee of Senate convenes to discuss results.
• 29/08/2024 – 30/08/2024: The Senate meets to consider sessional results.

Understanding the timeline of your academic year at UNIDEL is pivotal for success. This comprehensive breakdown of the UNIDEL academic calendar for the 2023/2024 session is designed to keep you informed and prepared. Remember, staying ahead of these key dates can greatly enhance your university experience. Plan accordingly, and here’s to a fruitful academic year ahead!