ABU Academic Calendar 2024/2025 Session

The Ahmadu Bello University – ABU Academic Calendar for the 2024/2025 session has been released.

This comprehensive ABU Academic calendar outlines key academic activities, including registration periods, lecture schedules, examinations, and breaks, helping students, lecturers, and stakeholders plan effectively.

First Semester ABU Academic Calendar

1. Registration Period
   • Start: Monday, 9 December 2024
   • End: Saturday, 21 December 2024
   • Duration: 2 weeks
2. Christmas and New Year Break
   • Start: Monday, 23 December 2024
   • End: Saturday, 4 January 2025
   • Duration: 2 weeks
3. Lecture Period (12 Weeks)
   • Start: Monday, 6 January 2025
   • End: Saturday, 29 March 2025
4. Eid-el-Fitr Break
   • Start: Monday, 31 March 2025
   • End: Saturday, 5 April 2025
   • Duration: 1 week
5. Lecture Period (2 Weeks)
   • Start: Monday, 7 April 2025
   • End: Saturday, 19 April 2025
6. Final Examinations
   • Start: Monday, 21 April 2025
   • End: Saturday, 10 May 2025
   • Duration: 3 weeks
7. End of Semester Break
   • Start: Monday, 12 May 2025
   • End: Saturday, 24 May 2025
   • Duration: 2 weeks
8. Add and Drop Period
   • Start: Monday, 27 January 2025
   • End: Saturday, 1 February 2025
   • Duration: 1 week

Second Semester ABU Academic Calendar

1. Lecture Period (2 Weeks)
   • Start: Monday, 26 May 2025
   • End: Saturday, 7 June 2025
2. Eid-el-Kabir Break
   • Start: Monday, 9 June 2025
   • End: Saturday, 14 June 2025
   • Duration: 1 week
3. Lecture Period (12 Weeks)
   • Start: Monday, 16 June 2025
   • End: Saturday, 6 September 2025
4. Final Examinations
   • Start: Monday, 8 September 2025
   • End: Saturday, 27 September 2025
   • Duration: 3 weeks
5. Add and Drop Period
   • Start: Monday, 16 June 2025
   • End: Saturday, 21 June 2025
   • Duration: 1 week

Examination Results Processing and Approval

First Semester

• Screening of New Students: Monday, 2 December 2024 – Saturday, 14 December 2024
• Payment Portal Open: Monday, 2 December 2024 – Saturday, 21 December 2024
• Departmental Course Allocation: Monday, 2 December 2024 – Saturday, 7 December 2024
• Examination Card Printing: Monday, 7 April 2025 – Saturday, 21 April 2025
• Marking Period: Monday, 12 May 2025 – Saturday, 6 June 2025
• Departmental Board Meeting: Monday, 9 June 2025 – Saturday, 21 June 2025
• Faculty Board Meeting: Monday, 23 June 2025 – Saturday, 28 June 2025
• Senate Standing Committee Meeting: Monday, 30 June 2025 – Saturday, 5 July 2025
• Senate Result Presentation: Thursday, 31 July 2025

Second Semester

• Departmental Course Allocation: Monday, 19 May 2025 – Saturday, 24 May 2025
• Examination Card Printing: Monday, 25 August 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025
• Marking Period: Monday, 29 September 2025 – Saturday, 25 October 2025
• Departmental Board Meeting: Monday, 27 October 2025 – Saturday, 15 November 2025
• Faculty Board Meeting: Monday, 17 November 2025 – Saturday, 22 November 2025
• Senate Standing Committee Meeting: Monday, 17 November 2025 – Tuesday, 25 November 2025
• Senate Result Presentation: Thursday, 27 November 2025

Important Notes

• The ABU academic calendar ensures structured and timely completion of academic activities.
• Students are advised to follow the schedule strictly to avoid missing critical dates.
• Lecturers and administrative staff should adhere to deadlines for a smooth academic year.

This calendar reflects Ahmadu Bello University’s commitment to academic excellence and effective planning for the 2024/2025 session.

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