FUPRE Academic Calendar for 2023/2024 Academic Session

FUPRE academic calendar for 2023/2024 academic session has been released. The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, schedule of academic activities is contained in the released calendar.

All students and members of staff of the University are expected to adhere strictly to this schedule. The breakdown of academic activities for the 2023/2024 academic session of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun can be seen in tabular form below:

FUPRE Academic Calendar for 2023/2024 Academic Session

The schedule of events including all important dates is as indicated below;

First Semester: A Fresh Start

The first semester is a crucial period for both fresh and returning students, marking the beginning of a new academic journey.

• Registration for Fresh Students: Monday, 4th November 2023 – Friday, 19th January 2024
  • This period is critical for new students. Ensure to complete all registration formalities within these dates.
• Returning Students Registration: Monday, 4th December 2023
  • If you’re a returning student, mark this date for your registration.
• Hostel Allocation: Monday, 4th December 2023
  • Accommodation is a vital aspect of university life. Secure your hostel space on this date.
• Commencement of Lectures: Monday, 8th January 2024
  • Lectures for both fresh and returning students begin. Be prepared to dive into your coursework.
• Orientation Exercise: Monday, 22nd – Thursday, 25th January 2024
  • An essential event for fresh students, the orientation exercise helps you acclimatize to university life.
• Matriculation Ceremony: Wednesday, 31st January 2024
  • A significant milestone, the matriculation ceremony officially inducts you into the university community.
• End of First Semester Lectures: Friday, 19th April 2024
  • This marks the conclusion of your lectures for the semester.
• Revision Week: Monday, 22nd – Friday, 26th April 2024
  • A period dedicated to revising and consolidating your learning before exams.
• First Semester Examinations: Monday, 29th April 2024 – Friday, 17th May 2024
  • The culmination of your efforts, exams assess your understanding and knowledge.
• First Semester Break: Monday, 20th – Friday, 31st May 2024
  • A well-deserved break to recharge before the next semester.

Second Semester: Continuing Your Academic Journey

The second semester is an opportunity to build on your first-semester achievements.

• Resumption for Second Semester: Monday, 3rd June 2024
  • The second part of your academic year begins.
• Students’ Week: Monday, 12th – Friday, 16th August 2024
  • A week filled with various activities, offering a break from academic rigour.
• End of Second Semester Lectures: Friday, 13th September 2024
  • The conclusion of your lectures for the year.
• Revision Period: Monday, 16th – Friday, 20th September 2024
  • Another crucial period for revision before final exams.
• Second Semester Examinations: Monday, 23rd September 2024 – Friday, 11th October 2024
  • The final hurdle of the academic year, testing your accumulated knowledge.
• Second Semester Break: Monday, 14th – Friday, 25th October 2024
  • A period to unwind after a year of hard work and achievement.

FIRST SEMESTER
Monday 18th November – Friday 6th December, 2019	– Resumption/Clearance/Registration for Fresh Students
Monday 2nd – Friday 13th December, 2019	– Resumption/Clearance/Registration for Returning Students
Monday 9th December, 2019	– First Semester Lectures Begin for Returning Students
Monday 9th – Friday 13th December, 2019	– Orientation Programme for Fresh Students
Monday 9th – Friday 20th December, 2019	– Late Registration for Fresh Students
Monday 16th December 2019	– First Semester Lectures Begin for Fresh Students
Monday 16th – Friday 10th January 2020	– Late Registration for Returning Students
Saturday 21st December – Sunday 5th January, 2020	– Christmas Vacation
Monday 6th January, 2020	– Resumption from Christmas Break for all Students
Wednesday 12th February, 2020	– Matriculation of Fresh Students
Friday 20th March, 2020	– End of First Semester Lectures
Monday 23rd – Friday 27th March, 2020	– Revision for all Students
Monday 30th March – Friday 17th April, 2020	– First Semester Examinations
Saturday 18th – Friday 24th April, 2020	– First Semester Break
Monday 18th – Friday 22nd May, 2020	– College Boards meet to consider Results
SECOND SEMESTER
Sunday 26th April, 2020	– Resumption for 2nd Semester
Monday 27th April, 2020	– Second Semester Lectures Begin for all Students
Friday 24th July, 2020	– End of Second Semester Lectures
Monday 27th – Friday 31st July, 2020	– Students’ Week
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August, 2020	– Revision for all Students
Monday 10th – Friday 28th August, 2020	– 2nd Semester Examinations
Saturday 29th August, 2020	– End of Session Break for students
Monday 21st – Friday 25th September, 2020	– College Boards meet to consider Results
Wednesday 14th – Friday 16th October, 2020	– Senate meets to consider Sessional Results

KEY
First Semester	Second Semester
2 Weeks for Clearance and Registration
13 Weeks for Lectures	13 Weeks for Lectures
1 Week for Revision	1 Week for Revision
3 Weeks for Examination	3 Weeks for Examination
– Students must be made to understand that the Calendar is sacrosanct and are therefore strongly advised to key into it for smooth running of the new Session. Senate will not under any circumstance, entertain requests for shift in commencement date scheduled for examinations. – Course registration is not only mandatory but imperative for validation of students’ status – Lectures, especially for returning students, must commence on Monday, 9th December, 2019 – Students should please NOTE that Senate will not entertain any request for re-opening of Portal for registration after the closing date for registration i.e. 8 weeks after resumption. Students who fail to meet the 8 weeks allowed for registration are advised to print out an automated letter of temporary withdrawal from studies for the session (2019/2020)

ALSO SEE: FUPRE School Fees Schedule For All Students

We wish you a happy and successful academic year!