Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK) Academic Calendar For 2024/2025

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK) Academic Calendar For 2024/2025

The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK) has unveiled its detailed academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session.

This schedule provides a clear outline of key academic activities, examination dates, holidays, and semester timelines for both students and faculty.

First Semester Overview

Registration Periods

• New Students: Registration for newly admitted students will last four weeks.
  • Dates: Monday, 16 December 2024 – Saturday, 11 January 2025
• Returning Students: Registration for returning students is set for two weeks.
  • Dates: Monday, 30 December 2024 – Saturday, 11 January 2025

Lecture Periods

• Initial Lecture Period: The semester begins with seven weeks of lectures.
  • Dates: Monday, 13 January 2025 – Saturday, 1 March 2025
• Mid-Semester Break: A one-week recess follows.
  • Dates: Monday, 3 March 2025 – Saturday, 8 March 2025
• Continuation of Lectures: Classes will resume for an additional six weeks.
  • Dates: Monday, 10 March 2025 – Saturday, 19 April 2025

Examinations and Semester Closure

• Examination Period: Final exams will span four weeks.
  • Dates: Monday, 21 April 2025 – Saturday, 17 May 2025
• End-of-Semester Activities: This includes grading, result moderation, and Senate approval.
  • Dates: Monday, 19 May 2025 – Saturday, 7 June 2025

Second Semester Overview

Lecture Periods

• Initial Lecture Period: Seven weeks of lectures will kick off the semester.
  • Dates: Monday, 9 June 2025 – Saturday, 26 July 2025
• Mid-Semester Break: A one-week break follows.
  • Dates: Monday, 28 July 2025 – Saturday, 2 August 2025
• Continuation of Lectures: Lectures will proceed for another six weeks.
  • Dates: Monday, 4 August 2025 – Saturday, 13 September 2025

Examinations and Session Closure

• Examination Period: Exams will be conducted over four weeks.
  • Dates: Monday, 15 September 2025 – Saturday, 11 October 2025
• End-of-Session Activities: This involves grading, result moderation, and Senate approval of results.
  • Dates: Monday, 13 October 2025 – Saturday, 8 November 2025

Next Academic Session Begins

• Start Date: Monday, 10 November 2025

Public Holidays to Note

• Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2024
• Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2024
• New Year’s Day: Wednesday, 1 January 2025
• Id-el-Fitr: Monday, 31 March 2025
• Good Friday: Friday, 18 April 2025
• Easter Monday: Monday, 21 April 2025
• Workers’ Day: Thursday, 1 May 2025
• Id-el-Kabir: Saturday, 7 June 2025
• Democracy Day: Thursday, 12 June 2025
• Id-el-Maulud: Friday, 5 September 2025
• National Day: Wednesday, 1 October 2025

A Guide for Effective Planning

This academic calendar serves as a comprehensive guide to help students, faculty, and staff organize their activities and stay on track throughout the academic session. Students are encouraged to adhere strictly to the timeline to ensure a smooth academic experience.

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