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National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) Academic Calendar For 2025
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has unveiled its academic calendar for the 2025 session, detailing the timeline for admissions, course registration, examinations, and major university events.
Students, faculty, and staff can now plan their schedules as the calendar outlines key academic and administrative activities throughout the year.
January 2025: Admissions Open All Year
- Admissions Application: January 1 – December 31, 2025.
February 2025: First Semester Kicks Off
- Course & Exam Registration: February 10 – April 27, 2025.
- University Examinations Committee Meeting: February 18, 2025.
- School of Postgraduate Board Meeting: February 19, 2025.
- Senate Curriculum Committee Meeting: February 20, 2025.
- Business Committee of Senate Meeting: February 21, 2025.
- Senate Meeting: February 25, 2025.
- Release of 2024_2 Semester Results: February 26, 2025.
- 31st Inaugural Lecture: February 27, 2025.
March 2025: Course Facilitation and Assignments Begin
- Facilitation of Courses: March 3 – April 27, 2025.
- University Examinations Committee Meeting: March 11, 2025.
- School of Postgraduate Board Meeting: March 12, 2025.
- Congregation Meeting: March 13, 2025.
- Business Committee of Senate Meeting: March 14, 2025.
- Operational Meeting: March 17, 2025.
- 1st Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA): March 17 – March 30, 2025.
- Senate Meeting: March 18, 2025.
- Id el-Fitri Holiday: March 31 – April 1, 2025.
April 2025: Academic Progress and Convocation
- 2nd TMA: March 31 – April 13, 2025.
- 32nd Inaugural Lecture: April 3, 2025.
- 3rd TMA: April 14 – April 27, 2025.
- 2025 Convocation Ceremony: April 11 – April 12, 2025.
- Good Friday Holiday: April 18, 2025.
- Easter Monday Holiday: April 21, 2025.
- Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES): April 21 – May 2, 2025.
- 33rd Inaugural Lecture: April 24, 2025.
May 2025: New Students Join NOUN
- Workers’ Day Public Holiday: May 1, 2025.
- Orientation for Fresh Students: May 6, 2025.
- Matriculation Ceremony: May 7, 2025.
- First Semester Pen-on-Paper Examination: May 13 – June 4, 2025.
June 2025: Examinations and National Holidays
- Id el-Kabir Holiday: June 7 – June 8, 2025.
- E-Examinations and Marking Exercise: June 10 – July 4, 2025.
- Democracy Day Public Holiday: June 12, 2025.
July 2025: Results Processing and New Semester Registration
- 34th Inaugural Lecture: July 3, 2025.
- Project Moderation & Defense: July 7 – July 15, 2025.
- Course & Exam Registration for Second Semester: July 14 – September 28, 2025.
- Senate Students’ Welfare Committee Meeting: July 21, 2025.
- University Examinations Committee Meeting: July 22, 2025.
- School of Postgraduate Board Meeting: July 23, 2025.
- 35th Inaugural Lecture: July 24, 2025.
- Business Committee of Senate Meeting: July 25, 2025.
- Senate Meeting: July 29, 2025.
- Release of 2025_1 Semester Results: July 30, 2025.
August 2025: New Semester Begins
- Course Facilitation Begins: August 4 – September 28, 2025.
- University Examinations Committee Meeting: August 5, 2025.
- School of Postgraduate Board Meeting: August 6, 2025.
- Business Committee of Senate Meeting: August 8, 2025.
- Operational Meeting: August 11, 2025.
- Senate Meeting: August 12, 2025.
- Congregation Meeting: August 13, 2025.
- 1st TMA: August 18 – August 31, 2025.
- SIWES Continues: August 20 – September 2, 2025.
September 2025: Mid-Semester Activities
- 2nd TMA: September 1 – September 14, 2025.
- 36th Inaugural Lecture: September 4, 2025.
- Id el-Maulud Holiday: September 5, 2025.
- 3rd TMA: September 15 – September 28, 2025.
- 37th Inaugural Lecture: September 25, 2025.
- Orientation for New Students: September 29, 2025.
- Matriculation Ceremony: September 30, 2025.
October 2025: Examinations Begin Again
- National Day Holiday: October 1, 2025.
- Business Committee Meeting: October 3, 2025.
- Senate Meeting: October 7, 2025.
- Pen-on-Paper Examination: October 7 – October 30, 2025.
November 2025: Exam Marking and Assessments
- E-Examinations and Marking Exercise: November 4 – November 27, 2025.
December 2025: Wrapping Up the Year
- Project Moderation & Defense: December 1 – December 9, 2025.
- 38th Inaugural Lecture: December 4, 2025.
- Senate Meeting: December 16, 2025.
- Release of 2025_2 Semester Results: December 17, 2025.
- Congregation Meeting: December 18, 2025.
- Christmas Day Holiday: December 25, 2025.
- Boxing Day Holiday: December 26, 2025.
The 2025 NOUN Academic Calendar provides a well-structured roadmap for students and faculty, ensuring smooth academic operations. From admissions and matriculation to exams and inaugural lectures, the schedule is designed to optimize learning, research, and student engagement.
Students are encouraged to stay updated and adhere to deadlines to ensure they meet academic requirements without last-minute pressure.
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