Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Academic Calendar For 2024/2025

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Academic Calendar For 2024/2025

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has released the academic calendar for regular undergraduate students for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Approved by the Vice-Chancellor, this schedule outlines key dates and events for both the first and second semesters.

First Semester

Highlights of the First Semester Activities:

• Monday, October 28, 2024:
  Returning students resume campus activities, while fee payment, course registration, and documentation continue.
• Wednesday, October 30, 2024:
  Lectures for the first semester officially begin.
• Monday, November 4, 2024:
  New students complete registration and start General Studies (GST) lectures.
• Tuesday, November 5, 2024:
  Committee of Deans convenes for their first meeting of the semester.
• Wednesday, November 27, 2024:
  A Senate meeting is scheduled.
• Thursday, December 19, 2024:
  Celebrate the festive season with the university’s annual Christmas Carol.
• Monday, December 23, 2024 – Thursday, January 2, 2025:
  Christmas vacation period for all students.
• Friday, January 3, 2025:
  Students return to campus after the holiday break.
• Friday, January 24, 2025:
  The Matriculation Ceremony for the 2024/2025 session takes place.
• Friday, February 7, 2025:
  The university celebrates the 2023/2024 Convocation Ceremony.
• Monday, February 24, 2025:
  Revision Week begins in preparation for exams.
• Monday, March 3 – Friday, March 21, 2025:
  First-semester examinations are conducted, with the School of General Studies (SGS) exams held during the last week.
• Friday, March 21, 2025:
  Marks the conclusion of all first-semester examinations.
• Monday, March 24 – Friday, April 25, 2025:
  Students take a break for the Easter holiday and vacation.

Second Semester

Key Dates for Second Semester Activities:

• Monday, April 28, 2025:
  Second-semester lectures officially commence.
• Monday, June 3, 2025:
  A university-wide quiz is scheduled.
• Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25, 2025:
  Revision Week to prepare for exams.
• Monday, August 4, 2025:
  Second-semester examinations begin. The School of General Studies exams will run concurrently during this week.
• Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22, 2025:
  Students engage in project defenses and final assessments.
• Friday, August 22, 2025:
  Second-semester examinations officially end.
• Monday, August 25 – Friday, October 3, 2025:
  Students enjoy a well-deserved vacation.

Looking Ahead: 2025/2026 Academic Session

• Monday, October 6, 2025:
  The new academic session begins, marking the start of fresh activities for students and faculty.

This comprehensive academic calendar ensures proper planning and smooth execution of activities for the 2024/2025 session. Students are encouraged to adhere to the timeline and make the most of the academic year. For more details, visit the official UNIZIK website.

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