The administration of Edo State University, Iyamho (ESUI) wishes to notify all newly admitted scholars as well as returning students about the timetable of academic events for the 2026/2027 academic session. Below is the detailed calendar that outlines key dates, registration windows, examinations and vacation periods.

FIRST SEMESTER 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR (16 WEEKS)

• 17/10/2026 – Resumption of newly admitted students into halls of residence
• 19/10/2026 – 30/10/2026 – Screening and registration period for new entrants
• 28/10/2026 – 29/10/2026 – Orientation programme for newly admitted students
• 31/10/2026 – Arrival of returning students into halls of residence
• 02/11/2026 – Commencement of lectures for newly admitted students
• 02/11/2026 – 06/11/2026 – Registration window for returning students
• 09/11/2026 – Start of first‑semester lectures for returning students
• 26/11/2026 – Convocation lecture
• 28/11/2026 – Convocation day
• 17/12/2026 – Late course registration for all students
• 17/12/2026 – Students begin the Christmas and New Year break
• 09/01/2027 – All students return to halls of residence
• 11/01/2027 – Continuation of first‑semester lectures for the whole student body
• 18/02/2027 – Matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students
• 15/02/2027 – 19/02/2027 – Revision period / continuous assessment
• 19/02/2027 – End of first‑semester lectures
• 22/02/2027 – 27/02/2027 – GST/ENT examinations
• 01/03/2027 – 13/03/2027 – First‑semester examinations across all faculties
• 13/03/2027 – Conclusion of first‑semester examination period
• 14/03/2027 – Commencement of first‑semester break for students
• 23/03/2027 – Founders’ Day celebrations

SECOND SEMESTER 2026/2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR (15 WEEKS)

• 03/04/2027 – Return of all students to halls of residence for the second semester
• 05/04/2027 – Opening of second‑semester lectures
• 21/06/2027 – 25/06/2027 – Student Week activities
• 28/06/2027 – 02/07/2027 – One‑week revision and continuous assessment period
• 02/07/2027 – End of second‑semester lectures
• 05/07/2027 – 10/07/2027 – GST/ENT examinations for the second semester
• 12/07/2027 – Start of second‑semester examinations in all faculties
• 24/07/2027 – Conclusion of second‑semester examination period
• 25/07/2027 – Students commence the long vacation break for the 2026/2027 academic session
• 17/08/2027 – 20/08/2027 – Departments and faculties review sessional results for the 2026/2027 session
• 30/08/2027 – 03/09/2027 – Senate consideration and approval of the 2026/2027 sessional results
• 04/10/2027 – Launch of the 2027/2028 academic session

Engr. Prof S. K. Otoikhian

Chairman

Mr. Lawrence Akhigbe

Secretary