The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has released its detailed Academic Calendar for the concurrent 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 sessions, outlining every key academic activity for the Harmattan and Rain semesters. This calendar is a vital resource for students, providing them with official dates for resumption, registration, lectures, examinations, breaks, and all major university events.

The Harmattan Semester is set to commence in October, with fresh students leading the way, followed by their returning counterparts. This semester is packed with a variety of activities, including orientation programs, ICT training sessions, course registration, lectures, mid-semester examinations, the matriculation ceremony, and the main Harmattan semester examinations, which are scheduled to conclude by early March. Additionally, the semester includes holidays like the Christmas break and will end with a brief semester break.

The Rain Semester kicks off toward the end of March, with all students resuming their academic pursuits and lectures commencing shortly thereafter. This semester encompasses a range of activities, including course registration, lectures, mid-semester examinations, the highly anticipated students’ week, and final examinations, which are expected to wrap up by July. Following the examinations, the university will engage in post-examination activities such as conference marking, SIWES/Teaching Practice, departmental and faculty board meetings, and the crucial consideration of results by the Senate.

Ultimately, the academic calendar is designed to serve as an official guide, empowering students and staff to plan their academic, administrative, and personal activities with precision. It ensures that the entire university community is well-informed about the structure, duration, and flow of the academic session, from the initial resumption to the culmination of the school year.