FUKashere Academic Calendar 2023/2024

FUKashere Academic Calendar 2023/2024


Planning is paramount in the academic realm. How, then, do students and staff at the Federal University of Kashere (FUKASHERE) navigate the academic year? From matriculation ceremonies to examinations, every date holds significance. Delve deeper into the meticulously crafted 2023/2024 academic calendar, a guide for every FUKASHERE individual.


The Federal University of Kashere (FUKASHERE), an esteemed institution located in Gombe State, has proudly unveiled its comprehensive academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session. This detailed roadmap, crafted by the Directorate of Academic Planning, serves as an essential guide for students, faculty, and stakeholders to navigate the academic year with clarity and precision.
University 🎓 Federal University of Kashere (FUKASHERE)
Academic Year 📆 2023/2024
First Semester 🍂 Commencing 30th Oct, 2023; Ending 28th Mar, 2024
Examinations 📝 First Semester: 5th Feb – 28th Feb, 2024
Second Semester 🌸 Commencing 18th Mar, 2024; Ending 23rd Sept, 2024
Examinations 📝 Second Semester: 24th Jun – 13th Jul, 2024
Public Holidays 🌍 To be observed as declared by the Federal Government
Contact 📞 Dr. Mohammed Umar, Director, Academic Planning





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First Semester Highlights

Event: Registration of Fresh & Returning Students
Date(s): Mon. 30th Oct., 2023 – Fri. 10th Nov., 2023
Duration: 2 Weeks
Event: Late Registration of Fresh & Returning Students
Date(s): Mon. 13th Nov., 2023 – Fri. 17th Nov., 2023
Duration: 1 Week
Event: Add and Drop
Date(s): Mon. 13th Nov., 2023 – Fri. 24th Nov., 2023
Duration: 2 Weeks
Event: Lectures
Date(s): Mon. 6th Nov., 2023 – Sat. 27th Jun., 2024
Duration: 1 Week
Event: Matriculation of Fresh Students
Date(s): Tue. 5th Dec., 2023
Duration: 1 Day
Event: Orientation of Fresh Students
Date(s): Wed. 6th – Fri. 8th Dec., 2023
Duration: 3 Days
Event: First Semester Examination
Date(s): Mon. 5th Feb., 2024 – Sat. 3rd Feb., 2024
Duration: 3 Weeks
Event: Marking of Examination Scripts (Min. of 2 Weeks)
Date(s): Mon. 5th Feb., 2024 – Fri. 9th Mar., 2024
Duration: 5 Weeks
Event: First Semester Break
Date(s): Mon. 26th Feb., 2024 – Sun. 17th Mar., 2024
Duration: 3 Weeks
Event: Departmental & Faculty Board Meetings
Date(s): Mon. 11th Mar., 2024 – Thur. 14th Mar., 2024
Duration: 4 Days
Event: SBC Meeting on Examination
Date(s): Mon. 18th Mar., 2024 – Wed. 20th Mar., 2024
Duration: 3 Days
Event: SIWES/Teaching Practice
Date(s): Mon. 26th Feb., 2024 – Fri. 9th Aug., 2024
Duration: 6 Months
Event: Senate Meeting on Examination
Date(s): Wed. 27th Mar., 2024
Duration: 1 Day
Event: Commencement of Second Semester
Date(s): Mon. 18th Mar., 2024
Duration: —

The First Semester gracefully concludes with the Commencement of the Second Semester on Mon. 18th Mar. 2024.
Delving into the Second SemesterEvent: Resumption & Commencement of Lectures
Date(s): Mon. 18th Mar., 2024
Duration: 12 Weeks
Event: Lecture Duration
Date(s): Mon. 18th Mar., 2024 – Sat. 15th Jun., 2024
Duration: 12 Weeks
Event: Revision
Date(s): Mon. 17th Jun., 2024 – Sat. 22nd Jun., 2024
Duration: 1 Week
Event: Second Semester Examination
Date(s): Mon. 24th Jun., 2024 – Sat. 13th Jul., 2024
Duration: 3 Weeks
Event: Marking of Examination Scripts (Min. of 2 Weeks)
Date(s): Mon. 24th Jun., 2024 – Fri. 26th Jul., 2024
Duration: 5 Weeks
Event: Teaching Practice
Date(s): Mon. 15th Jul., 2024 – Fri. 23rd Aug., 2024
Duration: 6 Weeks
Event: Second Semester Break (Long Vacation)
Date(s): Mon. 15th Jul., 2024 – Sun. 8th Sept., 2024
Duration: 10 Weeks
Event: Departmental & Faculty Board Meetings
Date(s): Mon. 5th Aug., 2024 – Thur. 8th Aug., 2024
Duration: 4 Days
Event: SBC Meeting on Examination
Date(s): Mon. 5th Aug., 2024 – Wed. 7th Aug., 2024
Duration: 3 Days
Event: Senate Meeting on Examination
Date(s): Mon. 12th Aug., 2024
Duration: 1 Day
Event: Annual Leave for Academic Staff
Date(s): Tue. 13th Aug., 2024 – Fri. 20th Sept., 2024
Duration: 30 Work Days
Event: Commencement of 2024/2025 Academic Session
Date(s): Mon. 23rd Sept., 2024
Duration: —

Note: The Federal University of Kashere (FUKASHERE) respects national traditions, thus public holidays will be observed as declared by the Federal Government.


For a deeper dive into the specifics of the academic calendar or to address any queries, students and stakeholders are encouraged to engage directly with the university’s academic planning department, helmed by Dr. Mohammed Umar, the Director of Academic Planning.