OAU Academic Calendar 2023

OAU Academic Calendar 2023


Are you planning your academic future and seeking an institution with a well-structured academic calendar? Curious about when to register, when lectures begin, or how the semesters are broken down? Look no further, as Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has released its comprehensive academic schedule for both the Harmattan and Rain Semesters for the 2022/2023 session.





The administrative authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have formally ratified the academic calendar for the forthcoming Harmattan and Rain semesters of the 2022/2023 academic session. The detailed calendar is intended to guide both incoming and returning students through the academic milestones for the year.


📅 Harmattan Dates Starts: September 28, 2023; Ends: February 28, 2024
📅 Rain Dates Starts: March 8, 2024; Ends: August 30, 2024
🎓 Semesters Harmattan and Rain
📝 Registration Online for both semesters
📚 Lectures Begin Harmattan: October 23, 2023; Rain: March 11, 2024
📈 Tests Mid-Semester tests for both semesters
🎉 Events Matriculation, Convocation, Dean’s Honours Days
🏫 Boards Department and Faculty Boards of Examiners for course assessments





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OAU Harmattan Semester Calendar
Governance and Residency Schedule
Event/ActivityDateSenate Meeting September 28, 2023
Residence for Fresh Students (Various Faculties) October 14-15, 2023
Online Registration for Courses October 16, 2023
Orientation Programme for Fresh Students October 16-18, 2023
ICT Training for Fresh Students October 19-21, 2023

Academic and Extracurricular Activities
Event/ActivityDateReturn of Undergraduate Students October 22, 2023
Committee of Deans October 23, 2023
Harmattan Semester Lectures Begin October 23, 2023
Business Committee of Senate October 25, 2023
End of Normal Registration October 29, 2023

Special Events and Examinations
Event/ActivityDateVarious Colloquium and Dean’s Honours Day November 1-2, 2023
Late Registration with Penalty November 6-10, 2023
Senate Meeting November 9, 2023
MATRICULATION November 20, 2023

Mid-Semester and Holidays
Event/ActivityDateConvocation December 6-9, 2023
Closure of Registration Amendments on E-Portal December 8, 2023
Mid-Semester Test December 11-15, 2023
Christmas and New Year Break December 22, 2023 – January 2, 2024

Examination and Semester-End
Event/ActivityDateHarmattan Semester Lectures End January 19, 2024
Revision/Lecture Free Week January 21-26, 2024
Harmattan Semester Examinations Begin January 29, 2024
Harmattan Semester Examinations End February 17, 2024
Conference Marking February 19-23, 2024
Harmattan Semester Break February 19 – March 9, 2024
Committee of Deans February 26, 2024
Business Committee of Senate February 28, 2024

Harmattan Semester Summary: A Quick Recap
ItemActivity DateDurationNormal Registration October 16 – 29, 2023 2 Weeks
Late Registration with Penalty November 6 – 10, 2023 1 Week
Lecture Periods October 23, 2023 – January 19, 2024 12 Weeks
Lecture-Free Week January 21 – 26, 2024 1 Week
Examination Period January 29 – February 17, 2024 3 Weeks
Vacation February 19 – March 9, 2024 3 Weeks
Length of Classroom Activities (Items 3+4+5) 16 Weeks

OAU Rain Semester Calendar
Initial Preparations and Resumption Dates
Event/ActivityDateOnline Registration for Courses Begin March 8, 2024
All Students Resume March 10, 2024
Rain Semester Lectures Begin March 11, 2024

Departmental and Faculty Reviews
Event/ActivityDateDepartment Board of Examiners March 11 – 13, 2024
Faculty Board of Examiners March 18 – 20, 2024

Academic and Faculty Events
Event/ActivityDateFaculty/Students Colloquium for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences March 20, 2024
Faculty/Students Colloquium for Sciences and Technology March 21, 2024

Course Registration Deadlines
Event/ActivityDateEnd of Normal Registration for Courses March 23, 2024
Late Registration for Courses with Penalty March 25 – 29, 2024

Administrative Meetings and Amendments
Event/ActivityDateSenate Meeting March 27, 2024
Committee of Deans Meeting April 15, 2024
Business Committee of Senate Meeting April 17, 2024
Closure of Registration Amendments on E-Portal April 26, 2024

Mid-Semester Activities and Students’ Week
Event/ActivityDateMid-Semester Test April 29 – May 4, 2024
Students’ Week May 6 – May 10, 2024

Subsequent Senate and Committee Meetings
Event/ActivityDateSenate Meeting May 23, 2024

Lecture Closure and Examinations
Event/ActivityDateRain Semester Lectures End June 7, 2024
Revision/Lecture Free Week June 10 – 14, 2024
Rain Semester Examinations Begin June 17, 2024

Subsequent Administrative and Academic Deadlines
Event/ActivityDateCommittee of Deans Meeting June 17, 2024
Business Committee of Senate Meeting June 20, 2024
Rain Semester Examinations End July 6, 2024

Academic Review and Conference Marking
Event/ActivityDateConference Marking July 8 – 12, 2024

Students’ Vacation and Internship Opportunities
Event/ActivityDateStudents’ Vacation July 8 – August 31, 2024
SWEP/SIWES & Teaching Practice July 8 – August 30, 2024

Special Academic and Innovative Events
Event/ActivityDateStudent Innovation Exhibition and Pitching July 15 – 27, 2024

Final Academic Assessments and Meetings
Event/ActivityDateDepartmental Board of Examiners July 29 – August 2, 2024
Faculty Board of Examiners August 9 – 11, 2024
Committee of Deans Meeting August 19, 2024
Business Committee of Senate Meeting August 21, 2024
Senate for Consideration of Rain Semester Results August 28, 2024

Session Closure
Event/ActivityDateEnd of Session August 30, 2024

Summary – Rain Semester
ActivityDateDurationNormal Registration March 8 – 23, 2024 2 Weeks
Late Registration with Penalty March 25 – 29, 2024 1 Week
Lecture Periods March 11 – June 7, 2024 13 Weeks
Lecture Free Week June 10 – 14, 2024 1 Week
Examination Period June 17 – July 6, 2024 3 Weeks
Students’ Vacation July 8 – August 31, 2024 8 Weeks
Length of Classroom Activities 16 Weeks (Excluding Students’ Week)