LAUTECH 2023/2024 Harmattan Semester Academic Calendar: Key Dates & Events

LAUTECH 2023/2024 Harmattan Semester Academic Calendar: Key Dates & Events



Are you a student or staff member at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) gearing up for the upcoming academic year? The much-anticipated academic calendar for the 2023/2024 Harmattan semester has finally been unveiled, marking significant dates and events that will shape the semester. From the resumption of fresh and returning students to mid-semester assessments and convocation ceremonies, what key dates should you mark on your calendar to ensure you're fully prepared for the semester ahead?





As a keen observer and chronicler of the educational landscape in Nigeria, I’m always on the lookout for pivotal updates that shape the academic experience of students across the nation. Today, I’m delighted to bring to light the recently approved academic calendar for the 2023/2024 Harmattan Semester at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. This approval, granted by the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. R. O. Rom Kalilu, on behalf of the Senate, heralds a structured outline of academic activities, meticulously planned by the Committee of Provosts and Deans.
📅 Resumption Fresh Students: Feb 19, Returning Students: March 11
📝 Registration Fresh: Feb 19 – March 10, Returning: March 11 – March 24
📚 Lectures Start: March 11, End: May 11
🎓 Matriculation April 4
📊 Mid-Sem CA April 15 – April 19
🎉 Convocation April 27
✍️ Exams May 20 – June 8
🏖️ Semester Break Ends: June 22
🌧️ Rain Semester Begins: June 24





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Key Dates and Activities
February 2024Saturday, February 10: End of the 2022/2023 Rain Semester and Academic Session.
Monday, February 19:Resumption of Fresh Students for the 2023/2024 Harmattan Semester.
Registration without Penalty for Fresh Students Begins.
March 2024Sunday, March 3: Registration Without Penalty for Fresh Students Ends.
Monday, March 4: Registration With Penalty for Fresh Students Begins.
Sunday, March 10: Registration With Penalty for Fresh Students Ends.
Monday, March 11:Resumption of Returning Students for the 2023/2024 Harmattan Semester.
Registration Without Penalty for Returning Students Begins.
Commencement of Lectures for Fresh and Returning Students.
Sunday, March 24: Registration Without Penalty for Returning Students Ends.
Monday, March 25:Registration With Penalty for Returning Students Begins.
Orientation for Fresh Students.
April 2024Thursday, April 4: Matriculation.
Sunday, April 7:Registration with Penalty for Returning Students Ends.
Closure of the Students’ Registration Portal for the 2023/2024 Harmattan Semester.
Monday, April 15: Mid-Semester Continuous Assessment (CA) Test by CBT Begins.
Friday, April 19:Mid-Semester Continuous Assessment (CA) Test by CBT Ends.
16th Convocation Ceremonies Begin.
Saturday, April 27: 16th Convocation Ceremonies End.
May 2024Saturday, May 11: Lectures End for All Students for the Harmattan Semester, 2023/2024 Academic Session.
Monday, May 13: Lecture Free/Tutorial Week Begins for Students.
Friday, May 17: Lecture Free/Tutorial Week Ends for Students.
Monday, May 20: 2023/2024 Harmattan Semester Examination Begins.
June 2024Saturday, June 8: 2023/2024 Harmattan Semester Examination Ends.
Monday, June 10:2023/2024 Harmattan Semester Ends.
Semester Break Begins for Students.
Saturday, June 22: Semester Break Ends for Students.
Monday, June 24: 2023/2024 Rain Semester Begins.
Looking Forward

As the Harmattan Semester unfolds, I encourage students to mark these important dates in their calendars and approach their studies with the dedication and enthusiasm that LAUTECH is renowned for. This semester is an opportunity to not only advance academically but to grow personally and professionally within LAUTECH’s supportive and vibrant community.

For the students embarking on this academic journey, remember that each deadline, each lecture, and each examination is a step towards your future. Embrace the opportunities, meet the challenges head-on, and let this semester be a testament to your resilience and commitment to excellence.

To the LAUTECH community and its newest members, I wish you all a productive and enriching Harmattan Semester. May it be filled with achievements, learning, and personal growth. Here’s to a semester that not only meets but exceeds your expectations!