University of Calabar (UNICAL) Releases Academic Calendar

University of Calabar (UNICAL) Releases Academic Calendar


University of Calabar (UNICAL) academic calendar for 2024/2025 is out. Find all important dates and plan your semester smoothly. Read on for details.



The calendar of academic activities at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been released for the 2024/2025 session.



Understanding the key dates will help you navigate through the semester smoothly and stay on top of your academic responsibilities.

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UNICAL Academic Calendar Breakdown
October 2024Friday, 11th: New students arrive on campus.
Monday, 14th: Screening and registration begin for new students.
Monday, 14th: Returning students arrive.
Tuesday, 15th: Registration for returning students starts.
Wednesday, 16th: Lectures commence for all students.
Wednesday, 16th: Solemn Assembly is held.
Thursday, 24th – Friday, 25th: Orientation programme for new students.
Wednesday, 30th: Inaugural lecture is scheduled.
November 2024Monday, 11th – Friday, 15th: Supplementary examinations take place.
Monday, 18th: Late registration begins for all students.
Wednesday, 20th: Second inaugural lecture.
Monday, 25th: Late registration ends.
Monday, 25th – Friday, 29th: Continuous assessment week.
Wednesday, 27th: Inaugural lecture.
December 2024Monday, 2nd: Deadline for add and drop courses for all students.
Wednesday, 18th: Inaugural lecture.
Thursday, 19th – Friday, 20th: Matriculation ceremony.
Friday, 20th: Christmas break begins.
January 2025Monday, 6th: Students return from the Christmas break.
Wednesday, 15th: Inaugural lecture.
Monday, 20th – Friday, 24th: Revision week for all students.
February 2025Monday, 3rd – Friday, 7th: General Studies (GSS) examinations.
Monday, 10th: Main examinations begin for all students.
Friday, 28th: All exams conclude and the semester ends.


Summary of the SemesterSemester duration: 16 weeks.
Lecture period: 12 weeks.
Examination period: 4 weeks.

By keeping these dates in mind, you can stay organised throughout the semester at UNICAL, ensuring a productive and well-managed academic experience.