Embarking on the academic journey at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) requires a roadmap to navigate the array of important dates and activities that frame the year. This essential guide to the FUTMINNA Academic Calendar for the 2023/2024 session is your beacon through the academic seas, ensuring you never miss an important milestone.
FUTMINNA Academic Calendar – 1st Semester
FIRST SEMESTER: 5th Feb. 2024 – 18th May 2024 (15 WEEKS)
- 15th Jan. – 15th Jan. 2024: Staff Fitness Exercise
- 15th Jan. – 4th Feb. 2024: Online Registration for New & Returning Students (3 weeks)
- 1st Feb. 2024: Founder’s Day
- 5th Feb. – 30th Mar. 2024: Lectures for 100L–500L Students (8 weeks)
- 29th Feb. – 2nd Mar. 2024: Orientation for New Students
- 14th Mar. 2024: Matriculation for New Students
- 14th Mar. – 13th Apr. 2024: e-Test for 100 Level large classes (2 weeks)
- 1st Apr. – 27th Apr. 2024: Lectures Continue (4 weeks)
- 29th Apr. – 18th May 2024: e-Exams for 100 Level and Large Classes (3 weeks)
- 6th May – 18th May 2024: First Semester Exams for 200L–500L Level (2 weeks)
- 20th May – 1st June 2024: Semester Break (2 weeks)
- 3rd June – 16th Nov. 2024: SIWES for all Schools with exception of SAAT & SST&E students (24 weeks)
- 1st July 2024: School Boards to Consider First Semester Results
- 31st July 2024: Senate to consider First Semester Results
FUTMINNA Academic Calendar – 2nd Semester
SECOND SEMESTER: 3rd June 2024 – 14th September 2024 (15 WEEKS)
- 3rd June – 27th July 2024: Lectures for All Students (8 weeks)
- 29th July – 10th Aug. 2024: e-Test for 100 Level and large classes (2 weeks)
- 12th Aug. – 24th Aug. 2024: Lectures Continue for all Levels (2 weeks)
- 26th Aug. – 14th Sept. 2024: e-Exams for 100 Level and Large Classes (3 weeks)
- 2nd Sept. – 14th Sept. 2024: Second Semester Exams 200 – 500 Level (2 weeks)
- 16th Sept. – 26th Oct. 2024: Second Semester Break (6 weeks)
- 18th Sept. – 26th Oct. 2024: SWEP/Field Trip (6 weeks)
- 28th Oct. 2024: School Boards to Consider Second Semester Results
- 13th Nov. 2024: Special Senate to Consider Second Semester Results
NEW SESSION 2024/2025
- 11th November, 2024
Engagement Beyond Academics
FUTMINNA encourages a healthy balance between academic and physical well-being. Every Saturday has been allocated for staff fitness exercises from 6:30 am to 8:00 am. Likewise, every Wednesday, lectures conclude by 2:00 pm to facilitate sporting activities for all students.
| 📚 Start | 5th Feb 2024 – First Semester Begins |
| 🖊️ Registration | 15th Jan – 4th Feb 2024 – Sign-Up Phase |
| 🎉 Matriculation | 14th March 2024 – New Students’ Welcome |
| ✅ Exams | 29th Apr – 18th May 2024 – 1st Semester Tests |
| 🌱 SWEP | 18th Sept – 26th Oct 2024 – Practical Skills |
| 📅 Second Sem | 3rd June – 14th Sept 2024 – Classes & Exams |
| 🏃♂️ Fitness | Saturdays – Staff Fitness Time |
| 🏫 Sessions | Wednesdays – Lectures End by 2 pm |