EKSU Academic Calendar: Key Dates and Activities
Initial Phase: Registration and Lectures Commencement
- Resumption/Registration/Lectures Begin: Monday, 29th January 2024
- Registration Ends: Friday, 9th February 2024
Starting on 29th January, the university reopens for the academic year. Ensure that you complete your registration by 9th February.
Late Registration Period
- Late Registration Begins: Monday, 12th February 2024
- Late Registration Ends: Friday, 16th February 2024
For students unable to register within the initial deadline, a late registration window is available until 16th February.
Orientation Programme
- Begins: Monday, 26th February 2024
- Ends: Friday, 1st March 2024
The orientation programme, essential for new students, runs for a week. It’s a great opportunity to acclimatise to the university environment.
Matriculation Ceremony
- Date: Thursday, 14th May 2024
The matriculation ceremony is a significant event marking your formal entry into the university.
Lectures and Revision Schedule
- Lectures End: Friday, 3rd May 2024
- Revision Period: 6th May – 13th May 2024
Ensure to utilise the revision week effectively to prepare for the upcoming examinations.
Examination Period
- Begins: Monday, 13th May 2024
- Ends: Friday, 24th May 2024
Examinations span two weeks, marking the culmination of your academic efforts for the semester.
Summarised Academic Schedule
- Registration/Lecture Duration: 13 weeks
- Orientation/Lecture-Free Week: 1 week
- Revision Time: 1 week
- Examinations Duration: 2 weeks
- Total Duration: 17 weeks
Post-Semester Activities: Consideration of Results
- Departmental Board of Examiner’s Meeting: Monday, 24th June 2024
- Uploading of Results on the Portal: Monday, 1st July 2024
- Portal Generated Results for Departmental Board Consideration: Monday, 8th July 2024
It’s important to stay updated with your results to gauge your academic performance.
Conclusion
The EKSU academic calendar is meticulously planned to provide an organised and efficient educational journey for you. By being aware of these critical dates, you can better plan your academic year, ensuring that you make the most of your time at EKSU. Remember, success in your university life is as much about planning and organisation as it is about study and hard work.