Akanu Ibiam Polytechnic academic calendar, 2026/2027

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Akanu Ibiam Polytechnic academic calendar, 2026/2027

The Students' Union Government, through the Office of the Director of Information, wishes to officially notify the entire Polytechnic community that the Academic Calendar for the 2026/2027 Academic Session has been approved and released.

The calendar outlines the major academic activities for both the First and Second Semesters, including resumption, registration, lectures, tests, examinations, matriculation, students' week and other important institutional activities.

FIRST SEMESTER

OCTOBER 2026

9 Oct: Long Vacation Ends

10 Oct: First Semester Begins / Students Return

12 Oct: Course Registration Begins

12 Oct: Departmental Board Meetings

12 Oct: New Students' Registration Begins

13 Oct: School Board Meetings

14 Oct: Academic Board Meetings

15 Oct: Curriculum Committee Meets

19 Oct: First Semester Lectures Begin

21 Oct: Admission Committee Meets

NOVEMBER 2026

9 Nov: Ceremonial Committee Meets

12 Nov: Admission Committee Meets

16 Nov: Departmental Board Meetings

17 Nov: School Board Meetings

18 Nov: Academic Board Meets

30 Nov: Departmental Tests Begin

DECEMBER 2026

4 Dec: Departmental Tests End

7 Dec: Departmental Board Meetings / Ceremonial Committee Meets

8 Dec: School Board Meetings

15 Dec: Course Registration Closes / Curriculum Committee Meets

16 Dec: Academic Board Meets

17 Dec: Admission Committee Meets

23 Dec: Christmas/New Year Break Begins

JANUARY 2027

4 Jan: Christmas/New Year Break Ends

4 Jan: Departmental Board Meetings

5 Jan: Lectures Resume / School Board Meetings

8 Jan: Matriculation

11 Jan: Ceremonial Committee Meets

13 Jan: Academic Board Meets

19 Jan: Curriculum Committee Meets

FEBRUARY 2027

1 Feb: Revisions Begin

5 Feb: Revision Ends

8 Feb: First Semester Examinations Begin

26 Feb: First Semester Examinations End / Semester Break Begins

SECOND SEMESTER

MARCH 2027

30 Mar: Second Semester Begins / Students Return / Course Registration Begins

APRIL 2027

5 Apr: Second Semester Lectures Begin

19 Apr: ENT/EED Orientation for HND I & ND I

19 Apr: Departmental Board Meetings

20 Apr: School Board Meetings

21 Apr: Academic Board Meetings

23 Apr: Course Registration Ends

MAY 2027

17 May: Departmental Tests Begin

18 May: School Board Meetings

19 May: Academic Board Meetings

28 May: Departmental Tests End

JUNE 2027

11 Jun: Lectures End

14 Jun: Students' Week Begins / Revision Begins

14 Jun: Departmental Board Meetings

15 Jun: School Board Meetings

16 Jun: Academic Board Meetings

18 Jun: Students' Week Ends

25 Jun: Revision Ends

28 Jun: Second Semester Examinations Begin

JULY 2027

16 Jul: Second Semester Examinations End

21 Jul: Final Year Project Defence Begins

23 Jul: Final Year Project Defence Ends

AUGUST 2027

23 Aug: Long Vacation Begins

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All students, newly admitted students, prospective students and the entire Polytechnic community are encouraged to take note of these dates and make adequate preparations ahead of each academic activity.

This approved calendar takes precedence over any unofficial, proposed or previously circulated academic calendar.

For accurate and reliable information, students are advised to always verify academic announcements through official Polytechnic channels and the Office of the SUG Director of Information.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay ahead.