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UNILAG, short for the University of Lagos, is a renowned university and public research institution situated in Lagos, Nigeria. It was established in 1962 and holds a distinguished position as one of Nigeria's early universities, consistently achieving top rankings in global educational assessments.
UNILAG's First Semester Academic Calendar for 2023/2024
For those individuals who wish to organize their academic and personal schedules, here is a comprehensive overview of the updated calendar for the first semester:
- June 26, 2023: Commencement of Online Registration for Returning Students
- October 30, 2023: Resumption and Initiation of Lectures
- November 26, 2023: Deadline for Course Registration for all Students (4 weeks)
- Dates to be determined by DSA: Student Residency
- Dates to be determined: Orientation Program for Fresh Students (Matriculation Ceremony)
- December 11 – December 24, 2023: Course Registration Editing Period (2 weeks)
- December 25, 2023 – January 7, 2024: Christmas/New Year Break (2 weeks)
- January 8, 2024: Return from Christmas/New Year Break
- January 15, 2024: Convocation Lecture
- January 16-18, 2024: Convocation Ceremony
- February 2, 2024: Conclusion of Lectures (14 weeks)
- February 5 – February 9, 2024: Lecture-Free Week/GST Examinations (1 week)
- February 12 – February 24, 2024: Undergraduate Examinations in all Faculties (2 weeks)
- February 26 – March 2, 2024: Examinations in Core Courses in the Faculty of Education (1 week)
- March 2, 2024: End of Semester/Student Departures/Opening of the 2nd Semester, 2023/2024 Registration Portal
- March 4 – March 15, 2024: First Semester Break (2 weeks)
- March 28, 2024: Initiation of Results Consideration by BCOS (4 weeks after exams)
- April 24, 2024: Senate Meeting for Results Consideration
- Statutory Programs for the First Semester: Faculty Board of Studies/Examiners (2nd Wednesday of every month), Inaugural Lecture (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month), Senate Meeting (Last Wednesday of every month), Uploading of Results (Two weeks after Examinations)
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UNILAG's Second Semester Academic Calendar for 2023/2024
Transitioning into the second semester, here is an outline of what students and faculty can anticipate:
- March 2, 2024: Commencement of Online Course Registration
- March 18, 2024: Resumption and Initiation of Lectures
- April 28, 2024: Deadline for Course Registration (4 weeks)
- May 13 – May 26, 2024: Course Registration Editing Period (2 weeks)
- June 21, 2024: Conclusion of Lectures (14 weeks)
- June 24 – June 28, 2024: Lecture-Free Week/GST Examinations (1 week)
- July 1 – July 13, 2024: Undergraduate Examinations in all Faculties (2 weeks)
- July 15 – July 20, 2024: Examinations in Core Courses in the Faculty of Education (1 week)
- July 20, 2024: End of Semester/Student Departures/Opening of 2024/2025 Registration Portal
- August 15, 2024: Commencement of Results Consideration by BCOS (4 weeks after exams)
- July 29, 2024: DLI Residential Programme Commences (6 weeks)
- September 25, 2024: Senate Meeting for Results Consideration
- September 7, 2024: DLI Students Depart
- September 30, 2024: Proposed Date of Resumption for the 2024/2025 Session
- Statutory Programs for the Second Semester: Faculty Board of Studies/Examiners (2nd Wednesday of every month), Inaugural Lecture (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month), Senate Meeting (Last Wednesday of every month), Uploading of Results (Two weeks after Examinations)
Please keep in mind that these dates may undergo changes as necessitated by the institution or unexpected circumstances and are presented as a reference for academic activities.
We extend our best wishes for a productive and trouble-free academic session, filled with seamless experiences.
