The Benue State University (BSU) Makurdi has released its proposed academic calendar for the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic session. This post outlines the important dates and events for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including registration, lectures, examinations, and breaks.
Key Dates and Events:
- Registration of Fresh Students (merged 2023 admissions) for First Semester: Monday, 15th May – Friday, 2nd June (3 weeks)
- Registration of Returning Students for First Semester: Monday, 22nd May – Friday, 26th May (1 week)
- Lectures Commence (for all categories of students) and Late Registration for Returning Students: Monday, 29th May – Friday, 20th June (1 week)
- Departmental Boards meet on Second Semester (2020/2021) Undergraduate Results: Monday, 29th May (3 weeks after Examinations)
- Departmental Boards meet on Second Semester (2020/2021) Postgraduate Results: Wednesday, 31st May (3 weeks after Examinations)
- Faculty Boards meet on Second Semester (2020/2021) Undergraduate Results: Monday, 5th June (4 weeks after Examinations)
- PG Committees meet on Second Semester (2020/2021) Postgraduate Results: Wednesday, 7th June (4 weeks after Examinations)
- Postgraduate Board meets on Second Semester (2020/2021) Results: Tuesday, 13th June (5 weeks after Examinations)
- Senate meets on Second Semester Undergraduate and Postgraduate Results: Thursday, 6th July (8 weeks after Examinations)
- Late Registration for Fresh Students: Monday, 5th June – Friday, 30th June (4 weeks)
- Orientation Activities and Matriculation of Fresh Students: Tuesday, 13th June – Friday, 16th June (5 weeks after Resumption)
- Postgraduate Resumption/Registration: Monday, 12th June – Friday, 16th June (1 week)
- Postgraduate Lectures: Monday, 19th June – Friday, 28th July (6 weeks)
- End of Add and Drop of Electives: Wednesday, 14th June (0.1 week)
- First Continuous Assessments/Lectures: Monday, 3rd July – Friday, 7th July (2 weeks)
- Lectures Continue: Monday, 10th July – Friday, 22nd July
- Second Continuous Assessments/Lectures: Monday, 24th July – Friday, 28th July (1 week)
- Lectures Continue/Revision: Monday, 31st July – Friday, 4th August (1 week)
- Total Duration of Undergraduate Lectures: Monday, 29th May – Friday, 4th August (10 weeks)
- First Semester Undergraduate Examinations: Monday, 7th August – Friday, 1st September (4 weeks)
- Total Duration of Postgraduate Lectures: Monday, 19th June – Friday, 25th August (10 weeks)
- First Semester Postgraduate Examinations: Monday, 28th August – Friday, 1st September (1 week)
- Total Duration for Undergraduate Programmes: 16 weeks
- Total Duration for Postgraduate Programmes: 12 weeks
- First Semester Break: Monday, 4th September – Friday, 15th September (2 weeks)
National Public Holidays:
- Democracy Day: Monday, 12th June 2023
- Id el Kabir: Thursday, 29th June and Friday, 30th June 2023
Conclusion:
The Benue State University (BSU) Makurdi has provided a comprehensive academic calendar for the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic session. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students should take note of these important dates to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming semester. By staying informed about registration deadlines, lecture schedules, examination periods, and break times, students can optimize their academic success and make the most of their time at BSU.
