The Federal University, Gashua (FUGASHUA), Nigeria, has released the academic calendar for the 2021/2022 academic session. This post provides an overview of the activities, events, and important dates for both the first and second semesters.
FUGASHUA First Semester Academic Calendar:
- Continuation of Registration & Lectures (Mar 21 – Apr 11, 2023): Students will continue registration and lectures with Good Friday and Easter Monday breaks on Apr 7 and Apr 10, 2023.
- Matriculation & Orientation (Apr 12 – Apr 13, 2023): New students from Stream I & II, and 100 & 200 Level will attend the matriculation and orientation events.
- Faculty Orientation (Apr 14, 2023): All students will attend a faculty orientation focused on the code of conduct and examination ethics.
- Revision & Display of C/A Results (Apr 17 – Apr 25, 2023): Revision period and display of Continuous Assessment (C/A) results for 300, 400, and 500 Level students, including Eid El-Ft break.
- First Semester Examinations (Apr 26 – May 6, 2023): Exams will be conducted for 300, 400, and 500 Level students.
- Revision & Display of C/A Results (May 1 – May 6, 2023): Revision and display of C/A results for new students from Stream I & II, 100 & 200 Level, and returning 200 Level students.
- First Semester Examinations (May 8 – May 20, 2023): Exams will be conducted for new students from Stream I & II, 100 & 200 Level, and returning 200 Level students, including GST & ESP examinations.
- Marking of Examination Scripts (Apr 26 – May 24, 2023): Marking will take place for all students.
- Departmental & Faculty Board Meetings (May 25 – May 27, 2023): Departmental and Faculty Board meetings will be held.
- Senate Business Meeting on Examination (May 29 – June 2, 2023): The Senate Business Committee will hold a meeting to discuss examination results.
- Emergency Senate Meeting on Examination (June 8, 2023): An emergency Senate meeting will be held.
- First Semester Break (May 6 – May 28, 2023): Students will have a three-week break.
FUGASHUA Second Semester Academic Calendar:
- Registration for All Students (May 29 – June 2, 2023): Students will complete their registration during this one-week period.
- Late Registration with Fine (June 5 – June 9, 2023): Students who fail to complete their registration during the initial period can do so within this week but will be subjected to a fine.
- Lectures (June 5 – July 29, 2023): Eight weeks of lectures will be held for all students.
- Add and Drop for ALL Students (July 31 – August 4, 2023): Students can add or drop courses during this one-week period.
- Revision & Display of C/A Results (August 7 – August 12, 2023): A week dedicated to the revision and display of Continuous Assessment (C/A) results.
- Second Semester Examination (August 14 – September 2, 2023): Examinations will be conducted over a three-week period.
- Marking of Examination Scripts (July 14 – September 8, 2023): Marking of examination scripts will take place, starting from the first day of the examination and lasting four weeks.
- Departmental & Faculty Board Meetings (September 11 – September 15, 2023): Departmental and Faculty Board meetings will be held during this five-day period.
- Senate Business Meeting on Examination (September 18 – September 22, 2023): A five-day Senate Business Committee meeting will be held to discuss examination results.
- Senate Meeting on Examination (September 28, 2023): A one-day Senate meeting will be held to discuss examination matters.
- Second Semester Break (September 2 – October 8, 2023): Students will have a five-week break after the conclusion of the second semester.
- Annual Leave for Academic Staff (September 8 – October 8, 2023): Academic staff will enjoy a 30-day annual leave.
- 2023/2024 Academic Session Begins (October 9, 2023): The new academic session will commence on this date.
In conclusion, the FUGASHUA 2021/2022 academic calendar provides students with a clear outline of important dates and activities throughout the academic year. Students are advised to take note of these dates and plan accordingly to ensure a successful academic session.
