The Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) has recently announced its academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic year. Students, both returning and new, should take note of the key dates and events to ensure a seamless academic experience.
Key Start Dates: 2023/2024 Academic Year
Returning Students: Arrival is slated for Saturday, October 28, 2023.
New Students: You are expected to resume on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Detailed Breakdown of FUOTUOKE’s 2023/2024 Academic Calendar
First Semester 2023/2024
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 | Arrival of Returning Students |
| Monday, October 30, 2023 | Start of Registration & Lectures for Returning Students |
| Saturday, November 11, 2023 | Arrival of 2023/2024 Fresh Students |
| Monday, November 13, 2023 | Start of Registration & Lectures for Fresh Students |
| Monday, December 04, 2023 | End of Payment of School Fees and Beginning of Late Registration |
| Monday, December 11, 2023 | Final Date for Late Registration (N3000 charge) No Registration/Deregistration after this date |
| Monday, December 11 – Thursday, December 14, 2023 | Orientation for Fresh Students: University wide, Faculty of Science, Other Faculties & Departments |
| Saturday, December 16, 2023 | MATRICULATION |
| Friday, December 22, 2023 – Friday, January 05, 2024 | CHRISTMAS BREAK |
| Friday, January 19, 2024 | Last Day of First Semester Lectures for Returning Students |
| Friday, February 02, 2024 | Last Day of First Semester Lectures for Fresh Students |
| Monday, February 05, 2024 | Start of First Semester Examinations |
| Saturday, March 02, 2024 | End of First Semester Examinations |
Second Semester 2023/2024
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Sunday, March 17, 2024 | Arrival of Students |
| Monday, March 18, 2024 | Start of Lectures |
| Thursday, April 11, 2024 | Special Senate for First Semester Results Consideration |
| Monday – Friday, April 22-26, 2024 | Student’s week |
| Friday, June 07, 2024 | Last Day of Second Semester Lectures |
| Monday – Friday, June 10 – 14, 2024 | Revision week |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | Start of Second Semester Examinations |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 | End of Second Semester Examinations |
| Thursday, August 15, 2023 | Special Senate for Results Consideration |
Summary of the Academic Year
First Semester
- 10 Weeks of Lectures and 1 week of Revision for returning students.
- 10 Weeks of Lectures for fresh students.
- 4 Weeks of Examination.
15 weeks in total for lectures, revision, & examination.
Second Semester
- 11 Weeks of Lectures and 1 Week of Revision.
- 5 Weeks of Examination.
- 1 Week for the Student’s Week.
22 weeks in total for lectures, revision, examination, students’ week & marking.
This comprehensive breakdown is essential for students to plan their academic year effectively. Stay updated and utilise this guide for a successful academic journey at FUOTUOKE.
