As a student or prospective student at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), staying informed about the academic calendar is crucial for planning your academic year effectively. This guide provides a detailed overview of the FUPRE academic calendar for the 2023/2024 session, outlining key dates and activities. Whether you’re a fresh or returning student, this information will help you navigate your academic journey with confidence.
FUPRE Academic Calendar
First Semester: A Fresh Start
The first semester is a crucial period for both fresh and returning students, marking the beginning of a new academic journey.
- Registration for Fresh Students: Monday, 4th November 2023 – Friday, 19th January 2024
- This period is critical for new students. Ensure to complete all registration formalities within these dates.
- Returning Students Registration: Monday, 4th December 2023
- If you’re a returning student, mark this date for your registration.
- Hostel Allocation: Monday, 4th December 2023
- Accommodation is a vital aspect of university life. Secure your hostel space on this date.
- Commencement of Lectures: Monday, 8th January 2024
- Lectures for both fresh and returning students begin. Be prepared to dive into your coursework.
- Orientation Exercise: Monday, 22nd – Thursday, 25th January 2024
- An essential event for fresh students, the orientation exercise helps you acclimatize to university life.
- Matriculation Ceremony: Wednesday, 31st January 2024
- A significant milestone, the matriculation ceremony officially inducts you into the university community.
- End of First Semester Lectures: Friday, 19th April 2024
- This marks the conclusion of your lectures for the semester.
- Revision Week: Monday, 22nd – Friday, 26th April 2024
- A period dedicated to revising and consolidating your learning before exams.
- First Semester Examinations: Monday, 29th April 2024 – Friday, 17th May 2024
- The culmination of your efforts, exams assess your understanding and knowledge.
- First Semester Break: Monday, 20th – Friday, 31st May 2024
- A well-deserved break to recharge before the next semester.
Second Semester: Continuing Your Academic Journey
The second semester is an opportunity to build on your first-semester achievements.
- Resumption for Second Semester: Monday, 3rd June 2024
- The second part of your academic year begins.
- Students’ Week: Monday, 12th – Friday, 16th August 2024
- A week filled with various activities, offering a break from academic rigour.
- End of Second Semester Lectures: Friday, 13th September 2024
- The conclusion of your lectures for the year.
- Revision Period: Monday, 16th – Friday, 20th September 2024
- Another crucial period for revision before final exams.
- Second Semester Examinations: Monday, 23rd September 2024 – Friday, 11th October 2024
- The final hurdle of the academic year, testing your accumulated knowledge.
- Second Semester Break: Monday, 14th – Friday, 25th October 2024
- A period to unwind after a year of hard work and achievement.
In Conclusion
The FUPRE academic calendar for 2023/2024 is carefully structured to balance academic rigour with adequate breaks. As a student, adhering to this calendar ensures you stay on track and make the most of your academic experience at FUPRE. Stay informed, stay prepared, and here’s to a successful academic year ahead!
