The administrative authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have formally ratified the academic calendar for the forthcoming Harmattan and Rain semesters of the 2022/2023 academic session. The detailed calendar is intended to guide both incoming and returning students through the academic milestones for the year.
OAU Harmattan Semester Calendar
Governance and Residency Schedule
Event/Activity
Date
Senate Meeting
September 28, 2023
Residence for Fresh Students (Various Faculties)
October 14-15, 2023
Online Registration for Courses
October 16, 2023
Orientation Programme for Fresh Students
October 16-18, 2023
ICT Training for Fresh Students
October 19-21, 2023
Academic and Extracurricular Activities
Event/Activity
Date
Return of Undergraduate Students
October 22, 2023
Committee of Deans
October 23, 2023
Harmattan Semester Lectures Begin
October 23, 2023
Business Committee of Senate
October 25, 2023
End of Normal Registration
October 29, 2023
Special Events and Examinations
Event/Activity
Date
Various Colloquium and Dean’s Honours Day
November 1-2, 2023
Late Registration with Penalty
November 6-10, 2023
Senate Meeting
November 9, 2023
MATRICULATION
November 20, 2023
Mid-Semester and Holidays
Event/Activity
Date
Convocation
December 6-9, 2023
Closure of Registration Amendments on E-Portal
December 8, 2023
Mid-Semester Test
December 11-15, 2023
Christmas and New Year Break
December 22, 2023 – January 2, 2024
Examination and Semester-End
Event/Activity
Date
Harmattan Semester Lectures End
January 19, 2024
Revision/Lecture Free Week
January 21-26, 2024
Harmattan Semester Examinations Begin
January 29, 2024
Harmattan Semester Examinations End
February 17, 2024
Conference Marking
February 19-23, 2024
Harmattan Semester Break
February 19 – March 9, 2024
Committee of Deans
February 26, 2024
Business Committee of Senate
February 28, 2024
Harmattan Semester Summary: A Quick Recap
Item
Activity Date
Duration
Normal Registration
October 16 – 29, 2023
2 Weeks
Late Registration with Penalty
November 6 – 10, 2023
1 Week
Lecture Periods
October 23, 2023 – January 19, 2024
12 Weeks
Lecture-Free Week
January 21 – 26, 2024
1 Week
Examination Period
January 29 – February 17, 2024
3 Weeks
Vacation
February 19 – March 9, 2024
3 Weeks
Length of Classroom Activities (Items 3+4+5)
16 Weeks
OAU Rain Semester Calendar
Initial Preparations and Resumption Dates
Event/Activity
Date
Online Registration for Courses Begin
March 8, 2024
All Students Resume
March 10, 2024
Rain Semester Lectures Begin
March 11, 2024
Departmental and Faculty Reviews
Event/Activity
Date
Department Board of Examiners
March 11 – 13, 2024
Faculty Board of Examiners
March 18 – 20, 2024
Academic and Faculty Events
Event/Activity
Date
Faculty/Students Colloquium for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
March 20, 2024
Faculty/Students Colloquium for Sciences and Technology
