We wish to notify all new and returning students of Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN) that the university’s administration has made adjustments to the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The revised UNIOSUN academic calendar is designed to span approximately one year. All academic and non-academic activities have been meticulously scheduled within the approved timeframe, as directed by the university’s management.
UNIOSUN Academic Calendar 2024/2025 Academic Session
The academic calendar for UNIOSUN is as follows:
The Senate of Osun State University, Osogbo( convened an emergency meeting during which they ratified the adjusted academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic sessions as outlined below:
Commencement of the Academic Session
- Monday, 13th November 2023: The academic journey for the 2023/2024 session begins with the resumption and commencement of Harmattan semester lectures for all students.
Orientation Week for Freshers
- Monday, 20th – Wednesday, 22nd November 2023: Newly admitted students will undergo an orientation programme designed to familiarise them with university life and its myriad of opportunities.
- Friday, 22nd December 2023 – Sunday, 7th January 2024: A much-needed Christmas and New Year break offers students a time to relax and rejuvenate before diving back into academic activities.
Post-Holiday Resumption
- Monday, 8th January 2024: Students are expected to return from their festive break and continue with their academic endeavours.
Matriculation
- Tuesday, 13th February 2024: A significant milestone for every first-year student. The matriculation ceremony represents their formal induction into the UNIOSUN community.
Lecture-Free Week
- Monday, 19th – Friday, 23rd February 2024: This is a dedicated week free from lectures, allowing students to prepare adequately for impending examinations.
End of Harmattan Semester Exams
- Monday, 26th February – Friday, 15th March 2024: The Harmattan semester examinations for all levels of study commence.
GNS Examinations and Semester Break
- Monday, 18th – Friday, 22nd March 2024: Students sit for the GNS examinations.
- Monday, 25th March – Friday, 5th April 2024: A brief semester break offers students a respite from the first half of the academic year.
Rain Semester:
Beginning of Rain Semester
- Monday, 8th April 2024: The Rain semester lectures kick off, marking the second half of the academic session.
Lecture-Free Period
- Monday, 1st – Friday, 5th July 2024: Another lecture-free week ensures students have ample time for revision before exams.
Rain Semester Examinations and GNS Exams
- Monday, 8th – Friday, 19th July 2024: Rain semester examinations for all academic levels are in session.
- Monday, 22nd – Friday, 26th July 2024: Following the main exams, students then sit for the GNS examinations.
End of the Academic Year
- Monday, 29th July – Friday, 9th August 2024: This period is dedicated to the marking and grading of scripts, culminating in the official end of the 2023/2024 academic session.
Annual Leave for Academic Staff
- Monday, 12th August 2024: Academic staff embark on their well-deserved annual leave.
- We provide this information for your awareness and future planning. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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