Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK) has released its approved academic calendar for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Below are the details for both the first and second semesters.
First Semester Activities
- Registration for New Students: Monday 16 December 2024 to Saturday 11 January 2025 (4 weeks)
- Registration for Returning Students: Monday 30 December 2024 to Saturday 11 January 2025 (2 weeks)
- Lectures Begin: Monday 13 January 2025 to Saturday 1 March 2025 (7 weeks)
- Mid-Semester Break: Monday 3 March 2025 to Saturday 8 March 2025 (1 week)
- Lectures Continue: Monday 10 March 2025 to Saturday 19 April 2025 (6 weeks)
- Semester Examinations: Monday 21 April 2025 to Saturday 17 May 2025 (4 weeks)
- End of Semester Activities: Monday 19 May 2025 to Saturday 7 June 2025 (Marking, moderation, Senate approval)
Second Semester Activities
- Lectures Begin: Monday 9 June 2025 to Saturday 26 July 2025 (7 weeks)
- Mid-Semester Break: Monday 28 July 2025 to Saturday 2 August 2025 (1 week)
- Lectures Continue: Monday 4 August 2025 to Saturday 13 September 2025 (6 weeks)
- Semester Examinations: Monday 15 September 2025 to Saturday 11 October 2025 (4 weeks)
- End of Session Activities: Monday 13 October 2025 to Saturday 8 November 2025 (Marking, moderation, Senate approval)
Public Holidays
- Christmas Day: Wednesday 25 December 2024
- Boxing Day: Thursday 26 December 2024
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday 1 January 2025
- Id-el-Fitr: Monday 31 March 2025
- Good Friday: Friday 18 April 2025
- Easter Monday: Monday 21 April 2025
- Workers’ Day: Thursday 1 May 2025
- Id-el-Kabir: Saturday 7 June 2025
- Democracy Day: Thursday 12 June 2025
- Id-el-Maulud: Friday 5 September 2025
- National Day: Wednesday 1 October 2025
The 2024/2025 academic calendar is designed to provide a structured, productive year, allowing students to plan accordingly for a successful academic journey.