Academic Calendar & Key Dates
Official proposed Senate schedule for the 2026/2027 Harmattan session. Track countdown dates to freshman resumption, online course registration, matriculation, continuous assessments, and final examinations.
Fresh Students Resumption & Hostel Check-In
Official campus arrival and hall check-in date for all newly admitted 100-level undergraduate students at Great Ife.
Harmattan 13-Week Teaching Structure
The semester comprises a statutory 13-week academic lecture period split around the Christmas break, followed by continuous assessment and comprehensive exams:
16 November – 18 December 2026
First 5 weeks of Harmattan teaching prior to the Christmas & New Year break.
25 December 2026 – 1 January 2027
One-week holiday vacation across the university.
4 January – 26 February 2027
Second 8 weeks of Harmattan teaching concluding the 13-week curriculum.
1. Fresh Students Resumption & Hostel Check-In
Official campus arrival and hall check-in date for all newly admitted 100-level undergraduate students at Great Ife.
- 1.Report to Angola Hall (males) or Mozambique Hall (females) porter lodge with your printed ePortal bed space allocation slip.
- 2.Bring original and duplicate copies of your JAMB Admission Letter and verified school fees receipt.
- 3.Collect your room keys, inspect your allocated bed space, and locate the nearest water points and dining buttery.
2. Online Course Registration Opens on ePortal
ePortal opens for Harmattan semester course enrolment. 100L freshmen select campus-wide general courses and foundational departmental requirements.
3. University Fresh-Student Orientation Program
Official orientation program organized by the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) to introduce freshmen to university life, academic integrity, and campus safety.
4. Freshman ICT Skills & ePortal Training
Hands-on digital training covering institutional student email activation (@oauife.edu.ng), ePortal management, CBT exam simulation, and digital library databases.
5. Returning Students (Stalites) Resumption
Returning undergraduate students (200L to 500L) resume campus residence. Campus shuttle buses, Kekes, and dining joints reach maximum operational volume.
6. Harmattan Semester Lectures Kick Off (13 Weeks Total)
Commencement of academic teaching across all 15 faculties. Lecture period spans 13 weeks (16 Nov – 18 Dec 2026, then 4 Jan – 26 Feb 2027).
7. Normal Course Registration Closes (Statutory Deadline)
Normal online registration closes at 11:59 PM. Course registrations attempted after this date are subjected to late registration fees and formal approvals.
8. Freshman Matriculation Ceremony
The definitive institutional induction where all 100-level freshmen swear the statutory matriculation oath to become formal junior members of Obafemi Awolowo University.
9. University Convocation Ceremonies
Annual university convocation conferring undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Campus experiences heavy visitor traffic and celebratory atmosphere.
10. Christmas & New Year Holiday Vacation
Official end-of-year holiday break. Teaching pauses and resumes with mid-semester examinations on Monday, 4 January 2027.
11. Mid-Semester Examinations / Continuous Assessment (CA) Tests
Mid-semester continuous assessments and tests across faculties. CA scores contribute 30% to 40% of the overall course grade alongside the final examination.
12. Course-Registration Amendments (Add/Drop) Close
Final deadline for course registration amendments, including adding or dropping courses on ePortal. No course adjustments are allowed after this date.
13. Harmattan Semester Lectures Conclude
Official conclusion of the 13-week teaching period. Course lecturers wrap up syllabi and submit CA scores to departmental boards.
14. Revision / Lecture-Free Week ("Reading Week")
Strictly enforced university-wide lecture-free week dedicated to uninterrupted revision and exam prep. Official lectures and tests are prohibited.
15. Harmattan Semester Final Examinations (3 Weeks)
Three weeks of comprehensive final degree examinations across all 15 faculties of Obafemi Awolowo University.
16. Harmattan Semester Vacation (Inter-Semester Break)
Inter-semester vacation for undergraduate students prior to the resumption of Rain Semester.
Note from Project Governance: This is the official proposed calendar approved by the University Senate; Obafemi Awolowo University may adjust dates during the academic session.
Source: Official 2026/2027 Senate Academic Calendar for Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. All calendar dates are cached locally via OAUMods PWA service worker for 100% offline access.