The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has approved the official Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 academic session. Explore more details on the first and second semester which include resumption date, Regular and late Registration, Lecture weeks, and Semester Examinations on the COOU academic calendar provided here.
The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) formerly known as Anambra State University (ANSU) approved Academic timetable contains the schedule for Matriculation Ceremony, Course registration, Revision, semester examinations etc. The general public should take note of the activities on the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University academic calendar.
First Semester Academic Calendar
The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) approved academic calendar for first semester begin on Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 and end on Monday, 6th April 2026. Learn more about the full timetable hereunder.
- Tuesday, 7th October 2025: Returning students (200 level and above) resume.
- Thursday, 9th October 2025: Course registration for old students begins.
- Tuesday, 14th October 2025: Lectures commence for old students.
- Wednesday, 29th October 2025: 143rd Senate Meeting.
- Tuesday, 4th November 2025: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Lecture.
- Friday, 9th November 2025: Online registration for old students ends.
- Tuesday, 11th November 2025: Late registration for old students begins (₦20,000 penalty).
- Tuesday, 18th November 2025: Online registration for fresh students starts.
- Wednesday, 26th November 2025: 144th Senate Meeting.
- Tuesday, 9th December 2025: University-wide quiz for returning students.
- Friday, 19th December 2025: Christmas carols and productivity bonus; holiday begins for all.
- Friday, 2nd January 2026: Christmas/New Year break ends.
- Saturday, 3rd January 2026: Students return to campus.
- Tuesday, 6th January 2026: Lectures resume.
- Friday, 30th January: Registration closes for fresh students.
- Tuesday, 3rd February 2026: Late registration for fresh students begins (₦20,000 penalty).
- Friday, 6th February 2026: Revision week for returning students.
- Friday, 13th February 2026: Matriculation ceremony for fresh students.
- Tuesday, 17th February 2026: Orientation programme for fresh students.
- Thursday, 19th February 2026: University-wide quiz for new students.
- Tuesday, 24th February 2026: First semester exams begin for old students.
- Wednesday, 25th February 2026: 145th Senate Meeting.
- Friday, 13th March 2026: First semester exams end for returning students; two-week break begins.
- Tuesday, 17th March 2026: Exams begin for fresh students.
- Wednesday, 25th March 2026: 146th Senate Meeting.
- Tuesday, 31st March 2026: Exams end for fresh students.
- Friday, 3rd April 2026: Good Friday (Public Holiday).
- Sunday, 5th April 2026: Easter Sunday.
- Monday, 6th April 2026: Easter Monday (Public Holiday).
The Schedule might look so tight, but I tell you, the activities are properly arranges in a way that it won’t stress you.
Second Semester Academic Calendar
The academic and administrative activities will run from Wednesday, 8th April, 2026 to Saturday, 29th August, 2026 are as follows for all COOU students:
- Wednesday, 8th April 2026: Students return.
- Thursday, 9th April 2026: Second semester lectures begin.
- Friday, 1st May 2026: Workers’ Day (Public Holiday).
- Tuesday, 5th – Friday, 8th May 2026: Students Union Week.
- Tuesday, 12th May 2026: University-wide quiz for old students.
- Wednesday, 27th May 2026: 148th Senate Meeting.
- Friday, 12th June 2026: Democracy Day (Public Holiday).
- Wednesday, 27th June 2026: 149th Senate Meeting.
- Friday, 17th July 2026: Lectures end for old students.
- Monday, 20th – Friday, 24th July 2026: Revision week.
- Tuesday, 28th July 2026: Second semester exams start for old students.
- Wednesday, 29th July 2026: 150th Senate Meeting.
- Friday, 14th August 2026: Exams end for old students.
- Tuesday, 18th August 2026: Second semester exams begin for new students.
- Wednesday, 27th August 2026: 151st Senate Meeting.
- Saturday, 29th August 2026: Exams end for fresh students.
- Tuesday, 1st September 2026: A & PC for Academic Staff.
- Wednesday, 2nd September 2026: A & PC for Senior Administrative and Technical Staff.
- Thursday, 3rd September 2026: A & PC for Junior (Non-Teaching) Staff.
Commencement of 2026/2027 Academic Session
- Tuesday, 7th October: Old students return for the 2026/2027 session.
- Tuesday, 14th October: Lectures begin for returning students.
The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Academic calendar provides essential details for students to plan effectively for their Studies. Make sure you have your own copy of the COOU Approved Calendar.
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