If you are looking for the latest news on FUTI Academic Calendar, stay tuned. The Federal University of Technology Ilaro (FUTI) has released approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session. The academic calendar contains the dates of registration, lectures, examinations, breaks and other major academic activities for the students.
The schedule was approved by the Academic Board at its 406th Regular Meeting held on Wednesday 9 September, 2026. It covers the first, second and third semesters for 2026/2027 academic session.
The 2026/2027 calendar begins with the first semester on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The registration for fresh and returning students for both the first and second semesters is scheduled from 2 November to 4 December 2026.
Students should note that individual dates may be subject to changes and the official FUTI website should therefore remain the final reference point
What Does the FUTI Academic Calendar Cover?
The FUTI calendar provides the timetable for major academic and institutional activities, including:
- Student registration
- Commencement and completion of lectures
- Christmas and New Year break
- Orientation and matriculation
- Examination timetable publication
- Semester examinations
- Convocation
- Students’ Union and Associations Week
- SIWES
- Result-related activities
- Third-semester lectures and examinations
FUTI Academic Calendar 2026/2027 at a Glance
| Academic activity | Date |
|---|---|
| First semester begins | 1 November 2026 |
| Registration for fresh and returning students | 2 November–4 December 2026 |
| First-semester lectures begin | 7 December 2026 |
| Christmas/New Year break | 21 December 2026–2 January 2027 |
| Resumption after break | 4 January 2027 |
| Orientation and matriculation | 10 February 2027 |
| First-semester lectures end | 20 March 2027 |
| First-semester examinations | 29 March–17 April 2027 |
| Second semester begins | 25 April 2027 |
| Second-semester lectures begin | 26 April 2027 |
| Convocation | 28 April 2027 |
| Second-semester lectures end | 24 July 2027 |
| Second-semester examinations | 9–28 August 2027 |
| SIWES begins | 30 August 2027 |
| Third semester begins | 5 September 2027 |
| Third-semester lectures begin | 6 September 2027 |
| Third-semester lectures end | 2 October 2027 |
| Third-semester examinations | 4–9 October 2027 |
These dates are drawn from the published 2026/2027 calendar.
FUTI First Semester Academic Calendar
The first semester officially begins on 1 November 2026. Registration for fresh and returning students for the first and second semesters will run from 2 November to 4 December 2026.
Lectures for ND I, ND II, HND I and HND II students, including full-time and part-time students, are scheduled to begin on 7 December 2026.
FUTI First Semester Registration
Registration is scheduled for five weeks, from Monday, 2 November to Friday, 4 December 2026. Students should complete the required registration procedures within the approved period.
FUTI First Semester Lecture Dates
The first semester Lectures will begin on Monday 7th December, 2026 and end on Saturday 20th March, 2027. A lecture-free week follows from 22nd to 27 March 2027.
FUTI First Semester Examination Dates
The First-semester examinations will commence from Monday 29th March to Saturday 17th April, 2027. The second semester is scheduled to begin on 25th April 2027.
FUTI Christmas and New Year Break
The Christmas and New Year break runs from 21st December 2026 to 2 January 2027 while Academic activities will resume on Monday 4th January, 2027.
FUTI Second Semester Academic Calendar
The second semester begins on Sunday 25th April, 2027Â with lectures commencing the following day.
The major dates include the FUTI Convocation on 28th April 2027, publication of the second-semester examination timetable on 10th May and the end of lectures on 24 July 2027.
FUTI Second Semester Registration and Lectures
The published calendar places second-semester lectures from 26th April to 24 July, 2027. Students should follow any registration or departmental instructions issued by the institution in connection with the semester.
FUTI Second Semester Examination Dates
There will be a lecture-free week from 2nd to 7th August, 2027 followed by second-semester theory and practical examinations from 9th to 28th August 2027.
FUTI Semester Break and Other Activities
The calendar also schedules Students’ Union and Associations Week from 26 to 31st July 2027. SIWES is scheduled to commence on 30th August 2027, while script marking and result-related activities continue into September.
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FUTI Third Semester Academic Calendar
A notable feature of the 2026/2027 FUTI calendar is the inclusion of a third semester.
The third semester begins on Sunday 5th September, 2027 with lectures starting on 6th September. The Lectures are going to end on 2nd October followed by examinations from 4th to 9th October, 2027.
FUTI Third Semester Lecture Dates
Third-semester lectures are scheduled from Monday 6th September to Saturday 2nf October, 2027Â giving a four-week lecture period according to the published calendar.
FUTI Third Semester Examination Dates
Examinations will hold for the third semester: Monday 4th October to Saturday 9th October 2027. The examination timetable will be published on 13th September 2027.
FUTI Orientation, Matriculation and Convocation Dates
Orientation and matriculation ceremony for new students is scheduled for: Wednesday 10th February 2027.
The institution’s convocation will hold on: Wednesday 28th April 2027 (during the second semester).
FUTI SIWES and Other Important Academic Activities
The approved calendar provides for commencement of SIWES for: Monday 30th August 2027.
The approved calendar also provides for script marking: 30 August to 17 September 2027, and School Board consideration of results and other result-related matters: 20 – 30 September 2027.
How FUTI Students Should Use the Academic Calendar
Students should use the calendar to plan registration, lectures, examinations and other compulsory academic activities. In particular, students should always take note of registration deadlines and examination periods instead of relying on informal dates floating on social media.
Where a faculty, school or department issues additional instructions, students should stick to the applicable official communication.
Can FUTI Academic Calendar Dates Change?
Yes. Although an approved academic calendar provides the institution’s scheduled timetable, particular dates could be amended by subsequent official announcements.
Students should therefore check FUTI’s official communications before making important travel, examination or registration arrangements. The university’s published notices should override unofficial websites or social-media posts.
Where to Confirm FUTI Academic Calendar Updates
Students should confirm subsequent changes using FUTI’s official communication channels and notices.
The institution’s publicly accessible website currently still carries information under the former Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro name, including current 2026/2027 admission notices.
For that reason, students should check both the institution’s current official website and authorised university notices when confirming later amendments to the calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions About FUTI Academic Calendar
When does FUTI’s 2026/2027 academic session begin?
The first semester begins on 1 November 2026.
When does FUTI registration begin?
Registration for fresh and returning students for the first and second semesters begins on 2 November 2026 and ends on 4 December 2026.
When will FUTI lectures begin?
Lectures for ND I, ND II, HND I and HND II students are scheduled to begin on 7 December 2026.
When are FUTI first-semester examinations?
The first-semester examinations are scheduled for 29 March to 17 April 2027.
When does FUTI’s second semester begin?
The second semester begins on 25 April 2027, with lectures commencing on 26 April 2027.
Does FUTI have a third semester?
Yes. The approved 2026/2027 calendar includes a third semester, beginning on 5 September 2027.
When will FUTI students resume after the Christmas break?
Students are scheduled to resume from the Christmas/New Year break on 4 January 2027.
Can FUTI change its academic calendar?
Specific dates can be amended through subsequent official institutional communication. Students should rely on the latest authorised FUTI notice when there is a change.
Final Note on the FUTI Academic Calendar
The FUTI 2026/2027 Academic Calendar above indicates the official schedule for the the current session. The key dates include registration, lectures, examinations, breaks and other related activities for the three (3) semesters at the institution.
All students are to keep a copy of this calendar handy at all times and check for any further instructions from the university in case of any changes.
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