The Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA) has officially published its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, outlining key academic and administrative activities for both semesters.

The calendar applies to new students, returning students, and staff, covering registration periods, lectures, examinations, breaks, and senate meetings. Students are strongly advised to note all dates carefully, as missing any stage especially registration or exams may result in avoidable difficulties.

First Semester Academic Schedule (2025/2026)

Resumption and Registration

• Monday, 12 January – Friday, 23 January 2026
  Arrival and registration for both fresh and returning students (2 weeks)
  
• Monday, 26 January – Friday, 30 January 2026
  Late registration period for all students (1 week)
  

Lectures and Academic Activities

• Monday, 19 January – Saturday, 14 March 2026
  First phase of lectures for all students (8 weeks)
  
• Monday, 9 February – Saturday, 14 February 2026
  Add and drop period (1 week)
  
• Tuesday, 24 February – Wednesday, 25 February 2026
  Orientation and matriculation for newly admitted students
  

Breaks and Holidays

• Monday, 16 March – Sunday, 22 March 2026
  Mid-semester break and Eid-el-Fitr celebration (1 week)
  
• Friday, 3 April – Monday, 6 April 2026
  Good Friday and Easter holidays
  

Continuation of Lectures

• Monday, 23 March – Saturday, 18 April 2026
  Completion of lecture activities (4 weeks)
  

Assessments and Examinations

• Monday, 20 April – Saturday, 25 April 2026
  Revision period and display of continuous assessment scores
  
• Monday, 27 April – Saturday, 2 May 2026
  GST and ESP examinations
  
• Monday, 4 May – Saturday, 16 May 2026
  First semester examinations (2 weeks)
  

Post-Examination Activities

• Monday, 27 April – Saturday, 23 May 2026
  Marking of scripts begins from the first day of exams
  
• Monday, 8 June – Saturday, 20 June 2026
  Display of provisional results
  
• Saturday, 16 May – Sunday, 31 May 2026
  First semester break (2 weeks)
  

Second Semester Academic Schedule (2025/2026)

Resumption and Registration

• Monday, 1 June – Friday, 5 June 2026
  Resumption and registration for all students
  
• Monday, 8 June – Friday, 12 June 2026
  Late registration period
  

Lectures and Academic Activities

• Monday, 8 June – Saturday, 29 August 2026
  Second semester lectures for all students (12 weeks)
  
• Monday, 6 July – Saturday, 11 July 2026
  Add and drop period
  

Public Holidays

• Friday, 12 June 2026 – Democracy Day
  
• Thursday, 1 October 2026 – Independence Day
  

Assessments and Examinations

• Monday, 31 August – Saturday, 5 September 2026
  Revision period and display of continuous assessment scores
  
• Monday, 7 September – Saturday, 12 September 2026
  GST and ESP examinations
  
• Monday, 14 September – Saturday, 26 September 2026
  Second semester examinations
  

Post-Examination Activities

• Monday, 7 September – Saturday, 3 October 2026
  Marking of examination scripts
  
• Monday, 19 October – Tuesday, 27 October 2026
  Display of provisional results
  
• Saturday, 26 September – Sunday, 8 November 2026
  Second semester break (6 weeks)
  

Annual Leave

• Friday, 9 October – Sunday, 8 November 2026
  Annual leave for academic staff (30 days)
  

Start of Next Academic Session

• Monday, 9 November 2026
  Commencement of the 2026/2027 academic session
  

Final Note to Students

Students are encouraged to save or bookmark this calendar and plan their activities carefully. Key periods such as registration, examinations, and result checks are time-sensitive, and delays often lead to unnecessary stress.

Staying organised from the start of the session can make the entire academic year smoother and more productive.