Management of Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare (ASCOEA) has released the first semester academic timetable for students registered in its degree programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

These degree programmes are handled under the School of Undergraduate Studies and is in affiliation with the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).

This calendar outlines all major academic activities for the semester, including resumption, registration, lectures, breaks, examinations, and result processing. Students are strongly advised to pay close attention to the dates and plan ahead to avoid unnecessary issues later in the session.

ASCOEA Degree First Semester Schedule

Start of Academic Activities

• Monday, 5 January 2026
  Official resumption date for the 2025/2026 academic session.
  

Student Registration

• 5 January – 26 January 2026
  Registration period for both fresh and returning students.
  
• 26 January – 2 February 2026
  Late registration window (penalties may apply).
  

Lecture Period

• 12 January – 18 April 2026
  Lectures for all degree levels throughout the first semester.
  

Examination Preparation Activities

• 16 February – 22 February 2026
  Submission of examination questions and marking guides.
  
• 23 February – 28 February 2026
  Review, moderation, and retrieval of submitted exam materials.
  

Mid-Semester and Public Holidays

• 9 March – 22 March 2026
  Mid-semester break in observance of Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah).
  
• 23 March 2026
  Resumption of lectures after the Sallah break.
  
• 3 April 2026
  Good Friday public holiday.
  
• 4 April 2026
  Easter Monday public holiday.
  

Student-Focused Academic Activities

• 6 April – 11 April 2026
  Publication of continuous assessment (CA) scores.
  
• 8 April – 11 April 2026
  Orientation programme and matriculation ceremony for new students.
  

First Semester Examinations

• 20 April – 2 May 2026
  First semester examinations for all degree students.
  
• 1 May 2026
  Workers’ Day public holiday (during exam period).
  

Post-Examination Activities

• 3 May – 22 May 2026
  Marking of examination scripts.
  
• 4 May – 17 May 2026
  First semester break.
  

Transition to Second Semester

• 18 May 2026
  Commencement of second semester lectures.
  
• 1 June – 13 June 2026
  Moderation and review of examination scripts.
  
• 14 June – 27 June 2026
  Computation of first semester results.
  
• 15 July 2026
  Final submission of first semester results to the University of Maiduguri.
  

Important Advice for Students

Students are encouraged to align their personal plans with this schedule, especially for registration deadlines, lectures, and examination periods. Missing key academic activities can lead to delays that are often stressful and difficult to resolve.

Keeping a saved copy of this calendar either on your phone or printed can help you stay on track throughout the semester.