The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) has officially released its academic timetable for the 2025/2026 session, outlining important dates for the conclusion of the first semester, second semester activities, result processing, and the proposed resumption for the next academic year.

The calendar provides a clear roadmap for students across all levels, including arrival dates, registration windows, lecture periods, breaks, and examination timelines.

First Semester Wrap-Up (2025/2026)

Supplementary Schedule for 100L and 200L Students

FUDMA has issued a special timeline to guide the final phase of the first semester, particularly for students in Levels 100 and 200.

Student Arrival

• Date: January 4, 2026
  
• Duration: 1 day
  

Revision Period

• From: January 5, 2026
  
• To: January 13, 2026
  
• Length: Just over one week
  

First Semester Examinations

• From: January 14, 2026
  
• To: January 28, 2026
  
• Duration: Two weeks
  

Important Note: According to the university, students in 100 and 200 levels will proceed directly into the second semester after completing their examinations.

Processing of First Semester Results

After exams, results will go through a structured approval process at departmental, faculty, and senate levels.

Marking Period

• January 14 – February 4, 2026
  

Departmental Review

• February 5 – February 10, 2026
  

Faculty Board Review

• February 11 – February 13, 2026
  

Senate Business Committee

• February 16 – February 20, 2026
  

Final Senate Meeting

• February 23, 2026
  

Second Semester Academic Activities (2025/2026)

This section covers resumption, course registration, lectures, breaks, and examinations for all students.

Arrival of 300L–500L Students

• Date: January 11, 2026
  

Registration Window (All Levels)

• January 12 – January 31, 2026
  

Late Registration Period

• February 2 – February 7, 2026
  

Course Add/Drop

• February 16 – February 23, 2026

Lecture Schedule

First Phase of Lectures

• January 29 – March 19, 2026
  
• Duration: 7 weeks
  

Mid-Semester Break

• March 20 – April 6, 2026
  

Second Phase of Lectures

• April 7 – May 16, 2026
  
• Duration: 6 weeks

Student Activities and Exams

Students’ Association Week

• May 18 – May 23, 2026
  

Revision Week

• May 25 – May 30, 2026
  

Second Semester Examinations

• June 1 – June 20, 2026
  

Second Semester Results Review

Marking

• June 22 – July 4, 2026
  

Departmental Review

• July 6 – July 10, 2026
  

Faculty Review

• July 13 – July 15, 2026
  

Senate Business Committee

• July 16 – February 21
  (As stated in the official draft; no year specified)
  

Final Senate Meeting

• July 23, 2026

Proposed Resumption for 2026/2027 Session

FUDMA has tentatively scheduled the start of the next academic session for:

• October 4, 2026

What This Means for Students

This calendar helps students plan their academic and personal schedules in advance. From registration deadlines to examination periods, staying aligned with these dates will prevent missed opportunities and last-minute stress.

Students are encouraged to monitor official university platforms for any adjustments or updates to the schedule.