The Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences (FUMHS), Kwale, has formally announced its academic roadmap for the 2025/2026 academic year. The schedule, officially endorsed by the university authorities and authenticated by the Registrar, Mr. Ohwojeroh Lucky Mustapha, provides a clear breakdown of activities for students and staff.

According to the approved plan, the session will span 30 academic weeks, evenly divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each.

First Semester Activities at a Glance (15 Weeks)

The academic year officially kicks off on Sunday, 4 January 2026, when students are expected to return to campus.

Registration and Documentation Week

From Monday, 5 January to Friday, 9 January 2026, students will complete:

• Online and physical clearance
  
• Payment of fees
  
• Course registration
  
• Submission of required documents
  

Lecture Period

Lectures commence on Monday, 12 January 2026, and continue for seven consecutive weeks.

Orientation and Matriculation

• Orientation Programme: Week 8, beginning 23 February 2026
  
• Matriculation Ceremony: Saturday, 28 February 2026, for newly admitted students
  

Post-Orientation Lectures and Easter Break

Following orientation, lectures resume for four additional weeks.
Students will then observe a one-week Easter break from 2 April to 7 April 2026.

Revision and Examinations

• Revision Week: 7 – 10 April 2026
  
• First Semester Examinations: 13 – 30 April 2026
  

The semester officially ends on Friday, 1 May 2026, after which students proceed on break.

Second Semester Academic Plan (15 Weeks)

Students are scheduled to return for the second semester on Sunday, 31 May 2026.

Lecture Duration

Lectures will run uninterrupted for eleven weeks, starting 1 June and ending 14 August 2026.

Revision and Examinations

• Revision Period: 16 – 21 August 2026
  
• Second Semester Examinations: 24 August – 11 September 2026
  

The academic session comes to a close on Saturday, 12 September 2026.

Post-Session Activities and Next Academic Year

• Senate Meeting on Results: Monday, 5 October 2026
  
• Resumption for 2026/2027 Session: Monday, 12 October 2026
  

These dates apply primarily to returning students preparing for the next academic cycle.

Public Holidays and Special Observances

The university has confirmed that all nationally recognized public holidays and officially approved special days will be observed throughout the academic session without disrupting the overall calendar.

Important Notice to Students

Both fresh and returning students are strongly advised to:

• Mark all critical dates
  
• Plan travel and academic commitments accordingly
  
• Stay updated with any official adjustments issued by the university
  

Adhering strictly to the academic calendar will help ensure a productive and well-organized academic year at FUMHS.