Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has officially released its Senate-approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, alongside important start-up guidelines covering registration, third semester activities, and lecture resumption.

The calendar was circulated to members of the university community to guide academic planning and ensure a coordinated start to the new session. Faculties, departments, and relevant administrative units have been instructed to strictly adhere to the outlined timelines.

Registration Portal Opening and Closing Dates

According to the approved schedule, the university’s online portal will be activated for student registration within a clearly defined period.

Registration Window:

• Opens: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  
• Closes: Saturday, 31 January 2026
  

This registration period applies to:

• Newly admitted students
  
• Returning students across all programmes
  

The university emphasized that registration is not open-ended and must be completed within the approved timeframe.

Third Semester Revision and Examination Activities

NSUK also announced that Third Semester (Second Batch) academic activities will take place during the registration period.

Third Semester Schedule:

• Revision and Examinations: Monday, 12 January – Saturday, 24 January 2026
  

These activities will run simultaneously with registration, making coordination crucial.

Departments Directed to Manage Concurrent Activities

Given that registration and third semester examinations will overlap, departments have been instructed to put appropriate measures in place to ensure that neither process disrupts the other.

The university management stressed that:

• Academic activities must continue smoothly
  
• Registration processes should not be delayed or obstructed
  
• Departments must plan effectively to handle both schedules
  

This directive is aimed at maintaining administrative order and preventing avoidable bottlenecks.

Official Resumption and Start of Lectures

The academic calendar clearly states the date for the physical resumption of students and the commencement of lectures.

Lecture Resumption Date:

• Monday, 2 February 2026
  

This applies to all categories of students, including fresh and returning students. Faculties and departments are expected to be fully prepared for teaching activities from this date.

Preparation Expectations for Faculties and Units

The university urged all academic and administrative units to:

• Finalize preparations ahead of resumption
  
• Align departmental schedules with the central calendar
  
• Ensure a smooth and coordinated start to lectures
  

The goal is to avoid delays and ensure that academic activities begin as scheduled.

Official Authentication of the Notice

The academic calendar and commencement directives were officially signed by:

Professor B. S. Jatau
Director, Academic Planning
Nasarawa State University, Keffi

The signature confirms that the document is a Senate-approved directive and represents the official position of the university.

Why This Calendar Is Important for Students

The release of the academic calendar allows students to:

• Plan their registration early
  
• Prepare for overlapping academic activities
  
• Make personal and academic arrangements ahead of resumption
  
• Avoid last-minute confusion
  

Students are advised to take note of all dates and comply fully with university guidelines.

Final Note to the University Community

Nasarawa State University, Keffi has reiterated the importance of strict compliance with the approved academic calendar. All students, staff, and academic units are encouraged to follow the outlined timelines to ensure a smooth and successful 2025/2026 academic session.

Students are advised to stay informed through official university communication channels and complete all academic obligations within the stipulated periods.