UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG) RELEASES ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2023/2024 SESSION.
- The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has unveiled its academic calendar for 2023/2024. Highlights include starting online registration on June 26, 2023, convocation ceremonies in January 2024, and semester breaks around Christmas/New Year and post-exams. The calendar provides a detailed structure for both semesters, ensuring clarity for students.
The Senate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has made official its academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session. The institution’s commitment to transparency and consistency in academic matters is evident in the well-outlined calendar, aimed to ensure smooth operations and keep all stakeholders in the loop.
| 🗓️ Academic Year | University of Lagos’s Calendar for 2023/2024 Academic Session approved. |
| ✍️ First Semester Start | Online registration begins June 26, 2023 for returning students. |
| 🆕 Freshers’ Registration | First batch: Aug 14-Sept 8; Second batch: Oct 3-Oct 28, 2023. |
| 🎓 Convocation Dates | Jan 15-18, 2024 featuring lectures & ceremonies. |
| 🎄 Christmas/New Year Break | Dec 22, 2023 – Jan 7, 2024. |
| 📚 First Semester Exams | Undergraduate Exams: Feb 5-17; Faculty of Education: Feb 19-24, 2024. |
| 🔄 Second Semester Start | Online course registration commences on Feb 24, 2024. |
| 📝 Second Semester Exams | Undergraduate Exams: July 1-13; Faculty of Education: July 15-20, 2024. |
First Semester: Key Dates and Events
UNILAG Academic Calendar for First Semester, 2023/2024 Session
- Monday, June 26, 2023: Online registration commences for all returning students.
- Monday, August 14 – Friday, September 8, 2023: Screening & registration for the first batch of fresh students.
- Tuesday, October 3 – Saturday, October 28, 2023: Screening & registration for the second batch of fresh students.
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023: Resumption and commencement of lectures.
- Sunday, November 12, 2023: Registration deadline for all courses (lasting 6 weeks).
- Dates for events like students moving into residence, orientation programmes for new students, and the matriculation ceremony are yet to be determined by DSA.
- Monday, November 27 – Sunday, December 10, 2023: Editing of registered courses (spanning 2 weeks).
- Friday, December 22, 2023 – Sunday, January 7, 2024: Christmas/New Year break (lasting 2 weeks).
- Monday, January 8, 2024: Resumption post the festive season.
- Monday, January 15, 2024: Convocation lecture.
- Tuesday, January 16 to Thursday, January 18, 2024: Convocation ceremonies.
- Friday, January 26, 2024: Lectures come to a close after 15 weeks.
- Monday, January 29 – Friday, February 2, 2024: A lecture-free week with GST examinations.
- Monday, February 5 – Saturday, February 17, 2024: Undergraduate examinations in all faculties (lasting 2 weeks).
- Monday, February 19 – Saturday, February 24, 2024: Examination in core courses in the Faculty of Education (lasting 1 week).
- Saturday, February 24, 2024: End of the first semester, students depart, and the 2nd semester registration portal for 2023/2024 is opened.
- Monday, February 26 – Friday, March 15, 2024: First semester break (spanning 3 weeks).
- Thursday, March 21, 2024: Consideration of results by BCOS begins (4 weeks post-exams).
- Wednesday, April 24, 2024: Senate meeting for the consideration of results.
Second Semester: Key Dates and Events
UNILAG Academic Calendar for Second Semester, 2023/2024 Session
- Saturday, February 24, 2024: Online registration of courses begins.
- Monday, March 18, 2024: Resumption and commencement of lectures.
- Sunday, April 28, 2024: Registration deadline for all courses (lasting 6 weeks).
- Monday, May 13 – Sunday, May 26, 2024: Editing of registered courses (spanning 2 weeks).
- Friday, June 21, 2024: Lectures come to an end after 14 weeks.
- Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28, 2024: A lecture-free week with GST examinations.
- Monday, July 1 – Saturday, July 13, 2024: Undergraduate examinations in all faculties (lasting 2 weeks).
- Monday, July 15 – Saturday, July 20, 2024: Examinations in core courses in the Faculty of Education (lasting 1 week).
- Saturday, July 20, 2024: End of the second semester, students depart, and the registration portal for the 2024/2025 academic session is opened.
- Thursday, August 15, 2024: Consideration of results by BCOS begins (4 weeks post-exams).
- Monday, July 29, 2024: DLI Residential Programme kicks off and continues for 6 weeks.
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024: Senate meeting for the consideration of results.
- Saturday, September 7, 2024: DLI students depart.
- Monday, September 16, 2024: Proposed date of resumption for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Statutory Programmes
Regular events of significance:
- 2nd Wednesday of every month: Faculty Board of Studies/Examiners.
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month: Inaugural lecture.
- Last Wednesday of every month: Senate meeting.
- Two weeks post-examinations: Uploading of results.
UNILAG’s detailed calendar promises a structured academic year, helping students and faculty to plan ahead efficiently.