The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session.
This detailed schedule includes important dates and events for both the first and second semesters, ensuring that students and staff are well-informed about the academic year ahead.
FIRST SEMESTER: KEY DATES AND EVENTS
MONDAY, 18th MARCH, 2024:
The registration process for new students begins, marking the start of the 2023/2024 academic session.
SUNDAY, 28th APRIL, 2024:
All students, both new and returning, are expected to move into the Halls of Residence.
MONDAY, 29th APRIL, 2024:
Lectures commence, and there will be a continuation of online registration and physical clearance for new students.
FRIDAY, 17th MAY, 2024: Matriculation ceremony takes place, formally welcoming new students into the university.
TUESDAY, 21st MAY, 2024: Orientation programme for new students is scheduled to help them acclimatise to university life.
MONDAY, 29th JULY – FRIDAY, 2nd AUGUST, 2024:
A week dedicated to revision, allowing students to prepare for upcoming examinations.
MONDAY, 5th AUGUST, 2024:
Examinations commence for the Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, and the School of Basic Medical Sciences.
SATURDAY, 10th AUGUST, 2024:
CED (Centre for Entrepreneurship Development) examinations take place.
MONDAY, 12th AUGUST, 2024:
Examinations start for other Faculties, Schools, and Institutes.
FRIDAY, 16th to SATURDAY, 17th August, 2024:
GST (General Studies) examinations are held, and students begin their end-of-semester break.
SECOND SEMESTER: IMPORTANT EVENTS AND TIMELINES
SUNDAY, 1st SEPTEMBER, 2024:
All students return to the Halls of Residence to kick off the second semester.
MONDAY, 2nd SEPTEMBER, 2024: Lectures for the second semester begin.
MONDAY, 25th to FRIDAY, 29th NOVEMBER, 2024: Revision week to prepare students for the upcoming exams.
TUESDAY, 3rd DECEMBER, 2024:
Examinations start for the Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, and the School of Basic Medical Sciences.
SATURDAY, 7th DECEMBER, 2024: CED examinations are scheduled.
MONDAY, 9th DECEMBER, 2024: Examinations commence for other Faculties, Schools, and Institutes.
SATURDAY, 14th DECEMBER, 2024:
GST examinations take place, followed by the end-of-session break for students.
PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC YEAR
With this comprehensive academic calendar, UNIBEN aims to provide clarity and structure for the 2023/2024 academic session. Students are encouraged to take note of these dates and prepare accordingly to ensure a smooth and successful academic year.
For further details and updates, students and staff are advised to regularly check the official UNIBEN website and stay connected with the university’s announcements
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