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
March 2024
- Monday, 18th March, 2024: The registration process for new students begins, marking the start of the 2023/2024 academic session.
April 2024
- 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.
May 2024
- 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.
July and August 2024
- 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
September 2024
- 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.
November and December 2024
- 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.