Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) in Wudil has opened its Add/Drop course registration for the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.
This guide explains the key dates, how the Add/Drop process works, where it fits in the semester, and what you need to do before the deadline.
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About ADUSTECH
Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil (ADUSTECH) is a public university in Wudil, Kano State.
It was formerly known as Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST).
Like other Nigerian universities, ADUSTECH follows a standard academic calendar with two semesters each year.
Each semester includes lectures, continuous assessments, Add/Drop periods, exams, and result processing.
The Confirmed Add and Drop Window for 2025/2026 Second Semester
ADUSTECH’s academic calendar shows that the first continuous assessment and Add/Drop period for the second semester of 2025/2026 is from Monday, 6th July to Friday, 10th July 2026.
Students who want to change their courses must do so during these five days, as there is no extension beyond this window.
Where This Fits in the Full Second-Semester Calendar
Looking at the full academic calendar helps you see where the Add/Drop window fits and how close it is to other important dates:
- Second semester lectures began: Monday, 1st June 2026
- First continuous assessment and Add/Drop period: Monday, 6th July to Friday, 10th July 2026
- Lectures end: Friday, 21st August 2026
- Examinations begin: Monday, 24th August 2026
- Result processing, SIWES, and SWEP begin: Monday, 14th September 2026
- 2026/2027 academic session commences: Monday, 14th December 2026
There is only a short break between the end of lectures on 21st August and the start of exams on 24th August- just a weekend.
This means the Add/Drop window in early July is especially important, as it is the main chance for students to fix their course registration before exams begin.
What the Add/Drop Period Actually Allows You to Do
During this period, students can:
- Add a course they need but weren’t initially registered for, whether due to a scheduling error, a change in academic plan, or a course they discover is required for their degree progression.
- Drop a course they no longer wish to take, whether because of a timetable clash, a change in specialization focus, or simply reconsidering their course load for the semester.
- Adjust elective selections by swapping one optional course for another, within what their department and level permit.
Because the university opens this window only briefly, students usually cannot make these changes outside 6th–10th July unless they submit a special petition.
How to Complete Your Add/Drop on the ADUSTECH Portal
- Log in to your student portal with your registration details, usually your matriculation number and password.
- Go to the course registration section to view your current second-semester courses.
- Find the “Add/Drop” option in the registration menu, which is now available during this window.
- Add any courses you need, and make sure they do not clash with your current timetable.
- Drop any courses you no longer want, but check that you still meet your minimum credit requirements.
- Save and submit your changes before Friday, 10th July 2026. After this date, the system will not allow more changes.
- Print or take a screenshot of your updated course registration for your records. This can help if you need to resolve any issues later in the semester.
Why the Add/Drop Window Is Kept Short
The five-day window may seem short, but there are good academic and administrative reasons why ADUSTECH and other Nigerian universities keep this period brief:
- Continuous assessment fairness. Because the Add/Drop window is tied to the first continuous assessment period, keeping it short ensures students who add a course don’t miss too much of the assessment structure compared with classmates who registered from the start.
- Departmental planning needs. Lecturers and departments need a stable, finalised headcount reasonably early in the semester to plan lecture hall capacity, practical sessions, and grading logistics.
- Protecting course integrity. Adding a course too late in the semester would leave a student missing substantial foundational content, undermining the value of the course itself.
What Happens If You Miss This Window
If you don’t complete your Add/Drop adjustments within the 6th–10th July 2026 window, you’ll generally remain locked into your existing course registration for the rest of the second semester.
Options at that point typically narrow to:
- Formally petitioning your department or the Academic Affairs office for an exception, which is handled on a case-by-case basis and isn’t guaranteed.
- Waiting until the next semester or session to register for any course you couldn’t add this time.
- Proceeding with your current registration and addressing any resulting adjustments (such as retaking a dropped-but-required course) in a future academic period.
Since Nigerian university portals strictly enforce these deadlines, check your registration and make any changes well before Friday, 10th July.
Do not wait until the last day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. When is the ADUSTECH Add/Drop window for the 2025/2026 second semester?
The confirmed window runs from Monday, 6th July to Friday, 10th July 2026, as officially released in ADUSTECH’s second-semester academic calendar.
2. When did second semester lectures begin at ADUSTECH for 2025/2026?
Second semester lectures began on Monday, 1st June 2026.
3. Can I still add or drop a course after 10th July 2026?
Generally, no, not through the standard portal process.
You would typically need to formally petition your department or the Academic Affairs office for an exception, and approval isn’t guaranteed.
4. What can I actually change during the Add/Drop period?
You can add courses you need, drop courses you no longer wish to take, and adjust elective selections, all without requiring special departmental approval within the stated window.
5. When do second-semester lectures end and examinations begin?
Lectures end on Friday, 21st August 2026, and examinations begin shortly after, on Monday, 24th August 2026.
6. When do result processing, SIWES, and SWEP begin for this session?
These activities begin on Monday, 14th September 2026, following the examination period.
7. When does the 2026/2027 academic session start at ADUSTECH?
The 2026/2027 academic session is set to commence on Monday, 14th December 2026, after the SIWES and SWEP period from the 2025/2026 session concludes.
8. Why is the Add/Drop window tied to the first continuous assessment period?
This timing ensures that any course a student adds is done early enough that they don’t miss too much of the continuous assessment structure relative to students who registered from the start of the semester.
9. Do I need departmental approval to drop a course during this window?
No. Within the activated Add/Drop window, students can generally make these adjustments directly through the portal, without requiring special departmental approval, unlike changes attempted after the window has closed.
10. Where can I find the official, most current ADUSTECH academic calendar?
ADUSTECH’s official university website is the most reliable source for the current academic calendar, including any updates or adjustments to the dates covered in this article.
Final Thoughts
ADUSTECH’s Add and Drop window for the 2025/2026 second semester runs from 6th to 10th July 2026.
This five-day period lets you finalise your course registration before exams begin in late August.
Because there is little time between the end of lectures and the start of exams, review and make any needed course changes early in this window.
This helps you avoid being stuck with a registration that does not match your academic goals.
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