Are you planning your academic future and seeking an institution with a well-structured academic calendar? Curious about when to register, when lectures begin, or how the semesters are broken down? Look no further, as Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has released its comprehensive academic schedule for both the Harmattan and Rain Semesters for the 2022/2023 session. Scroll down to read in details
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have formally ratified the academic calendar for the forthcoming Harmattan and Rain semesters of the 2022/2023 academic session. The detailed calendar is intended to guide both incoming and returning students through the academic milestones for the year.
📅 Harmattan Dates | Starts: September 28, 2023; Ends: February 28, 2024 |
📅 Rain Dates | Starts: March 8, 2024; Ends: August 30, 2024 |
🎓 Semesters | Harmattan and Rain |
📝 Registration | Online for both semesters |
📚 Lectures Begin | Harmattan: October 23, 2023; Rain: March 11, 2024 |
📈 Tests | Mid-Semester tests for both semesters |
🎉 Events | Matriculation, Convocation, Dean’s Honours Days |
🏫 Boards | Department and Faculty Boards of Examiners for course assessments |
OAU Harmattan Semester Calendar
Contents
Governance and Residency Schedule
Event/Activity | Date |
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Senate Meeting | September 28, 2023 |
Residence for Fresh Students (Various Faculties) | October 14-15, 2023 |
Online Registration for Courses | October 16, 2023 |
Orientation Programme for Fresh Students | October 16-18, 2023 |
ICT Training for Fresh Students | October 19-21, 2023 |
Academic and Extracurricular Activities
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Return of Undergraduate Students | October 22, 2023 |
Committee of Deans | October 23, 2023 |
Harmattan Semester Lectures Begin | October 23, 2023 |
Business Committee of Senate | October 25, 2023 |
End of Normal Registration | October 29, 2023 |
Special Events and Examinations
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Various Colloquium and Dean’s Honours Day | November 1-2, 2023 |
Late Registration with Penalty | November 6-10, 2023 |
Senate Meeting | November 9, 2023 |
MATRICULATION | November 20, 2023 |
Mid-Semester and Holidays
Event/Activity | Date |
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Convocation | December 6-9, 2023 |
Closure of Registration Amendments on E-Portal | December 8, 2023 |
Mid-Semester Test | December 11-15, 2023 |
Christmas and New Year Break | December 22, 2023 – January 2, 2024 |
Examination and Semester-End
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Harmattan Semester Lectures End | January 19, 2024 |
Revision/Lecture Free Week | January 21-26, 2024 |
Harmattan Semester Examinations Begin | January 29, 2024 |
Harmattan Semester Examinations End | February 17, 2024 |
Conference Marking | February 19-23, 2024 |
Harmattan Semester Break | February 19 – March 9, 2024 |
Committee of Deans | February 26, 2024 |
Business Committee of Senate | February 28, 2024 |
Harmattan Semester Summary: A Quick Recap
Item | Activity Date | Duration |
---|---|---|
Normal Registration | October 16 – 29, 2023 | 2 Weeks |
Late Registration with Penalty | November 6 – 10, 2023 | 1 Week |
Lecture Periods | October 23, 2023 – January 19, 2024 | 12 Weeks |
Lecture-Free Week | January 21 – 26, 2024 | 1 Week |
Examination Period | January 29 – February 17, 2024 | 3 Weeks |
Vacation | February 19 – March 9, 2024 | 3 Weeks |
Length of Classroom Activities (Items 3+4+5) | 16 Weeks |
OAU Rain Semester Calendar
Initial Preparations and Resumption Dates
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Online Registration for Courses Begin | March 8, 2024 |
All Students Resume | March 10, 2024 |
Rain Semester Lectures Begin | March 11, 2024 |
Departmental and Faculty Reviews
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Department Board of Examiners | March 11 – 13, 2024 |
Faculty Board of Examiners | March 18 – 20, 2024 |
Academic and Faculty Events
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Faculty/Students Colloquium for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | March 20, 2024 |
Faculty/Students Colloquium for Sciences and Technology | March 21, 2024 |
Course Registration Deadlines
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
End of Normal Registration for Courses | March 23, 2024 |
Late Registration for Courses with Penalty | March 25 – 29, 2024 |
Administrative Meetings and Amendments
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Senate Meeting | March 27, 2024 |
Committee of Deans Meeting | April 15, 2024 |
Business Committee of Senate Meeting | April 17, 2024 |
Closure of Registration Amendments on E-Portal | April 26, 2024 |
Mid-Semester Activities and Students’ Week
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Mid-Semester Test | April 29 – May 4, 2024 |
Students’ Week | May 6 – May 10, 2024 |
Subsequent Senate and Committee Meetings
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Senate Meeting | May 23, 2024 |
Lecture Closure and Examinations
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Rain Semester Lectures End | June 7, 2024 |
Revision/Lecture Free Week | June 10 – 14, 2024 |
Rain Semester Examinations Begin | June 17, 2024 |
Subsequent Administrative and Academic Deadlines
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Committee of Deans Meeting | June 17, 2024 |
Business Committee of Senate Meeting | June 20, 2024 |
Rain Semester Examinations End | July 6, 2024 |
Academic Review and Conference Marking
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Conference Marking | July 8 – 12, 2024 |
Students’ Vacation and Internship Opportunities
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Students’ Vacation | July 8 – August 31, 2024 |
SWEP/SIWES & Teaching Practice | July 8 – August 30, 2024 |
Special Academic and Innovative Events
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Student Innovation Exhibition and Pitching | July 15 – 27, 2024 |
Final Academic Assessments and Meetings
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
Departmental Board of Examiners | July 29 – August 2, 2024 |
Faculty Board of Examiners | August 9 – 11, 2024 |
Committee of Deans Meeting | August 19, 2024 |
Business Committee of Senate Meeting | August 21, 2024 |
Senate for Consideration of Rain Semester Results | August 28, 2024 |
Session Closure
Event/Activity | Date |
---|---|
End of Session | August 30, 2024 |
Summary – Rain Semester
Activity | Date | Duration |
---|---|---|
Normal Registration | March 8 – 23, 2024 | 2 Weeks |
Late Registration with Penalty | March 25 – 29, 2024 | 1 Week |
Lecture Periods | March 11 – June 7, 2024 | 13 Weeks |
Lecture Free Week | June 10 – 14, 2024 | 1 Week |
Examination Period | June 17 – July 6, 2024 | 3 Weeks |
Students’ Vacation | July 8 – August 31, 2024 | 8 Weeks |
Length of Classroom Activities | 16 Weeks (Excluding Students’ Week) |
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