Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has released its undergraduate academic calendar for the 2026/2027 session through the Directorate of Academic Planning and Development. Here is the complete schedule, from first semester registration to resumption for the 2027/2028 session on October 19, 2027.
Key Highlights
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026/2027 (undergraduate) |
| Released by | Directorate of Academic Planning and Development, PAAU |
| Returning students arrive | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Returning students’ registration | Monday, October 19 to Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Lectures begin (first semester) | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Newly admitted students’ registration | Monday, November 9 to Monday, November 16, 2026 |
| Christmas, Boxing and New Year break | Sunday, December 20, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027 |
| First semester exams and results | Monday, February 8 to Thursday, March 25, 2027 |
| Second semester resumes | Tuesday, March 30, 2027 |
| Second semester exams | Monday, July 12 to Saturday, August 7, 2027 |
| Resumption for 2027/2028 | Tuesday, October 19, 2027 |
| Source | Official PAAU calendar issued by the Directorate of Academic Planning and Development |
PAAU First Semester 2026/2027 Dates
The calendar sets the first semester at 17 weeks, from October 18, 2026 to February 8, 2027, with lectures running for 13 weeks.
| Academic Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival of returning students to campus (except SIWES/Sandwich students) | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Not stated |
| Registration for all returning students | Monday, October 19 to Monday, October 26, 2026 | 1 week |
| Duration of first semester | Sunday, October 18, 2026 to Monday, February 8, 2027 | 17 weeks |
| Lectures begin for all students / duration of lectures | Monday, October 26, 2026 to Friday, January 22, 2027 | 13 weeks |
| Registration for newly admitted students | Monday, November 9 to Monday, November 16, 2026 | 1 week |
| Late course registration for all students | Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27, 2026 | 1 week |
| 1st Continuous Assessment | Monday, December 14 to Friday, December 18, 2026 | 1 week |
| Christmas, Boxing and New Year break | Sunday, December 20, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027 | 3 weeks |
| All students return from break / lectures continue | Monday, January 4 to Friday, January 22, 2027 | 2 weeks |
| 2nd Continuous Assessment, uploading and signing of dockets | Monday, January 25 to Friday, January 29, 2027 | 1 week |
| Tutorials, revision and matriculation | Friday, January 29 to Monday, February 8, 2027 | 2 weeks |
| First semester examinations, marking of scripts, uploading of scores and consideration of results | Monday, February 8 to Thursday, March 25, 2027 | 3 weeks |
PAAU Second Semester 2026/2027 Dates
The second semester is set at 17 weeks, from March 30 to August 7, 2027, with lectures running for 13 weeks.
| Academic Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester resumption | Tuesday, March 30, 2027 | Not stated |
| Duration of second semester | Tuesday, March 30 to Saturday, August 7, 2027 | 17 weeks |
| Commencement and duration of lectures | Tuesday, March 30 to Wednesday, June 30, 2027 | 13 weeks |
| Late course registration for all students | Monday, April 26 to Friday, April 30, 2027 | 1 week |
| 1st Continuous Assessment week | Saturday, May 1 to Friday, May 7, 2027 | 1 week |
| 2nd Continuous Assessment week | Monday, June 14 to Friday, June 18, 2027 | 1 week |
| Lectures end in all faculties | Wednesday, June 30, 2027 | Not stated |
| Tutorials and revision | Wednesday, June 30 to Monday, July 12, 2027 | 2 weeks |
| Second semester examinations | Monday, July 12 to Saturday, August 7, 2027 | 4 weeks |
| Marking of scripts, uploading of scores and consideration of results | Saturday, August 7 to Saturday, August 28, 2027 | 3 weeks |
| Resumption for the 2027/2028 academic session | Tuesday, October 19, 2027 | Not stated |
PAAU Registration Dates by Student Type
| Student Type | Registration Date |
|---|---|
| Returning students (first semester) | Monday, October 19 to Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Newly admitted students | Monday, November 9 to Monday, November 16, 2026 |
| Late registration, all students (first semester) | Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Late registration, all students (second semester) | Monday, April 26 to Friday, April 30, 2027 |
Returning students must be on campus by October 18, except SIWES and Sandwich students, who are exempted from the arrival date. Newly admitted students register two weeks after lectures begin, so plan to complete every step of clearance before November 9.
Notes on the PAAU Calendar
- Matriculation: The calendar places matriculation within the tutorials and revision period of January 29 to February 8, 2027 and does not give a single date.
- Month labels: A few entries carry a month label that differs from their dates. The 1st Continuous Assessment is labelled November 2026 but dated December 14 to 18, 2026, and the second semester CA weeks are labelled April and May but dated May 1 to 7 and June 14 to 18, 2027. This article uses the dates.
- Durations: Durations are as printed in the calendar. Some do not match the date ranges exactly, so rely on the dates.
- Public holidays: The calendar lists public holidays, including December 25 and 26, 2026, January 1, 2027 and Good Friday on March 26, 2027. Some holiday dates on the printed list do not match their labels, so check national announcements for the exact days.
About PAAU
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) is a state-owned university in Anyigba, Kogi State. It was established in 1999 as Kogi State University and renamed Prince Abubakar Audu University in 2020, and it is recognised by the National Universities Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions: PAAU Academic Calendar
When does PAAU resume for the 2026/2027 session?
Returning students arrive on campus on Sunday, October 18, 2026, and registration runs from October 19 to 26, 2026. SIWES and Sandwich students are exempted from the arrival date.
When do PAAU lectures start for 2026/2027?
Lectures begin for all students on Monday, October 26, 2026 and run for 13 weeks, ending on January 22, 2027.
When is registration for newly admitted PAAU students?
Registration for newly admitted students runs from Monday, November 9 to Monday, November 16, 2026. Late course registration for all students follows from November 23 to 27, 2026.
When is the PAAU Christmas break in 2026/2027?
The Christmas, Boxing and New Year break runs from Sunday, December 20, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027, a period the calendar puts at three weeks. Students return and lectures continue on January 4, 2027.
When will PAAU first semester exams hold?
First semester examinations, marking of scripts, uploading of scores and consideration of results run from Monday, February 8 to Thursday, March 25, 2027. Tutorials and revision come first, from January 29 to February 8, 2027.
When does the PAAU second semester start?
The second semester resumes on Tuesday, March 30, 2027, with lectures running to Wednesday, June 30, 2027.
When will PAAU second semester exams hold?
Second semester examinations run for four weeks, from Monday, July 12 to Saturday, August 7, 2027, after tutorials and revision from June 30 to July 12, 2027.
When does PAAU resume for the 2027/2028 session?
The calendar lists Tuesday, October 19, 2027 as the resumption date for the 2027/2028 academic session.
Does this PAAU calendar cover postgraduate students?
No. This is the undergraduate calendar. Postgraduate programmes are run by the School of Postgraduate Studies, so check paau.edu.ng for its schedule.
Final Thoughts
The PAAU 2026/2027 calendar starts with returning students on campus on October 18, 2026 and ends with second semester results consideration on August 28, 2027. Mark the registration windows first, then the continuous assessment weeks and exam periods. If you are still preparing for admission, see our PAAU Post UTME form page and our cut-off marks hub, and drop your questions in the comments. We respond to every one.
Source: The dates in this article come from the official Prince Abubakar Audu University undergraduate academic calendar for the 2026/2027 session, issued by the Directorate of Academic Planning and Development. This page will be updated if PAAU publishes an adjusted calendar. If you notice a discrepancy between our dates and any official PAAU notice, alert us immediately in the comments below.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Academic calendars are subject to change by the institution at any time. Always verify dates on the official PAAU website and student portal. CampusNinja is not affiliated with Prince Abubakar Audu University and cannot be held responsible for calendar changes made after our last update date.