Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has released its academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, with returning students expected back on campus from Monday, October 5, 2026.
According to the calendar circulating from the university, online registration for returning students begins on October 6, while lectures start on October 12, 2026.
Fresh students will begin online registration on November 16, 2026.
Other major dates include the matriculation ceremony on February 12, 2027, first-semester examinations beginning in February, and second-semester examinations running through August 2027.
COOU 2026/2027 Academic Calendar at a Glance
| Academic Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Returning students resume | October 5, 2026 |
| Registration for returning students begins | October 6, 2026 |
| Lectures begin for returning students | October 12, 2026 |
| Registration for fresh students begins | November 16, 2026 |
| Christmas/New Year break begins | December 18, 2026 |
| All students return after Christmas | January 2, 2027 |
| Lectures resume for all students | January 4, 2027 |
| Fresh students’ registration deadline | January 8, 2027 |
| Matriculation | February 12, 2027 |
| First-semester exams begin for returning students | February 22, 2027 |
| First-semester exams end for returning students | March 12, 2027 |
| First-semester exams begin for fresh students | March 15, 2027 |
| Second-semester lectures begin | April 5, 2027 |
| Second-semester exams begin for returning students | July 26, 2027 |
| Exams end for returning students | August 13, 2027 |
| Second-semester exams begin for fresh students | August 16, 2027 |
| Exams end for fresh students | August 27, 2027 |
COOU Academic Calendar for First Semester 2026/2027
October 2026
Monday, October 5, 2026
Returning students from 200 Level to final year return to campus.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Online registration for returning students begins.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Lectures begin for returning students.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
149th Senate Meeting.
November 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Lecture.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Online registration for returning students closes.
Monday, November 9, 2026
Late registration for returning students begins, with a ₦20,000 penalty.
Monday, November 16, 2026
Online registration for fresh students begins.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
150th Senate Meeting.
December 2026
Monday, December 7, 2026
University-wide quiz for returning students.
Friday, December 18, 2026
University-wide Christmas carols hold across the campuses.
The Christmas and New Year break also begins for staff and students.
January 2027
Friday, January 1, 2027
Christmas and New Year break ends.
Saturday, January 2, 2027
All students return to campus.
Monday, January 4, 2027
Lectures resume for all students.
Friday, January 8, 2027
Registration closes for fresh students.
February 2027
February contains several important dates for both new and returning COOU students.
Monday, February 1, 2027
Late registration begins for fresh students.
Friday, February 5, 2027
Revision begins for returning students.
Friday, February 12, 2027
Matriculation ceremony for fresh students.
Monday, February 15, 2027
Orientation for fresh students.
Thursday, February 18, 2027
University-wide quiz for fresh students.
Monday, February 22, 2027
First-semester examinations begin for returning students.
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
151st Senate Meeting.
March 2027
Friday, March 12, 2027
First-semester examinations end for returning students.
Returning students then begin a two-week break.
Monday, March 15, 2027
First-semester examinations begin for fresh students.
Friday, March 26, 2027
Good Friday public holiday.
Monday, March 29, 2027
Easter Monday public holiday.
Wednesday, March 31, 2027
152nd Senate Meeting.
COOU Second Semester Academic Calendar 2026/2027
April 2027
Friday, April 2, 2027
First-semester examinations end for fresh students.
Monday, April 5, 2027
Second-semester lectures begin for both fresh and returning students.
Wednesday, April 28, 2027
153rd Senate Meeting.
May 2027
The calendar schedules the university’s Students’ Union Week for the period ending Friday, May 7, 2027.
Students should note that one version of the circulated calendar appears to contain a typographical problem with the starting date of the Students’ Union Week, so CampusNinja has not presented an uncertain start date as confirmed.
Monday, May 10, 2027
Second-semester university-wide quiz for returning students.
Wednesday, May 26, 2027
154th Senate Meeting.
June 2027
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
155th Senate Meeting.
July 2027
Friday, July 16, 2027
Lectures end for returning students.
Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 23, 2027
Revision period for returning students.
Monday, July 26, 2027
Second-semester examinations begin for returning students.
Thursday, July 29, 2027
156th Senate Meeting.
August 2027
Friday, August 13, 2027
Second-semester examinations end for returning students.
Monday, August 16, 2027
Second-semester examinations begin for fresh students.
Wednesday, August 25, 2027
157th Senate Meeting.
Friday, August 27, 2027
Second-semester examinations end for fresh students.
September 2027
The university has scheduled its Appointments and Promotions Committee activities for September.
Wednesday, September 1, 2027
A & PC meeting for academic staff.
Thursday, September 2, 2027
A & PC meeting for Senior Administrative and Technical Staff.
Friday, September 3, 2027
A & PC meeting for junior non-teaching staff.
When Will COOU Students Resume for 2026/2027?
Returning COOU students from 200 Level to final year are scheduled to resume on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Registration begins the following day, October 6, while lectures start on October 12, 2026.
When Will COOU Fresh Students Resume?
The calendar lists November 16, 2026 as the start of online registration for fresh students.
All students are expected back on campus following the Christmas/New Year break on January 2, 2027, with lectures commencing on January 4.
When Is COOU Matriculation for 2026/2027?
COOU’s matriculation ceremony for fresh students is scheduled for Friday, February 12, 2027.
Orientation for fresh students follows on Monday, February 15, 2027.
When Will COOU First-Semester Exams Start?
First-semester examinations for returning students are scheduled to begin on February 22, 2027, and end on March 12, 2027.
Fresh students begin their examinations on March 15, with the examinations scheduled to end on April 2, 2027.
When Will COOU Second-Semester Exams Start?
Second-semester examinations for returning students begin on July 26, 2027, and end on August 13, 2027.
Fresh students are scheduled to begin theirs on August 16, with examinations ending on August 27, 2027.
Important Note for COOU Students
Students should use the calendar to plan registration, lectures, examinations and other major academic activities.
CampusNinja also recommends checking announcements from COOU faculties, departments and the university management because specific departmental activities may be communicated separately.
At the time of our check, COOU’s official academic-calendar webpage displayed “No Current Academic Calendar.” The 2026/2027 dates above are based on the calendar being circulated by multiple education platforms and attributed to the university Registrar.
We will update this page if COOU publishes the calendar directly on its official academic-calendar portal or makes changes to any of the dates.