Last Updated on 2 weeks ago by Haruna Ayuba
Mercy Medical University (MMU), Iwo, has released its approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 session. Fresh students resumed on Monday, 7 September 2026, returning students resume on Monday, 21 September 2026, and the session closes with the end of the Rain semester on Friday, 28 May 2027. Resumption for the 2027/2028 session is set for Monday, 6 September 2027. Every date in this article comes from the university’s official calendar.
Key Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fresh students resumption | Monday, 7 September 2026 |
| Lectures begin (new students) | Monday, 14 September 2026 |
| Returning students resumption | Monday, 21 September 2026 |
| Lectures begin (returning students) | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 |
| Orientation for new students | Wednesday, 23 September 2026 |
| Harmattan exams (100 Level) | Monday, 14 to Friday, 18 December 2026 |
| Harmattan exams (200 Level and above) | Monday, 4 to Friday, 15 January 2027 |
| Rain semester lectures begin | Monday, 1 February 2027 |
| Matriculation ceremony | Tuesday, 16 February 2027 |
| Rain semester exams | Monday, 17 to Friday, 28 May 2027 |
| Next session resumption | Monday, 6 September 2027 |
| Source | MMU approved academic calendar for 2026/2027, as of 21 September 2026 |
About Mercy Medical University
Mercy Medical University (MMU) is a private, specialised medical university located at Iwara, Iwo, Osun State. It was licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2023 and offers health sciences programmes that include medicine and surgery, nursing science, pharmacy, medical laboratory science, public health, physiotherapy, optometry, radiography and audiology.
The university runs a two-semester system made up of the Harmattan Semester and the Rain Semester, and it stages resumption, continuous assessment tests and examinations differently for 100 Level and for 200 Level and above.
Mercy Medical University Academic Calendar 2026/2027
Below is the full approved calendar for the 2026/2027 session, in the order the university published it.
Harmattan Semester
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday, 7 September 2026 | Fresh students resumption date |
| Monday, 14 September 2026 | Commencement of Harmattan lectures for new students |
| Monday, 21 September 2026 | Returning students resumption date |
| Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | Commencement of Harmattan lectures for returning students |
| Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | Orientation for new students |
| Monday, 26 to Friday, 30 October 2026 | Continuous Assessment Test (CAT), 100 Level |
| Monday, 7 to Friday, 11 December 2026 | Continuous Assessment Test (CAT), 200 Level and above |
| Monday, 14 to Friday, 18 December 2026 | Harmattan semester examinations, 100 Level |
| Monday, 4 to Friday, 15 January 2027 | Harmattan semester examinations, 200 Level and above |
| Friday, 15 January 2027 | End of Harmattan semester |
Rain Semester
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday, 1 February 2027 | Resumption and commencement of Rain semester lectures |
| Tuesday, 16 February 2027 | Matriculation ceremony |
| Monday, 15 to Friday, 19 March 2027 | Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) |
| Monday, 17 to Friday, 28 May 2027 | Commencement of Rain semester examinations |
| Friday, 28 May 2027 | End of Rain semester |
| Wednesday, 9 June 2027 | Foundation Day Lecture |
| Monday, 6 September 2027 | Resumption for the 2027/2028 academic session |
Key Dates by Student Group
| Student Group | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| New students (100 Level) | Resume 7 September, lectures from 14 September, orientation on 23 September, CAT from 26 October, exams from 14 December 2026 |
| Returning students (200 Level and above) | Resume 21 September, lectures from 22 September, CAT from 7 December, exams from 4 January 2027 |
| All students, Rain semester | Lectures from 1 February, CAT from 15 March, exams from 17 May 2027 |
Things to Note About the Calendar
The calendar lists orientation for new students on 23 September 2026, which falls after lectures for new students begin on 14 September. If you are a fresh student, confirm attendance arrangements with the university.
No activity is listed between 19 December 2026 and 3 January 2027. The calendar also does not include dates for course registration, tuition payment deadlines or the release of results. Watch the university’s official channels for those announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions: MMU Academic Calendar 2026/2027
When do Mercy Medical University returning students resume for 2026/2027?
Returning students resume on Monday, 21 September 2026. Harmattan lectures for returning students commence the next day, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
When did Mercy Medical University fresh students resume?
Fresh students had a resumption date of Monday, 7 September 2026. Harmattan lectures for new students commenced on Monday, 14 September 2026.
When is Mercy Medical University orientation for new students?
Orientation for new students is scheduled for Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
When are the Mercy Medical University Harmattan semester exams?
Harmattan examinations for 100 Level run from 14 to 18 December 2026. Examinations for 200 Level and above run from 4 to 15 January 2027. The Harmattan semester ends on 15 January 2027.
When does the Mercy Medical University Rain semester start?
The Rain semester begins on Monday, 1 February 2027, with resumption and commencement of lectures on the same day. Continuous assessment tests hold from 15 to 19 March 2027.
When are the Rain semester exams at Mercy Medical University?
Rain semester examinations run from Monday, 17 to Friday, 28 May 2027. The Rain semester ends on Friday, 28 May 2027.
When is the Mercy Medical University matriculation ceremony?
The matriculation ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, 16 February 2027.
When will Mercy Medical University resume for the 2027/2028 session?
The university has fixed Monday, 6 September 2027 as the resumption date for the 2027/2028 academic session.
Final Thoughts
The 2026/2027 session at Mercy Medical University runs from September 2026 to May 2027, with 100 Level and upper-level students following separate CAT and examination windows in the Harmattan semester.
Before you plan travel or pay any charges, confirm the latest dates on the official website at mercymedicaluniversity.edu.ng. If any date here changes or is unclear, drop your question in the comments and we will respond.
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Source: The dates in this article are taken from the approved Academic Calendar for the 2026/2027 session published by Mercy Medical University, as of 21 September 2026. This page will be updated when the university announces any change. If you notice a difference between our figures and the official calendar, alert us in the comments below.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Academic calendars are subject to change by the institution at any time. Always verify on the official Mercy Medical University website before making plans. CampusNinja is not affiliated with Mercy Medical University and cannot be held responsible for changes made after our last update date.
