The Students' Union Government, acting through the Office of the Director of Information, formally informs every member of the Polytechnic that the academic timetable for the 2026/2027 session has been approved and is now publicly available.

The schedule outlines the principal academic events for both the First and Second semesters, including the start of classes, registration windows, lecture periods, assessments, final examinations, matriculation ceremonies, Students' Week, and other essential institutional activities.

FIRST SEMESTER

OCTOBER 2026

• 9 Oct: End of Long Vacation
• 10 Oct: Commencement of First Semester / Student Return
• 12 Oct: Initiation of Course Registration
• 12 Oct: Departmental Board Meetings
• 12 Oct: Registration for New Students Begins
• 13 Oct: School Board Meetings
• 14 Oct: Academic Board Meetings
• 15 Oct: Curriculum Committee Session
• 19 Oct: First Semester Lectures Start
• 21 Oct: Admission Committee Session

NOVEMBER 2026

• 9 Nov: Ceremonial Committee Session
• 12 Nov: Admission Committee Session
• 16 Nov: Departmental Board Meetings
• 17 Nov: School Board Meetings
• 18 Nov: Academic Board Session
• 30 Nov: Departmental Tests Commence

DECEMBER 2026

• 4 Dec: Departmental Tests Conclude
• 7 Dec: Departmental Board Meetings / Ceremonial Committee Session
• 8 Dec: School Board Meetings
• 15 Dec: Closure of Course Registration / Curriculum Committee Session
• 16 Dec: Academic Board Session
• 17 Dec: Admission Committee Session
• 23 Dec: Commencement of Christmas/New Year Break

JANUARY 2027

• 4 Jan: End of Christmas/New Year Break
• 4 Jan: Departmental Board Meetings
• 5 Jan: Lectures Resume / School Board Meetings
• 8 Jan: Matriculation Ceremony
• 11 Jan: Ceremonial Committee Session
• 13 Jan: Academic Board Session
• 19 Jan: Curriculum Committee Session

FEBRUARY 2027

• 1 Feb: Revision Period Begins
• 5 Feb: Revision Period Ends
• 8 Feb: First Semester Examinations Start
• 26 Feb: First Semester Examinations End / Semester Break Begins

SECOND SEMESTER

MARCH 2027

• 30 Mar: Second Semester Starts / Student Return / Course Registration Begins

APRIL 2027

• 5 Apr: Lectures for Second Semester Commence
• 19 Apr: ENT/EED Orientation for HND I & ND I
• 19 Apr: Departmental Board Meetings
• 20 Apr: School Board Meetings
• 21 Apr: Academic Board Meetings
• 23 Apr: Course Registration Closes

MAY 2027

• 17 May: Departmental Tests Begin
• 18 May: School Board Meetings
• 19 May: Academic Board Meetings
• 28 May: Departmental Tests Conclude

JUNE 2027

• 11 Jun: Lectures Conclude
• 14 Jun: Students' Week Starts / Revision Begins
• 14 Jun: Departmental Board Meetings
• 15 Jun: School Board Meetings
• 16 Jun: Academic Board Meetings
• 18 Jun: Students' Week Ends
• 25 Jun: Revision Period Ends
• 28 Jun: Second Semester Examinations Begin

JULY 2027

• 16 Jul: Second Semester Examinations End
• 21 Jul: Final Year Project Defence Starts
• 23 Jul: Final Year Project Defence Ends

AUGUST 2027

• 23 Aug: Commencement of Long Vacation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All current students, newly admitted candidates, prospective applicants, and the broader Polytechnic community are urged to note these dates carefully and to plan accordingly for each academic milestone.

This officially sanctioned calendar supersedes any unofficial, draft, or previously circulated timetables.

For the most reliable and up‑to‑date details, students should always confirm announcements through the Polytechnic’s official communication channels and the Office of the SUG Director of Information.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay ahead.