Academic Calendar
Official schedule of academic activities for the session admissions, registration, lectures, examinations, sports meet, and graduation.
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Semester One
October – February2
Semester Two
March – July🏅
Sports Meet
Inter-Semester Break☀
Long Vacation
August – September
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Admissions & Registration
| Date / Duration | Activity | Responsible Office |
|---|---|---|
| August – September | Online application window opens for new applicants | Admissions Office |
| Late September | Application deadline | Admissions Office |
| Early October | Shortlisting and verification of results | Registry |
| Mid October | Admission interviews and entrance exams | Faculties / Registry |
| Late October | Admission Committee meeting & release of admission letters | Senate / Registry |
| Late October – Early November | Registration for fresh and returning students | Registry / Finance |
| 2 weeks after registration | Late registration (with penalty) | Registry / Finance |
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Orientation & Matriculation
| Date / Duration | Activity | Responsible Office |
|---|---|---|
| Early November | Orientation programme for fresh students | Dean of Students |
| Mid November | Matriculation ceremony (formal admission into the University) | Vice Chancellor / Registry |
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Semester One (October – February)
| Date / Duration | Activity | Responsible Office |
|---|---|---|
| November | Lectures begin for all faculties | Deans / HODs |
| Mid-December | Mid-semester examinations | Registry / HODs |
| Late December | Christmas and New Year break | University-wide |
| Early January | Lectures resume | Deans / HODs |
| Late January | Revision week | Deans / HODs |
| Early – Mid February | End-of-Semester One examinations | Registry |
| Mid February | Marking and processing of results | Lecturers / Registry |
| Late February | Departmental & Faculty Board meetings for result approval | Deans / HODs |
| Late February | Release of Semester One provisional results | Registry |
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Inter-Semester Break & Sports Meet
| Date / Duration | Activity | Responsible Office |
|---|---|---|
| 1st – 2nd Week of March | Inter-Semester Break & Annual Sports Meet (Inter-Faculty & Inter-Campus Competitions) | Dean of Students / Sports Unit |
| During Sports Meet | Opening ceremony, track & field events, ball games, and closing ceremony | Sports Unit |
| During Sports Meet | Medical and first-aid support on ground | University Health Centre |
| During Sports Meet | Cultural display & entertainment | Student Affairs |
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Semester Two (March – July)
| Date / Duration | Activity | Responsible Office |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Week of March | Lectures begin for Semester Two | Deans / HODs |
| April | Easter break | University-wide |
| Mid-April | Lectures resume | Deans / HODs |
| Mid-May | Mid-semester examinations | Registry / HODs |
| Late June | Revision week | Deans / HODs |
| Early – Mid July | End-of-Semester Two examinations | Registry |
| Mid July | Marking and processing of results | Lecturers / Registry |
| Late July | Departmental & Faculty Board meetings for result approval | Deans / HODs |
| End of July | Release of Semester Two provisional results | Registry |
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Results, Appeals & Graduation
| Date / Duration | Activity | Responsible Office |
|---|---|---|
| After each semester | Release of provisional results | Registry |
| 2 weeks after results | Appeals window for result verification | Registry / Faculties |
| August | Senate approval of graduating students | Senate / Registry |
| September | Convocation & Graduation ceremony | Vice Chancellor / Registry |
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Public Holidays & Breaks
| Date / Duration | Activity | Responsible Office |
|---|---|---|
| December | Christmas and New Year break | University-wide |
| April | Easter break | University-wide |
| 27th April | Independence Day (Sierra Leone) | Public Holiday |
| 1st May | Workers' Day (Labour Day) | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Feast of Sacrifice | Public Holiday |
Important Notes:
• The mode of study (Regular, Extended, Distance, Online) may affect specific schedules.
• Late registration attracts a penalty after the official deadline.
• All teaching and examinations must conclude by 31st July as per the new unified university calendar.
• The Annual Sports Meet is held during the Inter-Semester Break in March and is compulsory for all faculties.
• Dates for interviews and any additional information will be communicated via the university website, email, or phone.
• Students are advised to check the website regularly for updates.
• The mode of study (Regular, Extended, Distance, Online) may affect specific schedules.
• Late registration attracts a penalty after the official deadline.
• All teaching and examinations must conclude by 31st July as per the new unified university calendar.
• The Annual Sports Meet is held during the Inter-Semester Break in March and is compulsory for all faculties.
• Dates for interviews and any additional information will be communicated via the university website, email, or phone.
• Students are advised to check the website regularly for updates.