The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has recently unveiled its comprehensive academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session. This calendar holds paramount importance for all undergraduate students, including both fresh and returning students, as it delineates the crucial dates and activities scheduled for the upcoming academic year.
| Academic Year 📅 | 2023/2024 |
| First Semester Start 🚀 | 29th January 2024 |
| Matriculation 🎓 | 12th March 2024 |
| First Semester Exams 📝 | 13th May – 1st June 2024 |
| Second Semester Start 🌟 | 10th June 2024 |
| Second Semester Exams 📘 | 23rd September – 7th October 2024 |
| Holidays & Breaks 🏖️ | Mid-Semester Breaks, Workers’ & Independence Day |
| Registration Deadlines ⏰ | Normal & Late Registration Periods |
FUTA Academic Calendar for the First Semester 2023/2024
Important Dates and Activities
- Monday, 29th January, 2024: Registration Portal Opens and Online Registration commences for all Undergraduate Students.
- Sunday, 4th February, 2024: Arrival date for all Students.
- Monday, 5th February, 2024: Physical Registration and Lecture Commencement for Returning Students.
- Monday, 12th & Tuesday 13th February, 2024: Departmental Board of Examiners meets to review the 2nd Semester, 2022/2023 Academic Session Results.
- Thursday, 15th & Friday 16th February, 2024: Schools Board of Examiners convenes for the same purpose.
- Monday, 12th to Friday, 16th February, 2024: Orientation for Fresh Students.
- Monday, 19th February, 2024: Late Registration begins alongside Lecture Commencement for Fresh Students.
- Wednesday, 28th February, 2024: 318th Senate meeting on the 2nd Semester, 2022/2023 Academic Session Results.
- Tuesday, 12th March, 2024: Matriculation Ceremony.
- Thursday, 14th–Saturday, 16th March, 2024: Mid-Semester Break.
- Monday, 18th March, 2024: Lectures Resume.
- Wednesday, 1st May, 2024: Workers’ Day.
- Friday, 3rd May, 2024: Lectures End.
- Monday, 6th May – Friday 10th May, 2024: Lecture-Free Week.
- Monday 13th May – Saturday, 1st June, 2024: First Semester Examinations.
- Monday 3rd June – Saturday 22nd June, 2024: Inter-Semester Break.
Semester Summary
- Total Duration: 17 Weeks (13 Weeks of Lectures, 1-week Lecture-Free, 3 Weeks of Examinations).
FUTA Academic Calendar for the Second Semester 2023/2024
Important Dates and Activities
- Monday, 10th June, 2024: Registration Portal Opens.
- Sunday, 23rd June, 2024: Arrival Date for Students.
- Monday, 24th June, 2024: Registration Continues and Lectures Commence.
- Saturday, 13th July, 2024: Normal Registration Closes.
- Monday, 8th–9th July, 2024: Departmental Board of Examiners meets for 1st Semester Results.
- Thursday, 11th – Friday 12th July, 2024: Schools Board of Examiners meeting for the same.
- Monday, 15th – Friday, 19th July, 2024: Late Registration.
- Wednesday, 31st July, 2024: 323rd Senate meeting on 1st Semester Results.
- Thursday, 1st – Saturday, 3rd August, 2024: Mid-Semester Break.
- Monday, 5th August, 2024: Lectures Resume.
- Friday, 13th September, 2024: Lectures End.
- Monday, 16th – Friday, 20th September, 2024: Lecture-Free Week.
- Monday, 23rd September – 7th October 2024: Second Semester Examinations.
- Tuesday, 1st October, 2024: Independence Day.
- Tuesday, 8th Oct. – Saturday 16th November, 2024: Inter-Session Break.
Semester Summary
- Total Duration: 15 Weeks (12 Weeks of Lectures including 2 weeks for Registration; 1-week Lecture-Free; 2 Weeks of Examinations).
Final Thoughts
For students at FUTA, maintaining awareness of the academic calendar is vital for effective planning and management of studies. This comprehensive guide is crafted to assist you in navigating through the academic year seamlessly. Keep these important dates in mind and make adequate preparations to ensure a successful and smooth academic session. Best of luck in your upcoming year at FUTA!