The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has formally announced the academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic session. This comprehensive timetable outlines significant dates and events for both the first and second semesters, ensuring that students and staff are adequately informed about the upcoming academic year.
First Semester: Important Dates and Events
March 2024
- Monday, 18th March, 2024: The registration process for new students begins, marking the start of the 2023/2024 academic session.
April 2024
- Sunday, 28th April, 2024: All students, both new and returning, are expected to move into the Halls of Residence.
- Monday, 29th April, 2024: Lectures commence, and there will be a continuation of online registration and physical clearance for new students.
May 2024
- Friday, 17th May, 2024: Matriculation ceremony takes place, formally welcoming new students into the university.
- Tuesday, 21st May, 2024: Orientation programme for new students is scheduled to help them acclimatise to university life.
July and August 2024
- Monday, 29th July – Friday, 2nd August, 2024: A week dedicated to revision, allowing students to prepare for upcoming examinations.
- Monday, 5th August, 2024: Examinations commence for the Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, and the School of Basic Medical Sciences.
- Saturday, 10th August, 2024: CED (Centre for Entrepreneurship Development) examinations take place.
- Monday, 12th August, 2024: Examinations start for other Faculties, Schools, and Institutes.
- Friday, 16th to Saturday, 17th August, 2024: GST (General Studies) examinations are held, and students begin their end-of-semester break.
Second Semester: Important Events and Timelines
September 2024
- Sunday, 1st September, 2024: All students return to the Halls of Residence to kick off the second semester.
- Monday, 2nd September, 2024: Lectures for the second semester begin.
November and December 2024
- Monday, 25th to Friday, 29th November, 2024: Revision week to prepare students for the upcoming exams.
- Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024: Examinations start for the Faculties of Education, Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, and the School of Basic Medical Sciences.
- Saturday, 7th December, 2024: CED examinations are scheduled.
- Monday, 9th December, 2024: Examinations commence for other Faculties, Schools, and Institutes.
- Saturday, 14th December, 2024: GST examinations take place, followed by the end-of-session break for students.
Getting Ready for a Productive Academic Year
UNIBEN aims to offer clarity and organization for the 2023/2024 academic session through this detailed academic calendar. Students are encouraged to carefully note these dates and make preparations accordingly, fostering a seamless and prosperous academic year.
For additional information and updates, students and staff are urged to routinely visit the official UNIBEN website and remain connected with the university’s announcements.