Exploring the academic calendar for the 2023/2024 session, providing students with a structured roadmap for the upcoming academic year.
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The academic year kicks off with the resumption and registration of new and returning students from January 8 to January 21, 2024. Following this, the first semester lectures are scheduled to run from January 22 to April 19, 2024, spanning a period of 13 weeks. Students also have a brief window for add/drop course registration from February 19 to February 24, 2024.
Below is an overview of the academic Calendar for both new and returning students, the calendar is marked with significant events to ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year. Here's a detailed breakdown:
- Resumption/Registration: Students are expected to resume between 8th January 2024 and 21st January 2024. This period also encompasses the registration process, ensuring that all students are officially enrolled for the session.
- First Semester Lectures: Commencing on 22nd January 2024, the first semester lectures are set to run until 19th April 2024, providing a span of 13 weeks dedicated to academic pursuits.
- Course Adjustments: The Add/Drop Course Registration window is between 19th February 2024 and 24th February 2024, giving students a brief opportunity to modify their course selections.
- Examination Period: The academic rigor peaks with the First Semester Examinations scheduled from 11th April 2024 to 11th May 2024, lasting for three intensive weeks.
- Semester Break: Following examinations, students can anticipate a brief respite. The First Semester Break spans from 13th May 2024 to 26th May 2024.
- Result Processing: The subsequent weeks will be dedicated to administrative activities such as marking of scripts (13th May 2024 to 18th May 2024) and departmental board meetings to consider results (20th May 2024 to 25th May 2024).
- Senate Meetings: The academic session's formalities culminate with the Senate Business Committee meeting on 6th June 2024 and the Senate Meeting to approve the First Semester Results on 13th June 2024.
The calendar doesn't end with the first semester. As depicted in the provided table, the university has outlined a comprehensive schedule that extends to the Second Semester. Noteworthy events include the commencement of Second Semester Lectures, course registration adjustments, examinations, and administrative reviews. The academic calendar showcases a structured approach, ensuring that students, faculty, and staff are aligned with the university's academic objectives.
| S/No. | Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Resumption and Registration of New and Returning Students | 8. January, 2024 to 21. January, 2024 | 2 weeks |
| 2. | First Semester Lectures | 22. January, 2024 to 19. April, 2024 | 13 weeks |
| 3. | Add/Drop Course Registration | 19. February, 2024 to 24. February, 2024 | 1 week |
| 4. | First Semester Examinations | 11. April, 2024 to 11. May 2024 | 3 weeks |
| 5. | First Semester Break | 13. May, 2024 to 26. May, 2024 | 2 weeks |
| 6. | Marking of Scripts | 13. May, 2024 to 18. May, 2024 | 1 week |
| 7. | Department/Faculty Board Meetings | 20. May, 2024 to 25. May, 2024 | 1 week |
| 8. | Consider First Semester Results | 27. May, 2024 to 31. May, 2024 | 1 week |
| 9. | Senate Business Committee (SBC) Meeting to Consider First Semester Results | 6. June 2024 | 1 day |
| 10. | Senate Meeting to Approve First Semester Results | 6. June 2024 | 1 day |
| S/No. | Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | Second Semester Lectures | 24. June 2024 to 29. June 2024 | 1 week |
| 12. | Add/Drop Course Registration | 24. June 2024 to 29. June 2024 | 1 week |
| 13. | Second Semester Examinations | 26. August, 2024 to 14. September 2024 | 3 weeks |
| 14. | Second Semester Break | 16. September 2024 to 13. October 2024 | 4 weeks |
| 15. | Marking of Scripts | 16. September 2024 to 20. September 2024 | 1 week |
| 16. | Departmental/Faculty Board Meeting to Consider Second Semester Results | 23. September 2024 to 27. September 2024 | 1 week |
| 17. | Senate Business Committee (SBC) Meeting to Consider Second Semester Results | 30. September 2024 to 4. October 2024 | 1 week |
| 18. | Senate Meeting to Approve Second Semester Results | 6. June 2024 | 1 day |
| S/No. | Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19. | Registration and Resumption of New and Returning Students | 14. October, 2024 | 1 day |
2023/2024 Calendar by:
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