The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has released its academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session. This comprehensive guide outlines the key dates for both the Harmattan and Rain Semesters, ensuring students are well-prepared for the academic year.
Introduction
FUTO’s academic calendar is structured into two semesters: the Harmattan Semester, which typically runs from January to May, and the Rain Semester, which runs from June to September. Understanding these dates is crucial for effective planning and academic success.
Harmattan Semester (January – May 2025)
Arrival and Registration
- Sunday, 12 January 2025: New students arrive on campus.
- Monday, 13 January 2025: Registration and payment for new students begin.
- Friday, 17 January 2025: Arrival and registration for returning students.
Lecture Weeks
- Week 1: Monday, 20 January 2025 – Friday, 24 January 2025
- Week 2: Monday, 27 January 2025 – Friday, 31 January 2025
- Week 3: Monday, 3 February 2025 – Friday, 7 February 2025
- Week 4: Monday, 10 February 2025 – Friday, 14 February 2025
- Week 5: Monday, 17 February 2025 – Friday, 21 February 2025
- Week 6: Monday, 24 February 2025 – Friday, 28 February 2025
- Week 7: Monday, 3 March 2025 – Friday, 7 March 2025
- Week 8: Monday, 10 March 2025 – Friday, 14 March 2025
- Week 9: Monday, 17 March 2025 – Friday, 21 March 2025
- Week 10: Monday, 24 March 2025 – Friday, 28 March 2025
- Week 11: Monday, 31 March 2025 – Friday, 4 April 2025
- Week 12: Monday, 7 April 2025 – Friday, 11 April 2025
Senate Meetings
- Thursday, 30 January 2025
- Thursday, 27 February 2025
- Thursday, 27 March 2025
Breaks and Revision
- Revision: Monday, 14 April 2025 – Thursday, 17 April 2025
- Good Friday: Friday, 18 April 2025
- Easter Holiday: Monday, 21 April 2025 – Friday, 25 April 2025
Examinations
- Start: Monday, 5 May 2025
- End: Friday, 30 May 2025
Final Senate Review
- Thursday, 29 May 2025
Rain Semester (June – September 2025)
Lecture Weeks
- Week 1: Monday, 2 June 2025 – Friday, 6 June 2025
- Week 2: Monday, 9 June 2025 – Friday, 13 June 2025
- Week 3: Monday, 16 June 2025 – Friday, 20 June 2025
- Week 4: Monday, 23 June 2025 – Friday, 27 June 2025
- Week 5: Monday, 30 June 2025 – Friday, 4 July 2025
- Week 6: Monday, 7 July 2025 – Friday, 11 July 2025
- Week 7: Monday, 14 July 2025 – Friday, 18 July 2025
- Week 8: Monday, 21 July 2025 – Friday, 25 July 2025
- Week 9: Monday, 28 July 2025 – Friday, 1 August 2025
- Week 10: Monday, 4 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025
- Week 11: Monday, 11 August 2025 – Friday, 15 August 2025
- Week 12: Monday, 18 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025
Senate Meetings
- Thursday, 26 June 2025
- Thursday, 31 July 2025
- Thursday, 28 August 2025
Revision and Examinations
- Revision: Monday, 25 August 2025 – Friday, 29 August 2025
- Examinations Start: Monday, 1 September 2025
- Examinations End: Friday, 19 September 2025
Conclusion
Understanding the FUTO academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session is essential for students to plan their academic activities effectively. By marking these key dates, students can ensure they stay on track with registrations, lectures, revisions, and examinations, ultimately leading to a successful academic year.References: