Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS) has approved the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The calendar was approved by the university’s Senate on 25 September 2026 and contains the scheduled dates for registration, lectures, examinations, breaks and the consideration of results.
New students are expected to complete their admission confirmation and registration between 21 September and 21 October 2026, while returning students will register from 19 to 31 October 2026.
NWUS 2026/2027 Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters. Below are the major activities and their scheduled dates.
First Semester
| Academic Activity | Duration | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmation of admission and registration of new students | 4 weeks | 21 September – 21 October 2026 |
| Registration of returning students | 2 weeks | 19 – 31 October 2026 |
| First-semester lectures | 15 weeks | 2 November 2026 – 27 February 2027 |
| Mid-semester break | 1 week | 21 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 |
| First-semester examinations | 3 weeks | 1 – 20 March 2027 |
| Marking and moderation | 4 weeks | 22 March – 16 April 2027 |
| Senate consideration of results | 1 week | 20 – 22 April 2027 |
Second Semester Dates
The second semester is scheduled to begin with lectures in April 2027.
| Academic Activity | Duration | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Second-semester lectures | 15 weeks | 26 April – 14 August 2027 |
| Mid-semester break | 1 week | 21 – 26 June 2027 |
| Second-semester examinations | 3 weeks | 16 August – 4 September 2027 |
| Marking and moderation | 4 weeks | 6 September – 2 October 2027 |
| Senate consideration of results | 1 week | 5 – 7 October 2027 |
When Will NWUS Lectures Start?
First-semester lectures for the 2026/2027 session are scheduled to begin on 2 November 2026 and continue until 27 February 2027.
Second-semester lectures are scheduled for 26 April to 14 August 2027.
NWUS Examination Dates
The first-semester examinations are scheduled to hold from 1 to 20 March 2027.
For the second semester, examinations are scheduled for 16 August to 4 September 2027.
Students should prepare ahead of these dates and continue to monitor official university notices for any approved adjustments.
When Does the 2027/2028 Session Begin?
According to the academic calendar, the 2027/2028 academic session is scheduled to commence in October 2027.
Students should also keep track of announcements from the Registrar’s Academic Division because the university may approve changes to scheduled activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the NWUS 2026/2027 academic calendar approved?
The Senate of Northwest University, Sokoto approved the calendar on 25 September 2026.
When will new students register at NWUS?
Confirmation of admission and registration for new students is scheduled for 21 September to 21 October 2026.
When will returning students register?
Returning students are scheduled to register from 19 to 31 October 2026.
When will first-semester lectures begin?
First-semester lectures are scheduled to start on 2 November 2026.
When are the first-semester examinations?
The first-semester examinations are scheduled for 1 to 20 March 2027.
When will second-semester lectures start?
Second-semester lectures are scheduled to run from 26 April to 14 August 2027.
When are second-semester examinations?
The second-semester examinations are scheduled for 16 August to 4 September 2027.
Can the NWUS academic calendar change?
Students should follow announcements from the Registrar’s Academic Division for any officially approved changes to the calendar.
