ATBU School of Postgraduate Studies Releases Second Semester Academic Calendar 2025/2026

The School of Postgraduate Studies at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi has released the approved academic calendar for the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic session.

This update is important for all postgraduate students of the university, especially those who need to plan for registration, lectures, examinations, result processing and vacation.

According to the calendar, second semester activities will begin with registration for all students from Monday, 22 June to Friday, 26 June 2026.

ATBU Postgraduate Second Semester Calendar 2025/2026

Below is the breakdown of the approved second semester academic activities:

Registration and Resumption Date

Postgraduate students are expected to resume and complete registration between 22 June and 26 June 2026.

Students should use this period to confirm their semester registration, update their records and resolve any pending academic or portal-related issues.

It is advisable not to wait until the last day before completing registration, especially for students who may have payment, course registration or documentation issues.

Lecture Period

Lectures for the second semester will run from 23 June to 11 September 2026.

This gives students about 12 weeks of academic activities before examinations begin.

Postgraduate students should take the lecture period seriously because PG programmes often require consistent attendance, seminar participation, research progress and regular engagement with supervisors or departments.

Examination Period

Second semester examinations will begin on 14 September 2026 and end on 12 October 2026.

Students should start preparing early, especially those combining coursework, research work, jobs or family responsibilities.

Waiting until examination week before reading may not be enough, especially for postgraduate courses that require deeper understanding, analysis and application.

Result Processing and Committee Meetings

After examinations, marking will run from 5 October to 2 November 2026.

Departmental and Faculty Postgraduate Committee meetings will take place from 3 November to 6 November 2026.

The Postgraduate Board Meeting is scheduled for 9 November to 10 November 2026, while the Senate Business Committee Meetings will hold from 11 November to 12 November 2026.

The Senate Examinations Meeting is scheduled for 16 November 2026.

These dates are important because they show the period when examination results and academic decisions may be processed through the university’s official channels.

Vacation and Next Academic Session

Vacation for all postgraduate students will begin on 13 October 2026 and continue until 29 December 2026.

The next academic session, which is the 2026/2027 session, is expected to begin on 30 December 2026.

Students should use the vacation period wisely, especially those working on proposals, dissertations, theses, corrections, publications or other research-related tasks.

PG-ICT Short Training

The calendar also states that the scheduled PG-ICT short training will be offered throughout the academic session.

Postgraduate students who need ICT support should take advantage of the training, especially those working on research, data analysis, presentations, online submissions or academic writing.

Important Advice for ATBU Postgraduate Students

All postgraduate students should save a copy of the calendar and take note of the major dates.

Students should also confirm departmental updates, because some departments may release additional instructions concerning lectures, seminars, examinations, project supervision or research presentations.

If you have issues with registration, course forms, supervisor allocation or academic records, try to resolve them early before the semester becomes too busy.

ALLCBTs Advice to Students

If you are an ATBU postgraduate student, this calendar should guide your planning for the rest of the session.

Complete your registration early, attend lectures, prepare for examinations ahead of time, and stay in touch with your department for any additional notices.

ALLCBTs will continue to share postgraduate news, academic calendars, school updates, admission guides and education opportunities to help Nigerian students stay informed and prepared.