The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has officially released its approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, and it provides a comprehensive breakdown of all academic and non-academic activities for the year. For students, lecturers, and parents, this is not just a timetable – it is a roadmap that sets the pace for teaching, learning, assessments, and important institutional events throughout the session.
Academic calendars are essential because they guide students in planning their studies, ensure that lecturers prepare adequately for teaching and examinations, and help the institution maintain orderliness. With this release, LASUED continues to uphold its commitment to structured academic progression and student-centered learning.
Why the Academic Calendar Matters
- Guidance for Students – With a fixed schedule, students know when to resume, register, attend lectures, write tests, and prepare for examinations. This reduces confusion and fosters discipline.
- Planning for Lecturers – It allows lecturers to structure their course outlines, research activities, and supervision of teaching practice (TP) and SIWES (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme).
- Parental Involvement – Parents and guardians can plan around resumption, holidays, and examination periods to better support their wards financially and morally.
- Institutional Organization – An academic calendar ensures that all arms of the university – faculties, departments, administrative units, and student bodies – operate in harmony.
Breakdown of the LASUED 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
The calendar covers activities from August 2025 to October 2026, with clear timelines for SIWES, teaching practice, lectures, examinations, senate meetings, and extracurricular activities. Below is a detailed outline:
1. SIWES and Teaching Practice (August – December 2025)
- SIWES (200 & 300 Level Students):
- Education students: 1 August – 26 September 2025
- Non-education students: 1 August – 24 October 2025
- Teaching Practice Resumption (300 & 400 Levels): 1 September 2025
- Orientation for Teaching Practice:
- Oto/Ijanikin: 2 & 9 September 2025
- Epe Campus: 4 & 11 September 2025
- Teaching Practice Exercise: 22 September – 12 December 2025
This period emphasizes practical training, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in teaching and industry-based environments, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
2. Resumption and Lecture Activities (October – December 2025)
- Resumption Dates:
- 200 Level returning students: 6 October 2025
- Fresh students: 13 October 2025
- Online Payments (Fresh Students): 13–31 October 2025
- Commencement of Lectures:
- 200 Level: 13 October 2025
- 100 Level: 20 October 2025
- Orientation Programmes: 25–27 November 2025
This stage officially integrates new students into university life while older students resume their academic journey. Orientation programmes are crucial in shaping freshers’ understanding of university culture, rules, and academic expectations.
3. Mid-Semester Tests, Registrations, and Year-End Break
- First Mid-Semester CBT (100 & 200 Levels): 8–19 December 2025
- Registration Windows:
- Normal: 24–30 November 2025
- Late (₦5,000 penalty): 1–5 December 2025
- End-of-Year Break: 22 December 2025 – 5 January 2026
This period balances academics with rest. Students are encouraged to use the break to revise, rejuvenate, and prepare for examinations.
4. First Semester Examinations and Result Processing (January – April 2026)
- Matriculation Ceremony: 13 January 2026 (formal induction of fresh students).
- Exams (100 & 200 Levels): 19 January – 6 February 2026
- Exams (300 & 400 Levels): 23 February – 6 March 2026
- Marking & Results Consideration: 9 February – 27 March 2026
- Special Senate Meeting for Results: 7 April 2026
- Uploading of Results: 13–17 April 2026
The first semester is capped with rigorous exams followed by careful evaluation. Senate approval ensures credibility and fairness in result processing.
5. Second Semester Resumption and Activities (March – August 2026)
- Resumption (All Levels): 23 March 2026
- Second Mid-Semester CBT: 27 April – 8 May 2026
- Tech Fair & SAP Exhibition: 14–15 April 2026
- Student Week & Elections: 18–22 May 2026
- Revision & CBE Registration: 8–12 June 2026
- Second Semester Examinations: 15 June – 10 July 2026
- Marking of Scripts: 13–31 July 2026
- Results Consideration: 3–7 August 2026
- Special Senate Sitting: 18 August 2026
- Uploading of Results: 24–28 August 2026
The second semester is both academically intense and socially vibrant. Beyond lectures and exams, students enjoy innovation showcases, elections, and recreational events, ensuring a balanced campus life.
6. Transition into the New Session (September – October 2026)
- TP & SIWES Orientation for 2026/2027 Session: 7–11 September 2026
- Resumption for Next Academic Session (2026/2027): 5 October 2026
This ensures continuity between sessions, with preparations already laid out for the incoming academic year.
What Students Should Take Note Of
- Deadlines are Crucial – Registration beyond official dates attracts penalties. Students should register early to avoid financial and academic setbacks.
- Balance Between Academics and Events – While LASUED provides opportunities for social, entrepreneurial, and leadership development, students must prioritize academics.
- Preparation for Assessments – Since Continuous Based Examinations (CBEs/CBTs) form a significant part of grading, students should study consistently rather than wait for final exams.
- Active Participation in SIWES & Teaching Practice – These practical experiences build employability skills and prepare students for real-world challenges.
