BSUM academic calendar for 2026/2027
Are you interested in the BSUM academic calendar for 2026/2027?
This article presents the amended academic calendar released by the management of
Benue State University, Makurdi for regular undergraduate and postgraduate students.
⚠️ Important note for readers
The school is officially called Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU).
However, many students still popularly refer to it as BSUM. Both names refer to the same institution.
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About BSUM Academic Calendar
An academic calendar is a timetable that contains all academic activities for a session, such as:
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registration periods
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lecture weeks
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continuous assessments
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examinations
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breaks
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board and senate meetings
Therefore, the BSUM academic calendar simply shows all academic activities scheduled to take place at Benue State University, Makurdi for the session concerned.
BSUM Academic Calendar (First Semester – Amended)
Below is the amended first-semester academic calendar for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
📅 Academic Activities
| Date | Event | Duration / Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 1st November – Monday, 15th November, 2025 | Registration of fresh students (First semester) | 2 weeks |
| Monday, 8th November – Monday, 15th November, 2025 | Registration of returning students | 1 week |
| Monday, 15th November – Friday, 26th November, 2025 | Lectures / late registration | 2 weeks |
| Monday, 22nd November, 2025 | Departmental Board meeting on 2024/2025 second-semester undergraduate results | 3 weeks after exams |
| Monday, 29th November, 2025 | Faculty Board meeting on 2024/2025 second-semester undergraduate results | 4 weeks after exams |
| Monday, 22nd November, 2025 | Departmental PG Committee meeting on 2024/2025 postgraduate results | 3 weeks after exams |
| Wednesday, 1st December, 2025 | Faculty PG Committee meeting on 2024/2025 postgraduate results | – |
| Monday, 6th December, 2025 | Postgraduate School Board meeting | – |
| Monday, 20th December, 2025 | Senate meeting on 2024/2025 results | – |
| Monday, 29th November, 2025 – Friday, 4th February, 2026 | Lectures continue | 8 weeks |
| Monday, 29th November – Friday, 3rd December, 2025 | End of add/drop of electives | 1 week |
| Monday, 15th November, 2025 – Friday, 4th February, 2026 | Total lecture period | 10 weeks |
| Tuesday, 16th December, 2021 | Matriculation | 7 weeks after resumption |
| Wednesday, 22nd December, 2025 – Monday, 3rd January, 2026 | Christmas / New Year break | 2 weeks |
| Monday, 13th December – Friday, 17th December, 2021 | First continuous assessment | 1 week |
| Monday, 24th January – Friday, 28th January, 2026 | Second continuous assessment | 1 week |
| Monday, 31st January – Friday, 4th February, 2026 | Revision | 1 week |
| Monday, 7th February – Wednesday, 9th February, 2026 | GST/EPS examinations | ½ week |
| Thursday, 10th February – Saturday, 5th March, 2026 | Undergraduate examinations (cluster system) | 3 weeks |
| Monday, 28th February – Saturday, 5th March, 2026 | Postgraduate examinations | 1 week |
| Total duration | 16 weeks (UG & PG) | |
| Monday, 7th March – Saturday, 19th March, 2026 | First semester break | 2 weeks |
| Monday, 28th March, 2026 | Departmental Board meeting on first-semester undergraduate results | – |
| Monday, 4th April, 2026 | Faculty Board meeting on first-semester undergraduate results | – |
| Monday, 28th March, 2026 | Departmental PG Committee meeting on first-semester postgraduate results | – |
| Wednesday, 6th April, 2026 | Faculty PG Committee meeting on first-semester postgraduate results | – |
| Monday, 11th April, 2026 | Postgraduate School Board meeting | – |
| Thursday, 28th April, 2026 | Senate meeting on first-semester results | – |
National Public Holidays Included
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Christmas Day – Saturday, 25th December 2026
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Boxing Day – Sunday, 26th December 2026
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New Year’s Day – Saturday, 1st January 2026
Related Article: SPERRY SCHOOL CALENDAR
Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on BSUM Academic Calendar
Is this academic calendar for undergraduate and postgraduate students?
Yes.
The calendar applies to both regular undergraduate and postgraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi.
Is BSUM different from Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU)?
No.
BSUM is simply an informal name used by many students.
The official name of the institution is Benue State University, Makurdi.
Why are different academic sessions mentioned inside the calendar?
The calendar is an amended version, and it also includes:
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result consideration and approval meetings for previous sessions
(such as 2024/2025 and 2025/2021),
while the teaching and examinations extend into 2026.
This is common when a university is harmonising delayed academic activities.
When will first-semester examinations start at BSUM?
According to the calendar:
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GST/EPS examinations start on Monday, 7th February 2026, and
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other undergraduate examinations continue from 10th February to 5th March 2026.
Postgraduate examinations run within the same period.
How long is the first semester at Benue State University, Makurdi?
The total duration of the first semester is:
16 weeks for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Related Article: Benue State University Makurdi (BSU) Resumption Date for Continuation of Academic Activities
Final Note
Students of Benue State University, Makurdi, are strongly advised to:
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follow this calendar strictly, and
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always check their faculties and departments for internal adjustments or minor changes.
If you want, I can also help you prepare a separate post on
BSUM resumption date and registration guidelines for fresh and returning students (2026/2027).
