College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia – Approved 2024/2025 Academic Calendar

The College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State, has officially released its approved academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session. The schedule, approved during the Academic Board meeting held on January 9, 2025, outlines significant activities for both the summer session of 2023/2024 and the upcoming academic year.

Summer Session (2023/2024)

The summer session will commence in January 2025, with registration and lectures lasting one week. Summer examinations are scheduled for January 20–24, 2025, followed by a week of marking and result compilation, concluding by February 1, 2025.

First Semester (2024/2025 Session)

Key activities for the first semester include:

• Resumption Dates: New students: January 19, 2025. Returning ND I and HND II students: January 26, 2025.

Registration:

New students will undergo a two-week registration period from January 22 to February 5, 2025. Lectures: Semester lectures will begin on February 10, 2025, and span 12 weeks. Examinations: First-semester examinations are scheduled to take place from May 26 to June 6, 2025, following a week of revision and examination preparation.The matriculation ceremony for fresh students will hold on April 12, 2025.

Second Semester (2024/2025 Session)

The second semester will begin on June 30, 2025, with 12 weeks of lectures. Other significant activities include:

• Departmental/Student Union Elections:frScheduled for September 2–6, 2025. Revision Week:** October 6–11, 2025. Examinations:** The second-semester examinations will hold from October 20 to November 3, 2025.
• SIWES and Summer Resumption

The calendar also includes the commencement of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), scheduled for September 18, 2025, and running for 16 weeks. Summer activities for the 2024/2025 session will resume on September 29, 2025.

Important Notes

The Academic Board has set regular meetings on the last Thursday of every month to monitor and evaluate progress. Students are advised to adhere strictly to the outlined schedule to ensure smooth operations throughout the session.

Below are the key dates and activities:

Summer (2023/2024 Session)

Activity	Duration	Dates
Commencement of Summer Session	–	January 2025
Display of Results	–	January 2025
Registration/Lectures	1 Week	January 2025
Summer Examinations	1 Week	20th – 24th January 2025
Marking and Compilation of Results	1 Week	27th January – 1st February 2025

First Semester (2024/2025 Session)

Activity	Duration	Dates
Resumption of New Students	–	Sunday, 19th January 2025
Registration for New Students	2 Weeks	22nd January – 5th February 2025
Resumption of Returning ND I & HND II Students	–	Sunday, 26th January 2025
Regular Academic Board Meeting	1 Day	Thursday, 6th February 2025
Semester Lectures Begin	12 Weeks	Monday, 10th February 2025
Late Registration with Penalty Begins	–	Friday, 28th February 2025
Matriculation Ceremony	1 Day	12th April 2025
End of Semester Lectures	1 Week	Monday, 12th May – Saturday, 17th May 2025
Revision/Examination Preparation	1 Week	Monday, 19th May – 23rd May 2025
Semester Examinations	2 Weeks	Monday, 26th May – Friday, 6th June 2025
Marking and Processing of Results	4 Weeks	June 2025

Second Semester (2024/2025 Session)

Activity	Duration	Dates
Resumption of Lectures	12 Weeks	Monday, 30th June 2025
Departmental/Student Union Elections	1 Week	2nd – 6th September 2025
Revision Week	1 Week	6th – 11th October 2025
Semester Examinations	2 Weeks	Monday, 20th October – 3rd November 2025
Marking and Compilation of Results	3 Weeks	8th – 26th September 2025
Summer Resumption	–	29th September 2025
SIWES (16 Weeks)	–	Monday, 18th September – December 2025

Key Notes:

1. Academic Board Meetings are scheduled for the last Thursday of every month.
2. Semester breaks and examination weeks are highlighted for effective planning.
3. Students are encouraged to adhere strictly to these timelines to ensure smooth operations throughout the academic session.