Federal Polytechnic Offa (OFFA POLY) Academic Calendar for the 2024/2025 Academic Session

The management of the Federal Polytechnic Offa (OFFA POLY) has released the revised academic calendar for the first semester of the 2024/2025 academic session. This schedule outlines important academic activities, including resumption dates, registration, lectures, and examinations.

According to the calendar, hostel facilities will open for students on January 5, 2025, followed by the resumption of fresh and returning students on January 6, 2025. Registration for both categories of students will also commence on the same day. Lectures for all students, including those on the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), will begin on January 20, 2025.

Matriculation is scheduled for March 27, 2025, while lectures for the first semester will conclude on May 2, 2025. Practical examinations and revisions will take place from May 5 to May 9, 2025, followed by three weeks of examinations from May 12 to May 30, 2025.

The second semester of the 2024/2025 academic session is set to resume on June 16, 2025.:

Federal Polytechnic Offa (OFFA POLY) 2024/2025 Academic Calendar

Date	Academic Activity
Sunday, 5th January 2025	Opening of hostel facilities for students
Monday, 6th January 2025	Resumption of fresh intake and returning students
Monday, 6th January 2025	Commencement of registration for fresh and returning students
Monday, 13th January 2025	Academic Board Meeting (Results Consideration)
Monday, 20th January 2025	Resumption of SIWES students and commencement of lectures for fresh and returning students
Friday, 31st January 2025	End of registration (4 weeks)
Monday, 3rd – Friday, 7th February 2025	Late registration
Monday, 17th February – Tuesday, 18th March 2025	Orientation
Thursday, 27th March 2025	Matriculation
Friday, 28th March – 14th April 2025	Two-week break for NIPOGA
Friday, 2nd May 2025	End of lectures for 1st semester (14 weeks)
Monday, 5th May – Friday, 9th May 2025	Practical examinations and revisions
Monday, 12th May – Friday, 30th May 2025	Examinations (3 weeks)
Monday, 16th June 2025	Resumption of second semester academic session

This calendar serves as a guide for students and staff to ensure smooth academic activities throughout the semester. Students are advised to adhere strictly to the schedule for a successful session.