Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has released its official calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, fixing November 1, 2026, for the arrival of newly admitted students and November 15 for returning undergraduates.
The university’s management announced the schedule as it prepares to commence academic activities for the new session, with fresh students expected to complete registration, orientation and information and communication technology (ICT) training before lectures begin for returning students.
According to the academic calendar published by OAU, newly admitted students in the Faculties of Administration, Arts, Environmental Design and Management, Education, Law and Social Sciences are scheduled to come into residence on Saturday, October 31.
Students in Agriculture, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Computing Science and Engineering, Dentistry, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Science and Technology are to arrive on Sunday, November 1.
In a release issued by Abiodun Olanrewaju, the university’s public relations officer, the management has scheduled the commencement of online course registration for fresh students for Monday, November 2, while the orientation programme will hold from November 2 to 6.
The orientation is designed to introduce new students to the university’s academic environment, rules, regulations, traditions and expectations, helping them adjust to university life.
Fresh students will subsequently undergo ICT training from Monday, November 9, to Saturday, November 14.
The programme is intended to equip them with essential digital skills and familiarise them with relevant technology platforms and facilities required for their academic activities.
Returning undergraduate students are expected to resume on Sunday, November 15, while Harmattan Semester lectures will officially commence on Monday, November 16.
Management has also set November 20 as the deadline for normal course registration, according to the approved academic calendar.
The university urged students to take note of the various dates and comply with the stipulated schedule to ensure a smooth commencement of academic activities.
OAU’s official website published the 2026/2027 academic calendar on October 26, confirming the institution’s schedule for the new session.
