The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), has announced the approval of the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision was taken during the University Senate’s first statutory meeting held on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, after reviewing reports from the University Management, Deans and Directors on the preparedness for students’ resumption.

According to the approved calendar, the 2025/2026 academic session will resume on Friday, 6th March 2026. Registration for students is scheduled to take place from Friday, 6th March to Tuesday, 10th March 2026, while orientation for fresh students will hold from Wednesday, 11th March to Thursday, 19th March 2026.

First semester lectures will commence on Monday, 23rd March 2026, while the matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students is slated for Wednesday, 22nd April 2026. Lectures for the first semester will end on Friday, 26th June 2026.

First semester examinations will begin on Monday, 6th July 2026 and end on Friday, 17th July 2026. Following the consideration of first semester results by Senate, second semester lectures will commence on Monday, 3rd August 2026.

Second semester lectures will run until Friday, 23rd October 2026, while examinations for the semester are scheduled to hold from Monday, 2nd November to Friday, 13th November 2026. The 2025/2026 academic session will officially end on Monday, 30th November 2026.

The University also announced that the 2026/2027 academic session is expected to commence on Monday, 14th December 2026.

Matriculation Numbers

Management further disclosed that matriculation numbers will be allocated to prospective students who have paid their acceptance fees. This will enable such students to proceed with the payment of school fees and complete their registration as full-fledged students of FUNATO.

Hostel Accommodation

In a bid to ensure adequate accommodation for students, the University revealed that hostel facilities will be provided through public-private partnership arrangements. These hostels, located within communities surrounding the University, will be made available at reasonable rental rates and will be properly secured and regulated by the University. Details on application and allocation procedures will be communicated soon.

Ongoing Admission Exercise

Prospective candidates who are interested in pursuing their programmes at FUNATO are informed that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal remains open for change of institution. Candidates are advised to ensure that they meet the approved admission requirements for their chosen courses before completing the online screening process on the University website.

The Vice-Chancellor and members of the University Senate congratulated all prospective students of FUNATO and wished them a smooth, successful and rewarding academic journey.

Signed:
AMUNI Mohammed Olayinka
Registrar and Secretary to the University Senate