Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) resumption date 2026/2027 for new students, freshers, returning students, and staff has been announced.
OAU Resumption Date 2026/2027 for New and Returning Students
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has announced Monday, 28th September 2026, as the official resumption date for freshers, new students and returning students for the 2026/2027 academic session.
This means that OAU campus will reopen for all students and lectures will start on Monday, 28th September 2026, marking the beginning of academic activities for the new session.
Work will resume for all staff on Sunday, 27th September 2026.
OAU Resumption Dates:
| Newly admitted students | 28th September 2026 |
| Old students | 28th September 2026 |
| Lectures starting date | 30th September 2026 |
OAU Academic Calendar 2026/2027
The approved Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session is out and now available.
OAU academic calendar serves as a roadmap for the semester and contains the schedule of important academic activities for the session, including:
- Matriculation date
- Course registration and late registration
- Continuous assessment
- Inaugural lectures
- Revision week
- Lectures and examinations
- Semester breaks
- Other important academic activities and deadlines.
All students, particularly newly admitted students, are advised to carefully review the calendar and note all important dates.
Download the calendar below:
Additional Information
- OAU is under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and the resumption date may be affected if the union embarks on strike.
- If you are a new student, it is advisable to resume early. Upon resumption, visit your department and faculty for physical screening and ensure you complete your course registration for first and second semesters.
Latest News on OAU Resumption
Currently, this page contains the latest verifiable updates on Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) resumption date.
However, it may be affected by the upcoming 2027 Presidential and Governorship elections, scheduled to hold in January and February 2027.
We will continue to monitor and update this page as soon as there are new announcements, changes, or developments.
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