Universities are announcing resumption dates for the 2026/2027 academic session. Below are dates confirmed by the universities themselves. We will update this list as more schools announce.
Confirmed resumption dates
| University | Returning students | Fresh students |
|---|---|---|
| Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti (FUTES) | Monday, 12 October 2026 | Monday, 2 November 2026 |
| University of Ilesa (UNILESA) | Monday, 30 November 2026 | Monday, 9 November 2026 |
FUTES’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Aribisala, announced its dates on 9 October 2026. UNILESA’s dates were contained in a Registrar’s memo dated 19 October 2026 and ratified by the University Senate.
Lagos State universities
Lecturers at LASU, LASUED and LASUSTECH were directed to resume immediately after ASUU suspended its strike around 9 October 2026. Students should follow each university’s revised calendar. See our ASUU update.
What to prepare before resumption
- Pay your acceptance and school fees early.
- Complete online clearance if your school requires it.
- Apply for accommodation. See our hostel guide.
- Bring all your clearance documents. Use our checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Why do fresh students resume at a different time?
Universities often stagger resumption so that clearance, orientation and registration for new students can be handled separately.
My school’s date isn’t listed. What should I do?
Check your university’s official website and student portal. You can also find your school’s guide on our universities page.
