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COOU Releases Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session

The Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session has been released by the management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU).

It contains important dates for lectures, examinations, and other academic activities across the university’s campuses. Students are advised to take note of the timeline to ensure proper preparation and compliance with the session’s schedule.

 

 

Breakdown of the COOU Academic Calendar

October 2025

  • Tuesday, 7th October: Returning students (200 level and above) resume.
  • Thursday, 9th October: Course registration for old students begins.
  • Tuesday, 14th October: Lectures commence for old students.
  • Wednesday, 29th October: 143rd Senate Meeting.

November 2025

  • Tuesday, 4th November: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Lecture.
  • Friday, 9th November: Online registration for old students ends.
  • Tuesday, 11th November: Late registration for old students begins (₦20,000 penalty).
  • Tuesday, 18th November: Online registration for fresh students starts.
  • Wednesday, 26th November: 144th Senate Meeting.

December 2025

  • Tuesday, 9th December: University-wide quiz for returning students.
  • Friday, 19th December: Christmas carols and productivity bonus; holiday begins for all.

January 2026

  • Friday, 2nd January: Christmas/New Year break ends.
  • Saturday, 3rd January: Students return to campus.
  • Tuesday, 6th January: Lectures resume.
  • Friday, 30th January: Registration closes for fresh students.

February 2026

  • Tuesday, 3rd February: Late registration for fresh students begins (₦20,000 penalty).
  • Friday, 6th February: Revision week for returning students.
  • Friday, 13th February: Matriculation ceremony for fresh students.
  • Tuesday, 17th February: Orientation programme for fresh students.
  • Thursday, 19th February: University-wide quiz for new students.
  • Tuesday, 24th February: First semester exams begin for old students.
  • Wednesday, 25th February: 145th Senate Meeting.

March 2026

  • Friday, 13th March: First semester exams end for returning students; two-week break begins.
  • Tuesday, 17th March: Exams begin for fresh students.
  • Wednesday, 25th March: 146th Senate Meeting.
  • Tuesday, 31st March: Exams end for fresh students.

April 2026

  • Friday, 3rd April: Good Friday (Public Holiday).
  • Sunday, 5th April: Easter Sunday.
  • Monday, 6th April: Easter Monday (Public Holiday).
  • Wednesday, 8th April: Students return.
  • Thursday, 9th April: Second semester lectures begin.

May 2026

  • Friday, 1st May: Workers’ Day (Public Holiday).
  • Tuesday, 5th – Friday, 8th May: Students Union Week.
  • Tuesday, 12th May: University-wide quiz for old students.
  • Wednesday, 27th May: 148th Senate Meeting.

June 2026

  • Friday, 12th June: Democracy Day (Public Holiday).
  • Wednesday, 27th June: 149th Senate Meeting.

July 2026

  • Friday, 17th July: Lectures end for old students.
  • Monday, 20th – Friday, 24th July: Revision week.
  • Tuesday, 28th July: Second semester exams start for old students.
  • Wednesday, 29th July: 150th Senate Meeting.

August 2026

  • Friday, 14th August: Exams end for old students.
  • Tuesday, 18th August: Second semester exams begin for new students.
  • Wednesday, 27th August: 151st Senate Meeting.
  • Saturday, 29th August: Exams end for fresh students.

September 2026

  • Tuesday, 1st September: A & PC for Academic Staff.
  • Wednesday, 2nd September: A & PC for Senior Administrative and Technical Staff.
  • Thursday, 3rd September: A & PC for Junior (Non-Teaching) Staff.

October 2026

  • Tuesday, 7th October: Old students return for the 2026/2027 session.
  • Tuesday, 14th October: Lectures begin for returning students.
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COOU (ANSU) 1st Batch Merit Admission List 2025/2026 Released

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University has published its admission list for the 2025–2026 session. Applicants are to check their names through the JAMB CAPS portal and take the next steps as directed. Kindly read below for full instructions and meaning of each status message.

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, widely called COOU, has made public its admission list for the 2025–2026 academic session. For thousands of anxious applicants, this news feels like a knock on the door after a long wait. If you applied for one of the first-degree programmes, the time has come to confirm whether your name is on the roll.

How to Check COOU Admission List

The university’s admission status is not displayed on notice boards anymore. The only recognised way is through the JAMB CAPS portal.

  • Visit the JAMB EFacility portal
  • Enter your JAMB username and password
  • Scroll down and click on Check Admission Status
  • Select Access my CAPS
  • Tap Admission Status to see your update

Many phone users sometimes find that only the welcome page appears. If that happens, simply switch to desktop mode. Chrome works best, just open the menu and select “Request desktop site.” That will give you the full page view.

What the Different Status Replies Mean

When you log in, the portal may display different messages. Each one carries its own meaning.

  • Admission Offered: Congratulations, JAMB has approved your place. You may accept or reject the offer on the spot.
  • Admission in Progress (AIP): Your file is moving through checks, from school review to JAMB for final approval.
  • Recommended: The university has considered you, and your case is now before JAMB for the last stage of review.
  • Not Admitted: At this point, you are not listed. This might mean the list is still rolling out, or your review is still hanging.
  • Pending: Your application is still under review, so no final word yet.

Steps After Admission

For candidates who see “Admission Offered,” the next actions are clear.

  • Send a text with ACCEPT or REJECT to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number linked to your JAMB profile.
  • Once accepted, print your JAMB admission letter. Keep it safe, you will need it for future steps.
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COOU (ANSU) Extends 2025 Post-UTME Application Deadline

COOU University community and the general public are hereby informed that the deadline for the submission of Post-UTME applications has been extended. Applicants now have until September 30, 2025, to complete and submit their forms.

According to the University, all other requirements for the Post-UTME application remain unchanged and will continue to apply for the 2025/2026 admission exercise.

Prospective candidates are therefore urged to take note of this crucial development and act accordingly.

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COOU (ANSU) Post UTME Admission Form 2025/2026 Released

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University invites eligible candidates for its 2025/2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening. Registration runs from 11 August to 18 September 2025, with a fee of N2,000. Read below for full details and how to apply.

The call is out from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, once known as Anambra State University. If you sat for the 2025 UTME and kept COOU as your first choice, now is the time to act. Even if you didn’t, there is still a way in — as long as you scored high enough and don’t mind a quick trip to a JAMB CBT centre to switch your first choice.

For most courses, a score of 150 will do. But for Law, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, you need a clean 200 or more to even start the process.

Key Dates And Fees

  • Form cost: ₦2,000 only
  • Start date: Monday, 11 August 2025
  • Closing date: Thursday, 18 September 2025
  • Age rule: You must be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2025

Payment runs through the REMITA platform, and you can pay at any commercial bank or online.

Step-By-Step Registration

  • Go to the COOU portal
  • Click Prospective Students
  • Choose Generate 2025/2026 PUTME Invoice
  • Enter your JAMB registration number and sign in to get the invoice
  • Pay at the bank or with your ATM card
  • Return to the portal, re-enter your JAMB number, then click Apply Here
  • Fill in your date of birth and any empty fields
  • Upload your O’Level result to JAMB CAPS — do this at a CBT centre, not a random business centre
  • Upload these documents (each not more than 50KB):
    • JAMB result slip
    • O’Level 1
    • O’Level 2 (if you have two certificates)
  • Check the summary page for errors
  • Tick the confirmation box, hit Submit, and print your acknowledgement slip

For Direct Entry Candidates

If you are applying through Direct Entry and COOU is your first choice, you must also register via the prospective student panel (choose 2025/2026 Direct Entry Application). You should hold an OND, HND, First Degree, or A’Level in relevant subjects.