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UDUSOK Releases Proposed 2025/2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK) has released its proposed academic calendar for the 2025/2026 undergraduate session. The schedule outlines major academic activities for both semesters, providing clear timelines for registration, lectures, examinations, and breaks. This structured plan is designed to help both new and returning students prepare effectively for the academic year.

First Semester Schedule

Confirmation of Admission and Registration of New Students
Newly admitted students are expected to confirm their admission and complete registration within four weeks.
Date: Monday 10th November, 2025 to Saturday 6th December, 2025

Registration of Returning Students
Returning students will have two weeks for their registration process.
Date: Monday 24th November, 2025 to Saturday 6th December, 2025

Lectures Begin
First-semester lectures will run for seven weeks.
Date: Monday 8th December, 2025 to Saturday 24th January, 2026

Mid-Semester Break
A short one-week break is scheduled to help students rest and recharge.
Date: Monday 26th January, 2026 to Saturday 31st January, 2026

Lectures Continue
Lectures resume for another six weeks following the break.
Date: Monday 2nd February, 2026 to Saturday 14th March, 2026

First Semester Examinations
Examinations will take place over a four-week period.
Date: Monday 16th March, 2026 to Saturday 11th April, 2026

End of First Semester
Activities such as marking, moderation, and Senate review of results will occur during this time.
Date: Monday 13th April, 2026 to Saturday 2nd May, 2026

Second Semester Schedule

Lectures Begin
The second semester commences shortly after the break, with seven weeks of lectures.
Date: Monday 4th May, 2026 to Saturday 20th June, 2026

Mid-Semester Break
Students will have one week off for rest and preparation.
Date: Monday 22nd June, 2026 to Saturday 27th June, 2026

Lectures Continue
Classes resume for another six weeks after the mid-semester break.
Date: Monday 29th June, 2026 to Saturday 8th August, 2026

Second Semester Examinations
The second-semester exams are slated to last four weeks.
Date: Monday 10th August, 2026 to Saturday 5th September, 2026

End of Session
This period will be used for examination marking, moderation, and Senate approval of results.
Date: Monday 7th September, 2026 to Saturday 10th October, 2026

Start of New Academic Year
The 2026/2027 academic session is expected to commence on Monday 12th October, 2026.

What Students Should Expect at UDUSOK

Students can anticipate a balanced and well-structured academic year. The proposed calendar ensures steady progress throughout the semester, with adequate time for lectures, assessments, and rest. Both new and returning students are encouraged to stay updated through official university announcements for any adjustments to the proposed dates.

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UDUSOK 1st BAtch Merit Admission List 2025/2026 Released

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has released the admission list for 2025/2026. Candidates can now check their status online through JAMB CAPS and proceed with the required steps. All applicants are advised to act promptly.

The wait is finally over for many hopefuls. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK) has released its Admission List for the 2025/2026 academic session. For some, this is the start of a brand-new chapter, for others, it is the long-awaited sigh of relief after months of worry.

How to Check UDUSOK Admission List

The process isn’t complicated, though it may test your patience if your internet is slow. Everything runs through the JAMB CAPS portal. Here’s the step-by-step:

  • Head over to the JAMB eFacility portal.
  • Log in with your JAMB username and password.
  • Scroll down and click Check Admission Status.
  • Hit Access my CAPS.
  • Finally, check under Admission Status to see if UDUSOK has offered you a place.

If the system tells you “Admission Still in Progress” or “Not Admitted”, don’t panic. Keep checking. Sometimes it takes a little while before all names appear.

What to Do After Admission

Once your status shows “Admitted”, the next steps are simple but important:

  • Send ACCEPT or REJECT via SMS to 55019 or 66019 with the phone number you used for JAMB.
  • If you accept, go ahead and print your JAMB Admission Letter.

Quick note for mobile users: If you’re browsing with your phone and you can’t see the “Admission Status” option on CAPS, switch your browser to desktop mode. Chrome works best for this. Just click the options menu and request desktop site.

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UDUSOK Postgraduate Admission Form 2025/2026 Released

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto invites applications for postgraduate programmes in the 2025/2026 session. Forms are available online for N20,000 and deadline is 10th November 2025. Applicants must meet set requirements, read carefully before applying.

The gates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto are open once more, this time for those eyeing postgraduate studies. The school is welcoming new applications into its full-time and part-time programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year.

From diplomas to PhDs, the options spread wide. Whether you want a short professional boost or a climb into the deep end of research, there is space carved out here.

What you can apply for

UDUSOK offers different categories of postgraduate awards. They include:

  • Postgraduate Diploma
  • Academic Masters
  • Professional Masters
  • M.Phil/PhD (with upgrade possibility)
  • PhD

If you want to first scan the field, check their list of courses or review the school fees breakdown before taking the next step.

Cost and process

The application form costs ₦20,000, and you should expect a small admin fee attached. Payment is made online using any Nigerian debit card. Once that is out of the way, fill the form on the postgraduate portal and keep your details neat.

Do not forget, your transcripts must reach the secretary’s desk in time. Leaving it late is like missing a bus, the school will not wait.

Key notes for applicants

There are some red lines you cannot cross:

  • Higher Diploma holders are not eligible.
  • A “Pass” grade at Diploma or Degree level will not be accepted.
  • NYSC certificate (discharge, exemption, or exclusion) is compulsory.
  • PhD, M.Phil/PhD, Masters and LLM candidates must provide transcripts.
  • Some faculties such as Arts and Islamic Studies, Education and Extension Services, and College of Health Sciences will run screening tests. Dates for those will come later.

Deadlines and contacts

Sales of forms close on 10th November 2025. Miss it, and the window closes until the next round.

For help on admission matters, you can ring:

  • +2348069790715
  • +2348030692312
  • +2347060806040

For technical issues, call:

  • +2347032059998
  • +2347039039228

Or send an email straight to sec.pgschool@udusok.edu.ng, attention Mrs Z. B. Ibrahim, the Secretary of the College of Postgraduate Studies.

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UDUSOK Announces 42nd Convocation Ceremony Schedule 2025
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has announced its 42nd convocation ceremony. The event is fixed for Saturday, 6th September 2025, at the Convocation Arena, starting 9:00 am. All are invited to join as degrees, diplomas, and prizes will be awarded.

The campus in Sokoto is getting ready to put on its finest robe again. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, fondly called UDUSOK, has fixed the date for its 42nd convocation ceremony. The gathering is more than just speeches and gowns, it is a moment when years of hard work finally take shape in certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Bashiru Garba, speaking on behalf of the council, senate, staff, and students, has opened the doors wide to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Key Details at a Glance

  • Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025
  • Time: 9:00 am prompt
  • Venue: University Convocation Arena, UDUSOK

What to Expect on the Day

The convocation promises all the usual ceremony: smiling graduates in colourful gowns, parents beaming with joy, and the presentation of special prizes that will leave some students with extra bragging rights. These gatherings always carry that mix of relief and pride, the kind that makes one pause and think, so all those late nights were worth it.

And if you’ve ever attended a UDUSOK event, you know there’s usually that spark of local warmth, a touch of Sokoto culture blending into the formality. People come early, the air feels charged, and the convocation arena fills up before you even notice.

See UDUSOK 2nd Semester GST CA Dates 2023/2024

This is to notify Students that the General Studies (GST) division of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUSOK) has announced the dates for the Continuous Assessment (C.A) test for the second semester of the 2023/2024 academic session.

The test is scheduled to commence on

Monday, 23rd September, 2024

starting with 300 Level students (GST 312). The full GST CA schedule has been provided on the attached photo and on the school’s noticeboard, students are to get a copy.

All the best!