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Approved Academic Calendar for the 2026/2027 Session

Sunday, 20 September 2026
Approved Academic Calendar for the 2026/2027 Session
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Approved Academic Calendar for the 2026/2027 Session

Important dates for resumption, lectures, assessments, examinations, matriculation and other major academic activities.

Notice to all students and members of the University community

Mercy Medical University has released the approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session. Students are advised to take note of the dates below and plan accordingly.

S/N Date Activity
Harmattan Semester
1 Monday, 7 September 2026 Fresh Students Resumption Date
Monday, 14 September 2026 Commencement of Harmattan Lectures for New Students
2 Monday, 21 September 2026 Returning Students Resumption Date
3 Tuesday, 22 September 2026 Commencement of Harmattan Lectures for Returning Students
4 Wednesday, 23 September 2026 Orientation for New Students
5 Monday, 26 to Friday, 30 October 2026 Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) - 100 Level
6 Monday, 7 to Friday, 11 December 2026 Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) - 200 Level and above
7 Monday, 14 to Friday, 18 December 2026 Commencement of Harmattan Semester Examinations - 100 Level
8 Monday, 4 to Friday, 15 January 2027 Commencement of Harmattan Semester Examinations - 200 Level and above
9 Friday, 15 January 2027 End of Harmattan Semester
Rain Semester
10 Monday, 1 February 2027 Resumption and Commencement of Rain Semester Lectures
11 Tuesday, 16 February 2027 Matriculation Ceremony
12 Monday, 15 to Friday, 19 March 2027 Continuous Assessment Test (CAT)
13 Monday, 17 to Friday, 28 May 2027 Commencement of Rain Semester Examinations
14 Friday, 28 May 2027 End of Rain Semester
15 Wednesday, 9 June 2027 Foundation Day Lecture
16 Monday, 6 September 2027 Resumption for 2027/2028 Academic Session

Download the official calendar

Keep a copy of the approved one-page PDF for your records.

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