FCWM, New Bussa Academic Calendar

The Federal College of Wildlife Management, New Bussa, Niger State, has released the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session.

This calendar outlines important dates and events for the academic year.

First Semester

• 9th December 2024: Lectures begin for the first semester.
• 3rd February 2025: Orientation for fresh students.
• 5th March 2025: Matriculation ceremony.
• 10th – 14th March 2025: Pre-data seminar.
• 7th – 11th April 2025: Continuous assessment week.
• 2nd – 8th April 2025: Submission of examination questions.
• 10th April 2025: Vetting of examination questions.
• 14th – 17th April 2025: Revision week for the first semester.
• 22nd April – 3rd May 2025: First semester examinations take place.
• 3rd May 2025: First semester examinations end.
• 5th – 16th May 2025: First semester break.

Second Semester

• 19th May 2025: Lectures begin for the second semester.
• 28th May 2025: SIWES orientation for ND1 students.
• 21st – 25th July 2025: Continuous assessment week.
• 4th – 8th August 2025: Students’ Union week.
• 11th – 15th August 2025: HND post-data seminar.
• 20th August 2025: Submission of soft-bound projects for vetting by the internal committee.
• 25th – 28th August 2025: Submission of examination questions.
• 1st – 4th September 2025: Revision week for the second semester.
• 4th September 2025: Vetting of examination questions.
• 8th – 20th September 2025: Second semester examinations take place.
• 15th September 2025: Submission of project soft copies.
• 7th – 10th October 2025: VIVA/project defence sessions.
• 17th October 2025: Final submission of hard-bound projects.

Resumption for 2025/2026

17th November 2025: Resumption for the 2025/2026 academic session.

This calendar serves as a guide for students, staff, and stakeholders.