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🗓 APPROVED 2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has released the approved academic calendar for the 2026 academic year. All students are advised to take note of the key academic activities and dates outlined below 👇

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🔹 JANUARY – MARCH 2026

📌 Application for Admissions
🗓 *1st January – 31st December, 2026*

📌 Completion of 2025_1 Virtual Defence/Moderation
🗓 *Monday, 5th – Friday, 30th January, 2026*

📌 Registration of Courses/Examination (1st Semester 2026)
🗓 *Monday, 5th January – Sunday, 22nd March, 2026*

📌 Opening of PAS for Submission of 2025_2 Projects & Seminar Courses**
🗓 *Monday, 5th January – Saturday, 7th February, 2026*

📌 Facilitation of Courses Begins
🗓 *Monday, 2nd February – Sunday, 5th April, 2026*

📌 First Batch of 2025_2 Virtual Defence/
🗓 *Monday, 9th – Saturday, 28th February, 2026*

📌 Operational Meeting
🗓 *Tuesday, 24th February, 2026*

📌 Academic Policy Committee Meeting**
🗓 *Wednesday, 25th February, 2026*

📌 Award of Honorary Degrees Meeting**
🗓 *Thursday, 26th February, 2026*

📌 Inaugural Lecture
🗓 *Thursday, 26th February, 2026*

📌 1st TMA
🗓 *Monday, 2nd – Sunday, 15th March, 2026*

**📌 Opening of PAS for Continuous Submission of 2025_2 Projects & Seminar Courses
& Second Batch of 2025_2 Virtual Defence/Moderation**
🗓 *Saturday, 14th – Tuesday, 31st March, 2026*

📌 2nd TMA
🗓 *Monday, 16th – Sunday, 29th March, 2026*

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🔹 **AUGUST – OCTOBER 2026

**📌 2nd TMA
🗓 *Monday, 10th – Sunday, 23rd August, 2026*

**📌 SIWES**
🗓 *Monday, 24th August – Friday, 4th September, 2026*

**📌 Eid-el-Maulud Holiday**
🗓 *Wednesday, 26th August, 2026*

**📌 Orientation**
🗓 *Tuesday, 8th September, 2026*

**📌 Matriculation**
🗓 *Wednesday, 9th September, 2026*

📌 2026_2 Pen-on-Paper Examination**
🗓 *Tuesday, 15th September – Friday, 9th October, 2026*

**📌 Operational Meeting**
🗓 *Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026*

📌 National Day Holiday**
🗓 *Thursday, 1st October, 2026*

📌 Opening of PAS for Submission of 2026_2 Projects & Seminar Courses**
🗓 *Monday, 5th – Saturday, 24th October, 2026*

🔹 **NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2026**

📌 First Batch of 2026_2 Virtual Defence/Moderation**
🗓 *Tuesday, 13th October – Thursday, 5th November, 2026*

📌 2026_2 E-Examination / Marking Exercise**
🗓 *Tuesday, 24th November, 2026*

📌 Operational Meeting**
🗓 *Thursday, 26th November, 2026*

📌 Release of 2026_2 Results**
🗓 *Sunday, 27th December, 2026*

📌 Opening of PAS for Continuous Submission of 2026_2 Projects & Seminar Courses**
🗓 *Sunday, 27th December, 2026 – Sunday, 31st January, 2027*

🔔 Kindly stay connected with us for updates so as not to miss out on any vital information.

Thank you all.

✍️ *Mrs. Charles Maryann Ojotule*
*Students’ Counsellor, NOUN

For:
The NOUN Management

*New SEMESTER UPDATES (compulsory) Registration fee*

👉Freshers - 74,500

👉100L_2 - 300L with matric number reading nou2... - 46,500

👉100 - 500L with matric nunber reading.. nou1... - 38,000

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* Remita generation

* Semester registration

* Course and exam registration

* Change of study centre

* Statement of results

* Portal and email password issue

* Portal creation/activation

* Tutorial

* DES303 project

* Project writing

* GST 302 business plan

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📢 *Quick Update for NOUN Students*

1️⃣ *Registration Deadlines*

* *300 Level & Above*: Registration closes in *less than 11 days*.
→ If you’re seeking admission into *300L, PGD, or MSc*, and wish to participate this semester, ensure you complete all registration, course, and exam processes before the deadline.

* *100 & 200 Level*: Registration closes in *less than 20 days*.
→ Students aiming for *100L or 200L admission* must also complete all requirements before the deadline.

2️⃣ *Matriculation Ceremony*
🎓 The official matriculation (welcoming ceremony for new students) will hold on *Thursday, 16th October 2025* — just *13 days away*.

3️⃣ *Examinations*

* *Pen-on-Paper Exams (300L & above)* start on *Tuesday, 21st October 2025* — in *18 days*.

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*TMA & Academic Updates*

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🎯 TMA Guidelines

All TMA discussion forums will be *fully operational from tomorrow*.

⚠️ CRITICAL REMINDER: Approach every TMA question methodically before selecting your answers. This thorough process will help you gauge your preparedness for the upcoming exams.

*Remember:* TMAs are the foundation of your exam success – build them strong, you don't have to rush and get low grades!

*⏰ TMA Deadline:* All TMAs will close in *mid-November* during the ongoing E-exam period.

📋 Registration Deadlines

*100L & 200L Students*
*Deadline: October 23, 2025*
- Semester registration
- Course and exam registration
- Change of study centre
- Dropping of courses
- Change of level

*300L to 800L Students*
*Deadline: October 14, 2025*
- All activities listed for 100&200 level above

*⚠️ FINAL NOTICE:*
No registration extensions will be granted this academic year.

📅 Key Academic Dates

| Event | Date |
|-------|------|
| *New Student Orientation* | September 30, 2025 |
| *POP Exam Begins* | October 21, 2025 |
| *Matriculation* | October 16, 2025 |
| *E-Exam Period* | Mid-November to 2nd week of December 2025 |

*📋 POP Draft Timetable:*
Expected late this month or first week of October.

📖 Important Notes

- *All GST courses* (100L to 800L) will be conducted via *E-exam*
- Time management is crucial – plan your academic schedule strategically
- Prioritize your studies while time permits

*Questions? Contact us at 07068363478*

*Stay focused, stay prepared! 🎓*

Coach FM

*IKORODU STUDY CENTER*

*Final Reminder: CIT 104 Practicals*

*Attention all students!*

This is a final reminder that CIT 104 practicals will take place this Friday. If you haven't attended any sessions yet, this is your last chance to catch up because it won't be repeated in the next batch.

*Don't miss this opportunity!*

Make sure to be there with your labcoats.

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🎗️REMINDER! REMINDER!! REMINDER!!!( LAGOS STUDY)

SIWES (I T) DEFENSE

There will be a SIWES defense for Lagos study centre students only on:

4th September,2025

Time: 9:am

Venue: Lagos study centre

NB: if you know you have Completed your SIWES but yet to defend, this is an opportunity. Also note, you MUST be present PHYSICALLY.

Make sure you come with your complete documents else you will be sent back till next semester.
✅ Signed Logbook
✅ Complete SIWES REPORT
✅ Siwes Evaluation form

Signed: Lagos study centre

Regards

NOUN MATTER:

**DEADLINE FOR COLLECTING CERTIFICATES*

This is to notify all 2025 graduates who have not yet picked up their certificates that the last day for the CERTIFICATE collection at Wuse 11 Study Centre is Thursday, September 4th, 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm.

You are therefore asked to come to the Centre by the deadline with the required documents to obtain your Certificate.

Please help by notifying all your colleagues and friends who may be affected.

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