We wish to notify all new and returning students of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) that the university’s administration has made adjustments to the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The revised NOUN academic calendar is designed to span approximately one year. All academic and non-academic activities have been meticulously scheduled within the approved time frame, as directed by the university’s management.
NOUN Academic Calendar 2024/2025 Academic Session Announced
NOUN ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION
The academic calendar for NOUN is as follows:
The Senate of National Open University of Nigeria convened an emergency meeting during which they ratified the adjusted academic calendar for the 2024/2025 academic sessions as outlined below:
FIRST SEMESTER 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION
The academic calendar for NOUN is as follows:
JANUARY 2024: THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Kick starting the Year with Key Activities:
- Closure of the PAS for New Submissions:
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Dates: Starting from Friday, 5th January 2024
- First Batch of 2023_2 Moderation/Defense:
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Dates: 8th January – 19th January 2024
- 2024_1 Orientation for PhD Students:
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Dates: 15th January – 29th January 2024
- Opening of the PG PAS:
- Duration: Ongoing
- Start Date: 9th January 2024
FEBRUARY 2024: ACADEMIC PROGRESSION AND EVALUATIONS
Focusing on Lectures and Evaluations:
- Lectures/Facilitation for PhD and MPhil/PhD Students:
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Dates: 30th January – 30th April 2024
- Second Batch of 2023_2 PG Moderation/Defense:
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Dates: 5th February – 23rd February 2024
- First Batch of 2024_1 PhD Seminar Presentations/External Examination:
- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Dates: 18th February – 29th February 2024
MARCH 2024: SUBMISSION AND SCREENING PROCESSES
Key Academic Milestones:
- Effecting Correction and Submission of Corrected Dissertations/Projects:
- Deadline: 1st March 2024
- Interview/Screening of PhD Candidates:
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Dates: 1st March – 30th April 2024
- Harvesting of Eligible PG Grandaunts:
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Dates: 4th March – 5th March 2024
- Regular Meeting of the PG Board:
- Date: 7th March 2024
- Opening of the PAS:
- Duration: Ongoing
- Dates: 24th March – 15th April 2024
APRIL 2024: CRITICAL EVALUATIONS AND DEFENCE SESSIONS
Intensive Academic Activities:
- Second Batch of 2024_1 PhD Seminar Presentations/External Examination:
- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Dates: 17th April – 30th April 2024
APRIL/MAY 2024: FINALISING THE SEMESTER WITH DEFENCE AND MODERATION
Concluding the Academic Semester:
- First Batch of PG 2024_1 Defense/Moderation:
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Dates: 22nd April – 3rd May 2024
We provide this information for your awareness and future planning. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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