Southern Delta University (SDU)
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SDU Academic Calendar (2026/2027)
Stay updated with the official Senate-approved schedule of academic activities for regular undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Southern Delta University.
2026/2027 Official Calendar Pending Senate Approval
SDU Senate has not yet published the finalized 2026/2027 academic calendar on this platform. Check the official university portal or notice board for periodic updates.
Verify on Official SDU PortalTypical SDU Academic Year Structure (2-Semester System)
Like all NUC-accredited Nigerian tertiary institutions, Southern Delta University (SDU) operates a two-semester academic year approved by the Academic Board and Senate. Each session runs for approximately 9 to 10 months from October/November to July/August.
- Resumption & matriculation (October/November)
- Course registration deadline (Week 2–3)
- Mid-semester CA tests (Week 7–8)
- Revision / study week (Week 15–16)
- Semester examinations (January/February)
- Resumption from 1st semester break (Feb/March)
- Course registration & departmental add/drop
- Semester CA tests & assignments (Week 6–9)
- Revision week and class tests (Week 14–15)
- 2nd semester examinations & long vacation (June/July)
Essential Academic Milestones Every SDU Student Must Know
Official induction ceremony for 100-Level freshers into the university community. Attendance is compulsory.
Students must register courses online within the Senate-approved window (typically 2–4 weeks from resumption).
Late course registration attracts a financial penalty fee and may disqualify a student from sitting certain examinations.
Students must clear all outstanding fees before the examination timetable release to be eligible to sit.
Official timetables are published on the student portal and departmental notice boards 2–3 weeks before exams.
Semester results are uploaded to the student portal within 4–8 weeks of examination completion.
Advisory Note:
Academic calendars in Nigerian universities are subject to revisions due to ASUU strike actions, Senate decisions, and government directives. Always verify resumption and examination dates directly on the official SDU portal or contact the university registry.