Kwara State Poly Releases Approved Academic Calendar for 2026/2027 Session

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, through the Office of the Registrar, has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session. The publication outlines the schedule of academic activities for full-time, part-time, and distance learning students spanning the first, second, and third semesters.

According to the official schedule, registration and resumption for all newly admitted Full-Time and Part-Time students will commence on October 12, 2026, while lectures for both returning and new students (excluding SIWES students) are slated to begin on October 19, 2026.

First Semester Highlights (2026/2027)
Resumption & Registration (New Students): October 12, 2026
Commencement of Lectures (Returning & New): October 19, 2026
First Continuous Assessment Test: November 2 – November 6, 2026
Second Continuous Assessment Test: November 23 – November 27, 2026
Resumption for SIWES Students: November 30, 2026
Christmas & New Year Break: December 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Orientation for Freshers: January 11 – January 15, 2027
Matriculation Ceremony: January 18, 2027
End of First Semester Lectures: January 22, 2027
First Semester Examinations (General): January 25 – February 20, 2027
SIWES NDII Examinations: February 8 – February 20, 2027
First Semester Break: February 22 – March 6, 2027
Second Semester Highlights (2026/2027)
Resumption & Commencement of Lectures: March 8, 2027
First Continuous Assessment Test: March 29 – April 2, 2027
Second Continuous Assessment Test: April 26 – April 30, 2027
End of Second Semester Lectures: June 5, 2027
SUG Week: June 7 – June 11, 2027
Revision Week: June 15 – June 19, 2027
Second Semester Examinations: June 21 – July 17, 2027
Commencement of SIWES: July 19, 2027
Consideration of Sessional/Diploma Results: August 26, 2027
Third Semester Schedule for Part-Time Students
Resumption & Commencement of Lectures: July 19, 2027
End of Third Semester Lectures: September 11, 2027
Examinations: September 13 – September 25, 2027
Consideration of Sessional Results: October 11 – October 19, 2027

The institution advises all returning and prospective students to align their preparations with the approved timeline to ensure a smooth academic session.