The University for Development Studies (UDS), through its Faculty of Education, has officially published the Revised Final Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year for all Affiliated Colleges of Education in Ghana.
This calendar provides a detailed breakdown of academic activities for both the First and Second Semesters under the Undergraduate Regular programme.
The revised schedule outlines key dates including reporting periods, online registration windows, macro teaching timelines for Level 400 students, mid-semester assessments, end-of-semester examinations, supplementary exams, workshops, and vacation periods. It serves as an essential guide for Levels 100, 200, 300, and 400 students, as well as college administrators and faculty members.
Students are strongly encouraged to take note of all important deadlines and prepare adequately to ensure a smooth and successful academic year. Missing critical dates such as registration, examinations, or resits may affect academic progress.
Below is the complete breakdown of the 2025/2026 Revised Academic Calendar as released by UDS.
UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Faculty of Education
Affiliated Colleges of Education
2025/2026 Academic Calendar (Revised – Final)
FIRST SEMESTER (Undergraduate Regular – 14 Weeks)
| Date / Period | Activity | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 1st – 4th November, 2025 | Level 400 Students Reporting for Macro Teaching Orientation | CoE |
| 5th November, 2025 | Level 400 Reporting to Schools of Attachment for Macro Teaching | CoE |
| 10th November, 2025 | Management Meeting / Release of Provisional Results | CoE & FoE |
| 17th November, 2025 | Reporting of Levels 100, 200 and 300 for Lectures (Six Weeks) | CoE |
| 17th – 25th November, 2025 | Online Registration for Levels 100, 200 & 300 (Extend by Week) | CoE & FoE |
| 20th – 27th November, 2025 | Orientation Period for Level 100 Students | CoE |
| 1st – 12th December, 2025 | EdPlus Online Profiling, Enrolment and Registration of Level 100 Students | CoE & FoE |
| 20th December, 2025 | 11th Jan, 2026 – Christmas Break Observed (Levels 100, 200 & 300) | — |
REVISED SESSIONS
| Date / Period | Activity | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 8th February, 2026 | Level 100, 200 & 300 Return to Campus for Second Session Lectures (Nine Weeks) | CoEA |
| 9th – 14th March, 2026 | Supplementary Examination 2024/2025 (Resits) | CoEA / FoE |
| 9th – 13th March, 2026 | Matriculation / Orientation for Level 100 Students | CoEA |
| 14th March, 2026 | Macro Teaching for Level 400 Ends | CoEA |
| 16th – 20th March, 2026 | Mid-Semester Examinations (CA Build-Up) | CoEA |
| 23rd March – 3rd April, 2026 | Online Profiling, Enrolment and Registration of Level 100 Students | FoE |
| 6th – 10th April, 2026 | Revision for Levels 100, 200 & 300 | CoEA |
| 13th – 24th April, 2026 | End of First Semester Exams (Levels 100, 200 & 300) | FoE / CoEA |
| 24th April, 2026 | Semester Vacation for Levels 100, 200 & 300 | CoEA |
SECOND SEMESTER (Undergraduate Regular – 14 Weeks)
| Date / Period | Activity | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 18th May, 2026 | Reporting and Lectures for all Levels (100, 200, 300 & 400) | CoEA |
| 15th – 26th June, 2026 | Second Semester Online Registration Period | CoEA & FoE |
| 6th – 10th July, 2026 | Guidance & Counseling Based Training of Trainers Workshop | FoE |
| 13th – 17th July, 2026 | Mid-Semester Quizzes / Exams | CoEA |
| 23rd – 25th July, 2026 | IA Audit / Finance / Registrars Workshop | CoEA / FoE |
| 3rd – 7th August, 2026 | Revision Week | CoEA |
| 14th August, 2026 | CA Upload Session Ends for all Levels | CoEA |
| 10th – 21st August, 2026 | End of Second Semester Exams | CoEA / FoE |
| 22nd August, 2026 | Vacation for all Levels & End of Academic Year | — |
Note:
- Affiliated Colleges of Education shall prepare teaching timetables, STS and Macro Teaching schedules accordingly.
- Colleges shall upload Mid-Semester Exams / Quizzes before the First Semester Examination period.
- Graduation ceremonies for the 2024/2025 Academic Year shall be organized between April and May 2026.
