Below is the official, full academic schedule for Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) in the 2024/2025 session, plus the key deadlines and reminders you need to avoid late fees or missed registrations. Read it, mark your own calendar, and stay ahead of every important date.
First Semester 2024/2025
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Resumption (100-Level Freshers) | Mon 4 Nov 2024 |
| Resumption (All Returning Students) | Fri 15 Nov 2024 |
| Portal Opens for Returning-Student Registration | Mon 18 Nov 2024 |
| Lectures Begin (All Students) | Mon 18 Nov 2024 |
| Mid-Semester Break | Fri 13 Dec 2024 – Sun 22 Dec 2024 |
| First-Semester Exams | Mon 20 Jan 2025 – Fri 31 Jan 2025 |
Second Semester 2024/2025
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Resumption & Lectures Commence | Mon 10 Feb 2025 |
| Mid-Semester Break | Fri 11 Apr 2025 – Sun 20 Apr 2025 |
| Second-Semester Exams | Mon 2 Jun 2025 – Fri 13 Jun 2025 |
| End of Academic Year | Fri 13 Jun 2025 |
| Tentative Resumption (2025/2026) | Sept 2025 (exact date TBA) |
Public holidays falling within any teaching or exam period will be observed as declared by the Federal Government; BMU will adjust lecture timetables accordingly.
Must-Do Checklist for All Students
- Acceptance & School Fees
- Pay the acceptance fee immediately after admission is offered.
- Meet the published deadlines for tuition, faculty dues, and other charges. Late payments attract penalties—no excuses.
- Verification & Registration
- Freshers: Complete physical and online clearance, biometric capture, and course registration before lectures commence.
- Returnees: Register courses via the BMU portal (no paper forms).
- Orientation
- Mandatory for all new students. Date will be announced right after resumption—watch the official BMU website and your portal inbox.
- ID Card & Medicals
- Collect your student ID as soon as your fees are cleared.
- Undergo compulsory medical screening at the university clinic before the exam period.
- Accommodation
- Hostel spaces are “first come, first served.” Apply online once the portal opens and pay housing fees within the deadline or lose the slot.
- Stay Informed
- Check official BMU channels (website, portal notices, verified social-media handles) daily. Rumours on WhatsApp do not override official memos.
Why This Calendar Matters
- Plan Personal Commitments: Book travel, schedule family obligations, and budget your finances around lecture weeks and breaks.
- Avoid Penalties: Missing registration or fee deadlines results in late fines or a barred exam entry.
- Academic Performance: Knowing exam weeks early lets you map out study plans and revision time—no last-minute panic.
- Arrive on campus on or before your designated resumption date.
- Keep multiple hard-copy and digital backups of every receipt and clearance slip.
- BMU reserves the right to shift any date; monitor official updates.
Bookmark this page or print the dates—whatever keeps you prepared. Got questions? Drop them in the comments and we’ll respond fast, no fluff. Good luck this session.
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