UCC Academic Calendar 2025/2026 – Full Schedule for Students
The University of Cape Coast, UCC Academic Calendar 2025/2026 has officially been released by the Directorate of Academic Affairs.
This calendar outlines the key academic activities, reopening dates, lecture schedules, assessment timelines, examinations, and vacation periods for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Whether you are a fresh student or a continuing student, understanding the UCC academic calendar 2025/2026 is essential for proper planning and academic success.
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First Semester – UCC Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The UCC first semester 2025/2026 begins with re-sit/supplementary examinations (Level 100–600 failed courses) scheduled from Monday, 13th October 2025 to Friday, 24th October 2025.
Results of these exams will be released on Monday, 3rd November 2025.
Key highlights for the first semester include:
1. Online Registration (Continuing & Postgraduate Students): Monday, 6th October 2025
2. Continuing Students Report: Saturday, 8th November 2025
3. Lectures Begin (Continuing Students): Monday, 10th November 2025
4. Second Re-sit Exams (Failed Level 100 Courses): Monday, 17th November – Friday, 21st November 2025
5. Release of Second Re-sit Results: Monday, 1st December – Friday, 5th December 2025
6. Adding & Dropping of Courses Ends: Friday, 5th December 2025
7. First Continuous Assessment (CA): Monday, 8th – Friday, 12th December 2025
8. Fifty-Eighth Congregation: Wednesday, 17th – Friday, 19th December 2025
9. Christmas Break: Monday, 22nd December 2025 – Friday, 2nd January 2026
When students resume after the Christmas break, fresh Level 100 students will report on Monday, 5th January 2026, with lectures resuming on Monday, 12th January 2026.
Important examination dates include:
1. Semester Exams (Continuing Students): Monday, 23rd February – Friday, 13th March 2026
2. Level 100 Semester Exams: Monday, 30th March – Friday, 10th April 2026
The semester officially ends with results release on Saturday, 18th April 2026 for continuing students and Saturday, 11th May 2026 for Level 100 students.
Second Semester – UCC Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The second semester starts with online registration on Saturday, 11th April 2026.
Highlights include:
1. Students Arrive: Saturday, 25th April 2026
2. Lectures Begin: Monday, 27th April 2026
3. First Continuous Assessment: Monday, 18th – Friday, 22nd May 2026
4. Second Continuous Assessment: Monday, 15th – Friday, 19th June 2026
5. Lectures End: Friday, 10th July 2026
6. Revision Week: Monday, 13th – Saturday, 18th July 2026
7. Semester Examinations: Monday, 20th July – Friday, 7th August 2026
8. Students Go Down: Saturday, 8th August 2026
9. Vacation: Saturday, 8th August – Friday, 2nd October 2026
Supplementary exams will be conducted from Monday, 28th September – Friday, 2nd October 2026, with results released on Monday, 12th October 2026.
UCC Academic Calendar 2025/2026 for Sandwich Session (2026)
For sandwich students, the calendar is as follows:
1. Online Registration: Monday, 20th July – Saturday, 8th August 2026
2. Lectures Begin: Monday, 10th – Friday, 21st August 2026
3. Orientation/Matriculation: Monday, 24th – Saturday, 29th August 2026
4. Face-to-Face Tutorials: Wednesday, 26th August – Wednesday, 9th September 2026
5. Revision: Thursday, 10th – Sunday, 13th September 2026
6. End-of-Semester Exams: Monday, 14th – Friday, 25th September 2026
7. Students Go Down: Saturday, 26th September 2026.
For more information, kindly visit the UCC official website HERE
Why the UCC Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Matters
The UCC academic calendar 2025/2026 serves as a roadmap for students, lecturers, and parents.
It provides timelines for coursework, assessments, examinations, and breaks.
Following the calendar helps students stay on track, manage their studies effectively, and prepare for important deadlines such as registration, exams, and graduation.
FAQs on UCC Academic Calendar 2025/2026
1. When do fresh Level 100 students report for the UCC 2025/2026 academic year?
Fresh Level 100 students report on Monday, 5th January 2026.
2. When will continuing students start lectures for first semester 2025/2026?
Lectures for continuing students begin on Monday, 10th November 2025.
3. When does the second semester of UCC 2025/2026 start?
Second semester begins with student registration on Saturday, 11th April 2026, and lectures start on Monday, 27th April 2026.
4. When will UCC release results for first semester exams 2025/2026?
Results for continuing students will be released on Saturday, 18th April 2026, while Level 100 results will be released on Saturday, 11th May 2026.
5. Does UCC have a sandwich session in 2026?
Yes. The UCC Sandwich Session 2026 begins with registration on Monday, 20th July 2026, and ends with exams on Friday, 25th September 2026.
Final Thoughts on UCC Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The University of Cape Coast Academic Calendar 2025/2026 is packed with important activities every student must take note of.
From registration and lectures to examinations and vacation periods, keeping track of these dates will help you stay organized.
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