Academic calendar
First Semester 2026-2027 runs Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
- Second Semester 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 21 of 21 terms
A
- Aluta
- Student activism, protests, or the general struggle for student rights.
- Aminu Kano
- Aminu Kano Hall, one of the residential hostels for students.
- ASUU
- Academic Staff Union of Universities; their strike actions significantly impact the academic calendar.
B
- Buka
- Generic term for local, affordable food stalls found around the campus gates.
C
- Carryover
- A failed course that a student must register for and retake in a subsequent academic year.
- Choba
- Refers to the Choba Park campus or the surrounding community where many students live.
- Choba Market
- The primary off-campus hub for affordable food, groceries, and student hangouts.
- Claude Ake
- Claude Ake Hall, a female hostel named after the renowned political scientist.
D
- Dan Etete
- Dan Etete Hall, a male hostel located within the Delta Park area.
- Delta Canteen
- The collection of food vendors and small eateries located within Delta Park.
G
- Goodluck Jonathan
- Goodluck Jonathan Hall, a female hostel named after the former Nigerian President and alumnus.
J
- Jack
- To study intensely, often involving 'TDB' (Till Day Break) sessions in classrooms.
K
- King Jaja
- King Jaja Hall, a male hostel known for its central location and student activity.
M
- Mandela
- Nelson Mandela Hall, a prominent male hostel located in University Park.
N
- NUASA
- Nigerian University Accounting Students Association, the departmental body for accounting students.
- NUESA
- Nigerian University Engineering Students Association, the departmental body for engineering students.
S
- Sorting
- A controversial term referring to the act of bribing or using unofficial means to secure passing grades.
- SSL
- Student Services Liaison, often involved in administrative student affairs.
- SUG
- Student Union Government, the elected body representing the interests of all students.
T
- Tush
- Used to describe something or someone that is refined, sophisticated, or high-class.
U
- UP Canteen
- The dining area located within University Park (UP), serving students in the main academic area.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Basic
- The College of Health Sciences building, commonly referred to by students as 'Basic' or 'Basic Medicals'.
- Clearance
- The rigorous administrative process of verifying credentials for new students or graduating seniors.
- Convocation Arena
- The large open-air venue used for graduation ceremonies and major university events.
- Donald Ekong
- The Donald Ekong Library, the main university library located in University Park.
- Ebitimi Banigo
- The Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium, the primary venue for matriculations, convocations, and major lectures.
- GES
- General Studies courses; mandatory university-wide classes that every student must pass to graduate.
- Ofrima
- The Ofrima Complex, a massive multi-departmental academic building in University Park.
- Post-UTME
- The entrance examination conducted by the university for prospective undergraduate candidates.
- School Fees Receipt
- A critical document required for entry into examination halls and for hostel clearance.
- Senate
- The Senate Building, the administrative heart of the university housing the Vice-Chancellor's office.
- Shuttle
- The internal bus system used to transport students between Delta Park, Choba Park, and University Park.
- uniport_bakery
- UNIPORT Bakery
- uniport_restaurant
- UNIPORT Restaurant
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026-2027 runs Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 25, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 21 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.