2026/2027 Academic Calendar

Ho Technical University | First Semester Academic Calendar 2026/2027 (Revised)
HO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR FIRST SEMESTER
2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR (FRESH / CONTINUING STUDENTS) β€” REVISED
πŸ“–Teaching12weeks
πŸŽ„X'mas Break2weeks
✍️Examinations3weeks
πŸ†Total semester17weeks
S/N ACTIVITY DATES
1 πŸ“Œ REPORTING DATE FOR FRESH/CONTINUING STUDENTS Monday, 5th October, 2026
2 Consideration of Cumulative Results of Final Year Students by the Academic Board Tuesday, 6th October, 2026
3 Freshers' Orientation Tuesday, 6th – Friday, 9th October, 2026
4 Circular Economy Conference Wednesday, 7th – Thursday, 8th October, 2026
5 Online Registration of Courses (Continuing/Fresh Students) Monday, 19th October – Sunday, 15th November, 2026
6 Consideration of the 2025/2026 Second Semester Results by Departments and Faculties/Schools (for other students) Monday, 12th – Friday, 23rd October, 2026
7 Medical Examination for Fresh Students Monday, 12th – Saturday, 31st October, 2026
8 Inaugural Lecture Wednesday, 21st October, 2026
9 πŸ“š LECTURES BEGIN (CONTINUING/FRESH STUDENTS) Monday, 2nd November, 2026
10 πŸŽ“ MATRICULATION Friday, 6th November, 2026
11 Opening Non-Denominational Church Service Sunday, 8th November, 2026
12 Freshers' Games Wednesday, 11th – Sunday, 15th November, 2026
13 FATAS Conference Wed., 11th – Friday, 13th November, 2026
14 Deadline for Deferment/Change of Programme Monday, 17th November, 2026
15 Submission and Internal Moderation of End-of-First Semester Examination Questions (HND) Monday, 16th – Thursday, 20th November, 2026
16 Submission of End-of-First Semester Examination Questions (HND) to Pro-Vice-Chancellor's Office Monday, 23rd November, 2026
17 πŸ›οΈ CONGREGATION Friday, 4th – Saturday, 5th December, 2026
18 Submission and Internal Moderation of End-of-First Semester Examination Questions for Bachelor Programmes Monday, 7th – Friday, 11th December, 2026
19 Inaugural Lecture Wednesday, 9th December, 2026
20 πŸ“ MID-SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS Monday, 14th – Sunday, 20th December, 2026
21 Carols Service Wednesday, 16th December, 2026
22 Staff Annual Get-together/Retirees Awards Ceremony Thursday, 17th December, 2026
23 Convocation Meeting Monday, 21st December, 2026
24 Christmas Break Tuesday, 22nd Dec., 2026 – Sunday, 3rd Jan., 2027
25 Lectures Resume Monday, 4th January, 2027
26 Convocation Lecture Tuesday, 5th January, 2027
27 Evaluation of Lecturers Thursday, 14th – Saturday, 16th January, 2027
28 🏁 LECTURES END Friday, 22nd January, 2027
29 ✍️ END-OF-FIRST-SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS Saturday, 23rd January – Sunday, 14th February, 2027
30 Students Depart Monday, 15th February, 2027
31 Students' Report for Second Semester (Tentative) Saturday, 13th March, 2027

Semester Summary


12WEEKS TEACHING
2WEEKS X'MAS BREAK
3WEEKS EXAMINATION
17WEEK SEMESTER



DR. MICHAEL T.K. TODOKO
(AG. REGISTRAR)
Issued: September, 2026