James Kase
UNIBEN Resumption Date for 2019/2020 & 2020/2021 Sessions: This is to inform all the students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) that the resumption dates for the continuation of academic activities for the first semester, 2019/2020 academic session and the commencement of academic activities for the 2020/2021 academic session have been announced.
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) resumption dates for the continuation of 2019/2020 academic session and commencement of 2020/2021 academic session.
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UNIBEN Resumption Date for 2019/2020 & 2020/2021 Sessions.
The University of Benin has released on the amended calendar for the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 Academic session. At the end of a meeting of the University’s Senate on Monday 4th January 2021, it was resolved that old Students of the Institution should come into residence on the 30th of January to continue First Semester lectures on Monday 1st of February, 2021.
The Semester is expected to run until the 1st of April 2021, while Second Semester is billed to commence on April 5, 2021. For the 2020/2021 amended calendar, fresh students are to under-go on-line clearance from Monday 5th to Friday 30th April 2021 and commence orientation on the 3rd of May, 2021.
All returning students (old and new) are to note the following:
- They will be required to fill an online questionnaire and submit the print out to the Dean of Students before resumption.
- Adhere strictly to the non-medical protocols of compulsory use of face masks, hand sanitisers, and physical distancing
- Possession of an android/smartphone or device is advised as e-learning has become inevitable.
- Expected to comply with acceptable dress codes as determined by the University in line with societal norms and values
- Returning students with any ailment are to ensure that they are properly treated before resumption.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lilian I. Salami on behalf of Management, Senate and Staff wishes all a most fulfilling 2021.
