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BUGEMA UNIVERSITY

Academic Calendar 2026–2027

A Chartered Seventh-day Adventist Institution of Higher Learning

Academic Year Overview

Academic PeriodDates
First SemesterAugust 3 – December 14, 2026
Christmas BreakDecember 15, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Second SemesterJanuary 4 – May 14, 2027
Summer SchoolMay 15 – July 16, 2027

FIRST SEMESTER

August 3 – December 14, 2026

DateActivity
July 29–31, 2026Faculty & Staff Orientation
August 3, 2026New Students Arrival & Orientation
August 9–10, 2026Continuing Students Arrival
August 10–14, 2026Registration for All Students
August 17, 2026Classes Begin / Late Registration
August 18, 2026Orientation of New Students
August 26, 2026Last Day for Late Registration
September 18, 2026Last Day for Add/Drop
September 23, 2026BU Research Forum
September 30, 2026End of Clearance for Graduation
October 5–8, 2026Mid-Semester Examinations
October 9, 2026Independence Day
October 15, 2026Cultural Gala
October 25, 2026Counselling Day
November 6–8, 2026Graduation Weekend
November 15–21, 2026Week of Spiritual Emphasis
November 16–20, 2026Exam Clearance & Pre-Registration for Second Semester
November 20, 2026Last Day for Special Registration
November 30 – December 11, 2026Final Examinations
December 9, 2026Mature Entry Examination
December 14, 2026 – January 3, 2027Recess & Examination Marking

SECOND SEMESTER

January 4 – May 14, 2027

DateActivity
January 10–11, 2027Students Arrival
January 11–15, 2027Registration for All Students
January 15, 2027First Semester Grades Due
January 18, 2027Classes Begin / Late Registration
January 19, 2027Orientation of New Students
January 26, 2027NRM Anniversary
February 1, 2027Last Day for Late Registration
February 8, 2027Last Day to Add/Drop
February 15–17, 2027Research Conference
February 22–26, 2027Grade Auditing
March 4, 2027Freshers’ Ball
March 9, 2027Honors Convocation
March 9, 2027Senior Class Formation
March 15–19, 2027Mid-Semester Examinations
March 21–27, 2027Environmental Stewardship Week
March 25, 2027Bugema Community Sports Day
March 30, 2027Senior Class Presentation
April 4, 2027Counselling Day
April 6, 2027BUSA Election Day
April 11–17, 2027Week of Spiritual Emphasis
April 16–18, 2027Easter Weekend
April 19–23, 2027Exam Clearance & Pre-Registration for Summer
April 26, 2027Last Day for Special Registration
May 3–14, 2027Final Examinations
May 14 – July 30, 2027Summer Recess & Examination Marking
June 9, 2027Mature Entry Examination
June 30, 2027Second Semester & Summer Grades Due

SUMMER SCHOOL

May 15 – July 16, 2027

DateActivity
May 17, 2027Registration
May 17 – June 11, 2027Taught Summer Session
May 18, 2027Classes Begin
June 3, 2027Martyrs Day
June 8–11, 2027Summer Examinations
June 9, 2027Heroes Day
June 18, 2027Final Day for Practicum Registration

IN-SERVICE PROGRAMMES

Teachers and Other Majors

PeriodActivity
August 23 – September 11, 2026In-Service Session
December 6 – 18, 2026In-Service Session
January 4 – 27, 2027In-Service Session
May 3 – 26, 2027In-Service Session

IN-SERVICE PASTORS

DateActivity
October 30, 2026First Session Begins
December 16, 2026First Session Ends
March 29, 2027Second Session Begins
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