Academic Year: 2025/2026
System: Semester-based (Two main semesters + optional summer term)
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
| Semester | Duration | Registration | Orientation | Classes Begin | Midterm Exams | Final Exams | Semester Break |
| Fall 2025 | Aug 21 – Dec 20, 2025 | New: Jul 20 – Aug 10 Returning: Aug 11 – Aug 15 | Aug 16 – Aug 20 | Aug 21 | Oct 20 – Oct 24 | Dec 10 – Dec 20 | Dec 21 – Jan 10 |
| Spring 2026 | Jan 16 – May 20, 2026 | New: Jan 5 – Jan 10 Returning: Jan 11 – Jan 15 | Jan 11 – Jan 15 | Jan 16 | Mar 15 – Mar 19 | May 10 – May 20 | May 21 – Jun 10 |
| Summer 2026 (Optional) | Jun 6 – Jul 20, 2026 | Jun 1 – Jun 5 | Jun 1 – Jun 5 | Jun 6 | N/A | Jul 15 – Jul 20 | Jul 21 – Jul 31 |
| Task | Deadline | Notes |
| Course Registration | 1 week before semester start | Late registration fees may apply |
| Add/Drop Courses | 2 weeks after classes begin | No academic penalty if within deadline |
| Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty | Mid-semester | Transcript notation “W” applies |
| Grade Submission | Within 5 working days after exams | Faculty must submit grades to Registrar |
| Graduation Applications | 2 months before semester end | For students completing program |
| Examination Type | Semester | Week | Notes |
| Midterm Examinations | Fall & Spring | Week 7–8 | Scheduled by Registrar |
| Final Examinations | Fall & Spring | Last 2 weeks | Comprehensive assessment |
| Make-up / Deferred Examinations | Summer / As scheduled | N/A | For valid reasons (medical/emergency) |
Holiday | Date (2025/2026) | Notes |
Eid al-Fitr | Nov 15, 2025* | Subject to lunar calendar |
Eid al-Adha | Apr 7, 2026* | Subject to lunar calendar |
Somalia Independence Day | Jul 1, 2026 | National holiday |
Note: Classes may be rescheduled if holidays fall within teaching weeks.
Semester | Break Duration | Notes |
Fall 2025 | Dec 21, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026 | Winter break |
Spring 2026 | May 21 – Jun 10, 2026 | Summer break before optional term |
Summer 2026 | Jul 21 – Jul 31, 2026 | End-of-year break |
Student Type | Orientation Dates | Notes |
New Students (Fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 20, 2025 | Academic and campus induction |
New & Returning Students (Spring) | Jan 11 – Jan 15, 2026 | Semester orientation |
Summer Term | Jun 1 – Jun 5, 2026 | Optional orientation for summer courses |
Attendance, academic progression, and examination policies are governed by the AGU Academic Policy.
