Kenyatta University, KU Academic Calendar 2026 Academic Session
The Kenyatta University (KU has released its academic calendar for the 2026 academic session. Newly admitted and returning students should take note.
The academic calendar hints about Kenyatta University, the KU resumption date for new and returning students in 2026, the examination date, and other academic activities for the year.
See below the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
KU SESSIONAL DATES FOR 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
The academic calendar for 2026 academic session as approved by the Senate of the Kenyatta University, KU.
CEP/VOL THIRD TRIMESTER (MAY – AUGUST 2026)
| Date(s) | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4th May, 2026 | Commencement of 3rd trimester, 2025/2026 academic year |
| 4th May – 12th June, 2026 | Registration of units for All year groups |
| 11th May – 3rd July, 2026 | Virtual lectures via Google meet |
| 13th June – 31st July, 2026 | Online Learning (online activities/Asynchronous/discussion forums, Quiz and Assignment) |
| 5th June, 2026 | Deadline for fee payment |
| 5th June, 2026 | Deadline for receiving set exams from Departments |
| 12th June, 2026 | Deadline for Units registration/adjustment |
| 15th – 19th June, 2026 | 1st CATs (online) for all year groups |
| 22nd June – 24th July, 2026 | Student-Course Evaluation for all students |
| 29th June, 2026 | Commencement of Provisional Units Registration for First Trimester 2026/2027 |
| 6th – 10th July, 2026 | 2nd CATs (online) for all year groups |
| 10th July, 2026 | Deadline for Provisional Units Registration for First Trimester 2026/2027 |
| 17th July, 2026 | Graduation Ceremony |
| 31st July, 2026 | End of Virtual/online teaching and learning |
| 3rd – 7th August, 2026 | Practicals/Practicum (Relevant Departments) |
| 6th August, 2026 | Arrival of all year groups at main & satellite Campuses |
| 7th August, 2026 | Collection of Exam Cards at respective Schools/Centres |
| 10th – 18th August, 2026 | 3rd Trimester Examinations (2025/2026) |
| 4th September, 2026 | Deadline for receiving requests for incompletes and Special Examination |
FULL-TIME THIRD SEMESTER (APRIL – AUGUST 2026)
| Date(s) | Activity |
|---|---|
| April – July 2026 | Teaching Practicum/Workshop Practice/Industrial Field Attachments/Clinical Placement for Various Schools |
| 4th May, 2026 | Arrival, registration and commencement of lectures for MBCHB and BPHARM students |
| 4th – 8th May, 2026 | Supplementary/Special Exams |
| 1st – 5th June, 2026 | 1st CATs for MBCHB and BPHARM students |
| 5th June, 2026 | Deadline for fee payment |
| 5th June, 2026 | Deadline for receiving set exams from Departments |
| 12th June, 2026 | Deadline for Units registration/Adjustment |
| 22nd June – 24th July, 2026 | Student-Course Evaluation for all students |
| 29th June, 2026 | Commencement of Provisional Units Registration for First Semester 2026/2027 |
| 6th – 10th July, 2026 | 2nd CATs for MBCHB and BPHARM students |
| 10th July, 2026 | Deadline for Provisional Units Registration for First Semester 2026/2027 |
| 17th July, 2026 | Graduation Ceremony |
| 27th July – 17th Aug. 2026 | Examination Period for MBCHB and BPHARM students |
| 4th September, 2026 | Deadline for receiving requests for incompletes and Special Examination |
EXAMINATION RESULTS PROCESSING (Third Trimester & Third Semester)
| Date(s) | Activity |
|---|---|
| 17th Aug. – 28th August, 2026 | Marking of Scripts (All groups) |
| 31st Aug. – 4th Sept. 2026 | Departmental Board of Examiners (All groups) |
| 7th – 18th Sept. 2026 | Marks entry and Verification (All groups) |
| 22nd – 25th Sept. 2026 | School Board of Examiners (All groups) |
| 30th Sept. – 1st October, 2026 | University Board of Examiners |
