21Nov
Open day
Open day and parents session
Campus tours, hall visits, talks from every school and a parents session with the bursary.
10:00 to 15:00, main gate
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What is on at Oakhurst
Open days, public lectures, match nights and the cultural day. Most events are free and open to families.
Next: open day, 21 NovFree public lecturesFamily friendly
Upcoming
This semester and next
27Nov
Academic
Public lecture: power for the next decade
The Vice-Chancellor on solar mini-grids for Nigerian institutions. Free, all welcome.
16:00, Convocation Arena
29Nov
Sport
Inter-hall football final
Zaria Hall against Bornu Hall under the lights. Bring your hall colours.
18:00, sports complex
4Dec
Faith and culture
Carols and lessons
The Oakhurst choir leads carols in the chapel, followed by refreshments on the quad.
18:30, chapel
5Dec
Open day
December open day
A smaller open day with guided tours and a session on scholarships and bursaries.
10:00 to 13:00, main gate
Book a place14Jan
Academic
Postgraduate information evening
MBA, LL.M. and M.Sc. programmes explained, with a weekend study Q&A.
17:30, Senate Hall
12Mar
Faith and culture
Cultural day
Food, dress and music from every state, judged by alumni. The highlight of the second semester.
11:00, the quad
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Convocation
The thirteenth convocation, in pictures
On 14 October 2026, 1,486 graduates crossed the Convocation Arena stage. The ceremony is streamed live for families abroad, and graduates collect their certificates the same week.
The fourteenth convocation is planned for October 2027.
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2026/27 at a glance
| Period | Dates |
|---|---|
| First semester lectures | 14 Sep to 4 Dec 2026 |
| First semester exams | 7 Dec to 18 Dec 2026 |
| Christmas break | 19 Dec 2026 to 10 Jan 2027 |
| Second semester lectures | 11 Jan to 2 Apr 2027 |
| Second semester exams | 12 Apr to 23 Apr 2027 |
| SIWES and long vacation | May to August 2027 |
Host with us
Book a venue
The Convocation Arena, Senate Hall and seminar rooms are available for conferences, professional exams and community events at weekends, with power backup and parking.
Come to the next open day
Saturday 21 November, 10:00 to 15:00. Places are limited.