STORY BY IRENE KANUKIE KWAO-

The University of Ghana (UG) has directed undergraduate students who recorded a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 1.00 at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year to withdraw from their programmes of study.

The directive, announced by the university’s Academic Affairs Directorate in a notice posted on Facebook on Thursday, October 22, 2026, is in accordance with the institution’s academic regulations governing students’ progression.

According to the Directorate, Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017) requires undergraduate students to maintain a minimum CGPA of 1.00 and meet the academic requirements of their respective schools or departments to qualify for progression to the next level.

The university explained that its regulations do not provide for academic probation in such cases. As a result, students whose CGPAs fall below the stipulated minimum after the release of all grades for their registered courses will be required to withdraw.

The Academic Affairs Directorate has consequently urged affected students to check their academic standing through the university’s Management Information System (MIS) Web and begin the withdrawal process through the Student and Staff Portal.

In the notice, students were instructed to log in to the STS Portal at sts.ug.edu.gh/services using their Student ID and PIN, then select the “Withdrawal Request” option to initiate the process.

However, the Directorate clarified that for certain programmes, the relevant school or department would initiate the withdrawal process on behalf of affected students.

Students who require further information about their academic status or the procedures for withdrawal have been advised to contact their respective College Academic Offices for clarification.

The university also indicated that its Careers and Counselling Directorate remains available to offer guidance and support to students affected by the decision.

The directive highlights the university’s academic progression requirements and the consequences for students who fail to meet the minimum CGPA threshold. It also places responsibility on affected students to verify their academic standing and follow the prescribed procedures.

Students are therefore encouraged to consult the appropriate university offices for assistance and to ensure they understand the implications of the directive for their academic future.