The University of Ghana (UG) has introduced rigorous amendments to its regulations governing the progression and withdrawal procedures for undergraduate students. Under these new regulations, a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00 is required for students to continue their studies.
This change, designed to uphold academic standards, comes with a stern warning of potential loss of student status for those who do not meet the required CGPA.
In a student notice dated October 6, 2023, the Academic Affairs Directorate stated, “With reference to Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017), on receipt of grades for all registered courses for an academic year, undergraduate students who do not achieve the stipulated minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for progression to the next level of study should be withdrawn from the university. Presently, the minimum CGPA prescribed for the above-listed Colleges is 1.00.”
This announcement has significant implications for current level 200 and level 300 students who have just completed the 2022/2023 academic year. They are strongly advised to assess their academic performance by reviewing their online provisional transcripts.
The statement further notes, “In this respect, current level 200 and level 300 students are hereby directed to review their academic performance from their online provisional transcript in their MISWeb.”
Students whose CGPAs fall below the required threshold will receive official withdrawal letters delivered to their Official UG email addresses. Additionally, this change in regulations poses challenges for students who have already made tuition fee payments for the upcoming 2023/2024 academic year.
The implementation of these stricter rules underscores the University of Ghana’s unwavering commitment to maintaining academic excellence. However, it also serves as a stark reminder that students must now confront the very real risk of losing their student status if they fail to meet the newly established academic standards.