The University of Ghana (UG) has directed undergraduate students who obtained 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.
In a notice posted on Facebook on Thursday, October 22, the university’s Academic Affairs Directorate said the directive was in accordance with Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017), which sets out the academic requirements students must meet to progress to the next level.
Under the regulation, undergraduate students are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 1.00 and satisfy the academic requirements of their respective schools or departments to qualify for progression.
The Directorate explained that the university’s regulations do not provide for academic probation, meaning students whose CGPAs fall below 1.00 after the release of all grades for their registered courses will be required to withdraw.
Affected students have been advised to check their academic standing through the university’s Management Information System (MIS) Web and initiate the withdrawal process through the Student and Staff Portal (STS).
According to the notice, students must 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 begin the process.
However, the Directorate noted that for some programmes, the relevant school or department would initiate the withdrawal process on behalf of affected students.
Students who require clarification on their academic standing or the withdrawal procedure have been advised to contact their respective College Academic Offices.
The university further indicated that its Careers and Counselling Directorate remains available to provide support and guidance to students affected by the directive.
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