The University of Ghana has directed undergraduate students who recorded a Cumulative Grade Point Average below 1.00 at the end of the 2025/2026 academic year to withdraw from their programmes, citing the institution’s academic regulations.
The directive, announced in a public notice issued by the university’s Academic Affairs Directorate, applies to students whose final results for all registered courses fall below the minimum academic requirement.
According to GraphicOnline, which reported the development on Friday, the university based its decision on Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017).
The regulation requires undergraduate students to maintain a minimum CGPA of 1.00 and satisfy any additional requirements set by their respective schools or departments before progressing to the next academic level.
It also makes no provision for probation for students who fail to meet the stipulated academic standard.
“Accordingly, students whose CGPAs fall below 1.00 upon receipt of all grades for their registered courses at the end of the 2025/2026 Academic Year are not in good academic standing and are required to withdraw from their programmes of study,” the notice stated.
The university has instructed affected students to verify their academic standing through its Management Information System Web and access the Student and Academic Services Portal using their student identification numbers and PINs.
Students are expected to select the “Withdrawal Request” option to begin the process. However, the university noted that the relevant schools or departments would initiate the withdrawal procedure on behalf of students in certain programmes.
Those requiring further clarification have been advised to contact their respective College Academic Offices. The university’s Careers and Counselling Directorate is also available to offer guidance and support.
The decision highlights the importance of meeting academic progression requirements in Ghana’s higher education system, where students are expected to maintain stipulated performance levels to continue their studies.
For affected students, the directive means that falling below the minimum CGPA threshold could result in the loss of their place in their current programmes, rather than an opportunity to improve their grades through probation.
The university has urged students to check their results carefully and follow the prescribed procedures, while directing those with questions to the appropriate academic offices for assistance.