University of Ghana orders students with CGPA below 1.00 to withdraw

The University of Ghana has ordered undergraduate students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) below 1.00 for the 2025/2026 academic year to withdraw, according to an official announcement by the Academic Affairs Directorate. This directive, which enforces Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017), applies to all undergraduate programs, requiring a minimum GPA of 1.00 for advancement.

Unlike academic probation, students must withdraw immediately upon release of their official grades. Affected students can process their withdrawal through the university's digital platforms by checking their GPA on the MIS Web, logging into the STS Portal with their Student ID and PIN, and selecting the 'Withdrawal Request' option.

The university has set up support resources, including its Careers and Counselling Directorate, to assist students with the emotional and practical aspects of this decision. Education policy analysts note that such strict progression standards across African universities aim to maintain global accreditation and competitive standing, particularly as higher education enrollment grows in West Africa.