{
  "id": 16155551,
  "title": "University of Ghana orders students with CGPA below 1.00 to withdraw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/university-of-ghana-orders-students-with-cgpa-below-1-00-to-withdraw",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T05:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/university-of-ghana-orders-students-with-cgpa-below-1-00-to-withdraw/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Ghana has informed undergraduate students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 1.00 at the conclusion of the 2025/2026 academic year that they must withdraw from their courses. This decision was issued through a Facebook posting on Thursday, October 22, by the Academic Affairs Directorate, and it aligns with Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017). This regulation specifies the criteria necessary for students to advance to the subsequent academic level, which includes maintaining a minimum CGPA of 1.00 and fulfilling the academic prerequisites of their respective institutions or departments.\n\nThe directive emphasizes that the university's regulations do not accommodate academic probation. Consequently, any student whose CGPA falls below 1.00 after all grades for their enrolled courses have been published will be obligated to withdraw from their program. Students eligible for this action are encouraged to verify their academic status through the Management Information System (MIS) Web portal and to submit their withdrawal request via the Student and Staff Portal (STS). The notice specifies that students must log into the STS Portal using their Student ID and PIN, then select the 'Withdrawal Request' option to commence the process.\n\nIn certain instances, the relevant school or department will undertake the withdrawal process on behalf of the affected students. Students who have questions regarding their academic standing or the withdrawal procedure are directed to reach out to their respective College Academic Offices for assistance. Furthermore, the university's Careers and Counselling Directorate has pledged to provide support and guidance to students impacted by this directive.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "University of Ghana orders students with CGPA below 1.00 to withdraw",
    "Decision issued through Facebook post on October 22",
    "Aligns with University Regulations for Junior Members 2017"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Enforcing strict academic standards without probation periods forces struggling undergraduates to exit the institution, prioritizing institutional regulation over the possibility of academic recovery for low-performing students.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "University of Ghana directs students with CGPA below 1.00 to withdraw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/university-of-ghana-directs-students-with-cgpa-below-1-00-to-withdraw",
        "published": "2026-10-23T06:03:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "University of Ghana orders students with CGPA below 1.00 to withdraw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/university-of-ghana-orders-students-with-cgpa-below-1-00-to-withdraw-16167051",
        "published": "2026-10-23T08:45:38.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}