- Students with CGPA below 1.0 must withdraw, per academic regulations
- Affected students must confirm withdrawal by 30th November 2025
- University says the move aims to uphold high academic standards
The University of Ghana (UG), Legon, has issued a directive requiring all students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 1.0 at the end of the 2024/2025 academic year to withdraw from the institution, in accordance with its academic regulations.
This measure is part of the university’s broader effort to uphold academic excellence and ensure that only students who meet the minimum academic performance standards remain enrolled.
The directive was outlined in a letter dated 2nd October 2025, signed by the Director of Academic Affairs, Mrs. Lydia Anowa Nyarko-Danquah, with reference number AA.0IE/10-25. It refers to Section 9.26 of the 2017 University Regulations for Junior Members, which governs student progression and withdrawal.
According to the regulation, a student is eligible to continue their studies only if they achieve a CGPA of 1.00 or higher and satisfy the departmental requirements for progression. The policy explicitly states that there is no provision for probation in such cases.
“Any candidate who does not meet the criteria for progression shall be instructed by the Registrar to withdraw from the University,” the regulation states.
Consequently, students falling below the required CGPA are deemed not to be in good academic standing and must discontinue their programmes immediately.
Affected students have been instructed to confirm their withdrawal by emailing the university through their official student accounts no later than 30th November 2025. In some cases, individual schools or departments will issue formal withdrawal letters.
Established on August 11, 1948, as the University College of the Gold Coast, the University of Ghana is the country’s oldest and leading tertiary institution. It operates through a collegiate system, supported by central administration units such as the School of Graduate Studies and the Office of International Programmes.
