TEN (10) THINGS YOU NEED TO DO AFTER GETTING ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Source: Siaw M. Bright
Starting university is a joyful phase in a person's life. However, it can be frustrating at times, particularly for newly admitted university students. Here are some important things you must do as a first-year student at the University of Ghana.
1. Payment of Academic Fees.
Upon getting admission to pursue a course at the University, students must first pay at least fifty percent (50%) of the academic fees cited on the admission letter at the University's approved banks for fee collection or the official secure online payment platform by the university. All information about how and where to pay academic fees is clearly stated on the student's admission letter.
2. Activation of Students' Emails.
Students must refer to the admission letter and follow instructions to activate their UG student email. More so, students who may encounter difficulties in activating the mail should reach out to the IT help desk for support at the University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS) located at the University's main campus near the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS).
3. Applying For Accommodation.
Students who are interested in securing campus accommodation must apply for accommodation online via a competitive online allocation system. Also, campus accommodation can be secured manually in some available private hostels on campus such as Bani Hostel, Evandy Hostel, Pent Hostel, and T.F. Hostel - interested students must go to the hostel facility managers in person to secure accommodation. Additionally, off-campus hostels are available to students who may not get campus accommodation. Students can secure off-campus accommodation at places like Madina, Atomic, Firestone, Hatso, Okponglo, and other nearby locations around the university's main or city campus. At all times, students are cautioned not to pay any monies to third persons and should be careful of accommodation fraudsters who offer to help them secure both on-campus and off-campus accommodation.
4. Online Registration of Courses.
University of Ghana students should take online registration of courses seriously and ensure that the right courses are registered on their sts portal/Mis Web. In the first semester, Humanities and College of Education Level 100 students must register for either UGRC 110 (Academic Writing 1) or UGRC 150 ( Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning ) and one (1) Humanities and Education Required Courses (HERC) in addition to the pre-registered core courses. UGRC and HERC registration is done on the university's portal https://sts.ug.edu.gh/services/
5. Manual Registration of Courses.
After the online registration of courses, students must go to their department or school and register for the courses on the admission letter. For example, if you were offered a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, Political Science, and Geography it means the student will go to the three listed departments for the manual course registration. The same applies to other courses not mentioned. The manual course registration comes with a fee that differs for each department or school. During the manual course registration, students would be made to write down their contact for WhatsApp group creation - for the purpose of sending important information to students. Freshmen are advised to ask questions for clarification during the manual course registration.
6. On-Campus Hall/Hostel Registration.
After securing accommodation on campus, students must among others make payment for the room they have secured at the approved banks stated on the proof of accommodation letter. Subsequently, students must go to the Hall/Hostel to manually register their secured rooms.
7. Orientation For Freshmen.
All freshmen will be required to take part in a mandatory program of orientation. Specific details of this orientation program will be made available on the University’s website and via students' email. Also, Halls/Hostels, departments, and schools may organize a program of orientation for students. Students are advised to attend these important gatherings.
8. Lecture Schedule/Timetable.
Students should always look for lecture schedules or timetables to guide them as to the time and location of lectures. The lecture schedule can mostly be found on the department's notice board. Other sources of lecture schedules are on Sakai and official WhatsApp platforms created by departmental executives.
9. Getting The Needed Help.
Students should as much as they can seek the needed help from appropriate offices. The University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS) is available to assist students with course registration, email activation, and so on. The College of Humanities Academic Affairs Unit inside the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) is available to assist students precisely with course registration-related issues. The University of Ghana student accounts office located inside the JQB Building near the University's main entrance is available to address concerns about fees not reflecting on student's Mis web and so forth. The University of Ghana Student Representative council (UGSRC) has also put in place a help desk at the SRC Union Building near Mensah Sarbah Hall to assist students with free printing of relevant academic-related documents such as proof of registration, admission letters, and whatnot. Also, Students can get the needed help from their course advisors, lecturers, course representatives, and departmental or hall executives.
10. Relevant UG Student Portals/Websites and Application Software.
Students must familiarize themselves with these websites;
Students must download software applications such as;
Zoom App
Microsoft Teams App
International Students. All international students must go to the University of Ghana International Programs Office at the university's main campus opposite the University of Ghana Law School for guidance.
Figuring out all these tips ahead of time will help you deal with the initial frustration you may encounter as a University of Ghana student.
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Published by: Siaw M. Bright
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