The University of Ghana has postponed the reopening of the university for the 2026/2027 academic year. The reopening was initially scheduled for today, Monday, October 12, 2026.
The postponement was announced in a notice to all students issued on October 10, 2026, and signed by Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Professor Gordon Awandare.
According to the notice, “The Management of the University of Ghana wishes to inform all students that the reopening of the University for the 2026/2027 academic year, initially scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, has been postponed.”
The statement said Management will be announcing the new date for the reopening later. “A revised date for the reopening of the University will be announced in due course.”
It added that Management said it “sincerely regrets any inconvenience this postponement may cause and appreciates the patience and understanding of students as arrangements are made for the reopening.”
In the meantime, the university has reminded students “to complete their academic registration online using the procedure outlined in our previous communication, to secure their places for classes and ensure their eligibility to participate in the random bed allocation which will be conducted soon.”
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