INTRODUCTION
The Academic Affairs and Student Services Directorate is the hub of academic administration within the University. The Directorate is responsible for a wide range of functions covering support services to students and academic staff from admission through to graduation and certification.
It serves as a key interface between alumni, undergraduate and postgraduate student populations, and the current nine academic Schools and Faculties. The Directorate is also responsible for overseeing all matters related to academic regulations.
The functions of the Directorate include:
1. Admissions
2. Student Service
3. Examination
4. Graduation
5. Certification
6. Verification of Academic Records
SCHOOLS/FACULTIES
1. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
2. School of Pharmacy
3. School of Architecture and Design
4. Central Business School
5. Central Law School
6. School of Nursing and Midwifery
7. School of Medical Sciences
8. School of Engineering and Technology
9. School of Graduate Studies and Research
CENTRES/INSTITUTIONS
Centre for Distance & Professional Education
International Programmes Office
ADMISSIONS UNIT
The Admissions Unit is primarily responsible for admitting both local and international students each year and maintaining their admission records.
The admission process is fair, transparent, and guided by robust procedures. The University’s admission policies are based on the following principles:
a. Admission is based strictly on merit, ability, and aptitude.
b. Offers are made without bias, patronage, or unlawful discrimination.
c. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to succeed in their chosen programme.
d. Where quotas apply, admissions are offered based on merit and order of application.
e. The University reserves the right to withdraw admission if falsified documents are detected.
f. Admission criteria comply with standards set by relevant regulatory bodies.
ADMISSION TIMELINES
Two admissions are done in each academic year, the October and February cohort admissions.
In each academic year, admission begins in May and ends in March of the following year. October admission ends in November, while the February admission ends in March, when all students have been matriculated.
Entry Requirements
Academic entry requirements vary from programme to programme and are advertised on the University website and in other media. The University entry requirements conform to standards set by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and various regulatory and professional bodies.
The University’s admission requirements are as follows:
a. West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
• An applicant must have credit passes (A1-C6) in core English, core Mathematics, and either core Integrated Science or Social Studies and three elective subjects, with an overall aggregate score of thirty-six (36) or better. In addition, candidates must satisfy the specific requirements of the relevant faculty/school. The entry is at Level 100.
b. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE).
• An applicant must have credit passes (A-D) in core English, core Mathematics and either core Integrated Science or Social Studies and three elective subjects, with an overall aggregate score of twenty-four (24) or better. In addition, candidates must satisfy the specific requirements of the relevant faculty/ school. Entry is at Level 100.
c. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary and Advanced Levels (Entry at level 200 depends on the programme).
• An applicant must have at least credit passes in 5 subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at the GCE Ordinary Level and at least 3 passes at the GCE Advanced Level at aggregate 12. The aggregate notwithstanding, no candidate will be admitted with more than one E.
d. Professional qualifications/Tertiary Diplomas (Entry at levels 200 and 300).
• The level of placement of professional certificate and tertiary-level diploma holders will depend on the assessment of their certificates or diplomas in relation to the programme desired. All professional certificate and tertiary level diploma holders must have either G.C.E. “O” Level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics to qualify for admission. The placement level of candidates will depend on the assessment of their certificates by the relevant Faculty/School or Department.
e. Admission through Mature Students’ Entrance Examination.
The candidate must be at least 25 years old by 31st December of the year preceding the examination. A certified copy of birth certificate is required. The date of issue of the birth certificate should not be less than five years from the date of the completion of the admission forms. The submission of fraudulent certificates is grounds for dismissal at any point in a student’s enrolment.
• Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations consist of a General Paper for all candidates and two papers in the area(s) of specialization desired.
f. Foreign applicants must have qualifications equivalent to the above to be considered for admission. Their results must also be translated into English, and they should be able to read and write in English. Applicants may also be required to pass an entrance examination/ interview.
In addition to the general admission requirements, Schools, Faculties and Departments may have special entry requirements. The academic catalogues of the Schools and Faculties must be consulted for up-to date
information.
g. Entry requirements for Diploma programmes
To be admitted to a Diploma programme, a candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirements, besides conditions stipulated for the particular programme:
SSSCE Holders
Passes A-D in five (5) subjects, including English and Mathematics. For areas of specialization, three (3) of the passes must be in relevant subjects.
WASSCE holders
Six (6) passes (A1 – D7) in all subjects. At least three (3) of which should be credit passes (C6). It must be noted that certain subjects may require credit passes in other relevant subjects.
All applicants with foreign certificates and/or transcripts are to be evaluated by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for its equivalent before admission letters are issued.
EXAMINATIONS UNIT
The Examinations Unit is responsible for all examinations at the University. It ensures that examinations are conducted in accordance with the University’s examination rules and regulations as well as the scheduled examination timetable. We have two main types of examinations – the end-of-semester examinations, which take place at the end of each semester and the re-sit examinations. The re-sit examination is for students who failed their papers during the end-of-semester examinations. Re-sit examinations are held at the end of each semester, in March (for failed second-semester courses) and July (for failed first-semester courses). The Unit also conducts supplementary examinations for students who missed a paper and have the approval to rewrite.
All examinations are conducted under the University’s laid-down procedures and regulations. Any examinations conducted outside the University’s examination conditions will be null and void, and the perpetrators will be sanctioned. It also prepares both the teaching and examinationtimetables and helps with the organization of mid-semester examinations for the various Schools/Faculties.
The Unit is also responsible for compiling all examination offences and later submits them to the Pro Vice-Chancellor through the Examinations Committee. Students are advised not to indulge in any examination malpractices, as the offenders will be held liable for their actions.
Office Location
Block G, Administration Enclave
Email: academicaffairs@central.edu.gh
Contact: 0303318580 Ext: