The University of Ghana offers students the ability to request their academic transcripts online. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
The University of Ghana is one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Africa, and it’s no wonder that students from all over the continent, even the world, attend this institution to obtain their degree.
The University has several campuses located throughout Ghana, with more than 5,000 students per campus.
If you’re one of these students and need to get an academic transcript online, here’s how you can do so easily and securely!
How to Request an Academic Transcript Online
At one point or another, most people will be in need of an official academic transcript (certified copy) from a previous school/university attended.
Fortunately, The University of Ghana has made it easy for its former students (regardless if they graduated or not) to request an official transcript via an electronic system known as eTranscript Online.
What is an Academic Transcript?
Every student who has attended school at a higher education institution receives an academic transcript that contains all of his or her grades for every class taken, along with degrees and other awards and honors received.
In some cases, students might also be asked to provide an official transcript if they’re applying for work or seeking scholarships.
How Can I Check My Academic Transcript Status?
There are two ways to check your current transcript status:
First, through contacting admissions and second, through following instructions from MyUG portal. There are different advantages and disadvantages to each method. We will elaborate in detail below
How Long Does It Take To Get A Transcript?
When requesting an academic transcript, you should expect that it will take between 3 and 4 working days to receive it.
Sometimes, however, they can take longer; if you feel as though your transcript is taking an inordinate amount of time to arrive, don’t hesitate to contact admissions@ug.edu.gh or academic@ug.edu.gh.
How much does it cost to get my transcript?
The current charges for transcripts (subject to change) are:
| Type | Fees | |
| First copy | Extra Copies | |
| Standard | GH₵10.00 | GH₵8.00 |
| Express | GH₵30.00 | GH₵20.00 |
You should also check with your faculty or department to find out if they charge a fee for requesting an official copy.
What if I need proof of my degree while waiting for my official transcript?
In most cases, you’ll be able to submit your proof before receiving your official transcript.
Simply upload an unofficial copy or scan as proof and send us an email indicating that you need an extension for processing.
We recommend taking care of this in advance so that you don’t have any delays in receiving your transcript once we’ve verified it.
FAQ
What are my options for getting my transcript? There are two ways you can get your official transcript: order them through our secure system or stop by our office in person and pick them up.
If you choose to visit us, please bring your original ID and your new address so we can process any changes promptly!
FAQ: How long does it take for me to receive my transcript after I place an order?
All transcripts for graduates from the University before to 1996 will be available for pickup in ONE WEEK. Students who graduated after 1996 should do the following:
- Pay for the transcript at the University’s Cash Office.
- Take the receipt of payment for the transcript to Room D2.
- Collect your transcript from Room D2 after 48 hours.
The following should be done by current students and those who have finished their programs but have not yet been presented for graduation:
- Print out your online transcript (academic records) and check to be sure the information is correct.
- If you are satisfied with your records, proceed to request for your transcript.
- Pay for the transcript at the University’s Cash Office.
- Take the receipt of payment to Room D2.
- Collect transcripts from Room D2 after 48 hours (after 2pm).
Additional Information
Students who find their online transcript to be incomplete and/or inaccurate should make a report to their Department and send an e-mail to academic@ug.edu.gh.Under the 48 hour regime, if a request for a transcript is placed on Friday, the transcript will be ready on the following Tuesday at 2pm.
Asking for Records of your Transcript?
All requests for records for current and former University of Ghana students must be submitted using the new online academic transcript request portal by July 30, 2022.
Online submission of all requests and payments is required at https://sts.ug.edu.gh/services/login
NOTE: Requests cannot be fulfilled by fax, phone, or mail.
No same-day service is offered. Call +233 302-213850 ext. 6785, 6174, 0553765051, or 0503248360 for further details, and a member of our staff will be pleased to help.
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