Deferment of Programme of Study

Students who wish to temporarily interrupt their studies must follow the University’s approved deferment procedures. A deferment request is valid only when formally submitted and approved through the designated channels.

Deferment Process

Continuing Students may apply to defer their programme of study by completing the steps below:

  1. Log in to your STS account using your Student ID and PIN.
  2. Navigate to “Services” and select the Deferment Form. Complete all required fields and submit the form online.
  3. Once processing is complete, download and print your official approval letter from the portal.

Newly admitted students who need to defer their programmes are required to write to the Director of Academic Affairs at aad@ug.edu.gh before the approved matriculation date, for consideration. They should have paid the academic fees due for their first semester.

For assistance with the process, please contact the Admissions Office:
📧 admissions@ug.edu.gh
📞 0302213850

Duration of Deferment

In line with the University of Ghana Students’ Regulations, students may defer their programme for a maximum of two (2) semesters.

  • Exceeding the permitted deferment period will lead to loss of studentship, and the student will be withdrawn from the University.
  • Semesters spent on deferment count towards the maximum allowable timeframe for completing a programme of study.
Resumption of Studies

To resume studies after a period of approved deferment, students must:

  • Submit a copy of the deferment approval letter to College Academic Affairs Office for resumption support at the start of the registration period of the due academic year.
  • Settle all outstanding fees prior to resumption.
  • Undertake course registration within the stipulated period per the academic calendar.
Please Note:
  • Applications for deferment must be submitted before the end of course registration for the semester in which the deferment begins.
  • Only requests processed through the official online system are recognized by the University.
  • Failure to follow the approved procedure may result in the student being deemed to have abandoned their studies. Such student will be required to withdraw from the University.
  • Under exceptional circumstances, students nearing their maximum period may be allowed to two additional semesters to complete their programme on a fee-paying basis