Preparation For Legon November 2016 Congregation
The November 2016 Congregation ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, 18th and Saturday, 19th November 2016 at the Great Hall. Registration will be done ONLINE and payment through Ecobank branches or by debit/credit card online.
Registration for Congregation
Registration for the November 2016 Congregation Ceremony will be open from Monday, 31st October 2016 at 9:00am until Monday, 14th November 2016 at 12:00 midnight. Please read the following information carefully.
Students eligible for graduation at the University of Ghana may register for the Congregation ceremony. Click here to find out what it means to eligible for graduation and click here to see if you are on the graduation list for November 2016.
Students with outstanding bills should contact the Student Accounts Office promptly to settle them. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that obligations on his/her account to the University are met to enable records to be cleared for registration. Students with outstanding fees on their Account will be tagged and may be barred from registration and receipt of their UG Transcripts/Certificates.
Step1: Online Registration:
Access list of graduating (eligible) students here: https://www.ug.edu.gh/graduation/graduandssrch.php .
Authenticate log in using student ID Number and PIN (Same as used on the MIS web). Once logged in, graduands will be able to directly register for Congregation.
Please check the spelling of your name carefully, as this will be used on the call list for the ceremony. If it is incorrect, please notify the Academic Officer of your College. Errors in student’s records on the MIS Web should be reported as they will reflect on certificate. Note: Kindly check with the appropriate College Academic Office if you qualify for Graduation and cannot find your name.
To register, you need to simply input your correct and reliable phone number. The date and session for ceremony are pre-assigned. Submit your registration online. If possible print out a copy of the registration confirmation for your records.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FOR CONGREGATION:
MONDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2016 – 12:00 MIDNIGHT PROMPT!
Step 2: Payment for Registration:
To complete registration, Graduands need to pay a non-refundable fee of GH¢200.00 before 12:00midnight on Monday, 14th November 2016. Graduands should ensure that they have first registered online for the appropriate session before making any payment. Please take note that Graduands who do not register for the Congregation Ceremony will pay the same fee for issuance of their certificates. See the Payment Option page for more information. Please note that, payments may only be done within the period of 31st October – 14th November 2016, after which access will be completely closed.
Following the deadline for registration, session and seat number for all paid-up graduands will be posted online on the Registration Page and sent via SMS (usually two days before the ceremony). If this information is not received, please contact the Academic Officer of your College promptly.
Please note again that registration will be closed after the deadline and payment cannot be accepted.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FOR CONGREGATION:
MONDAY, 14TH NOVEMBER, 2016 – 12:00 MIDNIGHT PROMPT!
Step 3: Collection and Return of Academic Gowns:
After payment, graduands should proceed to the collection point at their School/College to receive an academic gown, UG souvenirs and invitation cards. To be allowed to collect your gown, you will need to show your UG Student ID card. Although not normally required, ensure that you have with you your Bank payment voucher or a printout of your online payment report to help if verification if needed.
Instructions on the appropriate gown for each programme and how to wear the academic gown correctly are available here.
All Gowns should be returned to the same collection point from Friday, November 18, 2016 (soon after the Congregation ceremony) to Friday, December 2, 2016. Non-return of gowns will accumulate a weekly penalty after close of the deadline. Payment of penalty accrued will be required before certificate is released.
DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF ACADEMIC GOWN AFTER USE:
FRIDAY, 2ND DECEMBER, 2016 – 4:00PM PROMPT!