The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has taken stringent measures by expelling thirty-eight (38) level 100 students who have not met the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) requirement of 1.0.
Students who also exceeded the permissible number of failed courses after resits were also affected.
According to a memorandum sighted by Coleman Publications, the decision, effective immediately, follows a rigorous review of the student’s academic performance for the 2023/2024 academic year.
The decision affects students enrolled in the Faculty of Social Science Education, particularly those in the Department of Social Studies Education, with the rest of the faculty expected to follow suit.
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Academic Performance Below Standard
According to the memorandum issued by the Head of Department (HOD) on March 7, 2025, faculty members were given the details of the withdrawn students, informing them of their withdrawal.
The memo stated that the expulsion is in accordance with section 4.2.1 of the Revised Undergraduate Students Handbook (2019), which states that students who fail to achieve the minimum CGPA or fail more than the permissible number of courses after resits are subject to withdrawal.
Due Process Followed
According to the memo, the university conducted an audit of the students’ First and Second Semester examination results and provided counselling to the affected individuals prior to their withdrawal.
This indicates that the university followed due process and provided support to struggling students before making the difficult decision to terminate their enrollment.
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Ineligible for Level 200 Courses
As a result of their withdrawal, these students are now ineligible to attend Level 200 lectures or participate in Mid-Semester and End-of-Semester Examinations for Level 200 courses.
Faculty members have been instructed to update their course registers accordingly.
Impact on Students and Academic Integrity
The withdrawal of these students underscores the university’s commitment to maintaining academic standards and ensuring that all graduates meet the required level of competence.
While the decision is undoubtedly difficult for the affected students, it also reinforces the importance of academic diligence and adherence to university regulations.
The Department of Social Studies Education has urged faculty members to take the necessary steps to reflect these changes in their records and ensure that only eligible students are permitted to participate in Level 200 courses.
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NOTE: Coleman Publications will not be publishing the list of the affected students, as that information has been provided directly to the relevant faculty members.
