Academic Affairs Directorate

The Unit is responsible for the advertisement of all academic programmes and ensures that the various schools/faculty adhere to all admission processes and also keeps admission statistics. The unit also delivers orientation for freshmen and women to help them navigate University life in GIMPA. Students’ services provided by the unit include the issuance of:

• Attestation Letters
• English Proficiency
• Introductory letters
• Letters of Introduction for Travel Visas for Students
• Letters for International Students for immigration matters
• Transcript
• Confirmation/Verification of Students’ Credentials
• General Academic Enquiries
Attestation Letters
Attestation letters are issued upon request by graduated/continuing students to introduce them to an organization or institution. The letter indicates the status of the student and may also be issued instead of lost certificates.
Introductory letters
Introductory letters are issued upon request by continuing students to introduce them to High Commissions/Embassies in Ghana, and companies for internship among others.
Registration:

• The Unit is responsible for the central coordination, checking and printing of all examination scripts with the timetabling team.
• The unit also works closely with the Schools /Faculty/ Satellite campuses and Centers to administer examinations and train and appoint invigilation assignments.
• The Unit coordinates the academic ceremonies of the Institute namely; matriculation and graduation.
• The Unit also supports the graduation ceremonies of the University Colleges affiliated with the Institute.

The Unit is in charge of managing student’s records, and processing and issuing certificates and transcripts of Academic records.
Steps in Collecting Certificates

1. Pay the approved graduation fee
2. Complete the clearance form (which can be picked from the directorate)
3. Submit receipt of payment of graduation fee
4. Bring along a National ID card
   
   Please Note: CERTIFICATES ARE NOT GIVEN TO THIRD PARTIES.

The Unit is a liaison between the Institute and Affiliate Institutions, and all External and Regulatory Agencies that need administrative support or any information from the Institution through the Directorate. In addition, the Unit services the Academic Board Decisions regarding the directorate.