Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has vehemently denied recent reports suggesting the expulsion of over 2,000 students for failing to meet fee payment deadlines. In a press statement released today, the university clarified that no students had been expelled; instead, those who had not registered for the Second Semester of the ongoing 2022/2023 Academic Year were asked to defer their academic programs.
The university emphasized its efforts to accommodate students by extending registration deadlines on multiple occasions. Initially set for May 29, 2023, the registration cutoff was successively extended to June 5, July 9, and July 28. The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) had even requested an additional extension, but the university formally closed course registration on August 7, 2023. Despite these extensions, 648 students failed to register, far fewer than the previously reported 2,000.
Contrary to some media claims, the decision to defer programs was made by the university’s Academic Board, not the Chancellor, Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor. The institution underscored its commitment to providing quality education and expressed its dedication to assisting students in completing their studies.
According to the statement, the university clarified that the situation has not caused any unrest on campus. Over 11,000 students who successfully registered for the Second Semester are currently undergoing examinations without disruptions.
The university’s lenient approach in this matter is in line with its policy to withdraw students who fail to register. Rather than expulsion, KsTU opted to grant affected students the opportunity to defer their studies. The university reiterated its dedication to fostering an environment of academic excellence and pledged to continue collaborating with students to ensure their successful registration and completion of studies.
Source:citinewsroom
