The University of Ghana has announced it will conduct an open, random allocation of available on-campus beds for first-year students next Monday, January 12, 2026.
The exercise is part of the university’s ongoing “In-Out-Out-Out” residence policy and is designed to ensure a transparent process for securing scarce residential spaces.
In a notice from the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Professor Gordon A. Awandare, all interested Level 100 students must formally opt in to be considered. “Level 100 students interested in participating in the random bed assignment must opt-in after completing their academic registration,” the notice stated, directing students to use a specific online link – https://sts.ug.edu.gh – to express interest.
The university has set a strict deadline for this expression of interest at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11.
“Level 100 students seeking university accommodation are strongly encouraged to complete their academic registration early and submit the form,” the notice advised.
The random allocation itself is scheduled for 12:00 noon on Monday, January 12, and will be conducted publicly.
“The random assignment of beds to students will be conducted openly, allowing all stakeholders to observe the transparency of the process,” the notice confirmed.
The notice included critical reminders for students and parents, explicitly warning against illicit transactions for beds. “Under no circumstances should any student or parent/guardian pay money to anyone for a bed. This is illegal, and both the buyer and seller will face sanctions according to university regulations.”
The university also reiterated that unauthorised residence, or “perching,” is prohibited and would lead to disciplinary action.
Importantly, the university clarified that securing a place in halls is not automatic. “While the University continues to make efforts to increase its residential facilities, accommodation is not guaranteed with admission.
Students who are not successful in securing on-campus accommodation will need to arrange alternative accommodation,” the Pro Vice-Chancellor stated.
In a separate but related communication, the university’s Academic Affairs Directorate issued a reminder to all continuing undergraduate students regarding the upcoming registration deadline for the first semester.
The deadline is Friday, January 23, 2026. The notice, signed for the Director by Frederick Yuorkuu, specified key prerequisites. “At least 50% of the Academic Facility User Fee must be paid by Wednesday, 21st January 2026. This payment is a prerequisite for completing your registration before the deadline.”
Furthermore, the directorate highlighted a mandatory health requirement. “Students who have not yet undergone their medical examination will not be able to register.
Such students are required to schedule their medical examination through the STS portal before attempting registration.”
Failure to meet these requirements by the stipulated dates may result in a student’s inability to register for the semester.
