The University of Ghana has come out to debunk reports by JoyNews claiming that the institution had collected over GHC11 million in graduation fees without providing medallions and scroll holders to graduands. According to the University, these claims are misleading and do not reflect the facts.
To set the record straight, the University explained that the expected total graduation fees from the 15,776 graduands would be GHS7,888,000, not GHC11 million as reported. The graduation fee of GHS500 covers various essential services and items, including rental of graduation gown sets, congregation publications, graduation medallions, scroll holders, university souvenirs, water, and administrative overheads ¹.
The University acknowledged that it had not provided medallions and scroll holders to graduands due to procurement delays, as announced in an official notice on February 10, 2025. However, the University assured graduands that these items would be made available at the appropriate time.
The University urged the public to disregard the misleading reports and rely on official University communications for accurate information. With this clarification, the University of Ghana reaffirms its commitment to upholding the highest standards in all its operations, including the organization of graduation ceremonies.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
