ucc.edu.gh SSSCE/ WASSCE Candidates Application Ghana : University of Cape Coast

Organization : University of Cape Coast
Type of Facility : SSSCE/ WASSCE Candidates Application 2015/16
Country: Ghana
Website : http://ucc.edu.gh/admissions/

UCC SSSCE/ WASSCE Application

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into undergraduate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2015/2016 academic year.

Related : KNUST Ghana Undergraduate Online Admission System : https://www.statusin.org/5092.html

Applicants are to buy scratch cards which will enable them to apply for programmes of their choice online.

Online Applications

Online applicants should visit official website then go to Admissions and click on Apply Online for further instructions.

All applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope:
(a) application reference number (b) full name (c) postal address (d) first choice programme and (e) application category which should be one of the following: SSSCE/WASSCE or Post-Diploma or Post First Degree or OTHER (to be specified by applicant).

Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the admissions brochure very carefully before completing the online application form. Applications on which APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBERS are not indicated will not be processed.

Basic Entry Requirements

A. The Minimum Admission Requirement into the University of Cape Coast for WASSCE applicants is aggregate 36. For SSSCE applicants, the minimum requirement is aggregate 24.

Candidates must have credit passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively.

Three of the six subjects must be core subjects:
English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and three must be in relevant electives.

For purposes of admission, a credit pass in :
i. WASSCE means A1 – C6
ii. SSSCE means A – D

B. Holders of the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (obtained not more than three years ago) must, in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics), have, at least, two (2) passes in the relevant subjects.

C. Applicants with the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) results should have credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.

D. Holders of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)/ International Baccalaureate (IB) must possess at least Grades A*/A-C in English, Mathematics and Biology at the Standard (SL)/’O’ Level, in addition to three Higher Level (HL – A to C)/’A’ Level (A to D)/IB 2 (A to C) grades in the relevant subjects.

Applicants are required to read specific Departmental/programme requirements contained in the Admissions Brochure before completing the online application.

Fee-Paying Applicants

Fee-paying facilities are available for candidates/applicants who are unable to meet the competitive cut-off points determined by the Joint Admissions Committee.

Applicants who wish to be considered may complete and attach the fee-paying forms (available at the sale centres or downloaded from the university’s admissions portal) to their printed online application forms.

Such candidates shall be required to meet the minimum admission requirements. Copies of last year’s cut-off points for the various programmes are available at the sale centres and the University’s website for applicants’ guidance.

Additional Simplified Procedure

To apply for the UCC SSSCE/WASSCE online, you must:
1. Create an account on the UCC Online Application System (OAS).
2. Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
3. Pay the application fee of GH¢200.00.
4. Submit your application.

The required documents for an SSSCE/WASSCE applicant are:
** Application form
** Copy of SSSCE/WASSCE certificate
** Copy of birth certificate
** Passport-sized photograph
** Proof of payment of application fee

The application fee can be paid online using a credit card or debit card. The processing time for an SSSCE/WASSCE application is typically 2 weeks. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email. You can find more information about the application process for the UCC SSSCE/WASSCE on the UCC website.

Here are some additional tips for applying for the UCC SSSCE/WASSCE online:
** Start the application process early. The application process can take several days.
** Make sure that all of your documents are in order.
** Double-check your application form before submitting it.