The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Aheto, has urged fresh students to embrace excellence, discipline, hard work, commitment, and sacrifice as guiding principles in their academic and personal lives.
Speaking at the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony, the Acting Vice-Chancellor advised the students to refrain from acts that could jeopardize their academic journey and the peace of the University community.
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“Academic excellence in this university requires hard work, commitment, and sacrifice. As you enter this new phase of independence, remember that what you become will largely depend on the decisions you make,” Prof. Aheto added.
He emphasised that excellence should be their defining hallmark, pursued daily throughout their academic journey at the University.
“You have come to this institution to study and obtain a degree; it is, therefore, not our desire to send any of you home without achieving this dream. We, as an institution, are committed to helping you achieve your dream. Do your part by studying hard and adhering to the rules and regulations outlined in these books, as well as other rules existing in the University,” he said.
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For this academic year, Prof. Aheto reported that 24, 457 students were enrolled and duly registered as junior members of the University. The undergraduate population comprised 9,450 males and 10,023 females, while the postgraduate population consisted of 2,766 males and 2,218 females.
Prof. Aheto explained that at UCC, the matriculation ceremony provides a unique opportunity for fresh students to be officially inducted as junior members of the university.
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He added that the ceremony also enjoins students to be obedient to all constituted authority of the university and to be of good character.
He implored the students to be guided by the rules and regulations of the university and reminded them that “taking the Matriculation Oath binds you to all the rules and regulations of the University.”
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Prof. Aheto stressed that UCC does not condone negative practices, including examination malpractice, and urged students to follow laid-down procedures governing the University.
He used the occasion to congratulate the students for working hard to gain admission into the university.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor announced that management had started engaging the government through the Big Push Agenda aimed at addressing critical infrastructure deficits facing the university.
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