ONLINE APPLICATIONS NOTICE

• Applicants will be given a receipt or text message containing a pin and serial number at the various Sale Centres. This will be used to complete the Application Form Online. Applicants should take the receipt to the nearest Study Centre Coordinator for further instructions.
• Online applicants should visit application.ucc.edu.gh, then go to Admissions and click on Apply Online for further instructions. Applicants should then select DISTANCE application type.
• All applicants are required to provide the following information on the large EMS envelope:
  • application reference number
  • names in full, no abbreviations accepted
  • address
  • study/examination centre
  • region
  • contact number
  • programme – which should be hand written.
• Applicants should ensure that all WASSCE/SSSCE results are verified. A copy of the Confirmation Page together with a copy of Academic Transcript and Certificates should be submitted to the nearest College of Distance Education Study Centre or to any branch of Ghana Post Office.

SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

• Two Copies Of Completed Online Application Forms Accompanied By Two Copies Of Result Slips, Certificates And Transcripts Should Be Sent To The Nearest College Of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres Or To The Ghana Post
• Hard Copies Of The Completed Online Application Forms Should Reach The Admissions Unit, College Of Distance Education Not Later Than 8 Th October, 2021 For MEE Applicants And 5 Th November, 2021 For DIRECT Applicants.
• Application Forms Received Without Application Reference Numbers, Photocopies Of Certificates, Results Slips/Final GPA Of Transcripts Will Not Be Processed.
• Keep Photocopies Of The Confirmation Page And Receipt With Pin And Serial Numbers For Reference Purposes.
• Application Reference Numbers Should Be Quoted When Communicating With The College.
• No Change Of Programme Will Be Allowed After Submission Of The Application On-Line.
• Foreign Applicants Will Pay Their Fees In US Dollars.
• For Enquires, Call Us On 0556950944.

MATURE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements for Direct Entry into the above programmes can gain admission to the programme when they pass a Mature Entrance Examination (MEE). Preparatory classes are held at selected Examination Centres throughout the country to enhance applicants’ chances at passing the Entrance Examination.

Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates should be at least 25 years old by the time application.

Applicants should attach copy of birth certificate that is at least five years old at the time of the application.

Also, applicants must have any one of the following:

• Minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE (i.e. D7, E8 or E) or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Certificate
• NVTI Certificate
• Holders of NABPTEX Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES.
• Applicants should have a background in the preferred programme.

THE MAIN PAPERS

The main examinations for candidates will comprise;

•  Aptitude Test
• General Paper

SPECIAL PAPERS

Special examinations in Mathematics and English Language for candidates who do not have credit passes at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level (grade 6 or better) or WASSCE/SSSCE (grade C6/D or better).

NB: Applicants are to note that the preparatory classes in the lead up to the Mature Entrance Examination shall take place at the designated examination centres.

NB: Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at either WASSCE/SSSCE or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level would be required to register for and pass special examinations in those subjects.

REGIONAL OFFICES AND STUDY CENTRES OF COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION:

Applicants should submit their completed Application Forms or Enquire about the Sale of Application Forms from the following Regional and Study Centres of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast branches:

• Ashanti: Kumasi Office (Tafo Nhyiaso), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Kumasi (Simms, Serwa Nyarko Girls, KSTS, KTI, WESCO, T. I. AMASS and Mmofraturo School), Mampong Technical College of Education, Manso Abore SHS, Nkawie Sec Tech, Tepa S.H.S. and Konongo Odumasi SHS.
• Bono, Bono East and Ahafo: - Sunyani Office (Abesim, Asana Junction), Dormaa SHS, Drobo SHS, Nkoranman SHS, Hwidiem SHS, Techiman SHS, Nkoranza SHS, Kintampo SHS, Wenchi Farm Institute, Sunyani SHS, and Sunyani Technical University.
• Central – Swedru (SWESBU & SWESCO), Assin Foso (Obiri Yeboah SHS), Apam SHS, Breman Asikuma SHS, Dunkwa-On-Offin (Boa Amponsem SHS), Kasoa (Ngleshi Amanfrom SHS, Mary Star of the Sea, Norris Jorsling) and Twifo Praso SHS
• Eastern - Koforidua Office (near Democracy Restaurant, off the Oyoko-Asokore Highway), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Abetifi College of Education, Yilo Krobo Sec. Tech., Akwamuman SHS (Akosombo), Begoro Presec SHS, Oyoko Methodist SHS, Ghana Secondary School and IGNIS School Nsawam
• Greater Accra - Accra (Papafio Hills, Zenith College, St. Margaret Mary Sec. Tech., Lutheran- Kanda and Madina, Deyoungters International, Odorgonno SHS and Accra High SHS); Ada (Ada College of Education and Ada SHS) and Tema (Tema SHS, Chemu SHS and Trinity Lutheran School)
• Northern, North East and Savanna -Tamale Office (Vittim), Salaga SHS, Damongo SHS, Gambaga Girls SHS, Tamale College of Education and Tamale Technical University.
• Upper East - Bolgatanga Office (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.), Navrongo (Notre Dame SHS), Zebilla SHTS
• Upper West - Wa Office at Sombo close to Homeland Clinic, Wa Sec), Tumu College of Education, Lawra SHS, Nandom SHS
• Volta and Oti - Ho Office (Little Bethlehem), Akatsi College of Education, St. Teresa’s College of Education, Hohoe, Jasikan College of Education, Mawuli SHS, Keta Business College and Sokode SHS.
• Western and Western North - Takoradi Office (Ntankorful), Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Nsein SHS, Enchi College of Education, , Bibiani Sec Tech, Sefwi Dabiso College of Education, Juaboso SHS and Sefwi Wiawso College of Education, Bompeh SHS, St. John’s SHS and Holy Child College of Education.