Christian Service University (CSU), Kumasi, has held its 52nd Matriculation Ceremony to formally admit students of the 2026/2027 academic year September cohort, with 1,044 registered students.
Addressing the gathering on October 17, 2026, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Stephen Banahene, described the occasion as the beginning of “a new journey towards intellectual growth, personal transformation, spiritual maturity, professional competence, and responsible citizenship.”
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Dr. Banahene reported that the September 2026 admission session received 1,419 applications, of which 1,044 (74%) have registered. About 26% of applicants are therefore not part of the cohort. He attributed the shortfall to a quota directive from Ghana’s Nursing and Midwifery Council, which prevented the University from admitting some Nursing applicants. Other applicants deferred to the January 2027 intake, while some faced work-related challenges. The latter, he said, has led Management to explore innovative modes of delivery to widen access to tertiary education.
Of the registered students, 924 (88.5%) are undergraduates and 120 (11.5%) are postgraduates. Females number 809 (77.5%) and males 235 (22.5%). Nursing and Midwifery programmes account for 74% of registrations; a composition he said has significantly influenced the allocation of university resources.
The registered figure compares with 840 students at the 50th Matriculation in September 2025, an increase of about 24%. The 51st Matriculation, held for the January 2025/2026 cohort, was also presided over by Dr. Banahene.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor also drew the new students’ attention to the Government of Ghana’s Student Loan Plus, which he said covers full fees and hostel costs. He encouraged matriculants to contact the Students Loan Trust Fund office to access the facility for their financial needs. The loan is open to students in private institutions such as CSU.
On conduct, Dr. Banahene reminded matriculants that CSU is an Evangelical Christian University whose values are anchored in the scriptures, and that it upholds high academic standards and integrity. He said those who seek wisdom “avoid examination malpractice.” The University maintains its zero tolerance for examination malpractice, under which offenders face rustication for one academic year.
He encouraged students to build character through integrity, honesty and kindness, and to “think critically, ask questions, and make responsible decisions.” He also urged faculty and staff to sustain the academic rigour, guidance and pastoral support students need.
Dr. Banahene drew on Proverbs 6:6-8 to identify hard work, awareness of season and self-driven discipline as lessons for academic success. “You are Commander-In-Chief of your life, command yourself well,” he told the students.
The ceremony was attended by the members of the Management Board and Convocation, the University Chaplain, faculty and staff, parents and guardians, and the new students.
