Gij Student Handbook May 2026

The GIJ Student Handbook (now integrated under the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC)) is the essential regulatory guide for every student enrolled at the Ghana Institute of Journalism. It outlines the academic standards, disciplinary codes, and administrative procedures required to navigate your journey as a communications professional. 1. Academic Standards and Classifications

Code of Conduct: Students must act with decorum. Any act of indiscipline can be referred to a Disciplinary Committee, with potential sanctions ranging from warnings to dismissal.

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To maintain a professional environment, GIJ enforces specific behavioral standards: Dress Codes:

Ethics in Practice

The handbook reminds students that they are bound by the GJA (Ghana Journalists Association) Code of Ethics the moment they identify as a GIJ student on assignment. This includes: The GIJ Student Handbook (now integrated under the

Credit Weighting: Courses are typically weighted at 3 credit hours for Degree levels and 2 credit hours for Diploma levels.

GPA and CGPA Calculation: The handbook defines critical terms like Credit Taken (CT), Grade Point (GP), and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Academic Standards and Classifications Code of Conduct :

If you don't read this now, you will be crying in the Dean’s office later.