The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) provides an online portal for students and staff to manage academic and administrative tasks.
This guide offers clear steps to access and use the UPSA portal effectively.
How Do I Log In to the UPSA Student Portal?
To access the UPSA student portal:
- Visit https://www.upsasip.com/student-portal.
- Enter your Student ID as the username.
- Use your date of birth in the format DD-MM-YYYY as the password.
- Click the login button to access your dashboard.
If you encounter issues, contact the Academic Affairs office for assistance.
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What Can I Do on the UPSA Student Portal?
The student portal allows you to:
- Register for courses each semester.
- View and print your course registration slip.
- Check your academic records and grades.
- Access examination timetables and results.
- Update personal information.
Ensure you complete course registration within the stipulated period to avoid penalties.
How Do I Activate My UPSA Email Account?
UPSA provides each student with an official email account (UPSAmail) for communication. To activate:
- Go to www.gmail.com.
- Enter your email address in the format [email protected]
- Use the default password ‘UPSA2013’.
- Accept the Google Terms of Service.
- Change your password to a secure one.
- Set up password recovery options.
Activating your UPSAmail is necessary to access UPSA-Virtual and receive official communications.
How Do I Log In to UPSA-Virtual?
UPSA-Virtual is the platform for online teaching and learning. To log in:
- Visit https://join.upsavirtual.site.
- Enter your index number as the username.
- Use your current password.
- Click ‘Log in’ to access your courses.
Ensure you have activated your UPSAmail before accessing UPSA-Virtual.
How Do I Register for Courses?
To register for courses:
- Pay the required fees at any Access Bank branch.
- Disburse the payment via https://www.interpayafrica.com/upsa/student.
- Log in to the student portal at https://www.upsasip.com/student-portal.
- Select your courses and complete the registration.
- Print two copies of the proof of registration slip.
- Submit the slips to your department for endorsement.
Late registration may attract penalties ranging from GH¢50.00 to GH¢400.00.
How Do I Access the UPSA Staff Portal?
Staff members can log in to the UPSA portal by:
- Visiting https://upsa.edu.gh/user-login/.
- Entering their username or email.
- Providing their password.
- Clicking the login button to access the dashboard.
If you forget your password, use the ‘Lost your password?’ link to reset it.
How Do I Apply for UPSA Hostels?
To apply for hostel accommodation:
- Go to https://upsahostels.com.
- Click on ‘Hostel Registration’.
- Enter your UPSA Student ID, email, and phone number.
- Click ‘Register’ to process the application.
- A One Time PIN (OTP) will be sent via SMS for verification.
- Use the OTP to complete the registration.
Ensure your email and phone number are active, as login and verification credentials will be sent through them.
What Should I Do If I Forget My Password?
If you forget your password for any UPSA portal:
- Click on the ‘Forgot Password’ or ‘Lost your password?’ link on the login page.
- Enter your registered email address.
- Follow the instructions sent to your email to reset your password.
For the hostel portal, the new password will be sent via SMS to the phone number provided during registration.