KNUST revises reopening dates; freshmen to report October 15, continuing students October 17

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced revised dates for the reopening of the 2026/2027 academic year.

The development follows a directive issued by GTEC on October 13, instructing all public universities to reopen their campuses not later than Friday, October 16, 2026, irrespective of any earlier decisions to postpone reopening.

GTEC also directed public universities to ensure that lectures commence without fail on October 19.

KNUST had earlier postponed its reopening, which was initially scheduled for October 13, because of the impact of the strike on the University's administrative operations.

The announcement follows an Emergency Executive Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, according to an official notice from the University's Office of the Registrar. Reopening of the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

Under the revised arrangements, freshmen are expected to report to the University on Thursday, October 15, 2026, while continuing students are expected to return on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

The University has also scheduled the commencement of lectures for Monday, October 19, 2026.

KNUST has advised students, parents and guardians, as well as other stakeholders, to take note of the revised arrangements and plan accordingly.

The University expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding, patience and cooperation.

Revised reopening schedule

• Freshmen: Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Continuing students: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Lectures begin: Monday, October 19, 2026

The notice was signed by E. T. Otieku, Deputy Registrar, General Administration, for the Registrar.