If you are a WASSCE candidate waiting for your results but want to apply to the University of Mines and Technology, you can do so using awaiting forms. UMaT allows applicants to submit their index numbers while waiting for results, which are automatically updated once WAEC releases them. This guide explains how to fill out the UMaT awaiting forms step by step.
What Are UMaT Awaiting Forms?
Awaiting forms are part of the UMaT admission process that enables students who do not yet have their WASSCE results to apply for admission early. The system later retrieves grades directly from WAEC when they are released.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill UMaT Awaiting Forms
1. Initial Application (Awaiting Results Phase)
This phase allows you to submit your application using your examination details before your final WASSCE results are released.
Step 1: Purchase the E-Voucher You must first purchase the UMaT application e-voucher. These vouchers are typically available at designated banks (such as GCB Bank, Ecobank, Zenith Bank, Access Bank, Fidelity Bank, Cal Bank, and UBA) and at all Post Offices across the country. The voucher contains the Serial Number and PIN, which are your login credentials.
Step 2: Log In to the UMaT Portal Go to the official UMaT Admission Portal (e.g., https://apply.umat.edu.gh/) and use the Serial Number and PIN from your purchased voucher to log in and start your application.
Step 3: Complete Personal and Educational Details Fill out all mandatory sections, including your personal data, contact information, and educational history.
Step 4: Enter WASSCE Awaiting Results Information In the section dedicated to examination results:
- Select the correct Examination Type (e.g., WASSCE).
- Enter your specific WASSCE Index Number and the Year of the examination.
- For the Grade field corresponding to each subject, you must select the “Awaiting” option or the equivalent status for pending results.
Step 5: Upload Passport Photograph You are required to upload a recent, clear passport-sized photograph. Ensure the photo has a white background, is in JPEG format, and adheres to the specified size requirements. This image will be used for your Student ID card if you are admitted.
Step 6: Provide Corroborator Details Input the contact and institutional details of a Corroborator. This is a person (like a Headteacher, Reverend Minister, Imam, Chief, or Senior Officer in an institution) who will officially confirm the information you have provided.
Step 7: Review and Final Online Submission Review all the information you have entered one final time for accuracy. Once you are sure everything is correct, click the Submit button to finalize the online application. Immediately after submission, an Application Summary Page will be generated; you must print a copy of this page.
2. Post-Results Update and Final Submission
This phase takes place after the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results.
Step 1: Check for UMaT’s Update Notice Monitor the official UMaT website and admission portal for an announcement or notice instructing awaiting results applicants to update their grades.
Step 2: Log In and Update Results Log back into the UMaT Admission Portal using your original Serial Number and PIN. Follow the instructions to either:
- Allow the system to automatically pull your grades from WAEC using your Index Number.
- Or, manually input your final WASSCE grades (A1, B2, C6, etc.) for each subject where you previously selected “Awaiting.”
Step 3: Select and Prioritize Programmes Once your final results are in the system, you can proceed to choose your four (4) distinct BSc programme preferences. Carefully rank them in order of preference, ensuring your grades meet the general and specific entry requirements for each course.
Step 4: Final Printout and Corroboration Print the final completed Application Summary that now contains your results and programme choices. You must then ensure the following is done on the physical document:
- The application form is signed by you, the applicant.
- Two (2) recent passport pictures are affixed.
- The form is signed and officially stamped by your designated Corroborator.
Step 5: Physical Submission via Post Attach your Birth Certificate and a copy of your WASSCE Result Slip to the completed and corroborated application summary. You must mail this complete package to the University via a reliable postal service like EMS to be fully considered for admission.
How do I apply to UMaT if I haven’t received my WASSCE results yet? You apply by purchasing the e-voucher and completing the online form as a regular applicant. When filling the Examination History section, you must enter your WASSCE Index Number, select the exam Year, and choose “Awaiting” or the equivalent option for the grade of all subjects. You then submit the online form and await the release of your results.
When is the deadline for Awaiting Results applicants? A: Typically, UMaT will keep undergraduate admissions open until the WASSCE results are officially released. However, you must submit the first part of your online application (with “Awaiting” status) before the general closing date for the sale of forms. Always check the current year’s official UMaT admissions announcement for exact deadlines.
What happens after my WASSCE results are released? A: UMaT will issue an official notice asking all awaiting results applicants to log back into the admission portal using their Serial Number and PIN. You will then be required to update your application with your final WASSCE grades (A1 to C6).
Do I need to post a copy of the application form if I’m awaiting results? Yes, you usually need to post the completed form. Once your results are updated online, you must:
- Print the final application summary.
- Have it signed and stamped by your Corroborator.
- Affix two passport pictures.
- Attach your Birth Certificate and WASSCE Result Slip.
- Post the complete package to the UMaT Admissions Office.
What grade should I enter for my subjects when filling the form initially? For subjects in the upcoming WASSCE for which you are applying, you must select “Awaiting” or the designated option for pending results in the grade column of the online form.
Can I change my programme choices after applying with awaiting results? Yes, you are generally given a window to update your programme choices at the same time you update your WASSCE grades after the results are released. However, this is a limited-time opportunity, so check the official notice carefully.
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