Student Life
September 30, 2024 2025-09-23 7:08Student Life
Life At ACity
The Student and Community Affairs Department is dedicated to ensuring every student enjoys a rich and fulfilling experience beyond the lecture halls. We design programs and create opportunities that nurture personal growth, support student ambitions, and help you thrive both personally and socially.
Through workshops, coaching sessions, and cultural activities, we empower students to learn from one another, embrace diverse perspectives, and form friendships that last a lifetime. Our events and initiatives are crafted to make ACity your home away from home a place where you feel supported, inspired, and connected.
We also champion community engagement, providing educational and leadership experiences that prepare you to make a positive impact and serve the world around you. At ACity, student life is about more than academics it’s about becoming the best version of yourself.
The ACity Student Commitment
The ACity Student Commitment
Clubs at ACity
Clubs at ACity
Academic City Student Council (ACSC)
Academic City Student Council (ACSC)
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
Hostel & Canteen
Hostel & Canteen
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Career Services
Career Services
The ACity Student Commitment
The values and ethos of Academic City University College reflect the principles of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Leadership and Responsibility. As students of this noble institution, it is incumbent on you all to collectively and individually put these values into practice throughout your stay on campus.
Discover ACity’s Vibrant Clubs & Societies
Student Clubs & Societies at ACity
The Office of Student and Community Affairs leads the development and coordination of co-curricular activities that complement academics and enrich the overall ACity experience.
We work closely with student groups, clubs, societies, and the student governing body offering guidance, administrative support, and financial assistance to help them thrive. From the early stages of forming a club to managing its activities, we are here to empower students with the skills and tools they need to succeed.
At ACity, we believe every student has leadership potential. Student clubs and societies are a vibrant part of campus life, creating opportunities to learn, lead, and grow beyond the lecture halls while building a strong sense of community.
Academic City Student Council (ACSC)
At Academic City, we value innovation, student development, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and health and wellness all essential to maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Our wide range of recreational activities ensures there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Our indoor games include chess, ludo, and checkers, as well as card games, pool, darts, table tennis, and table-top football perfect for unwinding, connecting, and having fun with friends. We also boast a gym, operated through our Recreational Center, where students can maintain their fitness, build strength, and stay active as part of a healthy campus lifestyle.
Through collaboration with faculty and administration, the ACSC organizes academic and social events, leads student initiatives, and ensures that student concerns are addressed. Members of the council gain hands-on leadership experience, honing skills in governance, decision-making, and teamwork preparing them for future leadership roles in their careers and beyond.
The council also works closely with various student clubs, drives campus-wide engagement, and champions student-led projects that contribute to the university’s culture of innovation and excellence.
Civic Engagement
The effect of student growth can only be felt by the contribution that they make to society. Learning to take responsibility for the transformation of the community is a mark of students transitioning into adulthood.
Sports & Recreation
At Academic City, we value innovation, student development, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, and health and wellness all essential to maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Our wide range of recreational activities ensures there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Our indoor games include chess, ludo, and checkers, as well as card games, pool, darts, table tennis, and table-top football perfect for unwinding, connecting, and having fun with friends. We also boast a gym, operated through our Recreational Center, where students can maintain their fitness, build strength, and stay active as part of a healthy campus lifestyle.
For electronic sports gamers, there is also a plethora of options on gaming consoles to savor, like FIFA, Mortal Kombat, and Call of Duty. These indoor games give students the opportunity to reduce stress from coursework, socialize with friends, enhance creative thinking, and, ultimately, resume rigorous classes with more momentum and productivity.
Additionally, outdoor games in ACity can be extremely competitive. Our active basketball, football, and volleyball teams create a portal for students to demonstrate their athleticism and team spirit. Not forgetting our workout (group exercise) which include yoga and basic aerobics. Our sports activities provide recreational activities focused on creating excitement, fun and socialization which promotes a holistic healthy lifestyle that impacts student engagement and retention.
Experience ACity Living
Our premium hostel accommodation and gourmet dining services create the perfect environment for your academic journey.
Hostel
Our on-campus housing promotes a safe, secure and healthy living environment. We believe there is no better way to fully embrace your college years than spending them as an ACity on-campus resident.
Dining at ACity
Academic City is committed to providing an accessible, exquisite and healthy dining experience. As part of this mission, we strive to meet the dietary needs of both students and staff on campus.
Health & Wellness
The Health Center at Academic City offers basic primary care services to all students, with a Physician Assistant and nursing team available 24/7 for health counseling, evaluation, and treatment of common medical concerns. When care beyond the scope of the center is needed, students are referred to a nearby private clinic for emergencies, and to a mix of private and public facilities for standard referrals.
Our Health Center provides professional, confidential care in a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring full-time students have access to the support they need to stay healthy and well.
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Internships & Co-Ops
Our dedicated Career Services office focuses on the personal and professional development of our students in preparation for a local or global career-path. As they progress through Academic City, our students are actively introduced to internship opportunities and job-shadowing options where possible. This acts as a precursor to post-graduation employment or graduate school.
Student Affairs Team
Picture a campus in which hard questions are asked, opinions are probed in a productive manner, and teachable moments are constant, as young people are encouraged to sharpen their minds and adapt themselves for the upcoming world. Our student affairs team bring their collective expertise to craft a happy and purposeful student journey at ACity.
Dr. Abena Engmann
Dean, Student and Community Affairs
Dromo Naa Nettey
Student Engagement Coordinator
Anna Tetteh
Career Services Manager
Rebecca Gbafa
Nurse
Amanda Oduraa Kwakye
Physician Assistant
Ruth Asantewaa
Physician Assistant
Gideon Kyeremeh
Career Services Coordinator
Abigail Nana Adjoa Yankson
Assistant Student Engagement Counselor
