How to access UPSA Virtual online learning platform (Guide)
UPSA is a public university in Ghana that provides academic and business professional education. They introduced the virtual platform in 2020 during the COVID era to help students and lecturers stay on the academic track. Lecturers get to upload course materials and conduct classes and quizzes; students can access them at their comfort.
What to do to use UPSA mail and UPSA virtual platform successfully.
As part of the communication requirements at UPSA, students are to use only their UPSAmail for all official communications. The virtual platform link will be sent through the official email address. Follow the steps listed below to ensure successful mail and virtual platform usage.
- You must make sure your course registration for the semester is completed.
- Activate your UPSAmail
- To avoid forgetting your password, change your default password (google 1) to a preferable one.
- Use your active mobile number to set the mail recovery
- Activate the virtual platform
- Reset your UPSA virtual platform password.
How to activate your UPSA virtual platform for the first time
To activate the virtual platform for the first time, it must be activated from your UPSAmail. The instructions below will help you access the link and activate your account for the virtual platform.
- Open your UPSAmail
- Locate the link to your UPSA virtual platform.
- Click on the link and follow the instructions to access the virtual platform.
- Change your default password to a convenient one.
How to login to the virtual platform after activation

- Log in to the official website at upsavirtual.site
- Enter your index number as your username
- Enter your new password
- Click on login to access the platform.
How to access your learning material on the virtual platform
- Log in to the virtual website
- Enter your required details and login
- Click on the menu at the left corner of the page
- Select “courses”
- Select the category of your program and choose your current level of education if needed.
- Click on the course code for which you want to access the learning material.
- Enter the enrolment key given by the course lecturer to gain access
- Download or view the learning material
How to reset your password
Sometimes we forget our passwords which is a normal thing. Do not worry if you forgot your UPSA virtual platform password. Follow the steps below to reset a new one.
- Log in to the official UPSA virtual platform website
- Enter your password or UPSAmail
- Locate and click on “forgot password.”
- A reset link will be sent to your mail
- Check the mail, follow the necessary procedure, and set a new password
Conclusion
Introducing the virtual platform was a great initiative by the school during the Covid era. Students and lecturers get to communicate in the comfort of their homes and make up for the academic year. Students can also access the school’s library virtually for their research work. 5 Steps: How to manage apps connected to Google Drive