UWI Undergraduate Handbook

ACTIVITY
SemesterBEGINS
Registration BEGINS
SEMESTER1
AUGUST DECEMBER 2015
SEMESTER2
JANUARY MAY 2016
SUMMER
MAY JULY 2016
August23,2015
January 17,2016
May 15, 2016
August17, 2015
January 11, 2016
May09, 2016
Registration ENDS
September 11,2015
February 05, 2016
June 04, 2016
TeachingBEGINS
September01,2015
January18,2016
May16,2016
TeachingENDS
November 27,2015
April15,2016
July08,2016
September 07, 2015
February 01, 2016
May 31,2016
ExaminationsBEGIN
December 02, 2015
April 25, 2016
July 12, 2016
Late registration/late payment fee of TT$200.00 applies

ExaminationsEND
December 18, 2015
May 13,2016
July 22, 2016
SemesterENDS
December 18, 2015
May 13,2016
July 22, 2016
ApplicationtoCarryforwardCoursework ENDS
ChangeinRegistration(ADD/DROP)ENDS
ApplicationforLeaveofAbsenceENDS
ApplicationforCreditandExemptionsENDS
September11,2015
February 05, 2016
June 03, 2016
Faculty Overrides
Submission of Overrides
Deadline for Entry of overrides in Banner
August 17, 2015

September 8, 2015
January 11, 2016

February 02, 2016
UWILIFE
August 28, 2015
Semester II - Break
April 17 - 24, 2016

August 17, 2015 and
October 15, 2015
ELPTTEST:Scheduledforthefollowing dates
SPECIALLY-ADMITTED 2015/2016
ApplicationforSpeciallyAdmittedOPENS
ApplicationforSpeciallyAdmitted ENDS
February 18, 2016
SEMESTER I
ENTIRE
ACADEMIC YEAR
SEMESTER 2
November 10, 2014
November 10, 2014
November 10, 2014
June 30, 2015
December 18, 2015
June 30, 2015
CEREMONIES
Matriculation Ceremony
September 17, 2015

October 10, 2015 (Open Campus)
October 17, 2015 (Cave Hill)
October 22 24, 2015 (St. Augustine)
October 30 - 31, 2015 (Mona)
Graduation Dates
APPLICATION PERIOD 2016/2017

OPENS
ENDS
FULL-TIME Applications (UG) Degree Programmes

PART-TIME Degree Programmes,
Evening University Programmes,
All (UG) Certificate and Diploma Programmes
November 16, 2015
March 31, 2016
Scholarships and Bursaries [tenable in 2016/2017]
March 01, 2016
30 June, 2016
SPECIALLY-ADMITTED 2016/2017
ApplicationforSpeciallyAdmittedOPENS
ApplicationforSpeciallyAdmitted ENDS
SEMESTER 2
ENTIRE
ACADEMIC YEAR
November 9, 2015
November 9, 2015
November 9, 2015
June 30,2016
December 16,2016
June 30,2016
SEMESTER I
TRANSFERS - 2015/2016
Inter-Faculty and Inter-Campus Transfers

All other Faculties
November 9, 2015
March 31, 2016
THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES
REVISED NOVEMBER 2015
WHY YOU SHOULD KEEP THIS BOOKLET

There are several things that you need to know about life on The UWI St. Augustine Campus.
This Undergraduate Student Handbook is a vitally important How to booklet, that provides a
general introduction to the regulations of The University of the West Indies, and the facilities
and services available to you as a registered student.
The first part of the guidebook provides a quick look at everything from how to register and
find academic resources, to how to find a place to live, how to take care of your health and how
to Get involved at UWI. The second part contains the University Regulations which govern the
way the UWI operates and interacts with students.
So whether you are a new or continuing student, take a moment to go through this booklet,
and hold on to it as a reference. It will answer some crucial questions you might ask throughout
your time at UWI.
If you have any queries, however small, after reading this handbook, talk to someone a list of
LIFELINES (contact persons and telephone numbers) are supplied at the back of this booklet.
If they are unable to assist you, they will certainly direct you to someone who can.
WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION,
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS.
CONTENTS
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Welcome...................................................................................... 3
HOW TO Find Student Support.........................................27
HOW TO SELECT COURSES ONLINE................................... 5
HOW TO Get Involved...........................................................36
Special Events for New Students......................................10
HOW TO Access Academic Facilities................................38
HOW TO Get your Student ID.............................................11
HOW TO Complete Academic Requirements...............40
HOW TO Finance your Education.....................................12
Studying Abroad....................................................................45
HOW TO Make Registration Changes..............................14
Lifelines......................................................................................46
HOW TO Get to Trinidad & Tobago...................................18
University Regulations ........................................................51
WHAT IS LIFE AT UWI LIKE....................................................19
My STA Online Vocabulary..................................................62
HOW TO Get Connected......................................................25
Principal Officers.....................................................................66
WELCOME TO UWI ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS
UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2015

www.sta.uwi.edu
FACES TO REMEMBER
CAMPUS
PRINCIPAL
Professor
Clement Sankat
DEPUTY
PRINCIPAL
Professor
Rhoda Reddock
CAMPUS
REGISTRAR
Mr. Richard
Saunders
CAMPUS
LIBRARIAN
Mr. Frank
Soodeen
DEAN, FACULTY OF
ENGINEERING
Professor
Stephan Gift
DEAN, FACULTY OF
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Dr. Isaac
Bekele
DEAN, FACULTY OF
HUMANITIES & EDUCATION
Dr. Heather
Cateau
DEAN, FACULTY OF
LAW
Professor Rose-Marie
Belle Antoine
DEAN, FACULTY OF
MEDICAL SCIENCES
Professor
Terence Seemungal
DEAN, FACULTY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Professor
Indar Ramnarine
DEAN, FACULTY OF
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Professor
Ann Marie Bissessar
WELCOME TO
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

Thank you for choosing to join us at The University of the West Indies, the
premier tertiary education institution in the English-speaking Caribbean.
The St. Augustine Campus is one of four campuses that make up The
University of the West Indies. The other three campuses are located in
Barbados (Cave Hill), Jamaica (Mona) and the Open campus.
The University of the West Indies is a regional university serving the
countries of Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Dominica,
Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent,
The Bahamas, The British Virgin Islands, The Cayman Islands and Trinidad
& Tobago. UWI also serves Guyana in the Faculties of Medicine and Law.
Congratulations! You are now part of a rich and unique tradition
of Caribbean scholarship.
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WELCOME TO UWI ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS
Message From the Vice-Chancellor

for New Students 2015-2016
A very warm welcome to your new, large, diverse, geographically dispersed but digitally and otherwise connected family!
Your UWI family comprises approximately 46,000 students
and 5,000 staff across four campuses - the Cave Hill Campus
located in Barbados, the Mona Campus in Jamaica, the St.
Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago and the Open
campus which provides face-to-face and on-line delivery of
courses and continuing professional education in more than
40 sites across the seventeen countries served by The UWI.
The extended family also includes more than 120,000 alumni
represented at the highest levels of government, corporate
and professional life across the Caribbean and worldwide.
There is probably no profession or sector of Caribbean society
in which UWI graduates cannot be found. At least 17 of our
graduates have risen to positions as Heads of Government
or State and one is a Nobel Laureate. We boast more than 60
Rhodes scholars, and countless leaders in all the professions
proudly call The UWI their alma mater.
The next few years are as much about academics as they are
about your physical and emotional development. Establish
meaningful friendships and value them. The network you
build will extend beyond your years at University and some
of those friendships will last a lifetime. Take every opportunity
presented you to travel to another campus or another of the
countries served by The UWI. The UWI Games which takes
place very two years hopefully annually in the not too distant
future - is a wonderful opportunity to meet your counterparts
at another campus. Additionally, we will be ensuring that all
students benefit from teaching by faculty members from
another campus in order to deepen your learning experience
as members of a regional university. We have agreed to begin
with the Foundation Courses, thereby creating a culture of
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cross campus teaching to bring students together across

physical boundaries and give each of you a truly regional
university experience. We hope that your relationship with us
will extend beyond your graduation and that you will continue
to be engaged as alumni.
Each year, our new students inspire enthusiasm and hope.
Your University is committed to ensuring that we deliver
programmes of high quality and relevance to national and
regional development. Your enthusiasm and engagement
help us to stay the course. Our contributing Governments
have been supportive through funds provided directly to the
university and support to students. However, we are mindful
of the challenges they themselves face in meeting their many
obligations and The UWI has been making efforts to diversify
the funding base to complement existing funding sources and
to streamline operations to make them more efficient and
cost effective. Your responsibility will be to ensure that the
resources expended in your training are maximised as much
as possible. Whether you are funded by your Governments,
your families or yourselves, it is an investment in your future,
in our collective future.
My best wishes to each of you for a fulfilling and rewarding
experience at the UWI!
Sir Hilary Beckles
Vice-Chancellor
HOW TO REGISTER
HOW TO SELECT
COURSES ONLINE
Students are required to select courses online using the
Banner Student Administration System at http://my.uwi.edu/
You can select courses online via the Web from anywhere,
either on-campus or off-campus.
ONLINE REGISTRATION HOURS

6:00am to 12:00 midnight Eastern Standard Time during the
registration period.
WHERE TO DO ONLINE SELECTION
You may select courses online using any laptop or PC
with Internet access either at home, at any on-campus
computer laboratory or at any Internet caf. Computer kiosks
located in the lobby area of The Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Building are available during the hours of
8:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Thursday & 8:30am to 4.30pm
on Friday excluding weekends and Public Holidays.
Use off-campus facilities to avoid long queues and unnecessary
delays at the on-campus registration venues.
HOW TO REGISTER: STEP BY STEP
STEP 1
GET YOUR 2015/2016 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Follow the instructions in the Registration Quick Reference
Guide and READ THIS REGISTRATION GUIDEBOOK.
Both are available from the UWI website at
http://sta.uwi.edu/registration
STEP 2
GO TO ACADEMIC ADVISING
In Semester I this is COMPULSORY for New Students and
OPTIONAL for Continuing Students.
In Semester II, consult your Faculty Advisor for information
on courses for which you must select online.
Download the Faculty Academic Advising schedule from the
UWI website at http://sta.uwi.edu/registration/schedules.
asp
Download your Faculty Regulations & Syllabuses booklet to
find out what you need to do to complete your degree http://
sta.uwi.edu/onlineForms.asp
*NOTE: A Student is deemed to have registered for

a course when his/her financial obligations to the
University have been fulfilled.

www.sta.uwi.edu
STEP 3
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO STUDENTS ONLY
REGISTER FOR GATE
Firstly, you must register for the GATE e-Service at the GATE
Registration Centre (GRC).[Visit e-GATE website - www.
www.e-gate.gov.tt or call 800-GATE for information].
After registering at the Gate Registration Centre, you will
receive an email informing you that a GATE e-Service account
has been created for you, along with an activation code,
GATE e-Service ID, and password. After activation, the ID and
password will be used to log in to your account on the GATE
e-Service website (www.e-gate.gov.tt), and apply for GATE
online.
STEP 4
SELECT COURSES ONLINE
a. Read the Online Registration Guidebook available at
http://sta.uwi.edu/registration/guide.pdf
b. Follow the instructions to select courses online.
c. Print your Registration Fee Assessment Invoice; this is
required to complete the financial clearance process.
Check CAREFULLY to ensure that the courses for which
you registered online are listed.
STEP 5
PAY FEES
Pay fees online OR at any branch of Republic Bank Ltd.
using the bank deposit slip. Ensure that:
1. Your name, address and UWI Student ID number are
entered on the bank deposit slip
2. The Bank Teller returns 2 copies of the deposit slip to you
STEP 6
FINANCIAL CLEARANCE
SEMESTER I
Tuition fees and Halls of Residence fees are payable at
the beginning of each semester
Compulsory fees are payable in full at the beginning of
the academic year
Fees can be paid as follows:
At any branch of Republic Bank Ltd using the UWI
Student Bank Deposit slip OR
Using the U.W.I Online Payment System (Master or
VISA credit card only) please see link
https://secure.touchnet.net/C24203_tsa/web/
index.jsp
NEW STUDENTS
Please drop the following documents in boxes provided
at Bursary, Ground Floor, The Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Building during the period 17th August
11th September, 2015, 9:00am 6:00pm:
1. Course Registration Fee Assessment Invoice - ensuring
that the student agreement is signed at the bottom
of the invoice.
2. Proof of payment/ Scholarship letter
3. *Signed eGATE Application form.
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HOW TO REGISTER
CONTINUING STUDENTS
Please submit the following documents at Conference
Room, 2nd Floor, The Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Building during the period August 17th
September 11th, 2015, 9:00am 6:00pm
of the invoice.
*For Citizens of Trinidad & Tobago ONLY
NOTE: Students accessing GATE funding must register
for the GATE e-Service ID at the GATE Registration Centre
(GRC) or via GATE website www.e-gate.gov.tt or call 800GATE for information.
The eGATE Application Form must be signed at the top
ensuring the following information is included:
Period: September 2015 August 2016
Academic Year: 2015/2016
Semester: I
NOTE: If the above information on the eGATE Application
Form is incorrect, it will not be accepted.
Students can check on line for access to My-elearning
within 24 hours.
If you have not received financial clearance, please ensure
there are no financial holds on your account before
contacting Bursary Representatives.
SEMESTER II
Tuition fees and Halls of Residence fees are payable at
the beginning of each semester
Compulsory fees are payable in full if you are registering
for the first time in Semester II.
At any branch of Republic Bank Ltd using the UWI
student bank deposit slip OR
Using the U.W.I. Online Payment System (Master or
VISA credit card only) please see link
https://secure.touchnet.net/C24203_tsa/web/index.
jsp
NEW STUDENTS
at Bursary Ground Floor, The Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Bldg.:
of the invoice.
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CONTINUING STUDENTS
at Bursary Ground Floor, The Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Bldg.:
1. Course Registration Fee Assessment Invoice - ensuring that
the student agreement is signed at the bottom of the invoice.
2. Proof of payment / Scholarship letter
3. *Signed e-GATE Application form.
NOTE: Students accessing GATE funding must register for the
GATE e-Service ID at the GATE Registration Centre (GRC) or call
800-GATE for information.
The eGATE Application Form must be signed at the top ensuring
the following information is included:
Semester: II the semester remains as II, even if it is the first
semester of enrollment for the academic year.
NOTE: If the above information on the eGATE Application Form
is incorrect, it will not be accepted.
Students can check on line for access to My-elearning within 24
hours.
If you have not received financial clearance, please ensure there
are no financial holds on your account before contacting Bursary
Representatives.
SUMMER SESSION
Tuition fees and Halls of Residence fees are payable at the
beginning of each semester
Compulsory fees are payable in full at the beginning of the
academic year
At any branch of Republic Bank Ltd using the UWI student
bank deposit slip OR
Using the U.W.I Online Payment System (Master or VISA credit
card only) please see link
https://secure.touchnet.net/C24203_tsa/web/index.jsp
CONTINUING STUDENTS
Please submit the following documents:
1 Course Registration Fee Assessment Invoice - ensuring that the
student agreement is signed at the bottom of the invoice.
2 Proof of payment/ Scholarship letter
3 *Signed eGATE Application form.
An eGATE Application Form must be submitted by the following
students ONLY:
Evening University students OR students pursuing the Bachelor
of Education (BEd)
Students registering for the following courses: AGRI 1000:
Practical Skills, AGBU 3008:Internship, AGRI 2000: Internshipsummer; GEOM 1050:Surveying Project, GEOM 2050: Mapping
Project; and TOUR 3088:Internship in the SUMMER SESSION ONLY
Summer Certificate/Diploma Programme students
REGISTRATION REMINDERS
The eGATE Application Form must be signed at the top

ensuring the following information is included:
Semester: III
NOTE: If the above information on the eGATE Application
Form is incorrect, it will not be accepted.
Students can check on line for access to My-elearning
within 24 hours.
If you have not received financial clearance, please ensure
there are no financial holds on your account before
contacting Bursary Representatives.
STEP 7
GET YOUR UWI ID CARD
Financial clearance is required for the issuance of a new or
revalidation of UWI ID Card. You would be required to visit
the ID Card Office, Daaga Lecture Room.You must produce
picture identification (i.e. valid passport or National ID card)
to obtain your UWI Student ID Card.
STEP 8
Access your UWI Email Account.
STEP 9
Check UWI Academic Calendar for important dates and
the last day to select courses online/add/drop classes
STEP 10
Start your programme!
REGISTRATION FOR CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Detailed information about Co-Curricular registration is
available at http://sta.uwi.edu/registration/cocurricular.
asp

www.sta.uwi.edu
Trinidad and Tobago Citizens ONLY must register for the GATE
e-Service at the GATE Registration Centre (GRC) or via GATE
website www.e-gate.gov.tt
Trinidad and Tobago Citizens must apply for GATE every
semester. Failure to do so will result in your being unable to
access GATE funding for the particular semester. You would
be required to pay your own tuition fees.
Registration is by semester.
All students are required to select courses online by semester.
i.e. at the beginning of each semester.
All students are required to select courses online by the end
of the first week for courses in Semester 1 and by the end of
the first week for courses in Semester 2 or lose their status as
students at The University.
Late registration shall be permitted up to the end of the 4th
week of the first semester and at the end of the 3rd week of
the second semester on payment of a late registration fee.
Changes of registration involving the addition or substitution
of courses, withdrawal from courses, changes in programmes
shall be permitted up to the end of the third week of the first
semester, and the second week of the second semester.
Late registration and changes in registration after the deadline
date may be facilitated only in exceptional circumstances at
the discretion of the Academic Board.
All students who are eligible to continue in their academic
programme are required to re-register at the beginning of each
semester within the prescribed deadlines. Failure to re-register
may result in a student being deemed to have withdrawn from
The University.
Continuing students who are not selecting courses online to
read during one of the semesters are required to apply for a
leave of absence for that semester by September 11, 2015
for Semester I and February 05, 2016 for Semester II. Failure
to do so may result in you being liable for tuition fees for
that semester or your inability to re-register online, or being
deemed to have withdrawn from The University.
Registration for a course constitutes registration for the
examinations in that course.
If you are absent from an examination for medical reasons, you
must repeat the course.
You must officially register for all courses that you are
reading. Remember that you cannot take an examination
in a course unless the Universitys records indicate that you
have registered for it, have paid fees and obtained financial
clearance.
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Any student who writes an examination(s) for a course(s)

for which he/she is not registered, will not be credited for
such course(s).
Late de-registration/Withdrawal from a course: If a student
is granted permission to withdraw from a course after the
official registration period has ended but before the end
of the 6th week of teaching, a final grade definition of LW
shall be assigned. This would not impact negatively on the
students GPA.
If a student stops attending class and does not officially
withdraw, a final grade definition of F will be assigned and
will have a negative impact on GPA.
Withdrawal / de-registration from a course is not permitted once grades have been posted for the semester. If a
student has documentable, extenuating circumstances, a
petition may be submitted for review.
Withdrawing from a class or classes does not relieve the
student from financial liability.
FINANCIAL CLEARANCE REMINDERS
You will be required to pay tuition fees on a per-credit basis.

Please refer to the registration fee assessment/invoice
details printout you received after your online selection
of courses. (Also see the Financial Information Booklet for
other fees payable).
Only tuition fees and Halls of Residence Fees are payable
by semester.
All Compulsory fees are payable in full at the beginning
of the academic year.
Continuing students cannot be registered if there are any
sums outstanding from previous years. If in doubt, please
check our Students Accounts Section at the Bursary, The
Lloyd Braithwaite Student Administration Building.
If you have been awarded a government or private
scholarship, you must submit written proof of your award
each year. This must be stapled to your registration fee
assessment invoice.
Be careful not to select courses with clashing class times.

The system does not check for timetable conflicts.
It is the students responsibility to ensure that s/he has
met the pre-requisites for each course in which s/he has
registered.
A student who is in good financial standing is one who
has paid all fees and fines that are due.
SPECIAL OFFER ON
LAPTOPS AND SOFTWARE
Have the advantage of computer, internet access
and relevant software applications at your fingertips.
Capitalise on the benefits and flexibility of our
Student Web Portal at my.uwi.edu and our Wireless
campus with this great offer on new laptop
computers for all new and continuing students.
DELL machines can be purchased through the
Campus I.T. Services (CITS) Department.
All machines are specially tailored to meet the
demanding needs of the higher education student.
For more information contact Tisha Ghany at 6622002 ext. 82582 or email:[email protected]
Antivirus software is also available at
The UWI Bookstore at special prices.
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REFER TO UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON REGISTRATION ON PAGE 51
RULES TO FOLLOW

Trinidad and Tobago Citizens ONLY must register for the

GATE e-Service at the GATE Registration Centre (GRC) or
via GATE website www.e-gate.gov.tt
Trinidad and Tobago Citizens must apply for GATE every
semester. Failure to do so will result in your being unable
to access GATE funding for the particular semester. You
would be required to pay your own tuition fees.
All Students are required to select courses online by semester

i.e. at the beginning of each semester.
Any student who writes an examination(s) for a course(s) for
which he/she is not registered, will not be credited for such
course/s.
REVIEW YOUR RECORDS REGULARLY online through the
student portal my.uwi.edu:
to ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date

to ensure that you have registered for the courses for which
you are attending classes and intend to be examined.
Continuing students who are not reading any courses in any
one semester are required to apply for Leave of Absence.
Failure to do so may result in your being considered to have
withdrawn from the University.
Leave of absence requests must be submitted by September
11, 2015 for Semester I and by February 05, 2016 for Semester
II using the Online Student Requests System on the new
student portal my.uwi.edu.
Leave of absence will not be granted for more than two (2)
consecutive academic years.

www.sta.uwi.edu
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FOR

TUITION EXPENSES (GATE)
(Nationals of T&T ONLY)
To access the Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses
(GATE) programme, you must register for the GATE e-Service
at the GATE Registration Centre (GRC). [Visit e-GATE website
- www.e-gate.gov.tt or call 800-GATE for information].
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BENEFIT FROM GATE?
1. GATE can be accessed by citizens of Trinidad and Tobago
pursuing higher education.
2. Citizens must provide proof that they have been resident
in Trinidad & Tobago for at least three (3) years prior to
submitting an application. GATE is applicable for study
within Trinidad and Tobago and at the campuses of The
University of the West Indies in Cave Hill, Barbados; Mona,
Jamaica; and the Bahamas Hotel Institute.
3. All recognised tertiary education programmes which fulfil
the Governments quality assurance requirements will be
considered for GATE.
4. All students, including postgraduate students, who have
accessed grants under the GATE Programme, will be
required to fulfil a period of national service in the private
or public sector in Trinidad and Tobago.
5. Apart from employment in the public or private sector
in Trinidad and Tobago, students may serve in approved
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and national
service bodies such as the Civilian Conservation Corps.
6. GATE is a grant that will be converted to a loan if a student
does not complete his or her programme of study.
7. Grants will be given for the stated duration of the specific
programme of study only.
8. Students will be required to pay the compulsory fees at
the start of the academic year.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON THE GATE PROGRAMME VISIT
http://www.e-gate.gov.tt/gate-app/faq.htm
If you are a NEW student and fail to select courses online by

your offer of a place will be withdrawn.
Offers of a place at The University cannot be deferred. Students
who wish to begin study in the following academic year will
be required to re-apply when applications are invited between
November and March.
A NEW student cannot be granted Leave of Absence unless
he/she has selected courses online, paid at least compulsory
fees and obtained financial clearance. Such students who
wish to begin study in the following academic year will be
required to re-apply when applications are invited between
November and March.
If you are a continuing student and fail to register by
September 11, 2015 for Semester 1 and February 05, 2016
for Semester II it would be assumed that you have withdrawn
from The University.
REASONS TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS

If youve completed the academic process but have failed to
obtain financial clearance the following sanctions will be
imposed:
You will be unable to:

attend classes

obtain or renew an ID card

borrow books from the Campus Libraries and make
use of their computer laboratories.

access your student records
access myelearning

access your examination schedule

access the student medical/health records

use the Health Service Unit

represent clubs/societies/UWI in co-curricular activities

seek candidacy or run for office in any Hall election or
campus-wide election to the Guild of Students
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ORIENTATION
ORIENTATION
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
At the beginning of each academic year The University

organizes an orientation programme for all new students.
The First Year Experience programme include fun and exciting
events, seminars, workshops, tours and discussions designed
to help new first-year and first-time students get to know
each other and the campus as they transition to university
life. Sessions focus on four broad areas:

Developing academic skills

Adjusting to university (UWI) life

Career and academic goals

Developing self
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE SCHEDULE

2015/2016
The following events are for first year/first time students at

the UWI St. Augustine ONLY.
For more information see the Student Support section of
this guidebook or visit http://sta.uwi.edu/sas/services/
support.asp
EVENT
DATE
Meet & Great
Aug 17 - 30
Campus Tours
Aug 17 - 30
UWI Clicks
Aug 17 - 21 & Sept 10
In addition, there is a special orientation for international

students and exchange students each semester
Check-In
Aug 22 - 23
Know Your Faculty
Aug 24 - 26, Sept 1 - 4
Special orientation activities are held by Faculties and

Departments, the Guild of Students, Student Advisory Services,
and the Campus Libraries. There are also several Campus tours
organized to familiarize new students with the campus and
its surroundings. Participation is highly recommended to
avoid confusion and misdirection once classes have begun.
Orientation is required for ALL new students. Take a look at
the schedule and save the dates on your calendar!
UWI Guild Fest
Aug 26 - Sept 4
UWI Life Support
Aug 27
UWI Life Student &

Information Village
Aug 28
UWI Life Prime
Aug 29
Welcome Home
Sept 1 - 3
THE GUILD OF STUDENTS

ORIENTATION WEEK
Know Your Library
Sept 1 - 19
Orientation for Students

with Disabilities
Sept 10
Orientation for Commuting

Students
Sept 11
Health & Well Being
Sept 14 & 21, Oct 19 & 26
Matriculation
Sept 17
The Postgraduate Experience
Sept 23 & Oct 8
Career Seminars
Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
Study Skills
Oct 15 & 22, Nov 12
Exchange Orientation
Jan 18
UWI Clicks
Jan 21 & 28
Study Skills
Feb 4 & 11
* UWI Etc Volunteer Open Day
Feb 25
The Guild of Students also hosts an orientation programme

in Semester 1, during the first week of teaching. For more
information, you should contact the Guild Office on 6622002 exts. 82250, 83863 or visit them during your first week
on campus.
MATRICULATION CEREMONY
The Matriculation Ceremony is the formal recognition and

induction of new students as members of The Universitys
academic community. It is marked by the signing of the
Matriculation Register and taking of the Academic Vow.
All new students are required to attend the Matriculation
Ceremony. This years ceremony is carded for 5:00pm on
Thursday September 17, 2015 at the University Sports &
Physical Education Centre (UWI SPEC). You may bring one (1)
guest to the ceremony.
* UWI Etc Volunteer Open Day is open to all students of The

University..
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HOW TO GET YOUR STUDENT ID
HOW TO GET
YOUR STUDENT ID
GETTING YOUR STUDENT ID
All students are required to have a University ID card which

must be on display at all times on the University Campus.
Your ID card allows you access to all the facilities on campus.
It MUST be produced at the Campus Libraries, examination
rooms and other places as requested. Students not wearing
their ID cards can be asked to leave the campus.
New students are photographed for ID cards in the Daaga
Lecture Room (Ground Floor, Room 1). If you are a Continuing/
Re-Entry student, your ID card will be automatically validated
for the new academic year when financial clearance has been
obtained.
New ID Cards
New ID cards are required for all NEW students on completion
of academic approval and financial clearance, you should
proceed to the Daaga Lecture Room (Ground Floor, Room 1)
to have your photograph taken.
www.sta.uwi.edu
NOTE: You must obtain financial clearance in order to

obtain a UWI Student ID.

You must produce a picture identification (i.e. valid
passport or National ID Card) to obtain your UWI
Student ID.
Renewal of ID Cards
CONTINUING/RE-ENTRY STUDENTS - If you received financial
clearance your UWI Student ID Card is automatically
revalidated. If your UWI ID card date has expired you would
be required to visit the ID Card Office, Daaga Lecture Room,
to have your photograph taken to obtain a new UWI ID Card.
NOTE: You must obtain financial clearance in order to
obtain a UWI Student ID.

You must produce a picture identification (i.e. valid
passport or National ID Card) to obtain your UWI
Student ID.
Replacement of ID Cards
If you lose your ID card, a replacement ID card fee of TT$180.00
must be paid at Republic Bank Ltd. and the receipt produced at
the ID Card Office, Daaga Lecture Room for a replacement card.
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HOW TO FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION
HOW TO FINANCE
YOUR EDUCATION
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
Fees
You are required to pay the tuition fees relevant to your faculty as well as other compulsory fees such as Guild fees and
Personal Accident Insurance. If you are a new student, you
are required to pay compulsory fees which include Caution
Money (year of entry only), Guild fee, Personal Accident Insurance Premium and your Student ID card fee (first issue only).
Tuition fees are payable at the beginning of each semester.
ALL other compulsory fees are payable at the beginning of
the academic year.
Please see the Financial Information booklet for relevant faculty fees and other applicable charges. Remember that a late
registration fee of $200 applies from September 07, 2015 for
first semester and/or February 01, 2016 for second semester.
Living Expenses
Students should budget for living expenses - including
accommodation, meals and personal expenses, as well as
books and other learning material.
Scholarships and Bursaries

Several scholarships and bursaries are offered to students
on the basis of the financial need of the students as well as
academic performance.
The awards vary in value and criteria for eligibility, and are
usually awarded on an annual basis.
Applications for scholarships and bursaries are invited around
March of each year and notices are posted on the website at
http://sta.uwi.edu/scholarships/ on main notice boards
in the Campus Libraries, the Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Building, Halls of Residence, Faculties and the
Student Affairs (Admissions) Office as well as other notice
boards.
A Scholarships and Bursaries booklet itemizing the
scholarships and bursaries available for a particular academic
year is also available on the website at:
http://sta.uwi.edu/scholarships/
University Open Scholarship

The UWI Open scholarships are open to students who are
citizens of the UWIs contributing countries.
Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of one of UWIs contributing
countries.
Applicants should have been accepted to read for a
UWI undergraduate degree or be completing Year 1 of
a UWI degree.
You must also:

Possess an outstanding academic record - CAPE Units 1 &
2 with Grade 1 in at least 5 subjects including Caribbean
Studies and Communication Studies; Associate degree
with a minimum GPA of 3.6; Year 1 GPA of 3.6 at UWI.
Provide TWO letters of reference - one of which must
come from an academic referee (teacher, principal,
lecturer) attesting to the applicants academic ability
and potential, demonstrated leadership and character.
The scholarship winners will receive the campus-specific
benefits for the duration of their degree programmes:
Cave Hill and St. Augustine (maintenance costs housing, transportation, books costs calculated in
relation to the financial information provided for the
pertinent academic year).
Mona and Open Campus - Full Scholarship (tuition and
maintenance costs) OR Tuition Only.
Application Procedure
Apply online via our website at https://sta.uwi.edu/
admissions/financial/default.asp

Deadline January 31 of each year.
Certified supporting documents (academic certificates
(letters of reference, evidence of leadership and
character) must be sent to:
The Office of the Board for Undergraduate Studies,
UWI Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica.
Student Hardship Loan

The University has established an emergency Student
Hardship Loan Scheme which is administered by the
Director, Student Advisory Services. Applications for financial
assistance should be submitted to the Director of Student
Advisory Services. Loans, or in some cases grants, are made
available only to Second and Final Year students with a good
academic record.
Prizes
A number of University-wide, Faculty and Departmental prizes
are awarded to students based on academic performance.
A list of available prizes may be obtained from your Faculty
offices.
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Government/Private Scholarships
If you have been awarded a Government or private scholarship,
you must submit written proof of your award each year. This
must be stapled to your registration fee assessment invoice
before being placed in the boxes at The Lloyd Braithwaite
Student Administration Building.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UNDERGRADUATE

STUDENTS FROM TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)
Funding
The GATE Policy of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago, states that, GATE no longer covers students whose
cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is below 2.0.

www.sta.uwi.edu
Such students therefore will be required to pay their own

Tuition fees for academic year 2015/2016.
If you are among such students you must make arrangements
to meet your tuition fees before you can register for the
upcoming semester, recognizing that your registration
cannot be effected unless you can fully meet your financial
obligation to The University.
To find out more about the GATE Funding Policy Guidelines,
download the FAQs posted on our website or please contact
Student Accounts, the Bursary at 662-2002 exts. 82137, 83382,
83379 or 82143.
For the purposes of this policy the relevant GPA is the

cumulative GPA appearing on your transcript as at the end
of the academic year - 2014/2015 and includes Semesters 1, 2
and 3 (where applicable) for full-time/part-time students and
for students enrolled in Evening programmes. This means that
students who have not maintained a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.0 as at the end of the academic year 2014/2015 will be
unable to access continued GATE Funding for the 2015/2016
academic year.
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HOW TO MAKE
REGISTRATION
CHANGES
Adding or dropping courses will only be permitted up to

September 11, 2015) for courses in Semester 1 and up to
February 05, 2016 for courses in Semester 2.
Students are advised to view their personal information

online and make changes where necessary. You would be
able to change the following fields: address, telephone and
emergency contact. Other changes such as a change of NAME
and MARITAL STATUS will require the submission of an official
letter with supporting original documents or certified copies
to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs (Admissions).
2.
Adding or dropping courses affects the fees for which

you are liable. Depending on the number of courses you
may have added you may be financially responsible for
payment of additional fees; alternatively depending on
the number of courses you may have dropped you may
be entitled to a refund of fees.
3.
Adding or dropping courses also affect your student loan

status.
4.
Any changes after this period will require permission

from the Academic Board.
Updating your contact information
Adding/Dropping Courses
[Change in Registration]
Students will be able to make changes to their registration
[add or drop courses] on the web during the registration
period. At the end of the registration period (i.e. September
11, 2015) no changes will be permitted.
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Notes:
1. A late registration fee of TT$200 applies from September
07, 2015 for Semester 1 and February 01, 2016 for
Semester 2.
HOW TO MAKE REGISTRATION CHANGES
Change of Major/Option and/or Enrolment Status

Students may request changes to:- major(s)/minor(s)/option/special
- enrolment status (part-time/full-time/evening)
NOTE:
Requests for change in Enrolment Status and change in
Major/Option
Approval granted in Semester I becomes effective in
Semester II
Approval granted in Semester II becomes effective in
the next academic year.
Change of Major/Option
Students will be required to submit written requests to the
Dean of the Faculty, through the Senior Assistant Registrar,
Student Affairs (Admissions).
Online Student Requests for Change in

Enrolment Status and Leave of Absence
Change in Enrolment Status
All applications for Change in Enrolment Status should be
submitted through the Online Student Request System for
Student Matters. The student will be required to:

Log in to the new student portal (my.uwi.edu)

Go to Student Services & Financial Aid

Click on Registration

Click on Application for Change in Status

Follow the steps required for the application and click submit.
A confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be
sent to his/her student portal email upon receipt of
the application.
Student will be able to track the progress of the
application by logging unto the Banner Student
Services page and clicking on the specific tracking
number given.

Students record will be automatically updated.
Leave of Absence
All applications for leave of absence for a semester or the
academic year should be submitted through the Online
Student Request System for Student Matters. The student
will be required to:

Log in to the new student portal (my.uwi.edu)

Go to Student Services & Financial Aid

Click on Registration

Click on Application for Leave of Absence
Follow the steps required for the application and click
submit.
A confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be
sent to his/her student portal email upon receipt of
the application.
Students will be able to track the progress of the
application by logging unto the Banner Student
Services page and clicking on the specific tracking
number given.
www.sta.uwi.edu
Students record will be automatically updated.

Requests citing medical reasons must be accompanied
by medical certification acceptable to The University.
Requests for personal reasons or based on
compassionate, financial or work-related grounds are
also considered.
Note 1: Students who have been attending classes
and then apply for Leave of Absence after the
deadline date are liable for payment of full
tuition fees for the semester/academic year,
whether they sit examination or not.
Note 2: Leave of Absence grants a student permission
to be away from classes and from writing
examinations. A student cannot, therefore,
be on approved Leave of Absence and at the
same time benefit from examination results
for that period.
Note 3: Leave of Absence will not be granted for
more than two (2) consecutive academic
years.
Note 4: Coursework marks cannot be transferred for
persons who are on leave of absence.
Leave of Absence
before the end of semester
Leave of absence is permitted. If you wish to leave campus
before the end of either semester, you must apply in writing
to the Campus Principal. Letters should be routed through
your Faculty Dean and sent at least three weeks before the
planned date of departure. In case of an emergency you may
be exempted from the three weeks notice.
for more than two days

If you need to be away from campus for more than two days
at a time you need to apply to the Campus Principal. All leave
must be recommended by your Faculty Dean and by the Hall
Warden if you are a hall resident.
for a semester/year
All applications for leave of absence for a semester OR the
academic MUST be submitted through the Online Student
Request System for on Student Matters by the END OF THE
THIRD WEEK OF SEMESTER 1 or it will not be considered.
Requests citing medical reasons must be accompanied by
medical certification acceptable to the University. Requests
for personal reasons or based on compassionate, financial or
work-related grounds are also considered.
Responses will normally be mailed, but prior arrangements
may be made with the Admissions Office for collection of same.
You must complete your request for Leave of Absence by
September 11, 2015 for Semester 1 and by February 05,
2016 for Semester 2.
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New Students
Exemption Only
If you are a NEW student and you wish to begin study in the
following academic year , YOU MUST FIRST REGISTER then
apply for a Leave of Absence. Failure to register will result
in the withdrawal of your offer of a place and you will be
required to re-apply when applications are invited between
November and January.
A student may receive exemption only (i.e. without credit) for

the corresponding UWI level course(s). Granting exemption
only (without credit) means that THE STUDENT MUST
REGISTER FOR ANOTHER COURSE(S), AT THE APPROPRIATE
LEVEL, approved for their degree programme in order to
satisfy his/her credit requirement.
Examinations Only [Exams Only]
Exemptions are granted in accordance with Faculty

regulations.
A student may seek permission to write EXAMS ONLY in the

following circumstances, after having been registered for and
attended classes in a course(s):(a) He/she has failed one or two of the final courses needed
to complete degree/certificate/diploma requirements
and obtained a mark as prescribed by the respective
faculty regulations.
(b) He/she has obtained a medical excuse, certified by the
UWI Medical Officer, for not having attempted an exam;
(c) In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may grant a
student deferral from sitting exam and permission to
take it on a subsequent occasion, by virtue of special
assignments overseas for an employer (Part-Time and
Evening students only) or by virtue of being selected
to represent the country on a national team. In both
instances, formal representation will have to be made
by the employer/national association.
If permission is granted, you will be advised in writing by the
Student Affairs (Admissions) Office and will be required to
pay the requisite per credit fee in accordance with published
Undergraduate Financial Information.
Note: Exam only will be marked out of 100%.
Exemption with credit [EC]

Persons applying for exemption with credit should make such
requests through the Students Affairs (Admissions) Office
during the first 3 weeks of Semester 1. Applications should
be made, through the Student Affairs (Admissions) Office, to
the Dean of the respective Faculty on the appropriate form.
Note: Exemption with credit will not be granted for
course(s) which have been successfully completed for
more than five (5) years before the date of entry or reentry.
An official transcript and/or course outlines are required for
assessment by the appropriate authority.
Exemption with credit are granted in accordance with Faculty
regulations.
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Re-entry students may be given credits for courses

previously passed. Determination of such credits will depend
upon the grades achieved, the time that has elapsed since
the courses were passed and the relevant students activities
during the elapsed time. Credit will not normally be given for
courses passed with a grade of less than B or as prescribed
by faculty regulations.
Not for Credit (NFC)
Persons wishing to pursue a course(s) to be considered as
Not for Credit (NFC) must seek approval prior to selecting the
course online. All such requests must be made, in writing, or
in the required form, to the Dean of the Faculty, through the
Senior Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs (Admissions).
A course designated at registration as Not For Credit (NFC)
shall not count for the purpose of assessing Honours. Where
a student fails to specify the course which is Not for Credit,
the date(s) on which such course(s) were registered shall be
used to make a determination.
Once Not For Credit (NFC) approval has been granted, it
cannot be rescinded.
Course Audit
A registered student may be permitted to audit a course in
accordance with prescribed faculty regulations.
Auditing means recorded attendance at lectures, tutorials
and laboratory sessions for a given course without the
requirement of sitting the final exam.
Satisfactory attendance certified in accordance with faculty
regulations shall be awarded the designation V. In the
absence of such certification, the designation NV shall be
recorded.
No academic credit shall be granted for an audited course.
Transfer/Carry forward of Coursework Marks

In accordance with prescribed faculty regulations, where
a student may have failed a course(s) or not written final
examination in a course(s), he/she may request permission
to transfer / carry forward coursework marks obtained in the
respective course(s), when the course is repeated within one
academic year.
NOTE: Transfer/carry forward of coursework marks is not
the same as Exams ONLY. Students writing EXAMS ONLY
are graded out of 100%.
Registering for a course already passed

A candidate who has recorded a pass in a course will not be
permitted to re-register for that course.
Transfers
If you wish to transfer to another faculty on the same campus
you must complete the required transfer application form
which is available from the Student Affairs (Admissions) Office
of the Registry. If you wish to transfer to another campus, you
must fill out a transfer application form obtainable from the
Customer Service Representatives, at the Lloyd Braithwaite
Student Administration Building. Application for Transfer
Forms can be downloaded from our website at www.sta.uwi.
edu/admissions/apply/transfer.asp. Students seeking to
transfer to another campus must be in good financial standing
before their application for transfer forms are forwarded there.
www.sta.uwi.edu
Transfer applications to ALL Faculties must be submitted by

March 31, 2016. Transfers will be considered at the end of
Semester 2 of each academic year for the preceding academic
year and will be subject to (i) academic requirements and /or
(ii) availability of space.
For UWI Open Campus and Non-Campus Territories
Students wishing to transfer from Off-Campus to On-Campus
must complete Application for Transfer Forms in triplicate.
The forms can be collected from your UWI Open Campus
Representative or Site Coordinator or downloaded from the
website at http://sta.uwi.edu/admissions/apply/transfer.
asp
Completed forms must reach: The Senior Assistant Registrar,
Student Affairs (Admissions), UWI St. Augustine Campus,
Trinidad & Tobago W.I. no later than March 31, 2015.
Withdrawal
We are aware, that circumstances change and you may need
to withdraw from The University for various reasons. We are
here to help you if you run into any difficulties. Before you
make any decisions about leaving please speak to Dr. Deirdre
Charles, Director, Student Advisory Services ext. 82096 or Ms.
Jacqueline Huggins, Coordinator, Academic Support and
Disabilities Liaison Unit, Old JFK Cafeteria, Quadrangle, exts.
83921, 83023, 83866
REFER TO UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON REGISTRATION CHANGES ON PAGE 43
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HOW TO GET TO TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
HOW TO GET
TO TRINIDAD
& TOBAGO
Travel
If you are a national of a country contributing to UWI and

coming to UWI for the first time, you are entitled to a refund
of your airfare to Trinidad & Tobago. Please purchase your
own economy class ticket and when you arrive in Trinidad
& Tobago you will be refunded the full cost of the ticket on
production of your e-ticket and boarding pass. On completion
of your course of study you will be given return airfare to your
country of origin.
Before travelling to Trinidad & Tobago, you should ensure

that your passport is valid to cover at least the period for
which you are registered or have been accepted at The UWI
St. Augustine Campus.
You should also travel with proof of your student status If
you are a CONTINUING student, your Students ID card OR if
you are a NEW student, your official offer of a place from The
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus.
On entering Trinidad please ensure that the Immigration
Official stamps your passport to cover the entire academic
year until August 31, 2016 as having your stay extended
incurs a cost.
If you are coming from The Bahamas or Barbados Please take
a copy of the picture page of your passport to your Faculty
Office for certification as requested by your government.
Immigration requirements
Students from the following countries DO NOT require a visa
to enter Trinidad and Tobago:
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom.

All CARICOM Member States Except Haiti
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the

Peoples Republic of China
All British Commonwealth Countries except Australia,

Cameroon, The Republic of Fiji, India, Mozambique, New
Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, South
Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Uganda.

Nationals from all other countries require visas. Applications
for visas can be made at any Trinidad and Tobago Overseas
Mission or, where no Trinidad and Tobago Overseas Mission
exists, at any British Foreign Consular Office.
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LIST OF THE
CONTRIBUTING COUNTRIES
Campus Countries
Barbados
Jamaica
Trinidad & Tobago
Non-Campus Countries
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda The Bahamas
Belize Bermuda British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands Dominica
Grenada Montserrat
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
St. Lucia
REFER TO UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON IMMIGRATION, TRAVEL,

BAGGAGE AND STUDENT PASSAGE ON PAGE 45
WHAT LIFE AT UWI IS LIKE
WHAT LIFE
AT UWI IS LIKE
FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
For students from overseas, and even those faced with a long
commute, finding accommodation on or close to campus is
a priority. However, not all faculties are located on the main
campus, so when choosing accommodation, consider where
your classes are most likely to be.
The faculties - Food and Agriculture, Science and Technology,
Engineering, Humanities & Education, Law and Social
Sciences are located at the main campus in St. Augustine,
while the Faculty of Medical Sciences is located at Mount
Hope in the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex.
On Campus
You can enjoy being part of dorm life by living in one of
the five Halls of Residence on campus. Trinity Hall [all
female], Canada Hall [all male], and Milner Hall [co-ed] are
located at the main campus while Joyce Gibson-Inniss Hall
[co-ed] is located at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences
Complex, Mount Hope and The Sir Arthur Lewis Hall at
St. Johns Road, St. Augustine. Applications to live on Hall
must be sent/submitted to Student Advisory Services.
These can be downloaded from https://sta.uwi.edu/sas/
accommodation/oncampus.asp
www.sta.uwi.edu
HALL SUPERVISORS
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ALL HALL
SUPERVISORS IS INCLUDED IN THE LIFELINE
SECTION AT THE BACK OF THIS HANDBOOK!
Off Campus
Students are assisted with finding off-campus housing by the
Student Advisory Services you can call the Accommodation
Office at ext. 83847 for further information on available
housing around campus. The University however, does not
assume responsibility for off-campus housing.
Eating, Shopping & Entertainment

A number of eating places on campus provide not just food
and drink, but a meeting place for social interaction with
your peers.
UWI offers a range of facilities for student recreation including
the Student Activity Centre (SAC), and Sport & Physical
Education Centre (SPEC). The Guild of Students also plays a
key role in organizing activities and social events for students.
In addition there are several privately managed recreational
facilities in the area that students can access.
Three major shopping malls located within a few kilometres of
the campus cater to your shopping needs, providing a variety
of items from food and clothes to specialty items. Banking
facilities and a bookshop are also conveniently situated on
the main campus at St. Augustine.
REFER TO UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON

HALLS AND UNIVERSITY PROPERTY ON PAGE 46
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STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTRE (SAC)

We have made life a bit easier for students who do not live
on campus. The Student Activity Centre (SAC) caters to all
commuter students, and provides study rooms, locker and
shower facilities and recreation facilities such as pool tables
and table tennis boards. Mr. Curtis Mike manages the SAC and
he will be happy to address any of your concerns. He can be
reached at extension 82252.
SPORT & RECREATION

At UWI, we believe that a sound mind resides within a healthy
body. As a result, The University has invested extensively over
the last few years to create a range of outstanding sporting
facilities on campus, which are second to none in the region.
The Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC) provides
the opportunity for students to enjoy sport and participate
in sport and exercise as a means of achieving a healthier
lifestyle, developing new skills and maintaining or improving
their sporting talents.
During the semester SPEC runs a sports programme using certified coaches. Activities include football, cricket, badminton,
hockey, aerobics, volleyball, aqua-aerobics, netball, basketball
and taekwondo. To join the SPEC Gym, learn a sport, join a
team or access the facilities, visit their website at
http://sta.uwi.edu/spec/
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FACILITIES FOR SPORTS

Tennis Academy
Swimming Pool
International Cricket Facilities
Football and Rugby Fields
Multi-purpose indoor arena
Weight training and Fitness classes
Circuits, spinning, body sculpting and aerobics
Modern, wellequipped gym and fitness area

www.sta.uwi.edu
ENSURING YOUR SAFETY

ON AND OFF CAMPUS
The St. Augustine Campus has taken significant steps toward

ensuring the safety and security of students, employees and
visitors, which is of primary importance. All students are
strongly encouraged to make use of the following:
Campus Security Escort Service available on request from
6:00 pm 6:00 am (Call exts. 82120/83510)
Designated secure study areas
Students Shuttle Service
Designated well-lit, 24-hour patrolled walkways
Emergency Blue Phone Service
Be sure to stay alert on and particularly off campus, avoid
secluded short-cuts, and walk with a friend. If you need
assistance, or feel that someone is behaving in a suspicious
manner, go to the nearest well-lit area and report the incident
to Campus Security.
PARKING FACILITIES
As a result of the upsurge in the number of vehicles on the St.

Augustine campus in the recent times, some level of restricted
parking has had to be implemented.
TGR CAR PARK AND

SHUTTLE SERVICE
A new parking facility for students and visitors
(TGR North Car Park and TGR South Car Park)
has been constructed on the western end of the
campus, with a free around the campus shuttle
service designated to provide users of these car
parks with transportation to the main campus.
This shuttle service operates weekdays from
7:00 am to 10:00 pm at 10 15 minute intervals.
See the section on SHUTTLE ROUTES Route 1
for details of this service.
STUDENT & VISITOR (TGR)

CAR PARK OPENING HOURS
Weekdays 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
On weekends and public holidays, as well as
after 5:30 pm (and until 6:00 am) on weekdays,
students can park in the unrestricted parking
areas on campus.
REFER TO UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON SAFETY ON PAGE 55

FOR MORE ON THE UNIVERSITYS PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
PLEASE REFER TO THE SECURITY BOOKLET
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UWI Estate Police *

Security Hotline:
662-4123
(Office line) 662-4783
Exts. 83510, 82121, 82120,
83497, 83512, 83335
St. Joseph Police Station *
662-2522, 662-4038
Tunapuna Police Station *
645-7573, 645-5552,
662-1600
No Parking Areas
Emergency *
(Police) 999, 555
(Ambulance) 990, 811
UWI Student
Counsellor
662-2002 Ext. 82151
Rape Crisis Centre
40 Woodford St. POS
622-7273, 622-1079
12 San Fernando Street
San Fernando
657-5355
There are some reserved parking areas for Faculty staff

members and differently-abled members of the campus
community. You should not park in these designated areas
as you run the risk of having your vehicle clamped or towed
away at your expense.
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On weekdays, from 6:00 am, students are only allowed to park

in the Heart Ease Car Park and JFK (East) Car Park on the main
campus.
A first-come, first
serve system is in place as there are
EMERGENCY
NUMBERS
limited spaces available in these car parks. You must have a
valid student parking permit in order to park in these areas.
Getting A Vehicle Parking Permit
To ensure proper management of the Universitys limited

parking resources and the security of our students, faculty
and staff, members of the campus community are required to
apply for a parking permit directly to the Director of Security
at the Security Department.
Parking permits are issued to vehicles. These permits also
grant use of campus roadways.
Parking permits should be affixed to the front windshield of
the vehicles in a conspicuous manner so that they can easily
be seen by Security.
Also, special parking permits are issued to concessionaires,
visitors and persons with disabilities and/or temporary
handicaps by applying directly to the Director of Security.
Please remember that parking permits authorise the vehicles
to be parked in the relevant parking areas but they do not
guarantee a parking spot.
Clamping & Towing

of Vehicles on Campus
A vehicle that is in violation of one or more of the campus

traffic and parking rules may be immobilised by affixing a
wheel clamp to one of the wheels on the vehicle, or towed
away. Vehicles are clamped/towed in the following cases:

Parking an unauthorised vehicle in a

handicapped space
Parking in a reserved space
Parking in a No Parking zone
Parking on grassy areas
Parking within 9 metres of a corner
Parking within 3 metres of a fire hydrant
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The Security Department will remove the clamp after the

payment of the removal fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00)
by the owner or operator of the vehicle. During business
hours, this fee must be paid at the Bursary. After business
hours, it is payable at the Security Department.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
As a means of enhancing safety and security, the University

has implemented a Shuttle Service, which provides free
transportation for its students. Students MUST produce/
display I.D. Cards to access this service.
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THE SHUTTLE ROUTES

ROUTE 1
STUDENT & VISITOR (TGR) CAR PARK TO JFK UNDERPASS
This shuttle service operates only on weekdays from 7:00 am to 10:00
pm at 10 -15 minute intervals.
Pick up and drop off points
Chemistry Building
Land and Surveying building
Route:
Student & Visitor (TGR) Car Park >> JFK Underpass via
University Drive >> Student & Visitor (TGR) Car Park
Time:
Weekdays - 7:00am to 10:00pm Every 10 -15 minutes
ROUTE 2
JFK UNDERPASS/STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTRE
ROUND TRIP
Pick-up and drop-off points: (Day - 8:00 am to 9:00 pm):
JFK Underpass (am)/ SAC East (pm)
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
Administration Building
Sir Frank Stockdale Building
JFK Underpass (am)/ SAC East (pm)
ROUTE 4
ST. AUGUSTINE (EAST)/TUNAPUNA

This route serves students residing around the main campus.
Pick-up and drop-off points:
Sport & Physical Education Centre (SPEC)
University Villas (from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm on weekdays.)
JFK Underpass
S.A.C.
St. Augustine Villas
Time:
Weekdays - 6:00pm to 10:00pm / Every 45 minutes (approximately)
ROUTE 5
MOUNT HOPE/ SAN JUAN CIRCUIT
This route serves the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Joyce Gibson-Inniss
Hall of Residence, University Field Station, and (after 6:00pm) San
Juan residents.
Pick-up and drop-off points: (Day - 7:00am to 7:30pm):
JFK Underpass
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Joyce Gibson Inniss Hall of Residence
University Field Station
Route:
JFK Underpass (am) / SAC East (pm) >> Wooding Drive >> Sherlock
Crescent >> University Drive >> JFK Underpass (am) / SAC East (pm)
Pick-up and drop-off points: (Night - 7:30pm to 5:30am):

SAC East
Joyce Gibson Inniss Hall of Residence
University Field Station and San Juan Bus Terminus
(6:00pm 10:00pm After 10:00pm on request)
Time:
Weekdays - 8:00am to 7:30pm then 7:30pm 5:30am
Every 20 - 25 minutes
Time:
Weekdays - 7:00am to 7:30pm then 7:30pm 5:30am/ Every 30
minutes
ROUTE 3
DEPARTMENT FOR CREATIVE AND FESTIVAL ARTS
/ ST. AUGUSTINE (NORTH)
This route serves students attending the old and new Department
for Creative and Festival Arts, School of Education, Campus House,
Deane House and (after 6:00pm) residents of the St. Augustine/ Santa
Margarita area.
Pick up and drop off points:
JFK Underpass
Old Creative and Festival Arts
School of Education
Deane House
Campus House
Centre for Health Economics (HEU)
New Creative and Festival Arts
Sir Arthur Lewis Hall of Residence (SALHOR)
Route:
JFK Underpass >> Wooding Drive>> School of Education >> Old
Creative and Festival Arts>> Deane House>> Campus House>>
HEU >>New Creative and Festival Arts >>SALHOR
CHANGES TO SERVICE
Information about up-to-the minute changes in respect of the operation of the shuttle service is posted
on the following notice boards:
JFK Underpass
Student Activity Centre (SAC)
Student & Visitor (TGR) North/South Car park
Mount Hope Medical Sciences Library
Joyce Gibson-Inniss Hall of Residence
Department for Creative Arts and Festival Arts
Education
Deane House
SPEC
Sir Arthur Lewis Hall of Residence (SALHOR)
HEU
Time:
Weekdays - 9:00am to 10:00pm / Every 45 minutes (approximately)
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* PLEASE NOTE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AM AND PM SERVICE
HOW TO GET CONNECTED
HOW TO GET
CONNECTED
Stay Informed
Students have a responsibility to keep themselves informed

about their academic programme and other campus issues.
They can do so by:
Using the available online services that facilitate
communication between students, faculty and university
administration. These online services can be accessed via
the Student Web Portal at my.uwi.edu
Checking information posted on the notice boards (Faculty,
Halls of Residence, Department and Registry, Student
Activity Centre, UWI Bookshop) and University websites.
Making queries via telephone and email.
Online Student Requests System

Students in all faculties (except LAW) can apply online via
the automated student request system for a leave of absence
and change in enrolment status. Students will be able to track
the progress of the requests and academic records will be
automatically updated.
www.sta.uwi.edu
Email Address
Activate your email account Every student is assigned an
official UWI email address. Your email address is the one to which
all official email from Student Affairs and your faculty will be sent.
It is in the form [email protected]
Please activate your email promptly and check it regularly to
ensure that you receive any important information from the
University.
The Telephone System

The University operates a Direct Inward System Access (DISA)
telephone service with an automated voice attendant. All
offices at the St. Augustine Campus can be accessed by dialling
662-2002 followed by the extension number. For internal
calls simply dial the extension of the person or department
that you need.
The Faculty of Medical Sciences at the Eric Williams Medical
Sciences Complex can only be accessed by dialling 645-2640
followed by the extension number.
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HOW TO GET CONNECTED
Student Web Portal at my.uwi.edu
myeLearning
my.uwi.edu is a comprehensive web portal designed

to facilitate online communication among the campus
community. Use my.uwi.edu to interact with professors and
classmates, send and receive email, and receive community
announcements. my.uwi.edu also acts as the gateway to all of
your academic online tools that enable you to review course
schedules, register for classes, and check your grades online.
myeLearning is the St. Augustine campus online learning

environment. This website will assist you in meeting your
academic needs by providing you with a space to:
Participate in online activities
(e.g. discussions, polls, wikis)
Submit assignments
Take quizzes
Access your course material
Read announcements from your Lecturers
UWIs Student Portal is a secure site designed to provide

students with world-class internet services which includes
an official email account, myeLearning, mySecure Area and
the Libraries online databases. Access to these services is
authenticated by your Student ID number and password.
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myeLearning is not used in every course so speak with your

Lecturers and review your course outline to find out if it is
available in your course and how it is used.
As a registered student, you can access your mySecure Area

account. To access any other online services, YOU MUST BE
FINANCIALLY CLEARED.
In order to access myeLearning, you must be registered and

financially cleared. Review your registration and financial
records on mySecureArea prior to accessing myeLearning.
Since this information is personal to you, you are expected to

change your password upon initial sign-on and commit it to
memory. DO NOT disclose your password to anyone.
For myeLearning assistance, feel free to call the CITS Help Desk
at: 662-2002 ext. 84357 or send an email to:
[email protected] In your e-mail,include your
name, date of birth, UWI ID number, a telephone contact and
a description of your problem/request.
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HOW TO FIND STUDENT SUPPORT
www.sta.uwi.edu
HERE ARE SOME OF THE FACES YOU MAY BE SEEING OFTEN
Ms. Patricia Brown
Dr. Deirdre Charles
Ms. Jessie-Ann George
Mr. Sharan Singh
Senior Assistant Registrar

Examinations
Director, Office of Institutional

Advancement and Internationalisation
Ms. Jacqueline Huggins
Dr. Neil Singh
Mrs. Mary Balbirsingh
Major David Benjamin
Senior Assistant Registrar

Admissions
Coordinator, Academic Support/

Disabilities Liaison Unit
Director, Student Services
Medical Officer
Accountant,
Students Accounts
Director, Sport & Physical

Education Centre (SPEC)
HALLS OF RESIDENCE MANAGERS
Dr. Jacqueline Bridge
Trinity Hall and Canada Hall
Dr. Heather Cateau

Milner Hall
Dr. Farid Youssef
The Joyce Gibson Inniss Hall
Mr. Kevin Snaggs

Sir Arthur Lewis Hall
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HOW TO FIND
STUDENT SUPPORT
FINDING STUDENT SUPPORT
WHERE TO FIND WHAT YOU NEED

Administrative matters academic and otherwise - are
provided through the Campus Registry and related
administrative arms. These include admissions, registration,
examinations, IT services and the Bursary. The University
also provides other development and support services to all
registered students. The aim is to support the general health
and well-being of students. The Office of the Deputy Principal
oversees the delivery of these services.
See below for a list of what is available and where to find it.
You can find more information online at www.sta.uwi.edu/
current
STUDENT SERVICES AT A GLANCE

ACADEMIC SERVICES
Under the Office of the Campus Registrar
Student Affairs (Admissions)
www.sta.uwi.edu/admissions
Provides services and handles queries related to:
Applications
Registration
Transfers

Leave of Absence
Exemptions

Status Letters

Immigration & Visa Letters
Examinations Section
www.sta.uwi.edu/examinations
Provides services and handles queries related to:
Examinations
Grades

Student Records
Transcripts

Verification of awards & certificates
Graduation
The Office of the Evening University
www.sta.uwi.edu/evening
[email protected]
Provides advice and services to Evening University
students regarding registration, programmes, financial
information etc.
Campus IT Services
www.sta.uwi.edu/help/cits
[email protected]
Provides services related to

access to the campus network

computer purchases

student web portal, email and network passwords

IT training and certification
STUDENT SUPPORT
Under the Office of the Deputy Principal:
Student Advisory Services (SAS)
www.sta.uwi.edu/sas
Provides services related to student life and development,
including:

First Year Experience

Student Accommodation (on and off campus)
Employment

Career Guidance

Community Engagement

Financial Assistance & Advice
Recreational and other facilities, particularly for commuting
students:

Recreational activity
Lockers
Showers
Laundry
Cafeteria
Sports and Physical Education Centre (SPEC)
www.sta.uwi.edu/spec/
Gym

Sports facilities and training
The Office of the Deputy Principal collaborates with the
following offices to deal with related student matters:
Campus Security
Security
Parking

Shuttle Service
The Office of Institutional Advancement &
Internationalization
www.sta.uwi.edu/international/

Student Exchanges

Study Abroad Programmes

Summer Study Tours
Scholarships

Support for international (and regional) students & staff
The Bursary

Provides services related to the payment of fees, financial
clearance and other financial matters.
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THE CUSTOMER SERVICES CENTRE IS OPEN

MONDAY THURSDAY (8.30 A.M. 6.00 P.M.) FRIDAY (8.30 A.M. 4.30 P.M.)
ACADEMIC & ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES

The Office of the Campus Registrar is responsible for the
administration of the University. It is located on the second
floor of the Main Administration Building. The Campus
Registrar has overall responsibility for the Registry. Mr. Richard
Saunders is the Campus Registrar. The two sections of the
Office of the Campus Registrar with which you will probably
have the most contact are the Student Affairs (Admissions)
Office and the Examinations Section. These offices are located
in the Lloyd Braithwaite Student Administration Building.
Office of the Campus Registrar
Provides oversight for:

Examinations

Evening University

Student Administration Systems (Banner)

Campus IT Services (CITS)
www.sta.uwi.edu/admissions
This section is responsible for accepting and processing all
undergraduate applications and transfers at The UWI, St.
Augustine, as well as requests for change in registration,
leave of absence, course credits and exemptions, and status
letters - including immigration and visa letters.The Admissions
Office is located on the Ground Floor, the Lloyd Braithwaite
Student Administration Building. Ms. Patricia Brown heads
the Student Affairs (Admissions) Office and can be reached
at extensions 82154/82157.
Status & Visa Letters:
Requests for status and visa letters can be collected from the
Customer Services Centre at the Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Building two (2) working days from the date
of the request.
The Customer Services Centre
The Customer Services Centre is located on the Ground Floor
of the Lloyd Braithwaite Student Administration Building. It
is manned by Customer Service Representatives who are
cross-trained professionals. They are there to assist students
from across the campus with a wide range of policy and
procedural issues, ranging from admissions, academic records,
registration, examination matters and financial matters. The
Centre also provides access to self-service computer kiosks.
Examinations Section
www.sta.uwi.edu/examinations
Ms. Jessie-Ann George heads the Examinations Section and
can be reached at extension 82155. This section deals with
all matters relating to University examinations including the
conduct of examinations, the provision of student records
and transcripts, verification of awards and certificates. The
Examinations Section is located on the First Floor, The Lloyd
Braithwaite Student Administration Building.
www.sta.uwi.edu
The Office of the Evening University

www.sta.uwi.edu/evening
[email protected]
Ms. Kristy Smith coordinates the Evening University Office and
can be reached at extension 84331. The Evening University
programme provides prospective and current students with the
opportunity to pursue certificates, diplomas and degrees while
still working during the day.The Office is located immediately west
of the Canada Hall of Residence and south of the JFK carpark. The
building formally served as the Old Wardens Quarters (Canada
Hall). Their Office Hours:
Monday Friday: 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
The Bursary
If you are experiencing any problems or have any questions about
your fees, do not hesitate to speak with an officer at the Bursary.
This is the section of the Administration that deals with all money
matters including payment of fees, refunds, disbursement of funds
for scholarships and bursaries. The Student Accounts Section,
Bursary is located on the Ground Floor of the Lloyd Braithwaite
Student Administration Building. Mrs. Mary Balbirsingh heads the
Student Accounts Section of the Bursary and can be reached at
extension 82143.
Campus IT Services
www.sta.uwi.edu/help/cits
[email protected]
Mr. Nazir Alladin is the Director of Campus Information Technology
Services (CITS). CITS deals with matters pertaining to student
access to the Campus network, purchase of computers and
troubleshooting your IT problems. Should you require any I.T.
support, email the CITS Service Desk: [email protected].
STUDENT SUPPORT
We encourage students to remember that while staying on
top of your academic work is important, there is much more to
university life, and many more things to do and learn! Beyond
registration and academic services, the St. Augustine Campus
provides support services that ensure your physical comfort and
safety, as well as encourage your overall health and wellbeing.
All of these services fall under the Office of the Deputy Principal,
which has special responsibility for student issues on the Campus.
The current Deputy Principal is Professor Rhoda Reddock.
Office of the Deputy Principal
www.sta.uwi.edu/deputyprincipal
Provides services related to:

Student Complaints
Provides oversight for:

Academic Support/Disabilities Liaison Unit (ASDLU)

Halls of Residence

Health and Counselling Services (HSU)

Student Advisory Services (SAS)


Sports and Physical Education Centre (SPEC)

Guild of Students
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Student Complaints
When students have a problem or an issue with any arm of
the university academic or otherwise they should first take
their concerns to the relevant department or personnel. If all
normal channels for redress have been exhausted without
resolution, only then should students bring the matter to the
staff at the Office of the Deputy Principal, which is the office
of last resort. For more on the complaint process and the
types of complaints, visit www.sta.uwi.edu/deputyprincipal
2.
CTP (Cooperative Training Programme) - one-year

internship for students who have successfully completed
their level two courses. It provides students with work
experience and placement in an organization relevant
to their study programme.
3.
UWI-temps - provide students with employment during

the regular semester.
4.
Vacation and Graduate Employment - Job Placement

Programme.
The mission of Student Advisory Services (SAS) is to improve

student life through non-academic support services. To
achieve this goal, the Office offers a variety of student
development programmes as well as support services.
5.
WOW (World of Work) - This programme consists of

Seminars, Mock Interviews, Corporate Etiquette tips and a
Recruitment Fair. It provides prospective graduates with
the necessary tools needed for the work place.
These services and programmes enable students to derive

maximum benefit from their university experience and
contribute to their academic and personal long-term success.
6.
Company Presentations - Companies/Organizations are

invited to make presentations about career options and
paths in their respective organization.
ACCOMMODATION
7.
Career Resource Library - A small career resource

library has been developed with books, pamphlets and
newspaper articles. Students are allowed to consult this
reading material.
8.
Executive Transition Programme - This programme is

designed to equip second year students with the tools
necessary to successfully transition into internships,
vacation employment and the world of work. Students
learn how to write and critique their resume, write a
winning cover letter, write professional correspondence,
create their career portfolio and use technology wisely
in the workplace.
9.
Psychometric Testing - Tests used to analyze occupational/

ability personality profiling. These tests are typically used
to inform selection decisions and/or understand an
individuals career development needs.
Student Advisory Services
The Accommodation section provides direct assistance

with off-campus accommodation as well as on-campus
accommodation.
Off-campus properties are actively sought on an on-going
basis. Students may visit the office where recommendations
and assistance in finding suitable accommodation will be
given. The department maintains the OASIS website (http://
sta.uwi.edu/oasis/login.asp) where students can access new
and existing information on off-campus accommodation.
Application forms for hall accommodation, for the academic
year, are sent to the respective halls of residence (Milner Hall,
Trinity Hall, Canada Hall and The Joyce Gibson-Inniss Hall and
Sir Arthur Lewis Hall at St. Johns Road, St. Augustine) through
the Office of Student Advisory Services. Persons interested in
residing on hall for the first time may apply from the month
of November prior to the new academic year.
CAREERS AND PLACEMENT

The overall mission of the Careers & Placement section is to
facilitate career-related decision making and foster career
exploration within the students field of study. Below is a
brief summary of some of the programmes currently offered:
1. CAP (Career Advice Programme) - designed to provide
information and advice to students from year one to
final year on Career Planning and Career Opportunities
via workshops.Included in the Career Advice Programme
is a computer-based programme. SIGI 13 which helps
students identify careers which correspond to their
interests, abilities and values. It also helps them to
understand the dimensions of different jobs. This facility
is available at the Career Builder Room, office of Student
Advisory Services and can be accessed during the hours
of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME

First Year Experience is a year-long programme consisting of
a series of orientation activities aimed at helping students to
transition to UWI Life. All first year and first-time students are
required to attend the relevant activities.
Meet and Greet
This programme is geared towards first-year, first-time
international and regional undergraduate students who are
accepted and registered into the University. SAS recommends
transportation options to students to take them to their
residences. Students are also greeted at the airport by SAS
representatives, given a complimentary call and directed to
a taxi.
Check-In
Check-In is a programme that meets the specific needs of our
regional and international first-year and first-time students. It
assists students with their transitions to life at the University
and allows them to appreciate the diversity of life and culture
in Trinidad and Tobago.
Information Village
Information Village is designed to disseminate information
to students and to create a user-friendly environment of the
University. Students will be able to learn about their faculty
and departments, meet with lecturers and become familiar
with the various student support services available to them.
UWI Clicks
The UWI Clicks programme introduces students to the
UWIs technological interface by running beginners tutorial
sessions on how to navigate the universitys website and
student portal. The objectives of this programme are to
introduce students to the universitys online presence and
the importance of using features such as ones student e-mail.
Study Skills
Study Skills is a series of workshops that provide students with
useful information on how to maximize their time in order to
have effective and productive study sessions. It also prepares
students for the independence that is associated with higher
education. Students are expected to learn about different
strategies that can be used when studying. Each workshop
treats with a different topic.
Other Activities under FYE that are implemented by other
departments:

Campus Tours: Faculty specific tours for new students

Know Your Faculty: Orientation events for faculties

UWI Guild Fest: The Guild of Students orientation
activities

UWI Life Support: UWI Administration forum for
parents and families

UWI Life Student: UWI Administration orientation for
new students

UWI Life Prime: Orientation for Evening University and
mature students

Welcome Home: Orientation events for students
residing on Halls

Know Your Library: Library orientation sessions

Orientation for Students with Disabilities: An
orientation session for students with disabilities

Orientation for Commuting Students: Orientation
activities for commuting students

Health & Well Being: Health Services Unit workshops

Matriculation: Official ceremony to formally recognize
new students as members of the university

The Postgraduate Experience: Orientation workshops
for postgraduate students
www.sta.uwi.edu
OTHER PROJECTS
Smart Start
The Smart Start programme is intended to help prospective
students acclimatize to university through the provision of a
series of interactive learning sessions that engage students
about pertinent issues. Discussions will focus on identifying
the mission of The UWI, institutions expectations of students,
the role of student support services to name a few.
Operation Hot Chocolate
The Operation Hot Chocolate programme is designed to reach
the social needs of students as they prepare for exams. SAS
offers support to students before and during the examination
period by providing them with a healthy snack and drink
(coffee, tea, hot chocolate).
Yearbook
This book contains photographs and information for all final
year students from the various faculties. Final year students are
provided with a copy of the yearbook of their graduating class.
UWI Development & Endowment Fund
This Fund provides bursaries to Year 2 and Year 3 full-time
students via various fund-raising efforts. Application for
bursaries usually runs from the month of March to June each
year. Online applications can be submitted at
http://sta.uwi.edu/scholarships/
STUDY ABROAD & EXCHANGE

OPPORTUNITIES
Office of Institutional Advancement and
Internationalization
https://sta.uwi.edu/international/index.asp
The International Office recently renamed Office of Institutional
Advancement and Internationalization is responsible for
assisting students to participate in international programmes
with student exchange and study abroad opportunities with
one of the UWIs many international partners. Students can
spend 1 or 2 semesters at an international partner university
as part of their UWI programme of study. Short summer study
tours are also available to groups. This Office is also a support
resource for all international students and staff on Campus.
Located on the 2nd Floor, The Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Building, we can be reached at extensions
84151/84206, [email protected] or on skype
at uwi-sta-io.
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ACADEMIC HELP AND DISABILITY

SUPPORT
Academic Support/Disabilities Liaison Unit (ASDLU)
www.sta.uwi.edu/asdlu/
[email protected]
ANY student who is struggling academically is advised
to visit the Academic Support/Disabilities Liaison Unit
south of The Alma Jordan Library. The Unit Coordinator is
Ms. Jacqueline Huggins and office hours are from 8.30am
to 4.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday & 8:30am
to 6:00pm Tuesday and Thursday. The office telephone
extensions are 83921, 83923, 83866, 84254.
Students who are either permanently or temporarily
disabled should register with the office before or during
registration. Every effort will be made to facilitate your
on-campus requirements for mobility, accommodation,
coursework, examinations, and other areas. No student of The
UWI will be discriminated against on the basis of having
special needs. Sharing your needs before registration
will enable us to serve you better as a part of the Campus
community.
HEALTH SERVICES
For reliable health information visit the Health Services Unit
www.sta.uwi.edu/health/
The Health Services Unit is an ambulatory health facility,
which provides free screening and evaluation by nurses and
examinations by general practice physicians as well as specific
health promotion activities. The Health Services Unit provides
a walk-in clinic, Pharmacy and Counselling Service. All actively
registered students at The University of the West Indies are
eligible to be seen at the Health Service Unit.
Confidentiality - Your privacy matters to us

We are very mindful that information we hold at the health
Services Unit about your health is of a private and confidential
nature. With regards to the collection, storage, and access
to that information, we are bound by a code of ethics to the
Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago.
Faculty, University Administration and parents do not
have access to your confidential medical records. Medical
information is only released with your written consent. If
you have any concerns about confidentiality, please consult
your health professional or Dr. Neil Singh, Head of the Health
Services Unit.
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Opening Hours
Semester
The Health Services Unit is opened weekdays between the
hours of 8.30am - 7.00pm and Saturdays 9.00am - 1.00pm.
Clinical services are available from 8.30am - 3.00pm with
extended hours from 4.00pm - 7.00pm. The Pharmacy hours
are from 8.30am - 6.45pm.
Vacation Period
The Health Services Unit is open during the hours of 8.30am
- 4.30pm weekdays. Students are urged to seek medical
attention preferably in the morning session during the
vacation period. The afternoon sessions are reserved for
emergency services and administrative work.
NOTE: The Health Services Unit is closed on public
holidays and Sundays
After Hours Care and Emergency Services

Extended medical and pharmaceutical services are available
from 4.00pm to 7.00pm daily during the semester. Emergency
services after normal working hours can be obtained at any
one of our preferred private facilities. In order to access the
credit facility available at these institutions, you are required
to be an actively registered student, produce your valid
identification card and sign a guarantor form. Please note
that you are ultimately responsible for any difference in
cost between the cost of services rendered by the private
medical facility and the cost of the plan benefit to which you
are entitled.
Preferred Private Medical Facilities

All actively registered students are covered by a medical
insurance plan and can visit any of the additional health
care providers St. Augustine Private Hospital and Medical
Associates Hospital and The Eric Williams Medical Sciences
Complex. For further information contact Ms. Khusma Basdeo
at the Student Accounts Section of the Bursary at extension
84180.
MEDICAL ASSOCIATES NURSING HOME
Albert & Abercromby Streets, St. Joseph
Tel: 662-2766/3256 (Private and cost attached)
ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX
Champs Fleurs
Tel: 645-2640/4673 (Public and free)
ST. AUGUSTINE PRIVATE HOSPITAL
Austin Street & Eastern Main Road, St. Augustine
Tel: 663-7274/662-8909 (Private and cost attached)
www.sta.uwi.edu
Health Insurance Plan
Nutrition and Weight Management Clinic
Full-time Day Students Group Health Plan

All actively registered students have access to the Student
Health Insurance Plan and you should therefore ensure that
your claim form is properly signed, stamped and returned to
you at the end of your visit. The Student Health Plan does not
cover vision or dental care.
The weight management clinic is conducted on an

appointment basis. Free advice and counselling are
available.
Immunization Services
The Immunization Clinics are conducted on Thursdays from
1.00pm - 3.00pm. Students are required to present their UWI
ID and Immunization cards.
Vaccines presently offered:
Adult Tetanus Diphtheria
Hepatitis B
Mumps Measles Rubella (MMR)
Yellow Fever
Chicken Pox (cost attached)
Other immunization requests by students requiring such
services for overseas travel may be entertained.
Nursing Services
VCT Centre
(Voluntary Counselling and Testing)
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
The Health Service Unit is very proactive in helping you
to KNOW YOUR STATUS. The VCT Centre, located at the
facility provides quality education and counselling; and
ANONYMOUS, CONFIDENTIAL AND FREE HIV TESTING.
Your test results are available in half an hour. This service
is accessed on an appointment basis by calling 662-2002
extensions 82149, 82152.
Family Planning Clinic

Sexual Health Clinic
Sexual health assessment, sexual health education
and contraceptive counselling are undertaken at these
consultations. This clinic can be accessed through
appointments or walk in.
The nursing services staff includes professional registered

nurses and a nursing assistant. Nursing personnel function
in the clinic and physicians area. Clinic area nursing includes
triaging - assessing all patients who walk into the Health
Services Unit seeking health care.
Cervical Smear Test

Pap smear tests are done on every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of
each month. Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm at a cost of $50.00. This
is done on a first come first serve basis.
Students may not always wish to see a doctor when they come
to the Health Services Unit. Our experienced practice nurses
provide a comprehensive range of services including: Blood pressure measurement
Vision screening testing
Blood glucose measurements
Blood cholesterol measurements
Pregnancy tests
Contraceptive
Vaccinations
Wound care and bandaging
Ear syringing
General advice and support
Pharmacy
Prescribed drugs along with over-the-counter items are
available at a low cost. Registered students are eligible to
receive 80% cash back on prescription drugs via the Guardian
Life, Heath Guard Insurance.
The Health Service Unit does not provide laboratory, x-ray or
dental services. Students requiring specialist care are referred
to any of our preferred private medical facilities in the vicinity.
Wellness Clinic
Have a wellness profile done every Tuesday between 8.30am
- 11.00am (height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, urinanalysis,
cholesterol, glucose testing (a 12 hour fasting is required for
cholesterol and glucose testing). It is important to maintain a
regular exercise routine and a proper diet, as there are benefits
to be derived from this practice. Free advice and counselling
is given at these consultations.
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STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICE
What is Sexual Harassment?
Life at university can be stressful at times and it can be helpful

to talk things through with someone who is not a friend or
family member. The Counselling and Psychological Service
(CAPS) located at the Health Service Unit (HSU) offers a range
of services, all of which are free and strictly confidential.
Student Counsellors are available for crisis intervention, as
well as therapy for individuals and couples. Useful literature
is also available, covering a number of subjects (e.g. coping
with stress, bereavement, anger management, depression).
When necessary, students can be referred for psychiatric
assessment.
Sexual harassment may be defined as verbal or physical

conduct of a sexual nature which the perpetrator knew, or
should have known, was offensive to the victim. Conduct
so defined may encompass displays of sexually suggestive
pictures and literature, suggestive remarks and looks,
unwanted demands for sex and unwanted physical contact.
Students may contact CAPS or for further information. Tel:

662-2002 ext. 82491, email: [email protected] or pop
in and make an appointment to see a Counsellor. While CAPS
works on an appointment basis, students in emergency are
seen as soon as possible.
STUDENT COUNSELLING
SERVICE HOURS
Semester
Weekdays............................................. 8:30am to 7:00pm
Saturdays............................................... 9:00am to 1:00pm
Closed for lunch...................................... noon to 1:00pm
Vacation Period
Weekdays.............................................. 8:30am to 4:30pm
The Counselling Service is closed on Public Holidays
and weekends.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT GUIDELINES

FOR STUDENTS
UWIs position on sexual harassment
The University of the West Indies is committed to providing a
conducive learning, working and living environment to ALL its
students and staff, irrespective of race, colour, national origin,
sex, age, disability, health status, creed, religion, and sexual
orientation/preference. In light of this, the University does
not tolerate acts of sexual harassment or any act of retaliation
arising from the reporting of such incidents.
The University urges you to complain about any offers of
academic advantage in return for sexual favours. It regards
as particularly objectionable any abuse of their position
by members of staff who grade or assess work and give
references.
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What can you do about Sexual Harassment?

If you are being pestered or annoyed by unwanted sexual
attentions, or if you consider yourself to be sexually harassed,
you should first of all ask the offender to stop. If this is too
difficult or you think it is ineffective or you cannot do it by
yourself, ask for the help of the Director of Student Services
or a member of the Counselling and Psychological Service
(CAPS) located at the Health Service Unit (HSU) who will
give independent and confidential advice on such matters.
These personnel will help you to confront the offender or may
offer to mediate. No action will be taken at this stage without
your consent. However, if you wish, then they may also help
you in making a formal complaint through the Office of the
Campus Registrar which may invoke University Disciplinary
procedures. If you complain to the Registrar this could lead
to an investigation which could result in disciplinary action
against the offender. You should not feel reluctant to lodge a
complaint. At any time you may seek the help or advice of a
trusted friend or sympathetic member of staff.
What should you do about

violent behaviour?
The University strongly encourages the victims of violent
physical crimes and crimes of a sexual nature to have
the matter dealt with by the police. Physical threats, rape,
attempted rape, sexual assault, and indecent exposure fall
within this category. If you have been a victim of any of
these offences you should report it immediately to the most
easily available agency: Director of Student Services, the
HSUs Counselling and Psychological Service, a member of
the Security Staff, your Head of Department, or the Registrar.
Your anonymity will be respected. The person to whom you
report the incident will report the matter to the Registrar as
soon as possible. You should be aware that the Registrar will
normally report such complaints to the police. Also, where
the offender is a member or employee of the University, the
University may, in addition to any punishment imposed by
the courts, take its own disciplinary action.
Sources of information and support

You can get further information, confidential support and
advice from the Director of Student Services, or from the
Health and Counselling Services Unit or the Office of the
Campus Registrar.
STUDENTS MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN
FAQs

www.sta.uwi.edu
ABOUT THE MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN

FOR ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS
All REGISTERED students are eligible. All students Full-time, Part-time and Evening - who have paid the
Student Group Health Plan Insurance fee will be eligible to claim under the plan. Late registrants qualify
only when they have paid their fees for the Semester. (Any medical bills accrued prior to registration are not
covered).
HOW DOES IT WORK?

Show your valid UWI ID card to the named providers and
you will be covered up to the limit of the plan.
WHO ARE THE HEALTH PROVIDERS?

UWI Health Service Unit

Monday Friday: 8:30 am 8:00 pm
Mount Hope Hospital
(Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex)
St. Augustine Private Hospital
Medical Associates
WHAT IF I AM FAR FROM CAMPUS,

AND VISIT A HEALTH FACILITY
OTHER THAN THE NAMED HEALTH
PROVIDERS?
No credit arrangements are available at other facilities.
You should pay the bill and submit a completed claim
form along with originals of receipts to the Bursary and
you will be reimbursed up to the limit of the plan.
WHAT ARE THE CLAIMS PROCEDURES

FOR THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
PROGRAMME FOR REGISTERED
STUDENTS?
The Health Centre operated at The University should
be the first choice for receiving medical attention.
The Health Centre will refer students for further
medical attention if necessary, to one of the Private
Medical Facilities (PMF).
The Credit Arrangement only applies to services
rendered:
After 8:00 pm
On referral
Emergencies (at any time).
In order to access the Credit Facility,

students referred for medical attention at
a PMF, will be required to produce his/her
ID card.
Students accessing PMF services for nonemergency cases before 8.00 pm, without
referral, and those who do not produce their
student ID card before being discharged,
will be required to pay the full cost of
service and make a normal medical claim
for reimbursement.
Emergency cases will be allowed access at
a PMF regardless of time, but students must
produce their Student ID to use the credit
facility. Otherwise, they will be required to
pay the full cost and be reimbursed later
on.
The student will be responsible for any
differences in cost between the cost of
services rendered and the Insurance Plan
Benefits to which the student is entitled.
Claims for Non-Credit Facilities will be on a
reimbursement basis, i.e. students should:
Pay the full cost of the medical services
received.
Complete the Guardian Life Students
Plan Group Medical Claim form
Submit these along with originals of
the relevant receipts and bills to The
University for transmission to Guardian
Life.
The University will forward these claims
to Guardian Life for adjudication and
reimbursement to the student or as otherwise
agreed to, or advised in writing.
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED

THE UWI GUILD OF STUDENTS 2015/2016
President - Makesi Peters
[email protected]
Vice President - Clarissa Violenus
[email protected]
Secretary - Nikoli Edwards
[email protected]
Treasurer - Samuel Williams
[email protected]
Post Graduate President - Traverse Banton
[email protected]
HOW TO GET
INVOLVED
Student Activities Chairperson - Kyle Delzin

[email protected]
The Students Guild
Games Committee Chairperson - Keston Forde

[email protected]
GETTING INVOLVED IN STUDENT ACTIVITIES

There are many activities and clubs which are run by the Guild of
Students (such as karate, dance, hiking, photography, drama). The
Guild will be happy to provide you with a list of all the clubs available
on Campus.
About the Guild - FAQs

What is the Guild of Students?
The Guild of Students is a body or council on campus that is
representative of a student union. The Guild recognises and voices
the needs, concerns and problems that students may have, be it in
the area of academics, extra-curricular activities or general matters
relating to students.
Who are the members of the Guild?
Publications Committee Chairperson - Aneil Lutchman

[email protected]
National Affairs Committee Chairperson - Michael Rajnauth
[email protected]
International Committee Chairperson - Shantel Frederick

[email protected]
Part Time & Evening Representative - Jonathan St Louis
[email protected]
Faculty of Food & Agriculture Representative - Aziel Quashie
[email protected]
Faculty of Social Sciences Representative - Stefan Sealy
[email protected]
Faculty of Humanities & Education Representative - Robert Francis
[email protected]
Faculty of Science & Technology Representative - Dreavon Edwards
[email protected]
Every student who pays the compulsory annual guild fee of $225.00 is a
member of the Guild. Elected students known as Guild Councillors and
sometimes honorary members, are members of the Guild as well.
Faculty of Law Representative - Abdul Mohammed

[email protected]
What is a Guild Councillor?
Faculty of Medical Sciences Representative - Kevin Harris

[email protected]
A Guild Councillor is the student representative of a particular

committee, faculty or hall of residence. At the St. Augustine campus,
there are 20 Guild Councillors in total. The entire council meets at
regular intervals to discuss and take action on important student
matters.
How can I access the Guild Office or its Councillors?

The Guild Office or its Councillors can be reached by phone: 662-2002
extension 82250, or 83863 or you can pay them a visit between the
hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekdays only, at the Guild Office in
the Student Activity Centre.
For information on how to contact members of the Guild of

Students, call (868)-662-2002 extensions 83863, 82250 or connect
with the Office of The President UWI Guild of Students, St.
Augustine on Facebook.
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Faculty of Engineering Representative - Kerwin Ryan

[email protected]
Canada Hall of Residence Chairperson - Coleman Ramia
[email protected]
Joyce Gibson-Inniss Hall of Residence Chairperson - Elisheba Walcott
[email protected]
Milner Hall of Residence Chairperson - Darren Archibald
[email protected]
Trinity Hall of Residence Chairperson - Denecia West
[email protected]
Arthur Lewis Hall of Residence Chairperson - Christina Yearwood
[email protected]
Public Relations Officer - Gabrielle Abraham
[email protected]
HOW TO GET INVOLVED

www.sta.uwi.edu
GET INVOLVED!
STUDENTS SERVING STUDENTS
Your Guild is only as strong and as vibrant as you make it! The motto Students Serving Students implies that student service is necessary if you ever want to see a vibrant campus which
is changing for the better. There are so very many ways you can help to make a difference at the
University and in student life.
WE ALL WANT A CAMPUS THAT FITS OUR NEEDS!
Getting involved through the Guild means that you will
have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in
a variety of ways, you will gain experience, meet new friends
and make your community a little better off because of what
you do.
Were taking it all whatever your talent may be, it doesnt
matter: graphics, poetry, writing, dance, photography, fete
planning, sports, telling jokes, dressing up fancily as a model,
YOU name it and well see if we can work together in the
right area.
THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT WAYS YOU CAN SERVE.
You can join a club, society or association. You can however
get involved in the Guild directly through its committees and
working groups. Some individuals might be able to commit
themselves to permanent committees whereas some may just
want to help with a particular event or project.
WITH STUDENT SERVICE YOU CAN:
Volunteer in projects, events, issue-based think tanks,
outreach;
Get employed to help run events, manage the new guild
website along with other Guild initiatives.
The Guild has a number of different committees serving
different purposes. Here are some of the fixed committees
that you can serve on:
PUBLICATIONS
WHAT WE DO: This committee is into website & e-Guild
management, editing, marketing, promotions, expression,
developing new ways to reach the UWI student, news
reporting.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
WHAT WE DO: These people run most of the activities put on
at UWI from Campus Carnival to this years Gospel Xplosion,
from Movie Nights to Terrific Thursdays. It is actually a lot more
than the Fete Committee but they do that too!
GAMES
WHAT WE DO: This committee handles all athletic, sporting
and recreational activities for students. Get involved in sport
planning and event management while having a really fun
time.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
WHAT WE DO: This committee supports all the national
associations and is meant to assist international students as
well as the Guilds mouth piece on international matters that
students should be aware of.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
WHAT WE DO: This committee provides a forum for students
to express their views on a national issue, as well as assists
and coordinates the Guilds outreach programme.
SPECIALISTS
The Guild also has specialist areas where you can assist.
These are in Content Development, a Writers Corp, and a
Web Team. You can develop your skills and assist your Guild
at the same time.
LOG ON FOR NEWS, EVENTS, FORUM AND COMPETITIONS!!!

FIND OUT MORE: To find out more about how to get involved, drop in at the Guild Office, or talk to a Guild Councillor
to see where you can play your part. Ideas are always welcome. So are the efforts to make them a reality! GET
INVOLVED! Student Service is about you helping to build a legacy.
The Guilds website can be accessed at www.yourguild.mysta.uwi.edu or find the Guild on Facebook:
UWI St. Augustine Guild of Students Office of the Guild President - UWI St. Augustine
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HOW TO ACCESS ACADEMIC FACILITIES
HOW TO ACCESS
ACADEMIC
FACILITIES
THE ALMA JORDAN LIBRARY

The largest of the libraries at The St Augustine Campus is
the Alma Jordan Library (formerly the Main Library). It serves
the Faculties of Engineering, Science & Technology, Food &
Agriculture, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences.This Librarys
website www.libraries.sta.uwi.edu/ajl connects members
of the UWI St. Augustine community to all its information
resources.
CAMPUS LIBRARIES AT ST. AUGUSTINE

The libraries at the St Augustine Campus (http://libraries.
sta.uwi.edu/ ) are dedicated to providing access to quality
information resources and services to support teaching,
learning and research. All registered undergraduate and
graduate students are entitled to access the services and
resources of their Campus Library. Networked Libraries on
Campus include:

The Alma Jordan Library (AJL)
www.libraries.sta.uwi.edu/ajl

Medical Sciences Library (MSL)
www.mainlib.uwi.tt/msl

School of Education Library (SOE)
www.libraries.sta.uwi.edu/soe

Institute of International Relations Library (IIR)
www.sta.uwi.edu/International_Relations.asp

Republic Bank Library and Information Resource Centre,
Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
www.lokjackgsb.edu.tt/library
RESOURCES

General Collection

This collection provides users with access to print and
multimedia resources.

Reserve Collection

This collection offers essential booklist items as well as
personal copies of lecturers materials.

Electronic Resources

Students can access 254 databases along with 35,188
ebooks and 67,163 ejournals on and off Campus.
UWIlinC is a search and discovery tool for the University
of the West Indies Libraries that unifies its electronic
resources, digital repositories and catalogues into a
single searchable virtual library space.

West Indian Materials & Special Collections (WISC)

WISC is located on the second floor of the Alma Jordan
Library. This research collection comprises materials
in all formats that have been written or produced
by or about West Indians, as well as those materials
published or produced on any subject in the West
Indies or the diaspora. This includes all publications by
faculty and staff of The UWI St. Augustine. Many online
and published guides to these research resources are
available for consultation in the Division. Special study
carrels, for the exclusive use of graduate students are also
available. Students can schedule consultations with the
research specialists in WISC.

Print & Web-Based Guides

Web-based guides for all users can be accessed on the
Alma Jordan Librarys website. These guides cover areas
ranging from the different citation styles, to how to
search online databases, etc. These guides can save the
researchers time.
In addition to these networked Libraries, other Libraries

include:

June Renie Law Library, Hugh Wooding Law School
www.hwls.edu.tt/library
Patience-Theunissen Memorial Library, Regional
Seminary, Mount St. Benedict
www.sta.uwi.edu/Patience_Theunissen_Memorial.asp

Seismic Research Centre Library
www.uwiseismic.com
Information on the opening hours, services and access policies
of these libraries can be found each Librarys website.
REGISTRATION
Students are not required to register at any of the networked
Campus Libraries. Within 5 days of completing registration (i.e.
after obtaining online financial clearance and a UWI ID card)
the students name is transferred to the librarys database of
registered users. All registered undergraduate students are
entitled to membership in the Campus Libraries. Users must
show their University identification card to enter any library
and to borrow material. Members of the UWI community
who have been granted access to Campus Libraries should be
aware that acceptance of library membership constitutes an
undertaking to accept the regulations, rules and ordinances
of the Campus Libraries and The University.
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SERVICES

Circulation Services

The Circulation and Access Services Division of the Alma
Jordan Library facilitates loans of Library materials to
students, faculty and staff. It also provides Interlibrary
Loan and Document Delivery Services and facilitates
access to external users.

Library Orientation Tours

The Alma Jordan Library conducts orientation tours
annually for new students at the beginning of the
academic year. Liaison Librarians also provide orientation
at the Faculty level. A tour schedule is posted on the
Librarys website.
HOW TO ACCESS ACADEMIC FACILITIES
Library Instructional Services

During the academic year the Alma Jordan Library offers
instruction to aid students in successfully locating and
using quality information for completing assignments
and research. Sessions can take the form of individual
consultations, small group seminars, or large group/class
workshops. Taught by subject specialists, research skills
workshops offered cover a wide range of topics ranging
from how to use the online catalogue, navigating subject
specific databases, to the different citation styles, etc.
Computing Services
Two computer laboratories, The St. Augustine Research
and Reference Service (STARRS) and The User Education
Centre (UEC) provide users with access to the Internet,
subject specific databases, ebooks, ejournals, UWIlinC,
past exam papers, email, productivity applications
(Microsoft Office; SPSS; Endnote, etc.), and printing (black
& white; colour).
24/7 Service
Each semester the Alma Jordan Library provides a 24/7
Service which gives students access to STARRS and the
adjoining Reading Room after the Alma Jordan Library
closes. These facilities are accessed via the Eastern
Entrance to The Alma Jordan Library.
Check the Alma Jordan Library notice boards for details
of when this service begins and ends each semester.
AJL OPENING HOURS

Service hours for Semester I and Semester II are as follows:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday:
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
www.sta.uwi.edu
Other Services at the Alma Jordan Library

Other services include reference services, photocopying
and scanning services as well as services for blind/visuallyimpaired students. Assistive or adaptive technologies
help the Library to move closer to its goal of ensuring that
information is accessible to all. Further details on these and
other available services can be found on The Alma Jordan
Librarys website.
THE MEDICAL SCIENCES LIBRARY

The Medical Sciences Library primarily serves the staff and
students of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, however, its
services and resources are also available to the wider University
community. The Librarys print collection currently exceeds 23,000 monographs/books and 300 journal titles. Its multimedia
collection totals over 1700 items, and spans a variety of formats
including videotapes, CD-ROMS, DVDs, audiotapes and slides.
Additionally, there is a growing online collection consisting of
electronic resources namely e-books, e-journals and databases.
The librarys collection is continually being developed to support
problem-based learning and teaching as well as evidence-based
research activities of its student population and Faculty. The
Medical Sciences Librarys research, reference and information
services are quite similar to that of The Alma Jordan Library.
THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION LIBRARY
The School of Education Library primarily supports the teaching,
learning and research needs of the students and faculty of the
School of Education. The Library contains a comprehensive
collection of materials in the field of education, with growing
emphasis on Caribbean publications. The collection numbers
approximately 30,000 items consisting of books, monographs,
reports, newspaper clippings, theses, dissertations and
government documents. The Library subscribes to over 100
journals in education.
REFER TO UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON

ACADEMIC CREDIT & REQUIREMENTS ON PAGE 48
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HOW TO COMPLETE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS LIBRARY and

THE REPUBLIC BANK LIBRARY, Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School
of Business
These two Libraries cater mainly for postgraduate students.
Please refer to their websites for additional information.
THE JUNE RENIE LAW LIBRARY, Hugh Wooding Law School,
THE PATIENCE-THEUNISSEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY, Regional
Seminary, Mount St. Benedict, and
THE SEISMIC RESEARCH CENTRE LIBRARY
Please check these Libraries websites for information on their
services, resources and access polices.
Centre for Language Learning (CLL)

With its supportive learning environment, highly interactive
classes and dynamic staff, the Centre for Language Learning
invites you to embark on a journey of a lifetime. Learn a new
language or improve the one that you already know. You
have a choice of ten languages - Arabic, (Mandarin) Chinese,
French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
and Yoruba. (Mandarin) Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish
can be pursued for credit. Registered UWI St. Augustine
students pay only a registration fee per course and each
class consists of four contact hours a week. To accommodate
the mandatory four contact hours, students can choose to
attend classes according to the following schedules: Monday
to Thursday lunchtimes; 5:00 pm 7:00 pm two evenings per
week (Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday) and 9:00
am 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. Information
on all courses can be obtained from Ms Eve Ruiz or Ms Carol
Roberts at extensions 82524 or 82453 or the CLL website:
www.sta.uwi.edu/fhe/cll
Computer & Information Resources

The campus boasts a high-speed computer network based
on the Ethernet Configuration. Consisting of a fibre-optic data
highway, this network connects faculties, departments and the
Halls of Residence. Campus Information Technology Service
(CITS) works with the faculties and departments to provide
relevant computer facilities to help you with your studies.
There are a number of computer laboratories available
for student use, each fully equipped with Internet access,
the latest version of Microsoft Office, and black and white
printers and scanners. There is also subject specific software
such as statistical and geographic mapping software. Several
computer labs are available exclusively for student use in the
Halls of Residence. In addition, there is a wireless network
which provides access to students with wireless capable
devices. Students must be properly registered to gain access
to the campus wireless system. For further information or
assistance call HELP extension 84357.
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MAIN COMPUTER LABS

Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Humanities & Education
School of Natural Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Halls of Residence
Student Activity Centre
The Alma Jordan Library
REFER TO RESPECTIVE
FACULTY REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES
FOR SPECIFIC FACULTY REQUIREMENTS
HOW TO COMPLETE
ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS
English Language Requirements
ALL applicants to The University of the West Indies are
required to sit the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)
to determine their level of entry to the Foundation Courses
in English.
The following are exempted from taking the Test:
persons who have received a Grade A or B in the
Cambridge GCE Advanced/Ordinary Level or Advanced
Subsidiary (a) or (b) in General Paper (GP) examination;
persons who have received a Grade I or II in the CAPE
Communications Studies;
persons who have received a Grade I in CSEC (CXC)
General Proficiency English A Examination.
persons who have TOEFL Score of 580+
Grade B or above in a College English Course from an
approved university
Grade A or B in Language and Communication from
UWI Open Campus
Persons who do not have these requirements MUST sit and
pass the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT).
Entrants to the Faculty of Law who already hold a degree or a
pass in English Literature at Advanced Level are not required
to take the test.
English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)

The ELPT is usually held three times in the academic year at
the beginning of the year (August); and at the end of each
semester (April, and November/December). During the first
week of August, it is conducted at campus countries and
University Centres in non-campus countries. The results of
applicants who pass the test will remain valid for a period
of five years.
For persons who did not write the test at the first sitting a
second and final sitting is usually scheduled during the first
week of semester.
Students who sit the ELPT in August may not register for FOUN
1001 in Semester 1, as results will not be available before
classes start. Such students should register for one of their
Foundation courses in Semester 1, and they may take FOUN
1001 in Semester 2, provided they pass the ELPT.

www.sta.uwi.edu
To register to sit the ELPT test kindly contact:

English Language Foundation Programme
Faculty Office, Ground Floor
Main Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.
Tel: 1 868 662-2002
Entrants are allowed to take the test ONCE only and the results
are valid for five (5) years
Foundation Courses
All students registered in The University of the West Indies
will be required to complete a minimum of nine (9) credits
of Foundation courses. These courses are Level 1 courses
designed to promote sensitivity to, and awareness of, distinctive
characteristic features of Caribbean cosmologies, identities and
culture.
The Foundation courses comprise:
i. FOUN 1001: English for Academic Purposes
ii. FOUN 1103: Argument and Report Writing
iii. FOUN 1104: Writing About Literature
iv. FOUN 1105: Scientific and Technical Writing
v. FOUN 1106: Academic English for Research Purposes
vi. FOUN 1107: Writing in the Visual, Performing and

Carnival Arts
vii. FDMU 0005: Preparatory Academic Writing
viii. FOUN 1201: Science, Medicine and Technology in

Society
ix. FOUN 1101: Caribbean Civilisation
x. FOUN 1301: Law, Governance, Economy and Society
xi. Any other course approved for the purposes by the
Board of Undergraduate Studies.
Faculty Requirements
HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION students are required to do
TWO English Language Foundation courses FOUN1001 and
FOUN1103:
FOUN1001
English for Academic Purposes is offered
in both Semesters, and in the mid-year
Programme (June-July).
Or
FOUN 1106
Academic English for Research Purposes is
offered in Semester II
And
FOUN 1103
Argument and Report Writing is offered in
Semester I maybe taken by any Humanities
student except a Literatures in English major
or an English Language and Literature with
Education major.
Or
FOUN 1104
Writing About Literature is offered in
Semester I is compulsory for Literatures in
English major or an English Language and
Literature with Education majors, and highly
recommended for students doing Literature
in other languages
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OR
FOUN 1107
Writing in the Visual, Performing and Carnival

Arts is offered in Semester II (depending
on the students major) is compulsory for
Creative and Festival Arts students.
Education students are required to do FOUN 1001 or FOUN

1106 (depending on the students pre-requisite).
LAW students are required to do ONE English Language
Foundation course, offered in Semester I
FOUN 1103
Argument and Report Writing
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE AND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
students are required to do one English Language Foundation
course offered in Semester 2
FOUN 1105
Scientific and Technical Writing
SOCIAL SCIENCES students are required to do ONE English
Language Foundation course:
FOUN1001
English for Academic Purposes, offered
in both Semesters and in the mid-year
programme (June-July).
Or
FOUN 1106
Academic English for Research Purposes is
offered in Semester II
Timetabling/Enrolment
Timetables will be displayed on notice boards in the
Department of Liberal Arts and in your Faculty. Enrolment
takes place in the first session
CO-CURRICULAR CREDITS
www.sta.uwi.edu/cocurricular/
At The University of the West Indies, we are committed to
providing students with opportunities for a well-rounded
educational experience. In this regard, we are delighted to
include Co-curricular activities in our University programme
offerings and render recognition of these through the award
of credits.
The Co-curricular programme at the St. Augustine Campus
focuses on allowing you to develop a range of important
life skills and to acquire characteristics to excel in life in the
21st century.
Co-curricular credits are awarded for activities designed to

cultivate a range of skills leadership, management, team
building, interpersonal, creative, social and professional. These
skills are essential to creating well-rounded students prepared
for the world of work.
WE ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN
AT LEAST ONE CO-CURRICULAR COURSE DURING THEIR STAY
AT THE UWI, ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS.
Guidelines

Co-curricular credits are optional.

Students can become eligible for co-curricular credits at
any time during the degree programme, but only after
their first semester.
Each student is eligible for no more than three (3) credits
towards his/her degree for involvement in co-curricular
activities.
Co-curricular credits shall normally form part of the
required credits for a degree. However, in special
circumstances, if co-curricular credits are earned in excess
of those required for the degree, these and the associated
activity will be included on the students transcript.
Students must be involved in the co-curricular activity
for at least one semester.
The assessment of co-curricular activity shall be PASS/
FAIL only.
Co-curricular credits cannot replace core course
requirements in any faculty.
Students who have registered for the course in Oral
Communication, Faculty of Humanities & Education,
would not qualify for co-curricular credits in Debating
(and vice versa).
The withdrawal process for a student registered for a cocurricular course would be similar to that for any other
course.
Students wishing to pursue a co-curricular course must
seek approval prior to registering for the course.
Co-curricular registration would only be completed
for activities to be undertaken NOT what has already
passed.
For details on co-curricular courses refer to the Handbook on

Co-curricular Credits.
How to register for Co-curricular activity?

Course descriptions, answers to frequently asked questions
and step-by-step instructions on how to register for Cocurricular courses are all available online at www.sta.uwi.
edu/cocurricular
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SUMMER SCHOOL
Registration
Summer School is intended to assist students in accelerating

their programmes and to assist others in early recovery from
failure. The programmes are centred around courses offered
by the various Faculties and is of approximately six (6) weeks
duration, followed by examinations.
During the period May to July, the Faculties of Engineering,

Humanities & Education, Food and Agriculture and Science
and Technology and Social Sciences offer several courses in
their Summer School Programme. Students must check with
departments to determine which courses will be offered for
each academic year. Information is also published on the
website at http://sta.uwi.edu/registration/
The following categories of persons are eligible for admission

to and registration in the Summer School:
1. Students of the University who have not yet completed
requirements for the degree, diploma or certificate
programme for which they are registered.
2. Students of the University who have been granted
leave of absence for Semester 1 and/or 2 or part thereof
preceding the Summer School.
3. Other persons, not students of the University, who are
eligible to matriculate at either the normal or lower level,
mature or at the discretion of the Dean.

www.sta.uwi.edu
Registration for Summer School normally begins at the

end of Semester II. Students who register in the Summer
School programme are subject to all University and
Faculty regulations.
Summer School students shall be required to pay the
appropriate fees and to complete registration no later
than May 31.
Summer School students shall not normally be permitted
to register for more than three Semester courses (usual
nine credits) in any given Summer School.
Registration for a course offered in the Summer School
implies registration for the examination of that course.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS
Students expecting to graduate at the end of
the academic year 2015/2016 should complete
the Prospective Graduate Pen Portrait Form
available from the Student Advisory Services.
Photograph sessions will be scheduled for
students entering the Final Year. Please check
Student Advisory Services for details.
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EXAMINATIONS
Examination Rules
Students are required to write examinations at the end of

each semester December and April/May or as prescribed
in Faculty Regulations. Examinations are administered in
accordance with The Universitys Examination Regulations,
which are available on the web through the student portal. In
addition regulations specific to the conduct of examinations
are also available on the web.
There are special rules about submission of medical certificates and

absence from examinations. If you are absent from an examination
for medical reasons, you must repeat the course. Please check that
you are officially registered for all courses that you are reading.
Remember that you cannot take an examination in a course unless
the Universitys records indicate that you have registered for it.
Examination regulations are accessible on the web at my.uwi.edu.
Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) in the Lloyd Braithwaite
Student Administration Building are available to assist you with any
queries you may have.
Your individual examination schedule can be viewed on the

web through the student portal approximately three (3) weeks
before the examination session.
Summer School Examination

Summer School Re-sit examinations where permitted, take
place in July or as prescribed in Faculty Regulations. Your
individualized examination time-table can be viewed through
the student portal approximately two (2) weeks before the
examination session.
Students are required to present their UWI student ID cards
at each examination.
Transcripts
Graduates and students can request official transcripts of their
academic records. You can ask to have your records sent directly
to other educational institutions/agencies, or you can collect them
yourself in tamper-proof envelopes.The cost per transcript is TT$30.00
or US$6.00 (subject to change). Detailed information on transcripts
can be obtained from the Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) in
the Lloyd Braithwaite Student Administration Building or by visiting
the Examinations Section webpage. Graduates/students may also
view their academic transcripts online at my.uwi.edu.
Verification of Degree Information

If you are scheduled to graduate in the 2015, you are required to
ensure that your academic records, including your majors and minors
are accurate. If there are discrepancies, it is important that you contact
your respective faculty to have your record amended prior to your
final semester.
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HOW TO STUDY ABROAD

www.sta.uwi.edu
HOW TO
STUDY ABROAD
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Student Exchange and
Study Abroad Programme
As a UWI student, you can enjoy the best of both worlds,
through our International Student Exchange/Study Abroad
programme. UWI enjoys collaborative links with more than
60 institutions worldwide, allowing students to spend a
semester or a year pursuing courses for credit at one of these
institutions.
Information on our International Exchange and Study Abroad
programmes is available from the International Office/Office of
Institutional Advancement and Internationalization located on
the 2nd Floor, the Lloyd Braithwaite Student Administration
Building, Exts. 84151, 84206, via email: Internationaloffice@
sta.uwi.edu or from Customer Service Representatives, the
Lloyd Braithwaite Student Administration Building.
UWI Inter-campus Exchanges

Students may opt to spend the exchange period at the Mona
Campus in Jamaica, or the Cave Hill Campus in Barbados.
For details of the inter-campus exchange programme
and the application procedures, you should consult the
Student Mobility Coordinator, International Office/ Office of
Institutional Advancement and Internationalization, 2nd Floor,
the Lloyd Braithwaite Student Administration Building.
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LIFELINES IMPORTANT NUMBERS
LIFELINES
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
DEANS OFFICES
MS. CHARMAIN SUBERO
Administrative Officer,
Faculty of Engineering
Exts. 82509, 82198, 82199
MRS. DONNA CAESAR

MRS. CHERYL LAYNE
Administrative Assistants,
Faculty of Food & Agriculture
Exts. 83525, 82600, 82113, 82112, 83903
MS. NARDIA THOMAS-ALLAIN
Ext. 83766
MS. JENNIFER DE SILVA
Ag. Administrative Assistant (Students),
School of Humanities
Exts. 82034, 83770
MS. SUZANNE FONROSE
Ext. 83765
MS. WENDA ROCKE
Ext. 83632
MRS. ANITA KHOON-KHOON-ALI
Administrative Assistant,
School of Education
Ext. 84164
MRS. COLLETTE HUTCHINSON-CAESAR
Ext. 82319
MRS. YVETTE BARRIMOND
Department for Creative and Festival Arts
Exts. 82510, 82376
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MRS. INDIRA OUSMAN

Faculty of Science & Technology
Exts. 84479, 84481
MRS. TARA SOOKHOO
Exts. 84483, 84480, 84481
MRS. SANDRA ROOPCHAND-KHAN
Senior Administrative Assistant,
Ext. 83232
MRS. VIDIYA MAHABIR-RAMLAKHAN
Deans Secretary
Ext. 82027
MRS CHANROUTEE NARAINE
Administrative Assistant
Ext. 83232
MRS. MARISSA JOSEPH-VICTOR
Ext. 82408
STUDENT ADVISORY SERVICES

DR. DEIRDRE CHARLES
Director, Student Services
Ext. 82096
MR. CHANDAR GUPTA SUPERSAD

Careers & Placement Officer,
Ext. 82360
MS. ALANA CAMPBELL-JOHN
Ext. 82326
MS. SIMONE ROBERTS

Administrative Officer, Faculty of Medical Sciences
Tel: 645-2640 Exts. 5025, 5023
MRS. SHALA SAMOONDAR-VANCE

Accommodation Officer,
Ext. 83847
MS. MARIA BROOKS

Administrative Assistant (Students),
Tel: 645 2640 Ext. 5022 or Tel: 663-6311
MS. KATHY-ANN LEWIS

Career Coordinator,
Ext. 84187
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www.sta.uwi.edu
MS. NANDI MITCHELL

Student Services Assistant - Careers & Placement
Ext. 82098
MRS. CHRISTINE WHARTON

Student Counsellor,
Counselling & Psychological Services
Ext. 82151
MRS. AMANDA BEST-NOEL

Ext. 82338
MS. NISHA RAMSUNDAR

Pharmacist
Ext. 82150
MS. SABRINA PIERRE

Clerical Assistant,
Ext. 82325
CAMPUS IT SERVICES
MS. DONNA FARRAY

Secretary to the Director,
Ext. 82097
HELP DESK
[email protected]
MR. IAN MORENO

Office Attendant,
Ext. 84177
ACADEMIC & DISABILITY SUPPORT

MS. JACQUELINE HUGGINS,
Coordinator, Academic Support /
Disabilities Liaison Unit
Exts. 83921,83866
Fax: 662-2002 Ext. 83922
MR. NAZIR ALLADIN

Campus CIO, Campus IT Services
Ext. 82081
BANNER - STUDENT
ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM
MS. SONIA NURSE

Assistant Registrar, Student Administration System Unit
Exts. 83460/82381/82365
BOOKSHOP
MR. DEXTER OTTLEY

Bookshop Manager
Exts. 82159, 82224
MS. CHERYL WILLIAMS

Academic Support/Disabilities Liaison Unit
Exts. 83923, 84254
EVENING UNIVERSITY
SPORTS
STUDENT AFFAIRS (ADMISSIONS)
HEALTH SERVICES
MR. NIGEL BRADSHAW

UG Student Recruitment Officer
Ext. 84324
MAJOR DAVID BENJAMIN

Director
Sport & Physical Education
Ext. 82307
DR. NEIL SINGH

Medical Officer
Ext. 82149
DR. SARAH CHIN YUEN KEE

Student Counsellor,
Counselling & Psychological Services
Ext. 83584
MS. KRISTY SMITH

Coordinator, Evening University Affairs
Ext. 84331
MS. PATRICIA BROWN

Senior Assistant Registrar, Admissions
Exts. 82157, 82154
MS. KEMBA TROTMAN

Secretary to the Senior Assistant Registrar
Specially Admitted and Occasional students
Ext. 82154
MRS. KAREN EDWARDS-SHEPPARD
Ag. Administrative Assistant,
Bursaries & Scholarships, with responsibility for
Exchange/Study Abroad/ Inter-Campus Exchange Students
Ext. 82157
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MR. GARTH JONES

Ag. Administrative Assistant
Undergraduate Student Matters
Ext. 83012

MRS. ONEZE CARUTH-PALMER
Faculty of Engineering, Student Passages
Ext. 83013
MS. SHERISSA KHAN
Department for Creative and Festival Arts Programmes
Ext. 82414
MS. ANTOINETTE GILL
Ext. 83015
MRS. NINGA CUNNINGHAM-DE LANCY
Customer Service Centre & Workforce Management
Ext. 84224
MS. STACEY SEALES
Faculty of Social Sciences: Full-time Programmes
Ext. 83011
MS. NATALIA MOHAMMED
MRS. SHEETAL JANKIE-HEERAH
Faculty of Food and Agriculture
Ext. 83020

MS. ARIEL TAYLOR
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, St. Lucia,
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, St. Kitts:
Evening University: Certificate & Diplomas,
Part-time Programmes;
Summer Programmes - Social Sciences
Exts. 84169
MS. JANELLE ROLLOCK-LONDON
Faculty of Law
Ext. 84158
MR. BRUCE GONZALES
Data Entry
MS. DANA HARRINANAN
Student Matters
Ext. 83835
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVES
MS. KATHY-ANN HARRY
MS. KATHY VIRGIL
MR. GARY WILLIAMSON
MR. MARIO CHARLES
MS. DANIELA DADE
MS. MELANIE WINT
MS. JAEL JONES
EXAMINATIONS
MS. JESSIE-ANN GEORGE

Senior Assistant Registrar, Examinations
Ext. 82155
MS. OMA NAGIR
Senior Administrative Assistant
Exts. 83307, 83562
MS. LISA HERNANDEZ
Faculty of Food and Agriculture
Ext. 83307
MS. KIMLAN FOURNILLIER
Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Engineering
Ext. 84207
MR. ANDRE GREAVES
Administrative AssistantFaculties of Medical Sciences and Humanities & Education
Ext. 83876
MS. CLAUDETTE TAYLOR
Administrative Assistant, Transcripts
Ext. 84208
MS. JOANNA JEREMIAH
Administrative Assistant, General Operations
Ext. 83877
MS. AMANDA NYACK
Secretary
Ext. 82155
MS. AVIA CHUNESINGH
Customer Service Representative
Ext. 83008
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
(OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT &

INTERNATIONALIZATION)
MR. SHARAN SINGH
Director
Ext. 84280
MRS. AVA CLAXTON
Ext. 84184
MS. ROANNTA DALRYMPLE
MR. MARKUS SCHULZE
Student Mobility Coordinator
Exts. 84206, 85010
MS. MARISSA BADALL
MS NADINE BURNETT
Carpims Co-Ordinators
Ext. 83904
STUDENT ACCOUNTS/BURSARY
OFFICIALS
MRS. MARY BALBIRSINGH
Accountant, Student Accounts
Ext. 82143
MS. SUSAN GOOLJAR
GATE Coordinator
Ext. 84178
www.sta.uwi.edu
MR. KEILON CAMPBELL

Faculty of Medical Sciences (DVM, DDS, Nursing,
Doctor of Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacy, Optometry,
HIV & Infections, MPhil, PhD
Ext. 84179
MR. LINUS JOHN
Humanities (UG & PG), TESOL & EFL, Re-marking of Scripts
Ext. 83380
MS. TANYA BERNARD
Halls of Residences, UG & PG LAW, CLE, & PG Research Grant
vouchers
Ext. 84180
MR. STEPHEN SEEPERSAD
UG & PG Engineering, SLB
Ext. 84173
MS. KHUSMA BASDEO
Guild, PG Social Sciences & Pre Science
Ext. 84174
MS. SINEAD OBRIEN
Medical Insurance, Evening University UG & Emergency Loans,
Hardship Grants, Principals Discretionary Grant
Ext. 84176
MS. LISA ALI
Bank, FOREX, UG & PG Education
Ext. 84136
MS. GAITRI NARINEDATH-MAHARADGE

Acting Supervisor Tuition Fee Schedules, GATE
Ext. 83382
MR. STEPHAWN SOLOMON

Food and Agriculture UG & PG (A-L), Science and Technology
UG & PG (A-L)
Ext. 84181
MISS SHANTAL SEECHARAN

Acting Accounting Supervisor GATE, Govt Sponsors,
PG Research Grants
Ext. 82356
MISS AKILAH TELESFORD

Food and Agriculture UG & PG (M-Z), Science and Technology
UG & PG (M-Z)
Ext. 83370
MR. MICHAEL SAMPSON

Accounting Assistant CXC/Open Schols., UWIPG Schols.,
CARPIM Schols., Defence Force, Bursaries & Prizes, Exchange
Students.
Ext. 83379
MR. ADESH BEHARRY

Social Sciences UG (A L)
Ext. 84175
ACTING ACCOUNTING ASSISTANTS

MS. NIALA HARRIRAM
GOTT Scholars & Faculty of Medical Sciences - Pre-Health,
MBBS, Clinical Psychology, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care
& Family Medicine, Palliative Care Medicine
Ext. 84137
MR. AVINASH MAHARAJ
CSR & ALJ
Ext. 83381
NICHOLAS RAMRATTAN
Social Sciences UG (M Z)
Ext. 83664
CASHIER
Exts. 84138, 83383, 82145
FAX
645-4710
GATE OFFICE
#16 Warner St., St. Augustine
Tel: 663-0244
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SECURITY
TRINITY HALL
DR. JACQUELINE BRIDGE
Residence Manager
Ext. 83166 [email protected]
Security Post
Exts. 82120, 83510
MRS. ALLYSON LOGIE-EUSTACE

Supervisor
LIBRARY
MRS. GWENNIE DANIEL (Assistant)

MR. NOEL LESLIE CORBETT

Director of Security
Ext. 82121
User Services, The Alma Jordan Library

Exts. 82132, 84030
User Services, Medical Sciences Library
Tel: (868) 645-2640/3 Exts. 5206, 5201
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CHAPTER
SIR ARTHUR LEWIS HALL

MR. KEVIN SNAGGS
Residence Manager
Tel: (868) 663-0075 [email protected]
MS. OLIVIA RAMKISSOON
Secretary
Tel: (868) 663-0075 [email protected]
Ext. 83523
HALL SUPERVISORS
CANADA HALL
DR. JACQUELINE BRIDGE
Residence Manager
MRS. MALA MAHARAJ
Supervisor
MRS. ROXANNE TIMOTHY
Assistant
MILNER HALL
DR. HEATHER CATEAU
Residence Manager
Ext. 83058
MS. LISA-ANN ROBINSON
Supervisor
MS. RAMONA RAMKISSOON
Assistant
MS. KHADIJA COKES
Assistant
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JOYCE GIBSON INNISS HALL

Tel: (868) 645 5319/3471 Fax: 663-5175
DR. FARID YOUSEF
Residence Manager
Tel: (868) 645-2160
MRS. HEATHER LEGALL
Supervisor
[email protected]
MS. STACY ST. HILL
Assistant
[email protected]
UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS
The Regulations contained in this booklet apply to all students of the University registered at the St. Augustine Campus. Students
are subject at all times to the discipline of the authorities of the University. Any conduct which may involve risk to another
student or to the property of another student is strictly prohibited.
The Principal is the final authority on the interpretation of these regulations. All students are advised to pay close attention to
both University and Faculty Regulations, which include Faculty Regulations & Syllabuses; Examinations Regulations for First
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates; the Code of Principles and Responsibilities for Students; and Library Regulations.
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION
RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
It shall be the responsibility of students to see that they are
registered and entered for Degree, Diploma and Certificate
examinations under the Course Regulations currently in
force.
It shall be the responsibility of students to leave a forwarding
address (where this is different from their home or term
address) at the Registry, at the beginning of each vacation
period.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
All students shall be required to register at the beginning of
each semester.
All students shall be required to register by the end of the first
week of the first semester and by the end of the first week of
the second semester.
If you are not reading any courses in Semester 1, you are
required to apply for Leave of Absence and to register before
the start of Semester 2.
A student is deemed to have registered for a course when
his/her financial obligations to The University have been
fulfilled. Registration for a course constitutes registration for
the examinations in that course.
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NOTE: Regulations do not permit you to be registered in

two programmes simultaneously.
LATE REGISTRATION
Late registration shall be permitted up to the end of the third
week of the first semester and to the end of the first week of
the second semester.
Students who do not register by the end of registration
week will be permitted to register late, in accordance with
regulations, on payment of a late registration fee.
FOR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES, PLEASE REFER TO
THE CODE OF PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR STUDENTS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
http://sta.uwi.edu/onlineForms.asp
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
All students registering at the St. Augustine Campus for the
first time must submit a completed Medical Certificate to the
UWI Medical Officer, UWI Health Service Unit.
THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS RULE.
Medical certificates submitted on entry are valid for five (5)
years.
All candidates must provide evidence of recent vaccinations

against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Tetanus. In such cases
where immunization is medically contraindicated, there
should be a signed statement from a physician giving reasons
for contraindication.
All candidates registering for programmes under the Faculty
of Medical Sciences are required to show additional evidence
of immunization against Hepatitis B and undergo a Tuberculin
Skin Test (Mantoux). Additionally, candidates pursuing
the D.V.M. Programme are required to show evidence of
immunization against Rabies.
International candidates coming to Trinidad from Malaria
Endemic Countries are required to report to the Student
Medical Officer at the Health Service Unit immediately upon
their arrival.
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Contact Information
Students are required, on registration, to notify the Campus
Registrar in writing, of their address in Trinidad during the
semester/academic year and of their forwarding address during
University vacations. Students are also required to notify the
Campus Registrar, in writing of any change of address within 14
days of the change.
Change in Marital Status

A student who gets married should notify the Campus Principal
accordingly and submit the Marriage Certificate so that University
records can be properly amended.
Students should note that The University will not support requests
for increased financial assistance of any kind on the grounds of
marriage.
The completed medical certificate must be submitted for

validation with an Immunization Card at the Health Service
Unit six weeks prior to commencement of the semester or
within 30 days after receipt of the form.
Add/Drop Courses
Medicals will only be accepted when students have accepted

an offer.
Changes in registration involving the ADDITION or substitution

of courses or DROPPING/WITHDRAWAL FROM courses will be
permitted up to the end of the THIRD week of the FIRST (1st)
Semester and the SECOND (2nd) week of the second semester.
Any changes after this period will require permission from
the Academic Board.
EXEMPTIONS WITH CREDIT

Exemptions with credit may be awarded for courses already
passed at this or another institution. Persons applying for
credit/exemptions should make such requests, through
the Student Affairs (Admissions) Office, to the Dean of the
respective Faculty DURING THE FIRST THREE WEEKS OF THE
SEMESTER. An official transcript and/or course outlines are
required for assessment by the appropriate authority. Note
that credits/exemptions are granted in accordance with
prescribed faculty regulations.
STUDENTS FAILING TO RE-REGISTER

All students who are eligible to continue in their academic
programme are required to re-register at the beginning of
the academic year within the prescribed deadlines.
Failing to register may result in a student being deemed to
have withdrawn from The University.
REGISTRATION CHANGES
Change in Registration
Changes in registration involving the addition or substitution
of courses, withdrawal from courses, change in degree options
are permitted up to the end of the third (3rd) week of the first
semester, and the second (2nd) week of the second semester.
Late registration and changes in registration after the deadline
date may be facilitated only in exceptional circumstances at
the discretion of the Academic Board.
Changes in Course Registration should be made, only AFTER

consultation with the lecturer in charge of the course and the
Head of Department.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A candidate who for good reason wishes to be absent from an
academic programme for a semester or more must apply for formal
leave of absence to the Faculty Board, through the appropriate
Dean, stating the reasons for the application.
The length of such leave of absence, if granted, will be subject to
approval by the Academic Board of the Campus concerned, but will
not exceed one year in the first instance terminating at the end of
the academic year for which the application is approved.
Leave of absence will not be granted for more than two consecutive
academic years.
Leave of absence may be granted for one semester or for an
academic year.
Save in exceptional circumstances, applications for leave of absence
for a semester shall be submitted by the end of the THIRD week
of the relevant semester.
Save in exceptional circumstances applications for leave of absence
for the academic year shall be submitted by the end of the THIRD
week of Semester 1.
These regulations do not apply to students in the Faculty of Medical
Sciences at this time.
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NOTE: Students who have been attending classes and

then apply for a leave of absence after the deadline date
are liable for payment of full tuition fees for the semester/
academic year, whether they sit examinations or not.
Leave of absence grants a student permission to be away
from classes and from writing examination. A student
cannot therefore be on approved leave of absence and
at the same time benefit from examination results for
that period.
Coursework marks cannot be transferred for persons who
are on leave of absence.
ABSENCE FROM CLASSES

Students are required to apply to the appropriate Dean, or
Faculty Board Chairman, for permission to be absent from
classes, except in cases of illness. In cases of illness a medical
certificate should be submitted to the Campus Registrar.
NOTE: Respective forms are available from your Faculty
Office and the Student Affairs (Admissions) Office.
ABSENCE FROM THE ISLAND

Students must apply, in advance, to the Principal, through the
appropriate Dean, or Faculty Board Chairman, for permission
to be away from Trinidad during term time, and shall state the
grounds for such leave.

DEPARTURE FROM CAMPUS DURING

SEMESTER
All students shall be required to submit in writing to the
Campus Registrar, through the Dean, at least 3 weeks before
the planned date of departure, requests for permission to
leave the Campus Country before the semester ends. Students
may be exempt from the prescribed three-week notice in
the event of emergency requests, as in the case of a death
in the family.
TRANSFERS
Inter-Faculty and Intra-Faculty Transfers New students
Registered NEW students may transfer between faculties
(except to the Faculty of Medical Sciences) up to the end of
the SECOND week of Semester I. Students requesting such
transfers must: Make a written request through the Senior Assistant
Registrar, Student Affairs (Admissions) to the appropriate
Dean

Collect a NEW offer, if approval is granted

Complete registration
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NOTE: Transfers between faculties for the current

academic year will NOT be permitted after the end of the
second week of Semester 1.
Registered/continuing Students
Applications for transfer from one faculty to another shall
be made in the academic year preceding the proposed year
of transfer.
Transfers will be considered at the end of Semester 2 of each
academic year for the preceding academic year and will be
subject to (i) academic requirements and/or (ii) availability
of space.
Applications for transfer shall be made by March 31 preceding
the proposed year of transfer.
NOTE: Student seeking to transfer to another Campus must
be in good financial standing before their application for
transfer forms are forwarded to another campus.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY

Students should advise the Student Affairs (Admissions)
Office, in writing, of their withdrawal from The University. A
student considering doing so is strongly advised to consult
with the Dean before taking a final decision.
FEES
Annual Fees
Where a student has paid fees for the entire academic year
and officially withdraws or has applied for leave of absence
within three (3) weeks of the start of Semester 1, then tuition
fees paid for Semester 1, in addition to full tuition fees paid
for Semester 2, would be refunded.
Semester Fees
Where a student officially withdraws or has applied for leave
of absence within three (3) weeks of the start of any semester,
tuition fees paid for that semester would be refunded.
NOTE: Personal accident insurance, Guild and ID card fees
are not refundable.
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MISCELLANEOUS
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES
The following charges would apply for processing of documents, letters from the
Student Affairs (Admissions) and Examinations Offices.
Document Service Fee Schedule

SERVICES
COST (PER COPY) TT$/US$
1. CERTIFICATION OF DEGREE
TT$15.00 / US$3.00
2. TRANSCRIPT
TT$30.00 / US$6.00
3. VERIFICATION LETTER (COMPLETION OF DEGREE)
TT$30.00 / US$6.00
4. REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE
TT$1150.00 / US$175.00
5. STATUS LETTER (ACADEMIC STATUS)/IMMIGRATION LETTER/OTHER
TT$30.00 / US$6.00
6. VISA LETTER
TT$30.00 / US$6.00
7. FACSIMILE SERVICE
TT$30.00 / US$6.00
8. RUSH /SAME-DAY
TT$60.00 / US$12.00
Procedure for Document Service Requests:

1. Complete and return the specific request form with the receipt/cheque payment to:
The Customer Service Representatives, Ground Floor, the Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Building OR FAX to Student Affairs (Admissions) at 1 (868) 645-4611
OR the Examinations Office at 1 (868) 645-8649.
Payment can be made as follows:
2. The Cashier, Bursary, Ground Floor, the Lloyd Braithwaite Student Administration Building OR
3. By International Money Order or Bank draft or Certified Cheque made payable to:
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
Processing Time:
Certification of Degree:
Transcript:
Verification Letter:
Status/Immigration Letter:
Visa Letter:
Replacement Certificate:
One (1) working day

Five (5) Working days
Three (3) Working days
Two (2) Working days
Two (2) Working days
Seven (7) Working days
NOTE
1. RUSH/Same Day requests will be ready by 4:00 p.m. on the same day if requested before
12:00 noon [Special conditions apply]
2. Requests cannot be processed if a student has any type of hold on his/her account e.g.
AR (Accounts Receivable), Immunization/Medical, Library fine, Deans/Registrars HOLDS.
Please contact Student Accounts, Bursary, the Lloyd Braithwaite Student Administration
Building at 1 (868) 662 2002 Exts. 83380/83381/83379 to resolve Accounts Receivable (AR)
Holds prior to submission of request.
3. Visa letters are NOT issued to students in their final year of full-time study or to part-time/Evening
University students.
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PAYMENT OF FEES AND OTHER DEBTS

Students will not be registered unless they produce evidence
that all fees have been paid. Fees may be paid at any branch
of Republic Bank Ltd.

You are advised to pay your fees before registration week
and keep the receipt safely until registration. The schedule
of fees and other costs for the current year is provided in the
Financial Information booklet.
If you are a full-time student, you will be permitted to pay fees
at the beginning of the academic year or by semester.
If you register for less than 24 credits you will be required to
pay tuition fees on a per credit basis.
Only tuition fees are payable by semester. All compulsory fees
are payable in full at the beginning of the academic year.
Fees for board and lodging, and tuition are payable in advance
in the prescribed manner.
Only students in good financial standing will be registered
or entered for Degree, Certificate and Diploma or other
examinations of The University of the West Indies. (In good
financial standing means that all debts owed by the student
to The University are fully paid or payment arrangements
satisfactory to The University have been made for their
payment).
NOTE: The University reserves the right to refuse academic
records or information about students who are not in
good standing.
Students who leave The University without making adequate
arrangements to put themselves in good standing will not
be given the Universitys diplomas or certificates for degree
or other programmes until they have satisfied the University
in this respect.
Caution Money
Every student, other than those who receive full emoluments
disbursed by The University, is required to pay the prescribed
amount of Caution Money before beginning his/her course
of study at The University.
In the case of students receiving full emoluments disbursed by
The University, the amount will be deducted by The University
from such emoluments.
The Caution Money is refundable only when the student is
leaving The University and will be returned at that time after
the amount of any outstanding liability to The University has
been deducted.
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NOTE:
(i) Caution Money may be applied to cover library fines,
charges for breakages, or Hall charges during a course
of study. If it becomes exhausted before the end of
an academic year, the student will be called upon to
replenish it.
(ii) Caution Money will not be refunded until three (3)
months after the completion of studies.
Rebate
If a student is forced by illness, or other extreme personal
circumstances, to discontinue his or her studies, part of the
examination and tuition fee paid in advance may be returned
at the discretion of the Principal.
Examination fees, where payable, cannot be transferred from
one examination to another and can be refunded only under
certain exceptional circumstances.
Normally, except in cases where prior permission was formally
granted, there will be no refund for absence and/or withdrawal
from the Hall of Residence for periods of less than half the
semester.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Immigration Requirements
Although The University gives to the Immigration Authorities
at Piarco International Airport a list of expected incoming and
returning / continuing students, you are required to produce
the following documents to the Immigration Officer on arrival
in Trinidad:

First time students the official offer of a place from
The University.
Returning/Continuing students Your UWI Student
ID.
Once these documents are produced, you will be allowed
entry for one (1) year as a student of the University. The entry
certificate (stamp) may be extended upon presentation of a
Certificate of Eligibility from the University.
The International Office/Office of Institutional Advancement
and Internationalization accommodates an annual visit by
Trinidad and Tobago Immigration division officials on campus
to process extension of visas service for all international and
regional students. Please check the Office for more details.
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Travel documents
Special Provision For Medical Students
All persons entering Trinidad and Tobago are required to be

in possession of a valid Passport. Your passport should be
valid for at least ONE year from the date of entry into Trinidad
& Tobago.
Medical students who wish to complete their Clinical

Programme at the Bahamas, Barbados or Jamaica Campus
will be eligible for a return passage from Trinidad.
It is recommended that you arrange to have a valid

Certificate of Vaccination, Yellow Fever Inoculation and MMR
Immunization, before you travel to Trinidad.
Baggage
If you intend to ship baggage as freight by sea or air, it should
be addressed in your name c/o The University of the West
Indies, Student Affairs (Admissions), St. Augustine Campus,
Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies. You must bring your Bill of
Lading with you. Your unaccompanied baggage should not
arrive in Trinidad before August 26, since you will incur heavy
charges if the shipment is not cleared within ten days of arrival
in the country.
First Passage
A candidate residing in a contributing Commonwealth
Caribbean territory who, having satisfied the normal
University matriculation requirements, has been accepted
for registration as a full-time student in an undergraduate or
postgraduate programme leading to a degree, diploma or
certificate of The University of the West Indies will be provided
with a free passage on first coming to The University and
on completion of his/her course. Such passage includes a
baggage allowance of the cost of 10 kilos overweight.
(a) A candidate resident in a campus territory who has

applied for entry to a campus in another territory in order
to pursue a Preliminary or First degree programme, will
not be provided with a first passage to that country if the
programme he/she wishes to pursue is offered at his/her
home Campus.
(b) A candidate travelling to a campus territory to pursue an
evening or part-time course will not be provided with a
first passage.
(c) A candidate who pays his/her own passage to pursue
one of the programmes covered in Regulation (a) above,
will be eligible, if he/she successfully completes the
programme and registers for the first year of approved
degree course, for refund of the passage or for half the
cost of a return passage.
Return Passage
On completion of a first course (degree or postgraduate), a
student may claim a return passage to his/her home territory
plus a baggage allowance of the cost of 10 kilos overweight
but not exceeding 20 kilos. Claims/requests for return passage
would only be processed when the student has been officially
awarded the degree from his/her programme of study.
If he/she intends to pursue and is accepted for a further course
of study, he/she may waive the claim for a return passage until
completion of that Programme of study. Claims for return
passages may be made up to three months after completion
of the course. In special circumstances the period may be
extended on application.
A student whose passage has been paid to enable him/her
to pursue an approved course of study at a campus territory
and who withdraws voluntarily or transfer to another campus
before the completion of his/her course of study, will not be
given a return passage.
A student who has been asked to withdraw from The
University before the completion of his/her course will be
provided with a return passage to his/her home territory.
Passages will be by air, or by sea at the discretion of The
University.
NOTE: Students who have paid their own passage and are
entitled to have that passage paid by The University in
accordance with the above regulations, may claim a refund.
Such claims should be submitted to the Student Affairs
(Admissions) Office, no later than September 30 and must be
accompanied by the relevant tickets and receipts.
Reduced airfares between campus country and home country
are available on presentation of a Rebate Certificate which
must be signed by the competent authority in the Student
Affairs (Admissions) Office on each campus.
NOTE: Application forms for return passage, first (economy
class) passage and claim for baggage allowance are available
from the Student Affairs (Admissions) Office.
Students are advised to reduce the number of pieces of

luggage to as few as possible and to ensure that they are all
covered by Bill of Lading. Immediately on arrival at the Airport,
each student must prepare and sign a declaration.
The University will NOT be responsible for any Custom duties,
which may be charged. It is not normal for the Customs to
charge duty on personal effects.
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RESIDENCE
Halls of Residence
Full-time students of The University may apply to live in
the Hall of Residence. Where there is competition, overseas
students may have preference. Continuing students should
apply to live on Hall not later than May 15 each year.
Application should be made to the Director, Student Advisory
Services, on approved forms which may be obtained from
that Office.
Students given permission to live in a Hall of Residence will
not normally during that year be given permission to move
off-campus.
Students must observe the regulations in force in their Hall
of Residence.
University Property
Students must not make amendments to, nor transfer
furniture or fittings of any kind from any part of The University
Buildings, or from rooms in Halls of Residence, without prior
written permission from the proper authorities.
Students are not permitted to interfere in any way with the
layout of The University grounds without permission from
the proper authorities.
Students will be liable to pay for any loss or damage to the
furniture, fittings and/or equipment of any kind which is
University property.
Students must not interfere with the electrical or plumbing
installations in any student rooms or in any part of The
University property.
SAFETY
Mechanically Propelled Vehicles
Students are required at all times to observe the traffic and
parking regulations of The University. Failure to observe these
will result in withdrawal of permission to drive on campus.
Students using motor vehicles and bicycles are required to
comply with the laws and regulations of Trinidad & Tobago.
A student may be required to submit his/her drivers licence
for inspection at least once a year.
The University reserves the right to inspect vehicles for fitness.
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Ragging (Hazing), Firearms, etc.

The organization of initiation, or other ceremonies, or
participation, in the form of displays of noisy, disorderly
conduct, carried on in defiance of authority or discipline, and
involving any risk against health or damage to property is
prohibited.
Except as indicated, no student is allowed to keep or use
dangerous weapons (including firearms) on University
premises, even if he/she may have received permission from a
public authority to keep and use a firearm.
Individual members of an authorised Rifle Club, may obtain
from the Campus Registrar written permission to keep certain
firearms at stated times for a limited period and to keep the
firearms in an approved place such as the armory of the Rifle
Club.
The firing of squibs and rockets is prohibited on University
premises.
Violation of any part of this regulation will lead to strong
disciplinary action, which may include expulsion from The
University.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to comply with health requirements that
may be laid down by The University from time to time.
All cases of illness of Hall residents requiring medical attention
must be reported at once to the Warden and to the Health
Service Unit.
No student who is suffering from an infectious illness or in
whose home or lodging there has been such an illness is
allowed to attend classes or use facilities on campus unless a
medical practitioner certifies that there is no longer any danger
of infection being conveyed.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Two copies of all publications by student organizations, groups,

or by any individual student, whether or not they are published
by the Guild of Students, shall be deposited with the Campus
Registrar within two days after publication.
ACADEMIC CREDITS & REQUIREMENTS

Co-curricular Credits
The Board for Undergraduate Studies, in the delegated exercise
of Senates powers as the academic authority for The University
under Statute 27 makes the following Regulations to be
inserted herein as part of Faculty Regulations and are to take
effect immediately, except in respect of those Faculties where
appropriate arrangements have not yet been made for the
inclusion of co-curricular credits among those required for the
degree. Students who successfully complete any co-curricular
activity or programme of activities for credit shall have the
credits recorded on their official transcripts.
1.
2.
For the purposes of these Regulations,co-curricular credit

means credit earned by a student in pursuance of some
activity or programme of activities that is not part of the
academic programme of a Department or Faculty of The
University or is not undertaken by a student as part of the
academic programme of a Department or Faculty, but
which activity or programme of activities is recognised
by The University as contributing to the overall personal,
cultural, social and intellectual development of students
and is approved by Academic Board under Regulation 5
below.
Participation in activities for co-curricular credits is
optional. However, wherever students have chosen to
participate in any recognised co-curricular activity or
programme of activities for credit, they shall be eligible
for a maximum of three (3) credits as part of the credits
required for the degree.
3.
Students who successfully complete any co-curricular

activity or programme of activities for more than three
(3) credits shall have the additional credits recorded on
their transcripts.
4.
Co-curricular credits shall not be taken into account in the

determination of class of degree.
5.
All co-curricular activities/programmes for which credits

are being sought shall be approved by Academic Board on
the recommendation of any Campus Committee for which
Academic Board may recognise as having responsibility
for co-curricular programmes.
6.
Registration for co-curricular credits in each case must

be approved in advance by the Faculty Board and by the
member of the Senior Administrative Staff appointed or
designated as Director of Student Services or Dean of
Students, as the case may be, at the Campus.
7.
The assessment of co-curricular activities shall be PASS/

FAIL.
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Foundation Courses
All students registered in The University of the West Indies
are required to complete a minimum of nine (9) credits
of Foundation Courses. These courses are Level II courses
designed to promote sensitivity to and awareness of distinctive
characteristic features of Caribbean cosmologies, identities and
culture. The Foundation courses are:i. FOUN 1001: English for Academic Purposes
ii. FOUN 1103: Argument and Report Writing
iii. FOUN 1104: Writing About Literature
iv. FOUN 1105: Scientific and Technical Writing
v. FOUN 1106: Academic English for Research Purposes
vi. FOUN 1107: Writing in the Visual, Performing and

Carnival Arts
vii. FDMU 0005: Preparatory Academic Writing
viii. FOUN 1201: Science, Medicine and Technology in

Society
ix. FOUN 1101: Caribbean Civilisation
x. FOUN 1301: Law, Governance, Economy and Society
xi. Any other course approved for the purposes by the
Board of Undergraduate Studies.
Exemption in whole or in part from the requirements may be
granted from time to time by the Board for Undergraduate
Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty in
which the student is registered.
Students will not be permitted to do Foundation courses that
originate in the Faculty in which they are registered, except
with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty.
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UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS ON
PLAGIARISM
Application of these Regulations
1. These Regulations apply to the presentation of work by
a student for evaluation, whether or not for credit, but do
not apply to invigilated written examinations.
Definition of plagiarism
2. In these Regulations, plagiarism means the
unacknowledged and unjustified use of the words,
ideas or creations of another, including unjustified
unacknowledged quotation and unjustified unattributed
borrowing;

Level 1 plagiarism means plagiarism which does not

meet the definition of Level 2 plagiarism;
Level 2 plagiarismmeans plagiarism undertaken with the

intention of passing off as original work by the plagiariser
work done by another person or persons.
3.
4.
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What may otherwise meet the definition of plagiarism may

be justified for the purposes of Regulation 2 where the
particular unacknowledged use of the words, ideas and
creations of another is by the standards of the relevant
academic discipline a function of part or all of the object
of the work for evaluation whether or not for credit, for
example:
a. The unacknowledged use is required for conformity
with presentation standards;
b. The task set or undertaken is one of translation of the
work of another into a different language or format;
c. The task set or undertaken requires producing a
result by teamwork for joint credit regardless of the
level of individual contribution;
d. The task set or undertaken requires extensive
adaptation of models within a time period of such
brevity as to exclude extensive attribution;
e. The task set or undertaken requires the use of an
artificial language, such as is the case with computer
programming, where the use of unoriginal verbal
formulae is essential.
It is not a justification under Regulations 2 and 3 for the
unacknowledged use of the words, ideas and creations
of another that the user enjoys the right of use of those
words, ideas and creations as a matter of intellectual
property.
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Other definitions
5. In these Regulations,

Chairman means the Chairman of the relevant Campus
Committee on Examinations;

Examination Regulations means the Examination and
other forms of Assessment Regulations for First Degrees
Associate Degrees Diplomas and Certificates of the
University;

set of facts means a fact or combination of facts.
Evidence of plagiarism
6. In order to constitute evidence of plagiarism under these
Regulations, there shall be identified as a minimum the
passage or passages in the students work which are
considered to have been plagiarised and the passage or
passages from which the passages in the students work
are considered to have been taken.
Student Statement on Plagiarism
7. When a student submits for examination work under
Regulation 1, the student shall sign a statement, in such
form as the Campus Registrar may prescribe, that as far as
possible the work submitted is free of plagiarism including
unattributed quotation or paraphrase of the work of
another except where justified under Regulation 3.
8.
Quotation or paraphrase is attributed for the purpose of

Regulation 7 if the writer has indicated using conventions
appropriate to the discipline that the work is not the
writers own.
9.
The University is not prohibited from proceeding with

a charge of plagiarism where there is no statement as
prescribed under Regulation 7.
Electronic vetting for plagiarism

10 .The results of any electronic vetting although capable,
where the requirements of Regulation 7 are satisfied, of
constituting evidence under these Regulations, are not
thereby conclusive of any question as to whether or not
plagiarism exists.
Level 1 plagiarism
11. In work submitted for examination where the Examiner is
satisfied that Level 1 plagiarism has been committed, he/
she shall penalise the student by reducing the mark which
would have otherwise been awarded taking into account
any relevant Faculty regulations.
Level 2 plagiarism
12. Where an examiner has evidence of Level 2 plagiarism in
the material being examined, that examiner shall report
it to the Head of Department or the Dean and may at
any time provide the Registrar with a copy of that report.
In cases where the examiner and the Dean are one and
the same, the report shall be referred to the Head of the
Department and also to the Campus Registrar.
13. Where any other person who in the course of duty sees
material being examined which he or she believes is
evidence of Level 2 plagiarism that other person may
report it to the Head of Department or the Dean and may
at any time report it to the Campus Registrar who shall
take such action as may be appropriate.
14. Where a Dean or Head of Department receives a report
either under Regulation 12 or 13, the Dean or Head of
Department, as the case may be, shall
a. where in concurrence with the reports identification
of evidence of Level 2 plagiarism, report the matter
to the Campus Registrar; or
b. where not concurring in the identification of
evidence of plagiarism, reply to the examiner
declining to proceed further on the report; or
c. where concluding that there is evidence of Level
1 plagiarism, reply to the examiner indicating that
conclusion and the Examiner shall proceed as under
Regulation 11.
15. Where a report is made to the Campus Registrar under
Regulation 14a or 16, the Campus Registrar shall lay a
charge and refer the matter to the Campus Committee
on Examinations.
16. Where the Campus Registrar receives a report alleging
Level 2 plagiarism from the Examiner or any other person
except the Dean or Head of Department, the Campus
Registrar shall refer the matter to a senior academic to
determine whether there is sufficient evidence to ground
a charge of plagiarism and where such evidence is found,
the Campus Registrar shall proceed as under Regulation
15.

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19. Where the Campus Committee is of the view that the

appropriate penalty for an offence of Level 2 plagiarism
is for the student to be:
(i) awarded a fail mark;
(ii) excluded from some or all further examinations of
the University for such period as it may determine;
(iii) be dismissed from the University, it shall make such
recommendation to the Academic Board.
Clearance on a charge of Level 2 plagiarism
20. A determination of the Campus Committee on
Examinations that Level 2 plagiarism has not been found
will be reported to the Campus Registrar who shall refer
it to the Examiner and notify the student. Where the
Committee has not identified Level 2 but has identified
Level 1, it shall be reported to the Campus Registrar who
shall refer it to the examiner.
Level 2 plagiarism: Appeal to the Senate
21. A student may appeal to the Senate from any decision
against him or her on a charge of plagiarism made by
Academic Board.
Delegation by Dean or Head of Department
22. The Dean or Head of Department, as the case may be, may
generally or in a particular instance delegate that officers
functions under these Regulations.
Conflict of interest disqualification
23. Any person who has at any time been an examiner of
work or been involved in procedures for laying charges in
relation to which an issue of plagiarism is being considered
under these Regulations shall withdraw from performing
any functions under these Regulations other than those
of supervisor and examiner.
17. Where the matter has been referred to the Campus

Committee on Examinations pursuant to Regulation 15,
the proceedings under these Regulations prevail, over
any other disciplinary proceedings within the University
initiated against the student based on the same facts
and, without prejudice to Regulation 21, any other such
disciplinary proceedings shall be stayed, subject to being
reopened.
18. If the Campus Committee on Examinations is satisfied,
after holding a hearing, that the student has committed
Level 2 plagiarism, it shall in making a determination on
the severity of the penalty take into consideration:
a. the circumstances of the particular case;
b. the seniority of the student; and
c. whether this is the first or a repeated incidence of
Level 2 plagiarism.
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MY.UWI.EDU ONLINE VOCABULARY
MY.UWI.EDU
ONLINE
VOCABULARY
ACADEMIC ADVISING: this refers to the process where your
faculty dean or his nominee provides information on courses
for which you must register and assists, where necessary, in
the selection of courses. The purpose of academic advising
is to help students, particularly new students, in planning,
monitoring and successfully managing their chosen field
of study, in relation to clear career objectives. Students
are guided to accept responsibility for their learning; to
be informed of the services provided for them; to access
information, and to be managers of their time.
CO-REQUISITE: is a course which must be taken along with

another specified course, in order to ensure the attainment
of complementary and/or interdependent competencies.
ACADEMIC YEAR: August 1st to July 31st
CORE/REQUIRED COURSE(S): are courses that you are

required to complete in order to be awarded a major or a
minor.
ACCEPTANCE PACKAGE: once youve been accepted, you

will receive a package from us. It will include your offer letter
with your student registration number; information on fees,
medical form, travel/passages information.
COURSE LOAD: the number of credit hours carried each

semester
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE HOLD: Your online course selection

will not be processed if you are indebted to the University. If
you have any questions regarding your account, you may visit
the Student Accounts, Bursary, the Lloyd Braithwaite Student
Administration Building, Lewis Avenue.
ADD/DROP: period during which students may add or drop
a course without penalty.
ADVISING HOLD: An Advising Hold may be placed on your
record if you are in a faculty that requires academic advising
prior to registration. You must attend an advising session
before your faculty/faculty advisor will clear you to select
courses online.
ANTI-REQUISITE: Two mutually exclusive courses of which
credit maybe granted for only one.
CRN (COURSE REFERENCE NUMBER): number assigned
to designate a specific class and the specific time/format in
which it will be offered.
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CO-CURRICULAR CREDITS: Credit earned by a student in

pursuance of some activity or programme of activities that
is not part of the academic programme of a Department
or Faculty or is not undertaken by a student as part of the
academic programme of a Department of Faculty, but which
activity or programme of activities is recognized by The
University as contributing to the overall personal, cultural,
social and intellectual development of students. The cocurricular programme provides students with valuable
opportunities for skill development in areas not available in
their core programme. These courses are designed to help
students become well-rounded graduates, prepared for their
role in society and in the workplace. All co-curricular course
codes begin with COCR.
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COURSE CODE: A numeric number and letter combination

used to identify a course e.g. HIST 2004 or ECON 1001. The
letter part of the code identifies the subject (e.g. History or
Economics), while the first digit of the number part of the
code identifies the level of the course (e.g. 2004 Level 2 or
1001 Level 1).
COURSE LEVEL: Defines the level of a course. For example,
HIST 1001 denotes that History 1001 is a Level 1 course (at
UWI marked by the first digit in a course number).
CREDIT/CREDIT HOUR: a unit which represents the number
of hours a student spends in a class each week over the
course of the semester. e.g. A student enrolled in MGMT
2003 (3 credits) will spend approximately 3 hours in class for
approximately 13 weeks.
CUMULATIVE GPA: Grade point average obtained by
dividing the total grade point earned by the total quality
hours for which the student has registered for any period
of tie excluding courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis, audited
courses, courses taken for Preliminary credit, Incomplete and
in-progress courses.

www.sta.uwi.edu
DEGREE EVALUATION/AUDIT/OR CURRICULUM ADVISING

AND PROGRAMME PLANNING (CAPP) MODULE:An
online tool to help students and their advisors compare the
students academic record to the requirements of a specific
programme. Prior to a meeting with their academic advisor or
any time throughout the year, students with access to degree
evaluation can easily review their progress within their current
programme. Or, if thinking about a change, they can try a
what-if comparision of their record against the requirements
of another programme.
DEPARTMENTS: are units that make up a faculty and have
a specific specialization under the broader area represented
by the faculty. (For example, Food Production is a department
within the Faculty of Food & Agriculture, Management Studies
is a department in the Faculty of Social Sciences; Liberal Arts
is a department in the Faculty of Humanities & Education).
ELECTIVE(S): any course not required as part of your major.
Course(s) which you may choose from a list provided by your
department/faculty which is listed in your respective Faculty
Regulations and Syllabuses booklet.
EVENING: A student who is registered to pursue a course of
study in an Evening University Programme for which classes
are timetabled in the evenings from Mondays to Fridays from
5:00pm to 10:00 pm and on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 8:00pm.
EXEMPTIONS WITH CREDIT: Refers to cases where a student
is granted credits for courses completed and passed in
other UWI programmes or at other recognized institutions.
Permission may be granted by the Faculty. Exemptions with
credit will be recorded as EC on the students academic
record. Students are not required to repeat these courses.
EXEMPTION ONLY: Refers to the UWI courses required for a
students current programme, for which credits will not be
granted because the student has already passed these courses
in other programmes at the UWI or passed courses of similar
content at another recognized institution. Exemptions ONLY
will be recorded as EX on the students academic record.
In these cases the student will be required to replace the
course(s) with courses approved by the students Department/
Faculty to meet their credit requirements.
FACULTY: Lecturers are known as faculty members.
Departments are grouped into divisions called faculties.
For example: the Faculty of Social Sciences consists of the
departments of Management Studies, Economics and
Behavioural Sciences; the Faculty of Food & Agriculture
consists of the departments of Agricultural Economics and
Extension, Food Production and Geography.
FEE INVOICE: A printout of the courses for which you have
registered that lists each specific course. The amount of
tuition and fees due for all courses registered is indicated on
the printout.
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FINANCIAL CLEARANCE: this refers to the approval given

by bursary officials when you have paid all the fees for which
you are liable
FINANCIAL HOLD: Your registration will not be processed if
you are indebted to the University. If you have any questions
regarding your account, you may visit the Student Accounts,
Bursary, located on the Ground Floor, the Lloyd Braithwaite
Student Administration Building, Lewis Ave.
FULL-TIME STUDY: A student who is registered for not
more than 15/18 and not less than 12 credits per semester in
accordance with prescribed faculty regulations.
HOLD: A hold is a block placed on a students record for failure
to comply with obligations to the university. If you have a hold
on your records, you may not register, or in many cases, obtain
transcripts until that hold is cleared with the office imposing
the hold. A hold may be imposed for financial indebtedness
to the University (i.e. unpaid tuition and fees, unpaid library
fines), academic or disciplinary reasons. Examples of holds
are: advising holds, immunization holds, accounts receivable
holds etc If you have not cleared your holds before the start
of the academic year, you will be unable to register until the
hold is cleared.
LEVEL: a state in a programme for which courses are designed
(at UWI marked by the first digit in a course number). For
example BIOL 2062 is a Level II course whereas BIOL 3864 is
a Level III course.
MAJOR: A major is the area(s) in which you choose to
concentrate most of your studies e.g. French, History, Physics,
Management Studies.
MINOR: A minor is a secondary area of concentrated study
that relates to the major or is of purely personal interest.
Minors are not mandatory, and there are a limited number
of minors available at UWI. For more information on minor
programmes, check Faculty Regulations and Syllabuses
booklets.
my.uwi.edu: The UWI Student Web Portal serving students
on all four campuses. The portal provides access to online
registration as well as information on student accounts, final
grades, degree audits and personal information.
OPTION: a prescribed combination of Levels I, II and III within
a faculty or across faculties leading to a degree.
PART-TIME: a student registering for less than 24 credits
of courses in a given academic year. These courses may be
scheduled at any time of the day on the timetable.
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PLAGIARISM: the unauthorized and/or unacknowledged use

of other persons intellectual efforts and creations howsoever
recorded, without proper and unequivocal attribution of such
source(s), using the conventions of attributions or citing used
in this University.
PRELIMINARY COURSE: a level 0 course used to satisfy
entry requirements but does not contribute towards the
requirements for the award of the degree.
PRE-REQUISITE: a course that needs to be taken before you
can register for another course or a more advanced course.
Students are responsible for completing all prerequisites
prior to enrolling in courses. The student registration system
will prevent students from registering if prerequisites have
not been completed. MAKE SURE YOU BELONG IN THE CLASS.
PROGRAMME: A selection of courses (designed to achieve
pedagogical goals) the taking of which is governed by
certain regulations and the satisfactory completion of which
(determine by such regulations) makes a candidate eligible
for the award of a degree/diploma/certificate.
REMEDIAL COURSE: A course that is offered in Summer
School Session only for students who have failed this course
during the semester.
REQUIRED/CORE COURSE(S): a course(s) you have to take
to fulfill your specific degree programme.
SEMESTER: Half-year term in a school year normally a 13
week period of instruction.
SEMESTER GPA: GPA computed on the basis of all courses
done in a semester, without reference to weighting except in
terms of credits. [The terms Grade Point, GPA, Quality Hours
Honours GPA, Cumulative GPA and Quality Points are defined
the UWI Grade Point Average Regulations booklet)
SPECIAL: a prescribed combination of courses offered which
leads to a degree.
SPECIALLY ADMITTED STUDENT: A student admitted to
pursue a limited number of courses which would not lead to
any form of certification viz. degree, diploma or certificate.
STUDY ABROAD/STUDENT EXCHANGE: An exchange
programme which allows students to spend one or two
semesters at universities abroad in order to broaden their
experience, understanding in a different environment where
a wider range of courses is available including independent
study projects.

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SUMMER SCHOOL SESSION: Refers to Semester III. Students

can register for a maximum of nine (9) credits hours. This is
an optional semester for full-time and part-time students
but a compulsory semester for Evening University students.
EXAMINATIONS
GRADE CODE/DEFINITIONS
TRANSCRIPT: official record of a students academic standing

listing coursework and grades for all courses attempted and
completed at UWI
Designations marked with * SHALL be used in the calculation

of a students Grade Point Average. Those that are unmarked
shall not be used in the calculation
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT: an undergraduate student

pursuing a bachelors degree. Undergraduate students
cannot enrol in graduate-level classes. An undergraduate
degree (bachelors) can be a stepping stone to postgraduate
programmes, such as Masters, MBA, PhD.
AB
UWI STUDENT ID CARD/SMART CARD: your university

identification card. The UWI card has many functions aside
from identification; it serves as a library card and an access
card to other buildings on campus.
UWI STUDENT REGISTRATION NUMBER: is a 9-digit or
8-digit identification number. This number which can be
found on your offer letter is used to gain access to the St.
Augustine on-line system, and to identify you as a UWI student
while you are here.
WARNING: Any student whose semester GPA average falls
below 2.0 will be given an academic warning. This warning is
intended to alert the student that improvement to academic
performance is necessary. A student on warning whose GPA
for the succeeding semester is less than 2.0 will be required
to withdraw.
Updated 2015/2016
Absent from an examination for acceptable

reasons other than medical problem. No Penalty
AMS
Absent Medical Supplemental
CO*
Pass Oral (To ascertain whether administratively
this could be performed and not appear as does
on students record)
CR Credit
DB Debarred
DEF Deferred
DIS* Disqualified
EC
Exemption with Credit
EI*
Examination Irregularity
EQ
Examination Query
EX Exemption
F1*F2*F3* Fail
FA*
When a student is absent from an examination
without a valid reason
FAS
Failed Absent Supplemental
FC*
Fail Coursework/Pass Examination
FE*
Fail Examination/Pass Coursework
FLS
Failed Law Supplemental
FO*
Fail Oral
FM
Fail/Medical Submitted
FMS
Failed Medical Supplemental
FP*
Failed Practical
FT*
Failed Theory
I Incomplete
IM
Incomplete Medical
IP
In Progress
LW
Late Withdrawal
NFC
Not for Credit
NP
Not Passed- when a student has failed a course
taken on a pass/fail basis
NR
Not Reported
NV
Where a student has been permitted to audit a
course but has done so unsatisfactorily
P Pass
PC
Preliminary Credits
V Audited
NV
Where a student has been permitted to audit a
course but has done so unsatisfactorily
W Withdrawal
The Registry, St Augustine
2015-08-21
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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Chancellor
Campus Principals
Professor the Honourable Sir George Alleyne,

OCC, MBBS UCWI, MD Lond, FRCP, FACP, (Hons.) Hon. DSc. UWI
Eudine Barriteau,
BSc UWI, MPA NYU, PhD Howard - Cave Hill
Vice-Chancellor
Archibald McDonald
MBBS, DM (Surg) UWI, FRCSEd, FACS - Mona
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles

BA, PhD Hull, Hon DLitt, Hull, Hon DLitt Knust
Chairmen, Campus Councils

Paul Bernard Altman
GCM, BCH, JP, BBA Mia, Hon. Lld UWI - Cave Hill
Marshall Hall,
CD, BSc Col, PhD Wis - Mona
Sir Dwight Venner,
KBE, CBE, BSc, MSc UWI - Open Campus
Ewart Williams,
BSc, MSc UWI - St. Augustine
Pro-Vice-Chancellors
Wayne Hunte,
BSc UWI, PhD UWI, Post Doctoral Fellow Dalhousie, Canada
Clement Sankat,
BSc, MSc UWI, PhD Guelph, MASAE, MAPETT, FIAgreE - St Augustine
Luz Longsworth,
BA UWI, MBA UWI, MA Queens, DBA Bath - Open Campus
Deputy Campus Principals

Pedro Welch
BA, PhD, Cert Ed Admin UWI, MSc Bath - Cave Hill
Ishenkumba Kahwa
BSc, MSc Dar, PhD Louisiana State - Mona
Rhoda Reddock,
BSc UWI, MSc ISS The Hague, PhD Amst - St Augustine
Julie Meeks Gardner
BSc, Dip Nutrition, PhD UWI - Open Campus
University Registrar
Andrew Downes,
BSc (Hons), MSc UWI, PhD Manc
C. William Iton,
BSc UWI, LLM Essex
Alan Cobley,
BA Manc, MA York, UK, PhD Lond
University Bursar
Archibald McDonald
MBBS, DM (Surg) UWI, FRCSEd, FACS
Yvette Jackson,
BSc, PhD UWI, FRSC
Clement Sankat,
BSc, MSc UWI, PhD Guelph, MASAE, MAPETT, FIAgreE
Eudine Barriteau,
BSc UWI, MPA NYU, PhD Howard Luz Longsworth, BA UWI,
MBA UWI, MA Queens, DBA Bath
Archibald Campbell,
BSc, MSc UWI, FCA
University Librarian
TBA
Public Orators
Jennifer Obidah-Alleyne
Cave Hill
Brian Meeks,
BSc, MSc, PhD UWI - Mona
Brian Cockburn
BSc, PhD UWI - St Augustine
Francis Severin,
BA, MSc, PhD UWI - Open Campus
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REVISED NOVEMBER 2015

WHY YOU SHOULD KEEP THIS BOOKLET

HOW TO Find Student Support.........................................27

HOW TO SELECT COURSES ONLINE................................... 5

HOW TO Get Involved...........................................................36

Special Events for New Students......................................10

HOW TO Access Academic Facilities................................38

HOW TO Get your Student ID.............................................11

HOW TO Complete Academic Requirements...............40

HOW TO Finance your Education.....................................12

HOW TO Make Registration Changes..............................14

HOW TO Get to Trinidad & Tobago...................................18

University Regulations ........................................................51

WHAT IS LIFE AT UWI LIKE....................................................19

My STA Online Vocabulary..................................................62

HOW TO Get Connected......................................................25

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