FOR USE WITH APPLICATION FORMS FOR ADMISSION TO

FIRST DEGREE, DIPLOMA AND CERTIICATE PROGRAMMES

NOTE:
1. Applicants are advised to read the information and instructions for
guidance carefully before completing the application form.

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES 2. Numbers used from Section A-G relate to numbers on the
ST. AUGUSTINE CAMPUS application form.

GENERAL

™ Complete the form legibly and accurately using black ink or typescript.
The University will not process forms that are incomplete or where
accompanying certificates and documents have been tampered with or
altered. DO NOT WRITE IN THE SHADED AREAS.

™ Application forms must be completed in DUPLICATE and should be

INSTRUCTION & INFORMATION GUIDE returned to the Admissions Office at the Campus most convenient to you
FOR APPLICATIONS TO or the UWIDEC Centre nearest to you [Non-campus countries].

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ™ An application fee of Bds$30.00 (Jamaican residents J$900), TT$90.00 or

the equivalent, in your local currency is payable by residents of
Commonwealth Caribbean Countries. All other applicants are required to
pay US$30. This fee is not refundable and should be submitted by bank
draft/certified cheque made out in US$ or EC$ and payable to: The
University of the West Indies.

™ The deadline date for receipt of applications to the Cave Hill and St.
Augustine campuses of the University is *January 31, 2008. Where this
AUGUST 2008 deadline date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Public Holiday, the deadline
will be the next working day.

*The Mona Campus will accept applications for all

INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING PAPER
APPLICATION FORM 2008/2009 undergraduate programmes up to January 11, 2008.

____________________________________________ ™ The ORIGINAL documents MUST be submitted with the application

together with a photocopy of the academic certificate(s) as well as the
Birth/Marriage Certificate.

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 (i) Birth Certificate, Academic Certificates/Grade Slips (accepted only in needed for the University Chaplains and Student Services.
cases where the certificates are not yet available), Professional
Certificates, Diplomas if applicable, Marriage Certificate/Deed Poll 19 Nationality – This information will assist in determining the fees payable.
(whichever is applicable) if present name is different from that on Documentary evidence required (passport/certificate of residence)
documents.
NOTE: Persons with dual citizenship should clearly indicate under
™ Applicants with qualifications in a language other than English should which nationality they wish to be considered as you will NOT be
submit a certified English translation, together with the original. permitted to change your status after an offer of a place has been
made.
™ Candidates who do not possess a Grade 1 in CXC(CSEC) English A-
General Proficiency; Grade A in GCE O’level English Language, a Grade 22 Country of Responsibility for Fees – This has no bearing on your
I in CAPE Communications Studies or Grade A or B in the GCE application but is needed for determining the fees payable. If you have dual
Advanced Level General Paper (GP), are required to take an English nationality, indicate the country responsible for paying your fees
Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). (supporting documents must be provided i.e. passport/certificate of
residence). Barbadian Nationals/citizens must show proof other than Birth
™ Applicants whose native Language is not English are required to perform Certificate.
satisfactorily in an approved English Language Test. The TOEFL test
with a minimum score of 500 is accepted as equivalent to, and in place of, NOTE: Persons with dual citizenship should clearly indicate under
an acceptable CXC pass in English A-General Proficiency. which nationality they wish to be considered as you will NOT be
permitted to change your status after an offer of a place has been
made.

SECTION A – PERSONAL DATA 25 Disability – This has no bearing on the application for admission but alerts
the University to the need to put in place the necessary support
requirements for your study and accommodation.
1 Title: Insert Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., etc

2 Former name – If you have changed your name by marriage or NOTES:

otherwise, state your previous name. Supporting evidence must be
submitted. 1. If you have any special needs and/or require support for your studies, please
indicate this in writing as soon as possible to the Head, Academic
6b Name of Contact – if other than yourself Advising and Disabilities Liaison Unit, UWI St. Augustine Campus.
Statement of Disability
7a Mailing Address – Enter the address to which you expect all
correspondence to be sent. 2. Forms can be downloaded and printed from
http://www.sta.uwi.edu/resources/documents/AADLUFormsABC.doc
7c Enter the dates for which the information in 7a is valid

3. Please note that we may not be equipped to fulfil all special needs.
16. Tax Number/National Id - Jamaican/Barbadian/Bahamian Nationals Information will be used only to assess if UWI is able to provide you with
Enter Your TRN/National ID Number here. the necessary support, and will not be considered as part of the admissions
process.
18 Religion/Denomination - This has no bearing on your application but is
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 35 & 36 Refer to list of available programme offerings
29 Halls of Residence – At the Mona Campus the Halls are – Chancellor (men
only), Mary Seacole (women only), AZ Preston, Irvine, Taylor, and Rex 38 a&b same as for 32 a&b above [not applicable to part-
Nettleford (mixed) time/evening/certificate/diploma applicants]

- St Augustine – Canada (men only), Trinity (women only), Milner 41&42 Refer to list of available programme offerings
(mixed); Joyce Gibson-Inniss (mixed – Medical Sciences only)
- At Cave Hill – Sherlock, Frank Worrell (mixed)
SECTION C – ACADEMIC RECORD
All students are required to be “attached” to a Hall of Residence. If you do
not wish to live in a Hall, you should indicate your preference for 43 Enter details of subjects already passed.
attachment purposes.
44 Enter subjects or examinations you will write in November 2007,
January/May/June 2008.
NOTES:
45 Enter other qualifications – Diplomas, Certificates etc.
1. An offer of entry to a Faculty on ANY campus gives no guarantee Information regarding High Schools/Colleges and Tertiary Institutions
of accommodation in a Hall of Residence. attended is required for the student’s records at the University and
MUST be provided. THE LAST TWO COLUMNS IN THIS SECTION
2. Applicants who wish to live in a Hall of Residence are required to DO NOT APPLY TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
complete and submit a Hall of Residence Application Form. The
completed form must be downloaded and printed from NOTE 1: You must disclose all, including those located outside the
http://www.sta.uwi.edu/resources/documents/HallApplicationFormnew. Caribbean. Include an additional page if more space is required.
doc and submitted to the Director, Student Services, UWI St.
Augustine Campus, Trinidad & Tobago W.I. NOTE 2: Where professional Certificates, Diplomas and or University degrees
are indicated, applicants should request the granting Institution to forward
transcripts direct to the Admissions Office at the Campus to which admission is
SECTION B – CAMPUS, FACULTY & PROGRAMMES & STATUS being sought. It is the responsibility of the applicant to request that such
transcripts are forwarded to reach the University by February 28, 2008-Cave
31-42 Each applicant is permitted to apply to one Campus only and to one Hill, Mona and St. Augustine Campuses. UWI graduates need not
degree programme only in any one year. However, applicants request transcripts.
should indicate a Campus and Faculty of Second Choice. Note that
Faculty of Second Choice may be the same as Campus of First NOTE 3: Possession of minimum entry requirements does not necessarily
Choice. In the event that admission is not offered to the Faculty of guarantee admission to the University. Acceptance to a programme may be
First Choice, the application will be forwarded to the Second Choice. restricted due to the limited number of places available in each Faculty.
Applicants should note that admission to a Faculty of Second
Choice is subject to the availability of places at the time of transfer NOTE 4: Applicants with qualifications in a language other than English
of the application. should submit a certified English translation, together with the original.
SECTION D – FINANCIAL RESOURCES
32 a&b Applicants who wish to study off campus or via Distance
(UWIDEC/Open Campus) should indicate mode of delivery and site at 47 Give details of how you expect to pay your fees for the proposed course,
which they wish to study. and who will be responsible for your maintenance/living expenses and
other costs during your period of study.
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 Cave Hill
P.O. Box 64
SECTION E – EMPLOYMENT RECORD BB 11000
BARBADOS
NOTE: A person in full-time employment CANNOT be registered as a full- www.cavehill.edu.bb
time student unless written proof of approved leave is provided prior to
registration.
• Senior Assistant Registrar,
49 Provide information on your entire work experience. This is Student Affairs (Admissions)
particularly helpful in the case of mature applicants. The University of the West Indies
Mona
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SECTION F – REFEREE INFORMATION JAMAICA
www.mona.uwi.edu
50. Applicants for Certificate/Diploma programmes and Mature applicants
to Certificate/Diploma and Degree programmes must submit two (2)
letters of recommendation along with the application forms and • Assistant Registrar,
supporting documents. Student Affairs (Admissions)
The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine
SECTION G – DECLARATION TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
www.sta.uwi.edu
51 This application is accepted with the understanding that the applicant
has provided accurate information and is agreeing to abide by the rules
and regulations of the University. By signing this form, the applicant is
confirming acceptance of these conditions.

52. To be signed by parent or guardian where applicable.

Further information may be obtained from the following:

• Senior Assistant Registrar,

Student Affairs (Admissions)
The University of the West Indies
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