How to Apply

STEP 1: CREATE AN ACCOUNT

All applicants to The University of the West Indies, Global Campus (UWIGC) (Online Programmes) must begin the application process via the Admissions Portal.  First time applicants will be required to create an account and must have a valid email address. When your account has been successfully created, an email confirmation will be sent to your email address with your login credentials. Returning applicants will be required to utilize their existing credentials.

STEP 2: BUILD YOUR APPLICATION PROFILE 

You will be required to build your application profile.  In order to successfully do so, you will be requested to fill out the following sections of the application form:

• Global Campus Country Site
• Application Type (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Regional Programmes)
• Entry Term
• Biographic Data and Next to Kin
• Academic History
• Planned Programme of Study
• UWI Affiliation
• Employment History
• Complete and Submit Application

Once an application profile has been created, you do not have to complete your application in one sitting.  You can begin the process and complete it any time before the deadline date.  You will also be given the option to update or edit your “Personal Information” as you navigate your way through the application form. 

STEP 3: PAY AND UPLOAD YOUR APPLICATION FEE

Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application processing fee of US$15 or its equivalent.  This fee can be paid either via Bank or WireTransfer.  Please see details provided below to guide the process:

• Application Processing Fee Information
• Bank and Wire Transfer Payment Information
• Your payment receipt should clearly include your full name, amount paid and date of payment
• The payment receipt should be uploaded to the “Upload Receipt” link available under the heading Application Processing Fee located within the online application page.

STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Upon completion of building your application profile, click on the ‘Application is Complete’ button to submit your application. Once you have successfully submitted, kindly Print and Sign the application receipt.

STEP 5: SUBMIT YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 

Please review the guidelines provided for the submissions of your supporting documents at:  Documents Required

Applicants must submit all required documents in order to complete the application process:

• Completed Application Receipt with passport size photograph affixed
• Proof of Payment of non-refundable Application Processing Fee (i.e. US$15 or its equivalent in local currency)
• Birth Certificate or Valid Passport or Valid National ID Card or Valid Driver's Permit 
• Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
• Legal Affidavit or Deed Poll (if present name or date of birth on your supporting documents is different from that on the Birth Certificate) 
• All Academic Certificates [ GCE, CXC (CAPE), CXC (CSEC)) ] (not applicable to  Graduate applicants) 
• Grade Slips (accepted only in cases where certificates are not  yet available)
• Professional Certificates/Diplomas
• Official transcripts are required if you have a professional certificate, diploma, and/or university degree from an institution other than The University of the West Indies. [Transcripts must be sent directly from granting institution either via email to (graduate@open.uwi.edu or via mail to the Assistant Registrar)](Not applicable to graduates of The UWI)

                         Transcripts must be submitted to:

The Assistant Registrar Recruitment, Admissions and Registration Department Office of the Campus Registrar The University of the West Indies, Global Campus Esmond D. Ramesar Centre Chaguanas Trinidad and Tobago

 

• Two (2) referee reports (required for Graduate programmes only)
• Curriculum Vitae (required for Graduate programmes only)
• TOEFL Examination Score (applicable only to candidates whose native language is not English.  A TOEFL Score of 500 or greater is preferred)

STEP 6: TRACK YOUR APPLICATION 

Log on to the Admissions Portal using the same Login ID and PIN credentials you created in STEP 1 above to track the status of your application.  If you have forgotten your Login ID or PIN select the Admissions Password Recovery link or use the Help section on the login page.

 Tracking your application allows you to: 

• Check the status of your application
• Check whether all required documents were received
• Check the decision on your application

STEP 7: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER  

When your application has been processed and an offer of acceptance is made you will be notified via email.

If you wish to defer your offer, please fill out the Offer Reply form link in your offer letter.