Am I able to transfer to another Global Campus Site?
Am I able to transfer to another UWI campus?
Students are able to transfer to another campus. Students are required to fill out a campus transfer form. These are located on your student portal.
Am I qualified to do any of the programmes offered by the Global Campus?
Can I be registered provisionally without submitting all the required documents?
No, applicants must submit ALL supporting documents in order to be accepted and registered into the programme. The documents can either be submitted via your local Open Campus Office for verification or via undergraduate@open.uwi.edu for processing.
Can I do a double major via Global Campus?
Can I do extra courses that are not a part of my degree programme?
Yes, you can. However you would be required to submit a written request (via email) to your Programme Manager seeking permission to do said courses.
Can I do more than one degree at the same time?
No, you can only be registered as a student for one degree programme at a time.
Can I have access to the course material beforehand?
No, students are not given access to course material until they have fully registered for the programme (i.e. register for courses, pay tuition fees, receive financial clearance etc.)
Can I pursue a programme with the Global Campus and one with another campus of The University of the West Indies at the same time?
No you cannot. Although there are different campuses, The University of the West Indies is one institution and the Regulations indicate that you can only be registered in one programme at a time.
Can I pursue two degree programmes at the same time with the Global Campus?
No, you can only be registered as a student for one programme at a time.
Can I start another programme with OC if my graduation status has not changed?
No, your student status must be changed to “Graduated” before a student can gain entry into another programme.
Can I take a course at another UWI campus?
You can take a course at another UWI Campus but to do so you are required to complete a Cross Campus form.
Can I transfer from one graduate programme to another once I’ve started the programme?
Yes, it can be facilitated based on the student’s progress in the current programme and if permission is granted by the Programme Manager.
Note:There is a deadline to apply for programme transfers. See the Academic Calendar.
Can applicants drop in the referee reports on behalf of the referee?
Yes, however your referees must place the completed form in a sealed envelope bearing their signature across the closure. The reports can then be given to you for submission to the site office or mailed to the Registry.
Do I have to have a first degree to be considered for a graduate degree?
pplicants to the UWI Open Campus Graduate Programmes must satisfy the University Regulations governing admission to a Higher Degree and must generally possess an Honours Degree. Applicants to course-based Masters programmes (M.A., M.Ed., M.Sc., LL.M.) should normally have at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree or equivalent.
Candidates with Pass degrees, who have other relevant qualifications and substantial experience in the field to which they are applying, will be considered for entry to course-based Masters programmes on a case by case basis. Candidates with Pass degrees will normally be considered for entry into Masters programmes no sooner than two (2) years after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
Does both referee reports need to be completed by academics for Graduate studies applicants?
No. One of your referee reports can be completed by someone who knows you either professionally or personally.
How Do I Withdraw from UWI?
If you find it necessary to withdraw from the UWI, you must apply [b]in writing[/b] to the Academic Board, through the Registry. This is to be submitted to your Site Head or Site Coordinator for forwarding to the Assistant Registrar’s (Recruitment, Admissions and Registration) office. This should be forwarded no later than January 31 of the current academic year of registration.
How are my grades/exam records transferred from the main campus programme to reflect on my Global Campus records?
Your transcript will be forwarded to the UWIGC Examinations Department so that your Exam record in the GC student portal can be updated to reflect the information on your transcript which was supplied by the Admissions department of your previous campus.
How do I apply for a Leave of Absence?
To apply for a Leave of Absence please follow the steps below:
- Log into the Student Portal - https://portal.global.uwi.edu
- Click on the 'Leave of Absence Request Form' under the "Forms and Booklets: Student Support" section.
- Fill out the form and submit, you will receive an automated email confirming receipt of your request, do not respond to this.
For more information or to query the status of your request, you can email registry@open.uwi.edu for further assistance. Be sure to include your full name and student ID number in your correspondence.
How do I go about transferring from the Main Campus to the Global Campus?
You must complete a Campus Transfer Application form which is normally located on the website of the respective main campus or at the Admissions department of the campus. You then need to have your application approved by your Faculty/Dean and certified by the Assistant Registrar Admissions of the campus. Your campus will then forward your application form to the UWIGC Registry along with the student transcript.
How do I know if I will be eligible to graduate from the University?
You will be required to contact your local Open Campus Site to verify that your name is on the graduation list. You are eligible to attend if you receive a letter indicating that you have completed your programme and you are in good financial standing with the University.
How long does it take for the Graduate Committee to make a decision?
Depending on the applicant’s status a decision can be made within two-three weeks after submitting an application. Once all supporting documents are received for the applicant the Board will meet and make a decision.
How long would it take for me to know if I was accepted into the university?
Upon submission of your application, you should expect to know the outcome within a period of two to four weeks. The offer letter will be sent via email to the address which you provided on your application form.
How many courses can I take as a Specially Admitted student?
Normally, a specially admitted student should be allowed to take no more than (12) credits in any given year; nor more than a total of 24 credits under this category of registration. Specially Admitted students are not permitted to take more than two courses per semester.
How much leave of absence can I apply for at a time?
You can apply for a maximum of two semesters at a time. If after the two semesters have elapsed and your circumstances remain the same, you may submit another request to extend your leave once you have not used up all that was available to you.
How much leave of absence can I apply for throughout the period of my academic life?
You are entitled to four semesters of leave during the period of your student life.
How would I know if I am accepted into a graduate programme?
You will receive your offer letter via email when you are accepted and how to log in and accept your offer online.
