FAQ: REGULATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR SEMESTER TWO 2019-2020 IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 View Edit Workflow

01 April, 2020

RESUMPTION OF CLASSES AND REGISTRATION

Question: When will classes resume in light of the additional restrictions announced by the Government?

Answer: Classes will resume in an on-line/virtual mode on April 14, 2020.

Question: I am not registered; how will get I access course content?

Answer: Given that some students are still not registered and will therefore not be able to access course content on our online platform, the Campus has decided to waive the Late Registration Fee of J$4,000 allowing students, who have not already done so, to register. The fee will be waived for registration between March 15th and the end of teaching (date to be confirmed).

SITTING OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Question :If I have an outstanding balance, will I be able to register for Semester Two (2)?

Answer: Students are required to clear their outstanding fees (Tuition and Miscellaneous) for Semester One in order to register for Semester Two.

Question: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, will I be required to have financial clearance to sit exams?

Answer: Students admitted in the 2018-2019 and the 2019-2020 academic years are required to be registered and financially cleared for the current semester before commencing final examinations. Financial Clearance will now be dependent on the following conditions:

i) Payment of Miscellaneous fees for the academic year in full; and

ii) A minimum of 50% of the tuition fee is paid by the start of the examination period (date to be confirmed) and the establishment of an approved Installment Plan with the Student Administrative Services Section (SASS) for the balance to be cleared before the end of the semester.

Question: What are the financial clearance requirements for finalizing students to sit exams?

Answer: Finalizing Students are required to be registered and financially cleared for the current semester before commencing final examinations. Financial Clearance will now be dependent on the following conditions:

i) Payment of Miscellaneous fees for the academic year in full; and

ii) A minimum of 50% of the tuition fee is paid by the start of the examination period (date to be confirmed) and the establishment of an approved Installment Plan with the Student Administrative Services Section (SASS) for the balance to be cleared before the date of the student's final examination for the semester.

Question: I am being funded by the Students' Loan Bureau, what are the financial requirements for me to sit exams?

Answer: Students who have been verified as being approved for Student Loans or other approved scholarships/grants will be able to sit their exams once the scholarship/grant covers their outstanding balance.

Question: I have a payment plan with the University, what are the requirements for me to sit exams?

Answer: Students who are already on an existing Installment Plan may engage the Student Administrative Services Section (SASS) to adjust existing payment deadlines. All installment payments must be completed before the start of the examination period.

Question: What if I miss my exam due to lack of registration and financial clearance?

Answer: Note that no special arrangements will be made for any component of a course which was missed due to the lack of registration/financial clearance.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Question: What are my options if I am unable to continue this semester as well as next semester?

Answer: Students who are unable to continue with the semester must apply for Leave of Absence. Such requests must be submitted via the Automated Student Request Management (ASRM) system by April 24, 2020.

LATE FINES

Question: How long will late fees fines be suspended for?

Answer: The Campus will suspend Late Fine Charges for outstanding fees between the period March 13th – April 13th, 2020.

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TEACHING AND FINAL EXAMS FOR SEMESTER TWO 

Question: When will teaching for semester two end?
Answer: Teaching for semester two will end on May 29, 2020.

QuestionWhen will final exams begin?
AnswerFinal exams will commence on June 15, 2020.

QuestionWhen will the semester and final exams end?
AnswerThe semester and final exams will end on July 3, 2020.