This is to advise that in order to maintain a safe living environment for our staff and students, persons wishing to reside in a hall of residence, including 138 Student Living facilities on the Mona Campus, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Application Deadline Extended until May 19, 2021
We understand the many hurdles prospective students and their families have had to overcome due to changes within school communities islandwide and the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19. With these disruptions in mind, The UWI Mona Campus has taken the decision to extend the application deadline until May 19 for the semester beginning August 2021.
Welcome to the 2020/2021 Academic Year!
The University of the West Indies Mona Campus continues to implement plans and protocols to safely restart campus activities, following public health advice and best practices.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory - Update #3
July 01, 2024
Warning
Dear Faculty/Staff and Students:
Your safety is our top priority. Below are some critical information regarding the operation of our campus over the next 24-48 hours.
Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Beryl, the Mona campus will be closed on Tuesday July 2, 2024 at 1pm and all day on Wednesday July 3, 2024. We will continue to take directives from The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) to update all key stakeholders.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory - Update #2
July 01, 2024
Warning
The management of The UWI Mona Campus is continuing to closely monitor Hurricane Beryl and the possibility of it impacting Jamaica later this week. The Government of Jamaica has now issued a Hurricane Watch for the island. Decisions will be taken on the continued operations of the Campus and the Halls of Residence based on updates from official sources.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory
June 30, 2024
Warning
The management of The UWI Mona Campus is closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Beryl, its rapid intensification, and the possibility of it impacting Jamaica later this week. The Campus has activated its emergency preparations.
Please be advised that the University remains open for business and we will continue to be guided by the national updates and instructions of the Office of the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). We will continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates tomorrow and until Beryl is no longer a threat.
Update: The UWI Mona Resumes Operations on Tuesday, October 31, 2023
October 30, 2023
Normal
To: Members of The UWI Mona Community
The UWI Mona wishes to confirm that operations will resume on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. A team of Structural Engineers have made the necessary assessments and have given Campus Management the assurance that the facilities across The UWI Mona Campus are cleared for occupancy and use.
UWI Mona Campus - Suspension of Operations | October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023
Warning
To: The UWI Mona Community
The University of the West Indies Earthquake Unit has confirmed that the island experienced a 5.6 magnitude earthquake at 10:57am, the epicenter was located 10 km south of Buff Bay, Portland.
In order to ensure the structural integrity of all buildings on the Mona Campus, The Management of the Campus has suspended operations for the rest of the day - October 30, 2023.
The Community is advised to monitor Mona Messaging, the media and their immediate supervisors, and Faculty Offices for further updates.
The UWI Mona to resume face-to-face learning modality and accommodation on all Halls of Residence
March 30, 2022
Critical
In light of the Government of Jamaica’s announcement to resume face-to-face modality across the education sector, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona Campus, will begin offering current and incoming students of The UWI, Mona Campus, face-to-face classes in the 2022-2023 Academic Year.
F2F classes starting with Summer School in June
COMMUNITY ADVISORY: The UWI Mona's Business Operations on Friday, Sept 17, 2021
September 17, 2021
Critical
The University of the West Indies Mona Campus wishes to advise all students and members of the public that Friday, September 17, 2021 is a full business day as such the Mona Campus will be opened for face – to – face business in keeping with the announcement made by the Government of Jamaica on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Members of the UWI community are being asked to continue to check their University emails and information from the Government of Jamaica for updates regarding the new island-wide arrangements.