Dear Commuting Pelicans,
As we embark on this journey together, the Team in the Commuting Students Office (CSO) is looking forward to the continued collaboration, so that as students, you will excel both in your academic and co-curricular life. As a first year Commuting Pelican, remember the journey of a thousand miles began with the first step. We envision that this first step will take you on an adventure to self-discovery, increased resilience, form lasting relationships and independence. To the returning Commuting Pelicans, may you continue to push those limitless boundaries, create, and curate your own space within the campus community and keep living in your purpose. The CSO is always here to support and ensure your life at the UWI, Mona extends beyond the walls of the lecture theatres and Zoom classes. Expand yourself with us through Service Learning and Civic Engagement (SLCE) by volunteering in your communities by using your skills and knowledge to impact the lives of others. Through the Commuting Students Second Year Transformational Experience Programme (STEP) and Final Year Programme (Growth and Purpose Session – GPS) we encourage you to build your capacity through networking/internship opportunities, engagement in clubs and societies as well as develop professionally by learning how to market your personal brand, while also tapping into your niche by attending workshops and seminars. It is without a doubt that financing higher education is a challenge that affects all year groups and finding the right opportunities to offset this cost is normally at the forefront of the minds of every family/student attending Higher Education Institutions. The CSO over the past three years have created through partnership – scholarship awareness opportunities, as well as opportunities for earn and study both on and off-campus. By now, you would have realised that you are in a community that cares for its members, and as such, at the end of each semester, there is an on-going partnership with corporate Jamaica to assist needy students with meals (groceries) to tied them throughout the exam period. We are happy that you have chosen to be a Commuting Pelican, and are grateful for the opportunity that you have given us each year to serve and support you on your UWI Journey. Over 10,000 Strong! One Commuter! Proud Commuter! Always remember you are the “light” of the University of the West Indies, Mona…Keep Shining
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
