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UWI Graduation 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


1. When and where are the Presentation of Graduates ceremonies held?

Five Islands Campus (Antigua):

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025

Cave Hill Campus (Barbados):

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. | Faculties of Cultural, Creative & Performing Arts, Humanities & Education, Engineering, Food & Agriculture, Law, Medical Sciences, Science & Technology, and Sport
  • Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. | Faculty of Social Sciences ONLY

St. Augustine Campus (Trinidad & Tobago):

  • Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. | Faculties of Science & Technology and Food & Agriculture
  • Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. | Faculties of Engineering and Law
  • Friday, October 24, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. | Faculty of Social Sciences (A–L)
  • Friday, October 24, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. | Faculty of Social Sciences (M–Z)
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. | Faculties of Humanities & Education and Sport
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. | Faculty of Medical Sciences

Mona Campus (Jamaica):

  • Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. | Faculty of Medical Sciences
  • Friday, October 31, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. | Faculties of Science & Technology and Engineering
  • Friday, October 31, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. | Faculty of Social Sciences (excluding MSBM) & Institute for Gender & Development Studies
  • Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. | Faculty of Social Sciences (MSBM ONLY) & Sport
  • Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. | Faculties of Humanities & Education and Law

Global Campus:

  • Saturday, November 8, 2025 - at 4:00 p.m. (Belize time), 5:00 p.m. (Jamaica time), 6:00 p.m. (EC time) Virtual Ceremony

2. Is there a rehearsal before the ceremony?

Yes. Rehearsal is on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Graduation Site (Mona Campus). All graduands should attend.


3. When should I arrive on graduation day, and where do I robe and assemble?

  • Graduands must assemble at 8:00 a.m. (morning sessions) and 2:00 p.m. (afternoon sessions).

  • Robing: Old Library

  • Procession: 9:15 a.m. (morning) and 3:15 p.m. (afternoon)


4. Can I bring guests, and how do I collect invitations?

  • Each graduand is entitled to three (3) invitations ONLY.

  • Guests must bring their invitation to enter.

  • Collection Points:

    • One Stop Centre, UWI Western Jamaica Campus – October 18–19, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    • Confucius Institute, UWI Mona Campus – October 21–27, 2025 (except Oct. 26), 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Important Notes:

  • ✅ Bring a valid Government-issued ID.

  • ✅ Certificates are issued only if all financial obligations are cleared.

  • ✅ A third party may collect invitations with written authorization.

  • ❌ Invitations are NOT for sale.


5. How do I confirm my intention to attend?

Submit the online Reply Form by October 3, 2025.
⚠️ Late submissions may prevent you from being presented at the ceremony.


6. Who do I contact for graduation-related inquiries?

Mona Campus:


7. Does the One Stop Centre offer makeup services?

No. Makeup services are not offered at the One Stop Centre. Graduands should make their own arrangements in advance.


8. What is the cost of the Graduation Package?

Includes academic dress rental and refundable deposit (portraits not included):

Award Level Total Cost (J$) Refundable Amount (J$)
Undergraduate Degrees (Associate, Bachelors, Certificates, Diplomas & Licentiate) $29,000 $5,000
Postgraduate Degrees (Certificates, Diplomas & Masters) $34,000 $6,000
Doctoral Degrees $49,000 $12,000

 

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