The University of the West Indies, Mona will as of August 2009 provide persons with the option of pursuing select degree programmes on weekends only. UWI, Mona begins its Weekend Degree offerings with two programmes from the Faculty of Social Sciences in August 2009 namely, Bachelor of Science in Management Studies (Accounting) and Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance. Classes for these programmes will be held on SATURDAYS only.. The Weekend Degree programme will be offered on a part-time basis and takes four years for completion.

The deadline for application to the Weekend Degree is June 30, 2009. Application maybe made online at www.mona.uwi.edu/admissions. Applicants should ensure that in applying they select “Mona-Weekend” from the campus menu or download the application form at www.mona.uwi.edu/admissions/forms and submit the completed form with the necessary supporting information.

Persons who have already applied to the UWI, Mona campus but wish to be considered for the Weekend option should write to the Admissions Section, UWI, Mona requesting a transfer of application. Contact details should be provided in the correspondence sent to the University.

As of 2010, the Faculty of Social Sciences will add another stream with classes being offered on SUNDAYS only.

For further information please contact the UWI, Mona Admissions Section at 927-2779/935-8651 or e-mail admissns@uwimona.edu.jm