More than 3500 students from the Class of 2023 will be conferred with degrees, diplomas, and certificates by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) as the Mona Campus hosts four (4) Graduation Ceremonies from November 3-4, 2023. The Ceremonies will be broadcasted on UWI TV and social media.

Commenting on the upcoming ceremonies, The UWI Mona Campus Registrar, Dr. Donovan Stanberry said, “Graduation is a special event for all our Pelicans as they have reached a milestone in their academic journey.  As they prepare to cross the stage and into the next chapter of their lives, I hope they take a moment to reflect on their own hard work, as well as the support and sacrifices of their parents, guardians and well-wishers who brought them to this point. The knowledge they gained and the skills they have honed during their time at this cultural melting pot that is The UWI, I am sure contributed to their growth and will undoubtedly serve as a strong foundation for them to make a positive impact on the region and the world.”

The UWI Mona’s 2023 Honorary Graduands

The Mona Campus will be hosting four ceremonies, over two days.

On Friday, November 3, 2023, at 10 A.M., students from the Faculties of Social Sciences (except MSBM) and Law will be formally announced as graduates of The UWI.  The valedictorian addressing this ceremony will be Aundrene Cameron who was awarded the Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours. The University will also be conferring the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) on Her Excellency Ambassador Audrey Marks and posthumously on the late Honourable Lascelles Chin.

On Friday, November 3, 2023, at 4:30 P.M., students from Faculties of Humanities and Education and Science and Technology will be formally announced as graduates. The valedictorian addressing this ceremony will be Jamar Grant who was awarded the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Linguistics with First Class Honours. The University will also be conferring the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) on Ms. Rachel Manley.

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10 A.M., students from the Faculties of Medical Sciences, and Sport, will be officially announced as graduates of The UWI. The valedictorian addressing this ceremony will be Sadieka Smith who was awarded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing with First Class Honours. The University will also confer the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) on Professor Dale Abel.

The final Ceremony on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 4:30 P.M., students from the Faculties of Engineering, the Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), and the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM only) will be officially announced as graduates. The valedictorian addressing this ceremony will be Charm Evans who was awarded the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and Psychology (minor), with First Class Honours. Additionally, the University will confer the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) on Mr. Hugh Beresford Hammond.

The UWI Honorary Degree

The UWI Honorary Degree is conferred on persons who have distinguished themselves by their substantial contribution to the development of the region and or the advancement of the University.  Individuals upon whom such a high honour has been bestowed are not referred to as “Doctor” but are entitled to use the abbreviated honorary degree behind his or her name.

Participation of Families and the Public

The families and friends of the Class of 2023 as well as the general public are invited to view the ceremony on UWITv Global www.uwitv.org  Flow EVO channel 130 (Jamaica) or social media via Facebook.

The complete graduation schedule and further details on other UWI graduation ceremonies are available at https://www.uwitv.global/uwigrad2023/