The University operates a two semester academic year with each semester running for approximately 13 teaching weeks followed by 2 weeks of examination. Semester I usually starts during the last week in August and ends late December. Semester II starts about late January and ends around mid May. The Faculty operates a 8½-week summer school programme, inclusive of examinations, usually held during the period June – July. Registration in the summer school programme is optional except for students in the Weekend programme.
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.
