Are there new regulations for registrations and fees?

Yes.  See ‘Revised Regulations for Registration and the Payment of Fees for Semester II 2019-2020 in light of COVID-19’ at: https://www.mona.uwi.edu/marcom/newsroom/entry/7786

Can I transfer to a new Faculty at this time?

No. You cannot change programme or Faculty mid-way into a semester. All such requests will be considered for Semester one 2020-2021.

Can I register for new courses at this time?

The registration portalis open and students can register. It is however recommended that students carefully consider adding new courses at this time. After April 24th, students will no longer be permitted to drop courses or request Leave of Absence and will therefore be academically and financially liable for the course. Only in exceptional circumstances would new registrations for Semester 2 be considered or granted, as teaching was far advanced before the shutdown.

What will be done about internship and practica work that has already been done, and how will these now be assessed?

Lecturers will advise you about the changes regarding these forms of assessment.  It is important for you to read the Course Guidance Document which your lecturer has placed on OurVLE for each course.

Are OurVLE and Blackboard Collaborate zero-rated?

Digicel has zero-rated OurVLE but not BBC. Flow at this point, has not zero-rated either OurVLE or BBC. You will be updated if there are any further changes. Please speak with your lecturer about any accommodations that can be made in terms of alternative access to recorded sessions.

What if I cannot type quickly?

Your exams will be designed to account for this issue. Most take home assessments are to be submitted within 48 hours, giving adequate time for typing and submission. Please contact your lecturer who can give you more details about the structure of the exams and any considerations regarding timing.

What if either my internet connection or electricity supply is lost during an examination or online assessment?

As best as possible, you should try to ensure that you have a reliable internet connection for a planned examination/assessment. Any issues relating to failure to complete examinations/assessments are reported to the Campus Registrar for investigation. Traces of your attempts to complete assignments and examinations will be registered on the system. It is important that if you have any kind of glitch at any point in an examination/assessment you make a note of the time and any error messages that are displayed.

I was hoping to complete my degree during the Summer? Is this still possible?

For students who are repeating courses and there are no equivalent courses offered in the summer, you may qualify for Exams Only in the Summer period. You can also consider doing courses online with the Open Campus or the Weekend Programmes. Students must check with their Departments with respect to the relevant equivalency in order to satisfy the requirements for the award of the degree.

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