2018-2019 Undergraduate Handbook

The Faculty of Social Sciences undergraduate handbook 2018-2019  is now available for download.  Click here to view.

 

 

FSS Welcomes New Dean

The Faculty of Social Sciences welcomes new Dean, David Tennant, Professor of Development Finance.  Professor Tennant served previously as Head of the Department of Economics, Associate Dean in the Faculty of Social Sciences, and also as Economist in the Financial Regulations Division of the Jamaican Ministry of Finance and Planning. 

 

Will I be allowed to complete my degree at another university?

The regulation regarding students wishing to complete their degree at another university is as follows:

 

Where students may be migrating or may be away from the country for a significant period and have few courses to complete their UWI degree, there may be discretionary decisions made by the Faculty and sanctioned by Academic Board.

 

Outlined below are the steps for students wishing to pursue courses at another university. 

 

What is the process to apply for Exams Only

Outlined below are the procedures and regulations relating to the sitting of examinations without attending lectures:

 

How to Apply

How do I request a change of major?

You may request a change of major by submitting an online application on SAS; no documents are required.

 

Log on to SAS → Registration Page → Change of Enrollment Status → Select New Major → Submit

 

It is important to note that students will not be allowed to apply for a change of major in their admission year.

How do I add courses to my registration?

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

 

1. Go to the SAS Web Site

 

2. Click on Enter Secure Area

 

3. Type your ID number in the space provided e.g. 620000001

 

4. Enter your Password: The default is your date of birth in the format YYYYMMDD.  

 

5. Click on Login.  The Main Menu will be displayed

 

How do I search for courses online?

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

 

1. Go to the SAS Web Site

 

2. Click on Enter Secure Area

 

3. Type your ID number in the space provided e.g. 620000001

 

4. Enter your Password: The default is your date of birth in the format YYYYMMDD.  

 

5. Click on Login.  The Main Menu will be displayed

 

How do I drop a course from my registration?

Step by Step Guide to DROPPING Courses

 

1. Go to the Registration Menu Click on the Student Services link Click on Registration

 

2. Click on the Add/Drop Classes link.

 

3. Select the appropriate academic term (choose from the drop down menu) and click Submit.

 

4. Select "++Web Drop++" in the Action column next to the course to be dropped.

 

How do I request an override?

Steps by Step Guide to Requesting an Override

 

1. After receiving a Registration Add Error, click on the Request Override link on the Add/Drop page.

 

2. Select course from the drop down list. Only courses the student previously tried to select that day will appear in list.

 

3. Type message to Faculty (optional)

 

What are Registration Add Errors?

When a course criteria is not satisfied, a registration add error will appear when the student attempts to add the course to their record.  Students can request an override for some types of errors.
 
  Criteria Criteria Description

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