Is it true that first year courses will not affect my GPA?

The grades earned for your Level 1 courses are not used to calculate the GPA to determine your class of degree, however, these grades will impact your rate of progress and will appear on your transcript. 

If the same course is required by both my major and minor, what should I do

You will not normally be credited for the same course twice.  Please seek guidance from your department regarding a replacement course.

Where should I go to request a status letter?

Requests for status letters should be made through the Admissions Section of the Registry.  

How do I go about changing from part-time to full-time?

Students who wish to change their enrolment status should first go to the Request a Change of Major or Enrolment Status link at the Student Administrative Systems (SAS) Registration Menu which can be accessed at http://www.mona.uwi.edu.   Students may then notify the Dean's nominee in the Faculty Office at fsocsci@uwimona.edu.jm who will consider the request for online approval.

 

What are the steps involved in transferring to another Faculty?

  • Download and complete the application for transfer form which may be accessed via the forms and document page on the Faculty’s website.
  • Sign and submit form to the Admissions Section of the Registry between February and March.
  • Complete your online registration.

Will I get to keep the credits I earned before I was asked to withdraw?

All grades previously obtained shall continue to apply for the purpose of determining the student’s GPA.


Usually the Faculty encourages and supports students wanting to pursue part of their programme at another UWI campus university.   However, students should explore the options that are available to them through the International Students Office.  Before proceeding to study abroad, The Faculty must evaluate and approve the courses that students intend to do.

Is it true that the maximum grade a student can obtain on an oral examination is 50%?

Yes.   If an oral examination is passed, the student cannot be awarded a mark higher than 50% (a marginal pass) for the course.

Who is eligible for exams only?

Students will only be entitled to register for Exams Only in the following circumstances:

 

  • He/She has failed one or two of the final courses needed to complete the degree programme and obtained a mark of no less that 45% in each course.

 

  • He/She has obtained a medical certificate, certified by the University Health Centre

 

  • In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may grant a student a deferral from sitting an exam and permission to take it on a subsequent occasion.  Refer to Faculty Handbook for details.

Where do I go if I want to challenge my final examination grades?

You may express your dissatisfaction with your results in writing to the Campus Registrar through the Examinations Section.  You may do so within two weeks of publication of results. (Refer to Examination Regulations 2008-2009, Section VII, 142-152 to see what other options are available to you).

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