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).

Candidates are informed of the dates and times of written papers by means of the publications of the official examination timetable.

Candidates who are absent from an examination owing to a mis-reading of the timetable shall be liable to the normal penalties for absence from an examination and will have to await the next official sitting to take the examination. (Refer to Examination Regulations 2008-2009, Section V, 84-96).

If you missed an examination for medical reasons, you should submit a signed medical certificate within seven days to the Examination Section of the Registry.  You will likely be permitted to sit the exam at the next available sitting. (Refer to Examination Regulations, Section II, 17-32)

Registration is usually complete when:

Courses are selected/adjusted – none requiring overrides

Financial clearance is obtained

Registrar’s approval granted

Students is in possession of a valid UWI identification card

Financial clearance is normally granted within two (2) working days after the payment of fees and Registrars Approval will be granted on the receipt of Financial Clearance.

A Campus Restriction error means that you have attempted to register for a course that is being taught at another campus.  Please ensure that you are selecting a course that is being taught at the campus to which you are attached.

The Faculty encourages students to consider a minor that complements their major and/or career goal.  The Faculty also supports students combining their major with minor offered by another faculties.  Application for minor is made via SAS online.  The head of the department you wish to enter is responsible for granting online approval.

You may be permitted to do so at the discretion of the lecturer. Bear in mind, however, that a pre-requisite course provides many of the fundamental concepts required for the more advanced course. 

Course substitution refers to the replacement of a core course in a student’s programme of study.  You must seek and obtain permission from the Faculty Office for such a replacement.

Registration after the normal registration period may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.

Application to add or drop a course may be made through the Faculty Office via the Automated Student Request System (ASRS) via www.mona.uwi.edu/socsci/.   Late registration attracts a financial penalty.