Students are expected to register for all applicable schedule types (e.g., lectures, tutorials, labs) during the course selection process via the internet at the Student Administrative Systems (SAS) website which can be accessed at http://www.mona.uwi.edu.  Failure to do so will result in an error and you will not be able to save your selection.   

A timetable is automatically generated after you have selected your courses online.  Alternatively, you may view a copy of the timetable from the Faculty Office notice board.

An elective or free elective is any course that is listed in the Faculty Handbook or departmental handbook which is optional  in the degree programme concerned and may be selected from any Faculty.

A pre-requisite is a course listed in the Faculty Handbook or departmental handbook which must be completed before registration for another course is permitted.  Usually, a pre-requisite course provides many of the fundamental concepts required for the more advanced course.

A minor comprises a minimum of fifteen (15) credits in the subject area over levels II and III.

Students reading for a special will not be allowed to read for a major.  However, you may combine a special with a minor in any other discipline.

A major comprises of a minimum of thirty (30) credits at levels II and Level III in the subject area while a special is made up of forty-five (45) credits at Level II and Level III.

Students reading for an option will not be allowed to read for a major nor a minor in any other discipline.

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.

Full time students normally register for thirty (30) credits, that is, 10 courses in any one academic year while part-time students may not register for more than eighteen (18) credits or 6 courses per year.  In special circumstances, students may be allowed to exceed the limit.

Students are urged to complete courses offered at a particular level before attempting courses at more advanced levels.  It is important to note that each degree programme is made up of two parts. 

Part 1 consists of a minimum of 30 credits normally ten (10) Level 1 courses.  These include 3 foundation courses, pre-requisite for Part II courses and/or free electives, and any other courses designated by your department which are not included in the above.