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You’re applying to UWI. Great choice! 10/10. Highly recommend. But, before you jump into the application process, there are a few terms to know.
Consider this your lucky day because we’ve put together an Undergraduate Admissions list of possibly unfamiliar terms and their definitions just for you. This Sheet is by no means a substitute for the Admissions website so please, get familiar https://sta.uwi.edu/admissions/.
Pro-Tip: Start with the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section here.
Application Process — To get into UWI, you have to go through a process, and it’s all done online in 4 easy steps:
Step 1: Submit an Online application form via the portal. Visit https://sta.uwi.edu/apply to get started and click “Apply Now” to get access to the portal.
Step 2: Submit documents using e-courier Transfer facility. Documents required will be outlined in your application on the Admissions website.
Step 3: Track your application. See each stage your application has reached in the process including when a decision is made by clicking Track Your Application.
Step 4: Check the email you signed up with as you will be notified via email of your acceptance. All communication about your UWI application will be done through this email so make sure it’s one you check often or else you might miss something important!
These are the magical folk who process all UWI applications which are *a lot* so you may experience some delays, and, because the Campus is closed due to COVID-19, the telephone is not an option. Here’re the best ways to reach these amazing creatures:
#WeHeartNigel
This is a group of related departments in some universities, or the people who work in them. It’s like the different Houses in Hogwarts. They have their own acronyms, colours, departments and other distinguishing characteristics. See them here https://sta.uwi.edu/academics
Also, get questions answered by Faculty members at the Faculty-Specific Virtual Open Days: http://sta.uwi.edu/virtualopenday. They run up to July 21!
Matriculation means that you register formally as a student at a university, or the academic requirements necessary for admission to a course/programme. Your matriculation requirements are the academic requirements to get into UWI. Simple right?
These are the Basic Matriculation Requirements for ALL Undergraduate Applicants:
If you don’t have the above qualifications, still apply! Your application will be considered, and you should shoot your shot. You never know…
Because of COVID-19, the Revised Matriculation Requirements have been renewed for the 2021/2022 Academic Year:
*Faculty specific conditions apply
Ummm, re-read the above, it’s a big deal. This means if you’ve completed CAPE Unit 1 and registered for CAPE Unit II, you can apply to UWI!!!
Just keep in mind that there are faculty restrictions and make sure you know them here.
Last but certainly not least, FYE is The UWI St. Augustine’s official student orientation programme that targets all incoming undergraduate and postgraduate students. There will be virtual activities and events to support your first year at every step of the way. Check out the website https://sta.uwi.edu/fye/.
Now go forth and submit your application today! #BeUWI
The University of the West Indies St. Augustine (UWI),
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: (868) 662-2002
Fax: (868) 663-9684
E: admis@sta.uwi.edu
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The UWI, St. Augustine ranks first in Trinidad and Tobago among accredited tertiary-level programmes, and The UWI ranks as one of the top Latin American and Caribbean universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
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