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THE UNIVERSITY OF 

THE WEST INDIES, 

MONA campus 

a publication of 

the Office of the Principal 

www.mona.uwi.edu 

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA campuS 

The Choice of a Lifetime

Welcome to Mona 

You’ve made the perfect choice. 

By choosing the UWI, 

Mona Campus, you are 

about to embark on a 

life-changing experience 

– while you get a firstclass 

education. Now you’ll 

be able to choose courses 

designed to gain proficiency 

in your desired 

field(s) and broaden 

your horizons. Your 

coming to UWI, Mona 

is the start of a lifelong 

journey in which 

you will gain, among 

other things, a far 

deeper understanding 

of your environment 

and the 

experience to prepare 

you to make 

a positive impact 

on the world. 

UWI, Mona, the oldest and largest of the four campuses, 

gives you the chance to study in four faculties: 

Humanities and Education, Medical Sciences, Pure 

& Applied Sciences and Social Sciences. You may 

also opt for first-year studies in Law. 

Choosing UWI puts you in great company with the 

great leaders who have attended the region’s finest 

tertiary institution. Some thirteen of our regional 

Prime Ministers – plus Heads of State in other parts 

of the world – are graduates of this institution. 

Make use of every opportunity to develop new passions 

and friendships and broaden your horizons 

outside the classroom. Be mindful also that you are 

entering university at a time of exciting global 

change and challenge. 

Whatever your course of study, the benefits of 

being here will extend beyond any academic qualifications 

you would have gained. The campus is a 

melting pot of cultures, ideas, issues, personalities, 

trends and belief systems, and has contributed in 

many ways to the development of the regionally 

aware and conscious individual who is intellectually 

and socially prepared to lead. Congratulations 

and welcome! 

Prof. Gordon Shirley, 

Pro Vice Chancellor 

& Principal, UWI, Mona 

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Your Mona 

Adventure 

GETTING STARTED 6 

MAKING YOURSELF AT HOME 8 

PAYING FOR THE EDUCATION OF A LIFETIME 10 

A RICH & DIVERSE LIFE ON CAMPUS 12 

SPORTS 14 

ACADEMIC FACILITIES & RESOURCES 16-21 

GETTING INVOLVED 22-25 

STUDENT SERVICES & SUPPORT 26-29 

UWI, MONA CARNIVAL 30 

THE FACULTIES 32 

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION 39-41 

CAMPUS MAP 42 The Queen’s Way Entrance 

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Getting 

Started 

So you’ve decided to 

enroll at UWI Mona. 

There are a number 

of things that you 

will need to know 

as you prepare 

to come to the 

Mona Campus. 

Please travel with proof of your 

student status, such as a student 

ID card; if you are a new student, 

the official Letter of Entry from 

the University is acceptable. 

COMING TO JAMAICA 

If you are a resident of CARICOM as 

well as a citizen of the Commonwealth, 

you are allowed entry without 

a student visa. You will still be 

required, however, to submit your 

passport to the Lodgings Officer of 

the Office of Student Services & 

Development (OSSD) who will 

request a one-year renewable permit 

on your behalf from the Chief 

Immigration Officer. 

NON-COMMONWEALTH STUDENTS 

If you are a citizen of a non-Commonwealth 

country, you will 

need to obtain a valid student 

visa before coming to Jamaica by 

making the request at the nearest 

Jamaican diplomatic mission 

or consulate. You should also 

ensure that your passport is valid 

at least up to the end of the academic 

year. For full details on 

student immigration requirements, 

consult your Undergraduate Student 

Handbook. 

ORIENTATION EVENTS 

Typically, the second half of 

August is specially earmarked for 

orientation and new student 

activities. Among the highlights 

of the orientation process are 

library tours, a matriculation 

ceremony and registering on-line 

for courses. Your student magazine 

will publish relevant information 

in a special orientation 

issue, as will daily newspapers 

and the University website. 

Chilling at 

the Aqueduct 

REGISTRATION 

All students are required to select courses for both 

semesters at the beginning of the academic year. To register 

online or for further registration details, check at 

http://www.mona.uwi.edu/registration 

While you will be charged for the full academic 

year or the projected period of registration, you 

may opt to pay on a semester basis. 

If you decide to go this route, 

you will be required to meet 

certain mandatory payment 

deadlines. 

STUDENT ID CARD 

A must-have for all registered 

students, the identification card 

(ID) is issued on completion of 

the registration process. The 

number on the ID card will be the 

same as your student registration 

number. 

You should wear your ID at all times on the campus. 

THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT 

HANDBOOK 

The Undergraduate Student 

Handbook is the authoritative 

reference source for information. 

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Making Yourself 

At Home 

Rex Nettleford Hall 

Irvine Hall 

Taylor Hall 

Chancellor Hall 

Mary Seacole Hall 

HOUSING IN THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE 

Limited housing is available on campus 

with allocations based on factors such as 

need and economic circumstance. There 

are six Halls of Residence: with single-sex 

halls at Mary Seacole (all female) and 

Chancellor (all male). 

The four other halls – Irvine, Taylor, Rex Nettleford 

and A.Z. Preston are mixed-gender 

residences. Information concerning lodgings 

in hall is available from the Office of 

Student Services & Development. 

LODGINGS OFF-CAMPUS 

Assistance in finding housing off-campus 

is provided by the Lodgings Office on 

campus. Traditionally, homeowners in 

communities in close proximity to the 

University, such as Hope Pastures and 

Mona, rent rooms, studios or flats to UWI 

students. However, with increasing housing 

demand, it may be necessary for 

some students to live further away from 

campus than may be ideal. 

A.Z. Preston Hall 

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Paying for 

the Education 

of a Lifetime 

A UWI education is one of the 

best investments you can make. 

What each student pays 

may differ as some states subsidise 

fees. At Mona, University 

fees can be paid in a number 

of ways including 

online at http: 

//www.mona.edu/studinfo/fees 

using the UWI, Mona E-Commerce 

facility. 

Ideally, all payments should be 

made before the fee deadlines to 

avoid congestion and consequent 

delays at payment locations. 

If you are utilizing an approved 

student loan scheme for tuition 

fees, you must pay all miscellaneous 

fees yourself. For non- 

Jamaican Student Loan Schemes: 

a) Be sure to have written information 

from the lending agency 

as proof that the loan was 

approved, and 

b) Ensure that tuition fees are 

paid over to the University. Scholarship 

holders should submit the 

letter of award to Admissions 

Section. 

Except for personal cheques, 

most forms of payment (including 

credit cards) are accepted. 

Pay attention to fee deadlines 

and consult your Undergraduate 

Student Handbook for details. 

THE OFFICE OF STUDENT 

FINANCING (OSF) 

The OSF provides financial advice 

and assistance to full-time UWI, 

Mona students as well as to 

Jamaican full-time undergraduates 

studying in the Bahamas. 

Assistance is available as scholarships, 

bursaries, book or cash 

grants, long- or short-term loans, 

as well as bus and meal subsidies. 

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES 

Additionally, many scholarships 

and bursaries are available for 

the upcoming academic year to 

students who maintain a Grade 

Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 

as well as active participation in 

co-curricular activities or other 

criteria prescribed by donors. 

The OSF also acts as a liaison with 

the Students’ Loan Bureau. 

Contact OSF at http://mona.uwi. 

edu/osf/index.php 

STUDENTS’ LOAN BUREAU (SLB) 

The SLB is a financial agency 

specifically charged with providing 

financing for tertiary studies 

in Jamaica. Students using this 

facility will be given financial 

clearance and Registrar’s 

approval for the academic year, 

once the loan has been approved 

and the approval communicated 

to the University by the SLB. 

PART-TIME CAMPUS 

EMPLOYMENT 

Student employment opportunities, 

while limited, are available 

through the Office of Placement 

and Career Services Job Placement 

Programme. This includes 

opportunities for both summer 

and part-time employment. 

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A Rich & Diverse Life 

You’ve chosen a rewarding, varied 

life experience at UWI, Mona. All 

the facilities and support you’ll 

need are on campus. Making the 

best use of them is up to you. 

JOIN THE COMMUNITY 

OF TOP SCHOLARS 

Year after year, recipients of 

Jamaica Scholarships find the 

Mona Campus the ideal place 

to pursue their studies. 

PRESERVE A GREAT 

ACADEMIC TRADITION 

UWI, Mona has established a 

sterling reputation for excellence 

and quality in teaching 

and research based on 60 

years as the premier higher 

educational institution in the 

Caribbean. With a wide range 

of programmes and the 

opportunity to mix and match 

majors and minors across faculties, 

you should find just the 

right course to suit your 

goals. 

KEEP IT ALL TOGETHER 

There are options to suit any 

situation at UWI, Mona. You 

may choose to study full-time 

or part-time, as an evening 

student or by distance while 

working full-time. 

SEE THE WORLD 

With its links to several institutions 

worldwide, UWI, 

Mona offers international 

and inter-campus exchanges 

that make it possible for you 

to see the world while studying. 

INDULGE YOUR PASSIONS 

Discover your muse. Unveil 

hidden talents as an actor/ 

actress by joining the Dramatic 

Society. Run for Guild 

President and discover the 

budding politician within. 

Learn to swim or enhance 

your foreign language skills. 

HANG OUT AT A 

CAMPUS HOT SPOT 

That’s right, think Ring Road 

Carnival, Students’ Union parties, 

the UWI Games, a wide 

range of sporting activities, 

your very own nightclub… the 

fun caa’n done. 

MAKE ENDS MEET 

UWI, Mona offers quality education 

at internationally competitive 

prices. 

BE A CITIZEN 

OF THE WORLD 

Study and socialise with students 

from around the region 

and other parts of the world. 

Forge lifelong friendships, 

build new networks and revel 

in a cosmopolitan experience. 

FEED YOUR CURIOSITY 

A wide range of food is available 

for all palates. Choose 

from the selection of on-campus 

restaurants and fast food 

outlets, the supermarket 

located inside the Students’ 

Union, the many shops found 

on the various halls or offcampus. 

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Student 

Pep Rally

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The Sporting 

Life at Mona 

With a fully staffed Sports 

Department managed by 

Jamaican Olympian, Grace 

Jackson, UWI, Mona offers a 

range of sporting activities 

with top-rate facilities for team 

sports including football, cricket, 

netball, rugby, track and field 

and indoor hockey. For more individual 

sporting endeavors, there 

are facilities for karate/aerobics, 

weight training, gym and table 

tennis at the Students’ Union. 

Boasting several tennis and badminton 

courts all over campus, 

UWI, Mona also has an Olympicsized 

swimming pool. 

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A World of 

Facilities & 

Resources 

LIBRARIES 

The UWI, Mona Library boasts a 

modern library system consisting of: 

• The Main Library, featuring collections 

in Humanities, Education, 

and the Social Sciences (including 

Law) 

• The Medical Branch Library, with 

collections in Medicine and Nursing 

• The Science Branch Library, with 

collections in Pure and Applied 

Sciences and Pre-Clinical Medicine 

The Main and Medical Branch 

Libraries are open 22 hours daily 

on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to midnight 

on Saturdays, and noon to 

8:00 p.m. on Sundays. You can also 

access material electronically 

from the comfort of your room (or 

from wireless campus hotspots) 

using your student ID. Internet 

access is widely available in the 

libraries to enhance your research 

requirements. 

LIBRARY COMPUTER LABS 

Personal computers and laptops 

are available for use in the 

libraries’ computer labs. 

Installation of a new integrated 

system (ALEPH) has made it easier 

to access the Library’s Online Public 

Access Catalogue, which significantly 

broadens the service 

options. You can verify which books 

you have on loan, reserve books 

online, save searches, and even 

send the results of your email 

account. 

LAPTOP RENTAL 

Personal computers and laptops 

are available for rent from the Mona 

Information Technology Services (MITS). 

UWI, MONA, WESTERN JAMAICA CAMPUS 

This branch campus in the western 

resort city of Montego Bay 

offers degree courses in Management 

Studies, Accounting, Banking 

& Finance, Management of 

Information Systems (MIS), Hospitality 

& Tourism Management, and 

Media & Communications (Public 

Relations). The campus also offers 

graduate courses in Business 

Administration and Executive 

Development through the Mona 

School of Businesss. If you are 

Reading in the 

Main Library 

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interested in pursuing courses at the 

UWI, Mona Western Jamaica Campus 

(WJC), you should first apply to the UWI, 

Mona Campus, then submit a letter indicating 

a preference for the WJC. UWI, 

Mona WJC students enjoy a range of 

amenities including library and computer 

lab. Easily accessible via the new North 

Coast Highway, the campus is also close 

to the Sangster International Airport. 

OVERSEAS STUDY & CONFERENCES 

You can elect to participate in exchange 

or ‘study abroad’ programmes and overseas 

conferences to expand your horizons. 

With the approval of the respective 

Head of Department, you may participate 

in courses and earn grades towards 

the completion of your degree, with the 

University reserving the right to adjust 

the grades received at the overseas institution. 

Permission must be sought and 

received from the Campus Registrar 

before you embark on your programme. 

THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSHOP 

Provides for the faculty, students and 

others a wide variety of texts, journals, 

stationery and memorabilia to support 

the academic programmes as required 

by the teaching departments. 

State-of-the-Art Labs 

& Lecture Theatres Theatres 

William Bartley 

Laboratory 

VIDEO CONFERENCING & MORE 

With nine modern multimedia lecture 

theatres on campus, world-class academic 

materials and presentations are at 

your fingertips. 

The Mona Information Technology 

Services (MITS) has expanded the campus 

network infrastructure, making 

computer services and internet access 

widely available through 30 new wireless 

hotspots. Full video conferencing 

systems put you in touch with other UWI 

campuses and international conferences 

to enhance your learning and research 

experience. 

Additionally, a number of labs and lecture 

theatres are being constructed, 

upgraded or expanded, including a new 

Basic Medical Sciences complex and the 

Mona GeoInformatics suite of facilities. 

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Great Lecturers, Great Research Tradition 

Dr. Dillon 

Alleyne 

LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, 

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, UWI, MONA 

AND VISITING FELLOW, CENTRE FOR GLOB- 

AL DEVELOPMENT, WASHINGTON, D.C. 

A recent research project examines 

ways of leveraging the 

impact of remittances and the 

Caribbean Diaspora for the 

development of the region. This 

project is also being done in collaboration 

with research work 

being conducted by the 

Caribbean Diaspora and Economy 

Research Group (CDERG), 

Department of Economics, UWI, 

Mona, of which Dr. Alleyne is a 

member. 

The research is being carried out 

in six Caribbean countries: 

Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica, 

Guyana, St. Lucia and Grenada. 

The study argues that 

despite the considerable 

impact of the diaspora 

through remittances 

and other benefits, 

there has been no 

consistent diaspora 

policy either at the 

national or regional 

levels. 

Professor 

Anthony 

Chen 

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, 

FACULTY OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES 

Professor Chen holds a Bachelor 

of Science from Boston College, a 

Doctor of Philosophy from UWI 

Mona, Master of Arts in Teaching 

from Harvard University and a 

Master of Science degree from 

the University of Maryland. 

Focused primarily on Atmospheric 

Physics, Meteorology, Environmental 

& Energy Studies and 

Global Climate Change, Professor 

Chen was a member of the Intergovernmental 

Panel on Climate 

Change (IPCC), which won the 

Nobel Peace Prize along with a 

team of other UWI scientists 

and former United States 

President Al Gore Jr. in 

2007. His work also includes 

studies on topics such as 

The Link Between Early- 

Season Caribbean Rainfall 

& The El Nino, ~ 

and Estimating 

Daytime Net Radiation 

Using Routine Meteorological 

Data. 

Dr. Helen 

Henningham 

LECTURER IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, 

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & EDUCATION 

Dr. Henningham, in collaboration 

with other researchers, studied 

young children who have social, 

emotional and behaviour problems 

who are not only more likely 

to have antisocial behaviour in 

later childhood and adolescence, 

but are also more likely to experience 

academic failure and early 

school drop-out. Important risk 

factors for social, emotional and 

behaviour problems in early 

childhood include inappropriate 

parenting, poor teacher-child 

relationships, poor home-school 

bonding and peer rejection at 

school. Schools provide a logical 

public health setting for addressing 

each of these risk factors and 

for reaching a high proportion of 

young children. 

The project involved implementing 

and evaluating interventions 

to promote young children’s 

social and emotional competence 

and reduce aggression at a 

strategic developmental period – 

during the early childhood years. 

Professor 

John Lindo 

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, 

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 

Professor Lindo studied four species 

of parasites that commonly cause 

malaria infections in humans. 

Malaria is transmitted by the 

female Anopheles mosquito. 

The study used data gathered 

from 361 Haitian refugees who 

arrived by boat in Jamaica 

between February 29 and April 

13, 2004. Included in their health 

status screening was malaria 

since the disease is well established 

in that country. The 

screening is especially important 

since timely diagnosis and treatment 

of patients with malaria is 

necessary to prevent reintroduction 

of the disease into Jamaica. 

(Malaria was subsequently reintroduced 

into Jamaica). 

By using the Polymerase Chain 

Reaction (PCR) which identifies 

species based on their DNA 

sequences, Professor Lindo was able 

to identify the causes of the specific 

strain of disease present in the 

subjects, paving the way for more 

effective malaria surveillance. 

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Getting 

Involved 

Student Community 

Outreach Project 

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMES 

Community service is undertaken by the 

Halls of Residence, clubs & societies, and 

students registered in the UWI Leadership 

Programme. 

OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES 

Through the Guild of Students, you can 

get involved in a wide range of activities 

that will deepen your awareness and 

ability to impact your community, as 

well as learn key life skills. The Guild’s 

Summer Employment Programme pro- 

vides opportunities to travel and work 

abroad in areas such as tourism. 

The Guild participates in outreach programmes. 

Other activities include producing 

campus publications, assisting 

students in pre-university studies, and 

organizing Hall and Inter-Campus Games. 

THE GUILD OF STUDENTS 

The Guild is the official body 

for student representation on 

the Mona Campus. All registered 

students at Mona are 

automatically full members 

of the Guild. It comprises 29 

officers of which 28 are elected 

by the student body, while 

one is appointed by the elected 

members. It offers various 

services including a bus service 

to students and running 

the Students’ Union. 

THE STUDENTS’ UNION 

(GYM, NIGHTCLUB, SHOPS, 

SERVICES & ACTIVITIES) 

This multipurpose facility run 

by the Guild of Students is 

the centre of student entertainment 

and cultural life. 

The perfect spot to lyme or 

relax, it’s a hotbed of social 

activity, especially on Thursdays 

and Saturdays. 

Clubs 

& Societies 

ADVENT FELLOWSHIP 

Caters to Adventist students 

on campus by providing 

opportunities for fellowship 

and sharing. (Thursdays at 

2:00 p.m., Room 04, FH&E) 

CAMERA CLUB 

Is the organization for both 

practising and budding 

shutterbugs and is aimed at 

developing expertise and an 

appreciation for photography. 

Check them out at the 

Students’ Union. 

CATHOLIC STUDENTS 

MOVEMENT 

Serves the Catholic student 

community and fosters fellowship 

and spiritual growth 

among campus Catholics. 

(Thursdays at 3:00-5:00 p.m. 

Chaplain’s Office) 

CIRCLE K 

A co-educational service, 

leadership development, and 

friendship organization is 

organised and sponsored by 

the Kiwanis Club on campus. 

Primarily aimed at developing 

projects designed to 

improve the lives of children 

and youth, Circle K meets at 

Sir Thomas Taylor Room, Taylor 

Hall (Thursdays at 3:30 

p.m.) 

DRAMATIC ARTS SOCIETY 

Attracts those students with 

an interest in the dramatic 

arts and participation in 

stage productions. The gathering 

point is the Philip Sherlock 

Centre. 

HINDU SOCIETY 

Satisfies the spiritual and 

social needs of Hindu students. 

The Society meets at 

the Students’ Union. 

MANAGEMENT STUDIES 

ASSOCIATION 

Is a student-run, pre-professional 

organization operating 

out of the Management 

Information Centre (MIC). It 

serves as a mini-library and 

provides students with texts, 

case studies, past examination 

papers and daily newspapers, 

among a host of other 

services. 

MEDICAL STUDENTS 

ASSOCIATION 

Caters to medical students at 

Mona and is a member of the 

International Federation of 

Medical Students' Associations. 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 

Are fellowship organizations 

for students from various territories 

of the region. Currently, 

there exist organizations 

for students from 

Antigua & Barbuda, the 

Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, 

Botswana, Dominica, Grenada, 

St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, 

St. Vincent & the Grenadines 

and Trinidad & Tobago. 

PANORIDIM 

STEEL ORCHESTRA 

Is for aficionados of 

the steel band, and 

offers students a chance to 

learn the art of playing pan 

at various events. (Tuesdays, 

Thursdays & Saturdays at 

6:00 p.m., Students’ Union) 

TOURISM SOCIETY 

Is an official organization 

under the Jamaica Tourist 

Board (JTB) Tourism Action 

Club programme and is dedicated 

to tourism awareness 

and building a focus on 

Caribbean pride, culture and 

history. The group may be 

contacted through the 

Department of Management 

Studies. 

UNIVERSITY DEBATING SOCIETY 

Seeks to develop and popularise 

the art of debating 

among the student body 

including promoting inter- 

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Salon 

Splurt 

Student 

Gym

Hall debating as well as regional 

and international competition. 

Meets weekly. 

UNIVERSITY SINGERS 

Enduring as a national institution, 

the Singers represent the best 

artistic qualities of musical 

expression in song. They are 

based at Philip Sherlock Centre. 

UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE 

APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (UCAM) 

Provides a forum for Apostolic 

students to meet and explore 

Christian fellowship (meets on 

Thursdays in FHE o1). 

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGES 

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 

Offers Christian students the 

opportunity to share fellowship. 

UWI DANCE SOCIETY 

Has dedicated itself to the cultivation 

of dance, and embraces 

traditional and creative expressions 

of the art form. This group 

is based at Philip Sherlock Centre. 

PHILIP SHERLOCK CENTRE 

FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS 

Develops your artistic dreams at 

this renowned centre of creative 

expression in drama, music and 

poetry. It is the home of countless 

theatrical productions from 

Shakespeare to modern works. 

Named after one of the University’s 

founding fathers, Sir Philip Sherlock, 

the Centre hosts groups 

such as the University Chorale, 

the University Dramatic Arts Society, 

the University Singers, 

Panoridim Steel Orchestra and 

the University Dance Society, 

among others. 

UWI, MONA CHAPEL 

The building began life in 1799 as 

part of a sugar factory on the 

Gayle's Valley Estate in Trelawny 

and was transferred, stone by 

stone, to its present site. The 

Chapel hosts regular services. The 

Anglican Eucharist is celebrated at 

7:15 a.m. every Sunday; during the 

semester, inter-denominational 

services are conducted in rotation 

by the Methodist, United Church, 

Baptist and Moravian chaplains 

at 9:00 a.m. 

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Lyming in Hall

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Hungry? 

Whether you’re munching, snacking or 

dining, UWI, Mona has several kinds of 

eateries to choose from, located all 

across the Campus. 

Office of Student 

Services & 

Development 

STUDENT RECOGNITION 

The annual UWI Student Awards Ceremony 

recognises academic and co-curricular 

achievement. 

OSS&D 

Headed by the Director of Student Services 

& Development, the OSSD provides 

programmes and activities that enhance 

the overall development of students, to 

complement the academic learning, in 

order to produce well-rounded students. 

Learning experiences are created and 

delivered through the units within the 

department. These include: 

• Halls of Residence 

• Commuting Students Lounge 

• Placement and Career Services 

• Sports 

• Special Student Services 

(Students with Disabilities) 

• Lodgings Office 

UWI LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 

Designed to help you develop leadership 

skills, the programme enhances selfesteem 

and self-worth as well as 

increases awareness of your responsibilities 

as future Caribbean leaders. 

MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME 

You can gain valuable professional and 

personal development insights by participating 

in the Mentorship Programme 

at UWI, Mona. You are matched with a 

mentor who facilitates counsel, structure, 

and participation in community 

projects or other voluntary activity. Mentoring 

by fellow students (peers) is also 

available. Contact the Office of Student 

Services & Development at 977-3880, 

ext. 2541 or 970-2739, ext. 2546 for further 

information. 

OFFICE OF PLACEMENT 

& CAREER SERVICES 

Gain expert career guidance and assistance 

with appropriate job placement 

through the Office of Placement and 

Career Services at UWI, Mona. You are 

invited to seek career counselling before 

registration in order to select the best 

courses relevant to your career choice. 

Career counselling is also available 

throughout the academic year. You may 

also avail yourself of a range of career 

seminars, workshops and expositions, as 

well as pursue summer, part-time or 

graduate employment opportunities. 

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 

The UWI provides facilities for students 

with special needs at the UWI, Mona 

Lions Club Centre for Students with 

Special Needs. This is in keeping with the 

University's mandate to advance opportunities 

for persons with visual, hearing 

or physical impairment. The Centre is 

equipped with technologies such as a 

Kurzweil Reader, available at the library 

for use by blind students, Electronic 

Braille Embosser, Perkins Braillers, Braille 

and Speak Machines, Type and Speak 

Machines and computers equipped with 

Jaws Speech Programme. It also boasts 

state-of-the-art facilities such as soundproof 

exam/recording booths, a library 

area, a meeting/class room, reception 

area and embossing room. Additionally, 

the Office for Special Student Services 

and the Committee for Students with 

Disabilities are ensuring that all new 

buildings are designed with provisions 

for wheelchair users. 

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Commuting Student Facilities 

Commuting students are the 

largest population on campus 

and are entitled to all the 

perks of campus life. All commuting 

students choose, and 

are attached to, that Hall of 

Residence and can participate 

fully in all University 

activities and competitions. 

They are encouraged to take 

part in the annual Commuting 

Students Day in September, 

as well as in other development 

programmes. 

A lounge dedicated to commuting 

students is located 

adjacent to the School of Education 

Building. Commuters 

can chill out, meet new friends, 

have refreshments, read a magazine 

or watch a movie. A 

study room equipped with 

computers is also available 

there. 

STUDENT LOCKERS 

The Office of the Director 

of Student Services & Development 

(OSSD) provides lock- 

ers for commuting students. 

These lockers are located at 

the New Education Lecture 

Theatre (NELT), Faculty of 

Humanities and Education, 

Management Studies Building, 

Faculty of Social Sciences 

and the Commuting Students 

Lounge. 

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE 

The Office of the Director of 

Student Services & Development 

(OSSD) operates a 

shuttle bus service for students. 

This valuable service is available 

to transport you around 

the campus every half hour 

and to connecting points in 

Liguanea, Papine, and along 

the main arteries of Mona 

Road and Hope Road. 

The 

First-Year 

Experience 

The First-Year Experience (FYE) 

project aims to improve student 

performance and competitiveness 

through the 

acquisition of relevant skills, 

competencies and knowledge. 

This is a non-credit course 

which helps first-year students 

adjust to the challenges 

of university life and 

maximise their potential for 

academic learning and success. 

Activities include visits 

to places of interest, social 

interactions, tours, seminars 

and discussion sessions and 

there is an end of year cultural 

trip to the other campuses. 

Contact the Office of Student 

Services & Development to find 

out how you can participate. 

Campus 

Security 

Campus security is covered by 

specific legislation, namely 

the Mona Campus Security 

Act of 2007. It gives powers to 

the police and private security 

providers on campus to 

ensure compliance with the 

provisions of the Act. There is 

a police post on campus. 

Activities such as vending, 

taxi access and parking are 

strictly regulated by the University, 

and everyone on campus 

is subject to search. 

Copies of the Act can be 

found on the UWI Web site 

and copies are available from 

the Campus Legal Officer. 

You can contact Campus 

Security at 935-8748-9, ext. 

2748-9 

SECURITY ESCORT SERVICE 

An escort service is provided 

for individual students or 

small groups working in the 

libraries, laboratories or any 

other on-campus centre at 

nights. A uniformed guard 

can escort you to your hall. 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT 

POLICY 

Any form of sexual abuse or 

harassment is never to be 

condoned. If you are being 

pestered or annoyed by 

unwanted sexual attention, 

or if you feel you are being 

sexually harassed, first ask 

the offender to stop. 

If this is ignored, then ask for 

help from the Director of Student 

Services & Development, 

Counsellors and/or the 

Student Services Managers 

who will give independent 

and confidential advice. The 

University considers sexual 

harassment, particularly by 

staff, to be unacceptable and 

offers support to students 

who are subjected to it. Rape, 

it must be emphasised, is a 

criminal act and must be 

reported to the police. 

PARKING & CLAMPING 

There are designated parking 

areas for students and visitors. 

The main parking lot is 

located behind Mary Seacole 

Hall and the Philip Sherlock 

Centre for the Creative Arts. 

Illegally parked vehicles will 

be clamped or towed away. 

Campus Health Service 

UWI, Mona offers the services 

of a Health Centre which provides: 

• Medical & Psychiatric 

Consultations 

• Pharmaceuticals 

• Nursing Services 

• Dental Services 

• Family Planning Advice 

and Supplies 

• Counselling for Personal 

and Mental Health issues 

A Medical Insurance Scheme 

is also available to participating 

students. 

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Road March along Ring Road 

during UWI, Mona Carnival 

Carnival, 

Mona Style 

Ring Road is the true home of Carnival 

in Jamaica. Long before 

it became generally fashionable 

on the island, Trinidadian and Barbadian 

students had already sold 

their Jamaican and other counterparts 

on the spectacle. The colourful 

and joyous Mona Campus tradition 

continues each year in the 

second semester. 

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Pure & Applied Sciences 

The Faculties 

Humanities & Education 

Social Sciences 

Medical Sciences 

32 Note: First-year Law is offered at the UWI, Mona Campus 

28 

Monument 

in Heads of 

Government 

Park 

33

Research Day 

January 

Important UWI, Mona Events 

Commemoration Week 

February 

34 35

Matriculation & Welcome Ceremony 

September 

Graduation 

November 

36 37

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Memorial Obelisk 

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 

• Remember to bring your 

offer letters to registration 

• Scholarship holders are 

asked to keep scholarship 

offer letters at hand for registration 

• You are reminded of your 

responsibility to honour all 

financial obligations to the 

University in accordance 

with the specified payment 

deadlines to avoid deregistration 

• All fees must be paid in 

advance of registration 

• Always wear your ID card 

on campus 

• Should you lose your ID card, 

immediately contact the HR 

Division for advice onarrangements 

for the issue of a new 

card 

• Normal opening hours for 

the cashier in the Bursary 

are Monday to Friday 9:00 

a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

• Normal opening hours for 

the Admissions section are 

Monday to Thursday – 8:30 

a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

• If you do not write an 

examination, you will be 

deemed to have failed 

unless you have permission 

to withdraw 

• Check your faculty and 

registry notice boards on a 

regular basis 

• View your records (available 

online) regularly to 

ensure that they are accurate 

and current. 

Key 

Contacts & 

Information 

All telephone extensions can 

be reached through the UWI 

exchange 927-1660-9 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 

Admissions 

935-8651; 927-2779 

ext. 2651; 

2947 

fax: 927-2272 

http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ 

admissions/ 

Bursary 

977-9069/2865-6 

ext. 2870 


bursary/about/index.htm 

Campus Registrar 

Campusregistraroffice@ 

uwimona.edu.jm 

977-1202 

Examinations 

935-8272 ext. 2272; 

2316 


exams/ 

Department of Sports 

702-4473 ext. 2229 

ID Processing Unit 

at the HR Division 

927-2702; 970-2071 

2305; 2356 ext. 2680 

Mona Information 

Technology Services (MITS) 

927-2148; 977-4496; 

977-4537 

http://www.mona.uwi.edu/mits 

Office of Placement & 

Career Services 

927-1650 ext. 2224; 

2332; 2387 


placement/ 

Office of the Principal 

principal.office@ 

uwimona.edu.jm 

927-2253 

Office of Special 

Student Services 

935-8315 ext. 2315 


oss/ 

Office of the Director of 

Student Services & 

Development (OSSD) 

977-3880 ext. 2541; 

2546 

970-2739 ext. 2546 

Public Relations Office, Mona 

977-5941; 977-7346 


proffice/ 

Student Lodgings Office 

702-3493 

Student Records Unit 

970-4472 935-8856 

ext. 2856; 

2747; 2126 

Student Administrative 

Services Section 

512-3733 ext. 3734-40 

BANKS 

National Commercial Bank 

927-1898 ext. 2264 

927-1057, 927-0463 

fax: 927-1523 

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Founders’ Park 

Scotiabank 

702-2518 702-2552-3 

fax: 928-9188 

BOOKSHOP 

977-1401 ext. 2269 

http://bookshop.uwimona. 

edu.jm/ 

CAMPUS SECURITY 

935-8748-9 ext. 2748-9 

COUNSELLORS 

927-2520 ext. 2270; 

2370 

CREDIT UNION 

927-2211 2360; 

2766-8 

EATERIES & RESTAURANTS 

Beehive 977-4396 

Deli-Xpress 489-4767 

Juici Patties 970-3372 

K&S Caterers 

(Taylor Hall) 927-1051 

KFC 970-1186 

Mae’s Catering 

(Mary Seacole) 977-0880 

Pages Café 970-2370 

Social Welfare 

Training Centre 

Canteen 977-7321 

Vihope 977-6822 

FACULTY OFFICES 

Humanities & Education 

977-3659 


humed/ 

Law 

927-1855 927-1297 


law/ 

Medical Sciences 

927-2556 ext. 7-2245; 

7-2475 

977-2565 ext. 7-2478; 

7-2479 

http://www.mona.uwi.edu/fms/ 

Pure and Applied Sciences 

977-1785 

ext. 2401; 

2961; 2962 

http://www.mona.uwi.edu/fpas/ 

Social Sciences 

977-0640 ext. 2220-2 

927-2592 


socsci/ 

HALLS OF RESIDENCE 

AZ Preston 

977-6721-31 ext. 2411 


halls/azpreston/ 

Chancellor 

927-2780 ext. 2387; 

2183 


halls/chancellor/ 

Irvine 

927-2793-4 ext. 2343; 

ext. 2347; 

2443 


halls/irvine/ 

Mary Seacole 

927-2546 ext. 2452; 

2483-4 


halls/seacole/ 

Postgraduate 

Housing Complex 

Contact the Office of the 

Director of Student Services 

& Development (OSSD) 

Rex Nettleford 

ext. 2130-2 


halls/nettleford/ 

Taylor 

927-2533 ext. 2386; 

2375-6 


halls/taylor/ 

HEALTH CENTRE 

970-0017 ext. 2270; 

2370 


healthcentre/index.php 

LIBRARIES 

Main Library 

935-8294 ext. 2294; 

2296 

512-3568/9 ext. 3568/9; 

2479 


library/ 

Medical Library 

927-1073 ext. 2438 


library/medical_library.html 

Science Library 

927-1068 ext. 2202-3 


library/science_library.html 

PHILIP SHERLOCK CENTRE 

FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS 

927-1047 ext. 2383 


campuslife/sherlock.htm 

POLICE 

Campus 

927-2298 ext. 2331; 

2310 

August Town 

927-2047, 927-2223 

Matilda’s Corner 

926-6517, 977-5576 

Papine 

927-2047, 977-4204 

POST OFFICE 

977-0651 

STUDENTS’ UNION 

Guild of Students 

702-2463 ext. 2168 


campuslife/guildofstudents/ 

Hi-Lo Mini Mart 

977-0295 

Salon Splurt 

977-1438 

UNIVERSITY CHAPEL 

935-8317, 935-8496 

ext. 2496; 2301; 2540; 2943 

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MAP KEY 

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POINTS OF INTEREST 

1 MAIN LIBRARY 

2 REGISTRY 

3 ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT 

4 ASSEMBLY HALL 

5 MANAGEMENT STUDIES 

6 BOOK SHOP 

7 MAINTENANCE SERVICES 

8 GEOLOGY 

9 SCIENCE LIBRARY 

10 NUCLEAR SCIENCES 

11 LIFE SCIENCES 

12 CHEMISTRY 

13 CHAPEL 

14 CARIMAC 

15 MONA VISITOR’S LODGE 

16 PHILIP SHERLOCK CENTRE 

17 PREVENTIVE MEDICINE 

18 MITS 

19 PERSONNEL OFFICE 

20 CREDIT UNION 

21 OLD LIBRARY 

22 POST OFFICE 

23 STUDENTS’ UNION 

24 HEALTH CENTRE 

25 SECURITY POST 

26 PRINTERY 

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FACULTIES 

1 MEDICAL 

2 HUMANITIES & EDUCATION 

3 PURE & APPLIED SCIENCE 

4 SOCIAL SCIENCES 

5 LAW 

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ROADS 

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1 RING ROAD 

2 QUEEN’S WAY 

3 CHAPEL CRESCENT 

4 GIBRALTAR HALL ROAD 

5 SHERLOCK DRIVE 

6 GIBRALTAR CAMP WAY 

7 AQUEDUCT WAY 

8 WEST ROAD 

9 ROSEAU WAY 

10 PORT OF SPAIN WAY 

HALLS 

1 IRVINE 

2 TAYLOR 

3 CHANCELLOR 

4 AZ PRESTON 

5 MARY SEACOLE 

6 REX NETTLEFORD 

Bus Shelter at 

Mary Seacole Hall

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