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Application Procedure


DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Regardless of whether you choose to apply on-line or on paper, the following documents must be submitted:
Application forms [fully completed in DUPLICATE]. (Applicable only to candidates submitting paper applications).

  1. Application forms [fully completed in DUPLICATE]. (Applicable only to candidates submitting paper applications).
  2. Receipt indicating payment of Non-Refundable Application Fee [applicable only to candidates submitting paper application]
  3. Birth Certificate.
  4. Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
  5. Legal Affidavit or Deed Poll if present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate
  6. Academic Certificates (GCE, CXC (CAPE), CXC (CSEC)).
  7. GCE/CXC (CSEC/CAPE) Grade Slips (Accepted only in cases where certificates are not yet available)
  8. Professional Certificates/Diplomas.
  9. Official transcripts (sent directly from granting institution; this does not apply to High School students in Trinidad & Tobago)
  10. Autobiographical Statement (300 words) (Applicable only to candidates applying to the Faculty of Medical Sciences)
  11. Non-Academic Criteria for Selection to the Faculty of Medical Sciences – Applicable only to candidates applying to MB.BS., D.D.S. & D.V.M programmes.
  12. TOEFL Examination Score (Applicable only to candidates whose native language is not English). A TOEFL Score of 500 or greater is required.
  13. Hall of Residence Application Form [if you wish to live on-campus]

Applicants MUST submit certified photocopies of all supporting documents which have been certified by a Notary Public/School Principal or School Vice Principal. These documents are necessary for consideration of your application.

TRANSCRIPTS for professional and overseas qualifications should be sent to the Student Affairs Offices on the Campus to which you are applying DIRECT FROM THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CONCERNED by February 28, 2008 Cave Hill, Mona and St. Augustine Campuses.

NB: GRADUATES OF UWI NEED NOT REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS

NOTES
  1. Documents which are defaced or which appear to be altered in any way WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  2. Grade Slips are NOT Certificates.
  3. Official Replacements for GCE Certificate lost or/inadvertently destroyed can be requested from the examining body i.e. London, Cambridge. The office of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) should be asked about replacement of CXC (CSEC/CAPE) Certificates.
  4. Please note that a person in full-time employment CANNOT be registered as a Full-time student unless written proof of approved leave is provided prior to registration.
  5. Candidates who will be sitting examinations in November 2007 and between January and June 2008 to qualify for admission may also submit applications.
  6. Where professional Certificates, Diplomas and/or University degrees are submitted, applicants must request the granting Institution to forward transcripts directly to the Admissions Office at the Campus to which admission is being sought. It is the responsibility of the applicant to request
    that such transcripts are forwarded to reach the University by February 28, 2008 - Cave Hill, Mona and St. Augustine Campuses. UWI graduates need not request transcripts.
  7. Applicants with qualifications in a language other than English should submit a certified English translation, together with the original.
  8. All submitted documents become the property of The University of the West Indies and will not be returned.

Applicants Are Hereby Cautioned That:

  • Applications will not be considered if there is any indication that the accompanying papers or certificates have been altered in any way.
  • Each applicant must include on the form his/her telephone number or the telephone number of a reliable contact person. This will facilitate urgent communication with the applicant.