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Enrollment Options

Read about the following to learn what are the different type Enrollment Options you have.

Note: When making the selection of Applicant Type, select either: New Undergraduate Full-time (from Dec 1- Jan 19), New Undergraduate Part-time or New Undergraduate Evening (from Jan 22 - Mar 29)

Applicant Types


full-time Undergraduate student

Apply from Dec 1st - Jan 19th

In its broadest definition, a student who engages in employment for no more than twelve (12) hours per week, and is committed to a full-time course of study is categorised as a full-time student.

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.

Candidates who will be sitting examinations in November 2006 and between January and June 2007 to qualify for admission may also submit applications.

part-time Undergraduate Student

Apply from Jan 22nd - March 29th

A part-time student is one who is employed for more than twelve (12) hours per week. The Faculties of Humanities & Education, Science & Agriculture, and Social Sciences all offer opportunities for part-time study. In the Faculty of Social Sciences, Level I only of the degree programme may be pursued over a two-year period, while degrees offered by the Faculties of Science & Agriculture and Humanities & Education can be taken by following the same courses as fulltime students but extending the period of study.

Evening Undergraduate Student

Prospective Full Time students - Apply from Dec 1st - Jan 19th

Prospective Part Time students - Apply from Jan 22nd - March 29th

Visit the website of the UWI Evening University

The UWI Evening University offers full-time employees access to accredited University degree programmes, with the same entry and matriculation requirements as those in the normal study stream. The Evening University currently offers Undergraduate BSc programmes in:

Faculty of Social Sciences (B.Sc. Degree Programmes)
  • Banking & Finance
  • Government
  • Management Studies
  • Public Sector Management
  • Sports Management
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Faculty of Science and Agriculture (B.Sc. Degree Programmes)
  • Computer Science
Certificate/Diploma Programmes offered
  • Certificate in Public Administration
  • Diploma in Public Sector Management

General Student Classifications


Distance Undergraduate Student

Prospective Full Time student - Apply from Dec 1st - Jan 19th

See Distance Education for more Information and Programmes
Visit the UWI Distance Education Center (UWIDEC) Website

Specially Admitted Student

Prospective Full Time student - Apply from Dec 1st - Jan 19th

Prospective Part Time students - Apply from Jan 22nd - March 29th

Learn more about Special Admissions
If you are submitting a paper based application to be an specially admitted student, click here to down load form

See tuition and fees for Specially Admitted Students

Occasional Students

If you wish to attend UWI for a period of study not leading to any degree or diploma you may seek admission as an Occasional Student. You must be recommended by the Head of Department whose lectures, tutorials and or laboratory classes you wish to attend and you will be charged a per-credit fee. Occasional students may not write examinations in the course(s) for which they are registered.
If you are submitting a paper based application to be an occasional student, click here to down load form

See tuition and fees for Ocassional Students

Mature Student

Prospective Full Time students - Apply from Dec 1st - Jan 19th

Prospective Part Time students - Apply from Jan 22nd - March 29th

A mature student is a person who enters the University at the age of 21years and over, and has been out of secondary school for at least five years. Such a person should demonstrate academic potential and have gained relevant academic knowledge and work-place experience. You will be required to present with your application, full details of your career. This includes a document outlining your knowledge development, employment record, and an official academic transcript. You must also submit certificates, documents, and references. In addition, you may need to take additional tests or participate in interviews as required by the Admissions Committee and the relevant Faculty.

continuing studies STudent

Prospective Full Time students - Apply from Dec 1st - Jan 19th

Prospective Part Time students - Apply from Jan 22nd - March 29th

The School of Continuing Studies (SCS) caters to the wide-ranging needs of adult learners, by offering various certificate courses in general education, vocational and job-oriented, special skills, further education and external studies, and provides access for persons who want to enter the University and who do not meet the normal matriculation requirements. To date, 10 of the School’s further education courses have been accorded matriculation status for entry to relevant Bachelor’s degree programmes, while some are under review for upgrading to Associate degree status. Alternative access matriculation courses offered by SCS:

  • Pre-Agriculture & Science programme (one year) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  • The Pre-Health Professions Programme, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

Contact Information:

THE RESIDENT TUTOR
THE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING
The University of the West Indies
Phone: (868) 645-8005, 645-3127
Fax: (868) 645-8270
E-mail:scscmpus@tstt.net.tt