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By choosing the UWI,Mona Campus, you areabout to embark on alife-changing experience while you get a first-

class education. Now youllbe able to choose courses

designed to gain profi-ciency in your desiredfield(s) and broaden

your horizons. Yourcoming to UWI, Monais the start of a life-long journey in which

you will gain, amongother things, a far

deeper understand-ing of your envi-ronment and theexperience to pre-pare you to makea positive impacton the world.

UWI, Mona, the oldest and largest of the four cam-puses, gives you the chance to study in four faculties:Humanities and Education, Medical Sciences, Pure& Applied Sciences and Social Sciences. You mayalso opt for first-year studies in Law.

Choosing UWI puts you in great company with thegreat leaders who have attended the regions finesttertiary institution. Some thirteen of our regionalPrime Ministers plus Heads of State in other parts

of the world are graduates of this institution.Make use of every opportunity to develop new pas-sions and friendships and broaden your horizonsoutside the classroom. Be mindful also that you areentering university at a time of exciting globalchange and challenge.

Whatever your course of study, the benefits ofbeing here will extend beyond any academic quali-fications you would have gained. The campus is amelting pot of cultures, ideas, issues, personalities,trends and belief systems, and has contributed inmany ways to the development of the regionallyaware and conscious individual who is intellectual-ly and socially prepared to lead. Congratulationsand welcome!

Prof. Gordon Shirley,Pro Vice Chancellor& Principal, UWI, Mona

Welcome to MonaYouve made the perfect choice.


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Your MonaAdventureGETTING 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

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So youve decided toenroll at UWI Mona.There are a numberof things that youwill need to know

as you prepareto come to theMona Campus.

Please travel with proof of yourstudent status, such as a studentID card; if you are a new student,the official Letter of Entry fromthe University is acceptable.

COMING TO JAMAICAIf you are a resident of CARICOM aswell as a citizen of the Common-wealth,you are allowed entry with-out a student visa. You will still berequired, however, to submit yourpassport to the Lodgings Officer ofthe Office of Student Services &Development (OSSD) who willrequest a one-year renewable per-mit on your behalf from the ChiefImmigration Officer.

NON-COMMONWEALTH STUDENTSIf you are a citizen of a non-Com-monwealth country, you willneed to obtain a valid studentvisa before coming to Jamaica bymaking the request at the near-est Jamaican diplomatic missionor consulate. You should also

ensure that your passport is validat least up to the end of the aca-demic year. For full details onstudent immigration requirements,consult your Undergraduate Stu-dent Handbook.

ORIENTATION EVENTS

Typically, the second half ofAugust is specially earmarked fororientation and new studentactivities. Among the highlightsof the orientation process arelibrary tours, a matriculationceremony and registering on-linefor courses. Your student maga-zine will publish relevant infor-mation in a special orientationissue, as will daily newspapersand the University website.

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A UWI education is one of thebest investments you can make.What each student paysmay differ as some states sub-sidise fees. At Mona, Universi-ty fees can be paid in a num-ber of ways including

online at http://www.mona.edu/studinfo/feesusing the UWI, Mona E-Com-merce facility.

Ideally, all payments should bemade before the fee deadlines toavoid congestion and consequentdelays at payment locations.

If you are utilizing an approvedstudent loan scheme for tuitionfees, you must pay all miscella-neous fees yourself. For non-Jamaican Student Loan Schemes:a) Be sure to have written infor-mation from the lending agencyas proof that the loan was

approved, andb) Ensure that tuition fees arepaid over to the University. Schol-arship holders should submit theletter of award to AdmissionsSection.

Except for personal cheques,most forms of payment (includ-ing credit cards) are accepted.Pay attention to fee deadlinesand consult your UndergraduateStudent Handbook for details.

THE OFFICE OF STUDENTFINANCING (OSF)The OSF provides financial adviceand assistance to full-time UWI,Mona students as well as toJamaican full-time undergradu-ates studying in the Bahamas.Assistance is available as scholar-ships, bursaries, book or cashgrants, long- or short-term loans,as well as bus and meal subsidies.

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JOIN THE COMMUNITYOF TOP SCHOLARSYear after year, recipients ofJamaica Scholarships find theMona Campus the ideal placeto pursue their studies.

PRESERVE A GREATACADEMIC TRADITIONUWI, Mona has established asterling reputation for excel-lence and quality in teachingand research based on 60

years as the premier highereducational institution in theCaribbean. With a wide rangeof programmes and theopportunity to mix and match

majors and minors across fac-ulties, you should find just theright course to suit yourgoals.

KEEP IT ALL TOGETHERThere are options to suit anysituation at UWI, Mona. Youmay choose to study full-timeor part-time, as an eveningstudent or by distance whileworking full-time.

SEE THE WORLDWith its links to several insti-tutions worldwide, UWI,Mona offers internationaland inter-campus exchangesthat make it possible for youto see the world while studying.

INDULGE YOUR PASSIONSDiscover your muse. Unveil

hidden talents as an actor/actress by joining the Dra-matic Society. Run for GuildPresident and discover thebudding politician within.

Learn to swim or enhanceyour foreign language skills.

HANG OUT AT ACAMPUS HOT SPOTThats right, think Ring RoadCarnival, Students Union par-ties, the UWI Games, a widerange of sporting activities,

your very own nightclub thefun caan done.

MAKE ENDS MEETUWI, Mona offers quality edu-cation at internationally com-petitive prices.

BE A CITIZENOF THE WORLDStudy and socialise with stu-dents from around the regionand other parts of the world.Forge lifelong friendships,

build new networks and revelin a cosmopolitan experience.

FEED YOUR CURIOSITYA wide range of food is avail-able for all palates. Choosefrom the selection of on-cam-pus restaurants and fast food

outlets, the supermarketlocated inside the StudentsUnion, the many shops foundon the various halls or off-campus.

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A Rich & Diverse LifeA Rich & Diverse LifeYouve chosen a rewarding, variedlife experience at UWI, Mona. Allthe facilities and support youllneed are on campus. Making thebest use of them is up to you.


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LIBRARIESThe UWI, Mona Library boasts amodern library system consisting of: The Main Library, featuring col-

lections in Humanities, Education,and the Social Sciences (includingLaw) The Medical Branch Library, withcollections in Medicine and Nursing The Science Branch Library, withcollections in Pure and AppliedSciences and Pre-Clinical Medicine

The Main and Medical BranchLibraries are open 22 hours dailyon weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to mid-night on Saturdays, and noon to8:00 p.m. on Sundays. You can alsoaccess material electronicallyfrom the comfort of your room (orfrom wireless campus hotspots)using your student ID. Internetaccess is widely available in thelibraries to enhance your researchrequirements.

LIBRARY COMPUTER LABSPersonal computers and laptopsare available for use in thelibraries computer labs.

Installation of a new integratedsystem (ALEPH) has made it easierto access the Librarys Online Pub-lic Access Catalogue, which signif-

icantly broadens the serviceoptions. You can verify which booksyou have on loan, reserve booksonline, save searches, and evensend the results of your emailaccount.

LAPTOP RENTALPersonal computers and laptopsare available for rent from the MonaInformation Technology Services (MITS).

UWI,MONA,WESTERN JAMAICACAMPUSThis branch campus in the west-ern resort city of Montego Bayoffers degree courses in Manage-ment Studies, Accounting, Bank-ing & Finance, Management ofInformation Systems (MIS), Hospi-tality & Tourism Management, andMedia & Communications (PublicRelations). The campus also offersgraduate courses in BusinessAdministration and ExecutiveDevelopment through the MonaSchool of Businesss. If you are

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interested in pursuing courses at theUWI, Mona Western Jamaica Campus(WJC), you should first apply to the UWI,Mona Campus, then submit a letter indi-cating a preference for the WJC. UWI,Mona WJC students enjoy a range ofamenities including library and computerlab. Easily accessible via the new NorthCoast Highway, the campus is also closeto the Sangster International Airport.

OVERSEAS STUDY & CONFERENCESYou can elect to participate in exchangeor study abroad programmes and over-seas conferences to expand your hori-zons. With the approval of the respectiveHead of Department, you may partici-

pate in courses and earn grades towardsthe completion of your degree, with theUniversity reserving the right to adjustthe grades received at the overseas insti-tution. Permission must be sought andreceived from the Campus Registrarbefore you embark on your programme.

THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSHOPProvides for the faculty, students andothers a wide variety of texts, journals,stationery and memorabilia to supportthe academic programmes as requiredby the teaching departments.

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Dr. DillonAlleyneLECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS,FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES,UWI,MONAAND VISITING FELLOW,CENTRE FOR GLOB-AL DEVELOPMENT,WASHINGTON,D.C.

A recent research project exam-ines ways of leveraging theimpact of remittances and theCaribbean Diaspora for the

development of the region. Thisproject is also being done in col-laboration with research workbeing conducted by theCaribbean Diaspora and Econo-my Research Group (CDERG),Department of Economics, UWI,Mona, of which Dr. Alleyne is amember.

The research is being carried outin six Caribbean countries:

Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica,Guyana,St . Lucia and Grenada.The study argues that

despite the considerableimpact of the diaspora

through remittancesand other benefits,there has been noconsistent diasporapolicy either at thenational or regionallevels.

ProfessorAnthonyChenDEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS,FACULTY OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES

Professor Chen holds a Bachelorof Science from Boston College, aDoctor of Philosophy from UWIMona, Master of Arts in Teaching

from Harvard University and aMaster of Science degree fromthe University of Maryland.

Focused primarily on Atmospher-ic Physics, Me teorology, Environ-mental & Energy Studies andGlobal Climate Change, ProfessorChen was a member of the Inter-governmental Panel on ClimateChange (IPCC), which won theNobel Peace Prize along with ateam of other UWI scientistsand former United StatesPresident Al Gore Jr. in2007. His work also includesstudies on topics such asThe Link Between Early-Season Caribbean Rainfall& The El Nino, and Estimat-

ing Daytime Net RadiationUsing Routine MeteorologicalData.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMESCommunity service is undertaken by theHalls of Residence, clubs & societies, and

students registered in the UWI Leader-ship Programme.

OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIESThrough the Guild of Students, you canget involved in a wide range of activities

that will deepen your awareness andability to impact your community, aswell as learn key life skills. The GuildsSummer Employment Programme pro-

vides opportunities to travel and workabroad in areas such as tourism.The Guild participates in outreach pro-

grammes. Other activities include pro-ducing campus publications, assistingstudents in pre-university studies, andorganizing Hall and Inter-Campus Games.

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Hall debating as well as regionaland international competition.Meets weekly.

UNIVERSITY SINGERSEnduring as a national institution,the Singers represent the bestartistic qualities of musical

expression in song. They arebased at Philip Sherlock Centre.

UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGEAPOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (UCAM)Provides a forum for Apostolicstudents to meet and exploreChristian fellowship (meets onThursdays in FHE o1).

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGESCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPOffers Christian students theopportunity to share fellowship.

UWI DANCE SOCIETYHas dedicated itself to the culti-vation of dance, and embracestraditional and creative expres-sions of the art form. This groupis based at Philip Sherlock Centre.

PHILIP SHERLOCK CENTREFOR THE CREATIVE ARTSDevelops your artistic dreams atthis renowned centre of creativeexpression in drama, music and

poetry. It is the home of countlesstheatrical productions fromShakespeare to modern works.Named after one of the Universitys

founding fathers, Sir Philip Sher-lock, the Centre hosts groupssuch as the University Chorale,the University Dramatic Arts Soci-

ety, the University Singers,Panoridim Steel Orchestra andthe University Dance Society,among others.

UWI, MONA CHAPELThe building began life in 1799 aspart of a sugar factory on theGayle's Valley Estate in Trelawnyand was transferred, stone bystone, to its present site. TheChapel hosts regular services. TheAnglican Eucharist is celebrated at7:15 a.m. every Sunday; during thesemester, inter-denominationalservices are conducted in rotationby the Methodist, United Church,Baptist and Moravian chaplainsat 9:00 a.m.

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Hungry?Whether youre munching, snacking ordining, UWI, Mona has several kinds ofeateries to choose from, located allacross the Campus.

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Commuting students are thelargest population on cam-pus and are entitled to all theperks of campus life. All com-muting students choose, andare attached to, that Hall ofResidence and can partici-pate fully in all Universityactivities and competitions.They are encouraged to takepart in the annual Commut-ing Students Day in Septem-ber, as well as in other devel-opment programmes.

A lounge dedicated to com-muting students is located

adjacent to the School of Edu-cation Building. Commuterscan chill out, meet new friends,have refreshments,read a mag-azine or watch a movie. A

study room equipped withcomputers is also availablethere.

STUDENT LOCKERSThe Office of the Directorof Student Services & Devel-opment (OSSD) provides lock-

ers for commuting students.These lockers are located atthe New Education LectureTheatre (NELT), Faculty ofHumanities and Education,Management Studies Build-ing, Faculty of Social Sciencesand the Commuting StudentsLounge.

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICEThe Office of the Director ofStudent Services & Develop-ment (OSSD) operates a

shuttle bus service for students.This valuable service is avail-able to transport you around

the campus every half hourand to connecting points inLiguanea, Papine, and alongthe main arteries of MonaRoad and Hope Road.

TheFirst-YearExperienceThe First-Year Experience (FYE)project aims to improve stu-dent performance and com-petitiveness through theacquisition of relevant skills,competencies and knowledge.

This is a non-credit coursewhich helps first-year stu-dents adjust to the chal-lenges of university life andmaximise their potential foracademic learning and suc-cess. Activities include visitsto places of interest, socialinteractions, tours, seminarsand discussion sessions andthere is an end of year cultur-al trip to the other campuses.

Contact the Office of StudentServices & Development to findout how you can participate.

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BOOKSHOP977-1401http://bookshedu.jm/

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CREDIT UNION927-22112766-8

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