Services

Orientation / Student Support Programmes

MEET & GREET

Who can participate?
International and regional, first year and first time students only

This programme is geared towards first year and first time students, both international and regional who are accepted into the University. Student Advisory Services representatives will meet new students at the airport and take them to their respective residence. The programme runs during the last two weeks in August of each year.

CHECK-IN

Who can participate?
International and regional, first year and first time students only

Check-in is a programme geared towards meeting the specific needs of our regional and international first year and first time students. This programme will not only assist students with their transition to life at the University, but will also allow them to appreciate the diversity of life and culture in Trinidad and Tobago. This programme runs during the third week of August.

UWI LIFE

Who can participate?
All first time undergraduate and postgraduate students

UWI Life Orientation comprises three main segments that cover all the steps necessary to prepare new students for life at UWI, St. Augustine. These events are designed specifically to make new students more confident in taking on their new adventure at UWI.

UWI Life Support Network

This segment seeks to provide the parents and relatives of our new students with the information they will need to continue to support their children whilst at UWI.

UWI Life for Students

At this event new full-time undergraduate students will have the opportunity to meet fellow classmates, participate in interactive activities to win prizes.

In addition, they will be able to visit the Information Village where students will be able to

Meet with lectures/professors
Learn more about UWI and expectations of lectures
Become familiar with various students support services
Learn more about their Faculty and Departments

UWI Life – An Extension

This final segment assists our group of students who are 25 years and over adjust to University Life. The programme offers suggestions on how to balance work, family and finances. Testimonials are also offered by existing students (undergrad and postgrad) who are also 25 years and older.

The University of the West Indies

St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago

Tel: (868) 662-2002 | Fax: (868) 663-9684