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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR NEW STUDENTS

Are there special activities for new students? 

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
First Year Experience is a year-long programme to help you with your transition to UWI life. It includes orientation activities and all first year students are required to attend the relevant activities. Most First Year Experience activities are normally held during the last week of August to the first week in September.    

LIBRARY TOURS
All new students should attend the orientation sessions arranged by the Main Library. At the beginning of each academic year the library conducts 30 minute-long orientation tours two or three times daily.  Please consult the library’s webpage or notice board for the time.

MATRICULATION CEREMONY
All new students are required to attend the Matriculation & Welcome Ceremony.  This is the formal recognition and induction of new students as members of The University’s academic community. It is marked by the signing of the Matriculation Register and taking of the Academic Vow.

The Matriculation ceremony is usually held on the 3rd Thursday of the first semester at 2: 30 pm at The University Sports and Physical Education Centre (UWI SPEC). You may bring one (1) guest to the ceremony.

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