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Dear Students,<\/p>\n
The Campus Management Team dedicated last week to engage with you, arriving at a clear way forward to help you navigate this new normal. We kicked off our virtual student engagements last Monday, August 24 with a meeting with the\u00a0Guild Executives and Councillors<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and this was followed by the\u00a0Regional, International, and Exchange Students Town Hall<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Tuesday, August 25, and culminated on Thursday, August 27 with the\u00a0All Students Town Hall<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n Coming out of these engagements, I am pleased to be able to share our 10 Commitments<\/strong> with you that was announced at the All Students Town Hall. We will also follow up in the coming days with Advisories and further guidance to address some of the\u00a0most-asked questions that were raised in these sessions.<\/p>\n Additionally, please note that\u00a0teaching will now begin on Monday, September 14.<\/strong>\u00a0This represents a one-week adjustment from the initial start date of September 7. This is to allow for a smooth transition for all new and continuing students.<\/p>\n If you missed it, watch the recordings of both virtual Town Halls on\u00a0our\u00a0UWI St. Augustine YouTube channel,\u00a0<\/strong>as follows:<\/p>\n \u00a0 Our 10 Commitments<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Student Support Services<\/strong><\/p>\n The\u00a0Division of Student Services and Development (DSSD)<\/strong>\u00a0continues to provide\u00a0Student Services<\/strong>\u00a0via phone and online. These include\u00a0Financial Advisory Services<\/em><\/strong>, support for\u00a0Students with Disabilities and Medical Conditions<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0Counselling and Psychological Services\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>and\u00a0Career Guidance.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Visit the DSSD website for details:\u00a0https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/dssd\/<\/a>https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/dssd\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Caution Fee Refund process<\/strong><\/p>\n Students who have completed their studies can apply for their Caution Fee Refund online.\u00a0Arrangements have been made for students to get their clearance from the Faculties as well as the Library and any other department, as necessary.\u00a0Funds will be deposited (local accounts) or wire transferred (foreign accounts).\u00a0Simply fill out the\u00a0Refund of Caution Money<\/strong>\u00a0form online\u00a0seen in this list here:\u00a0https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/admissions\/undergrad\/forms.asp<\/a>\u00a0and scan and email to\u00a0admis@sta.uwi.edu<\/a>\u00a0(undergraduate) or\u00a0pgonline@sta.uwi.edu<\/a>\u00a0(postgraduate).<\/p>\n The form will be signed off by the respective departments either virtually or through inter-staff mail to confirm that the student is not indebted to the University.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Registration Reminders\u00a0\u2013 Academic Advising & Payment of Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n Semester I 2020-2021 Faculty Orientation and Academic Advising sessions online are\u00a0compulsory<\/strong>\u00a0for new and re-entry students<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0highly recommended<\/strong>\u00a0for continuing students.\u00a0\u00a0To see your respective\u00a0Faculty Advising Schedule<\/strong>\u00a0visit\u00a0https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/registration\/schedules.asp<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please note that there are\u00a0three (3) convenient ways to pay your fees<\/strong>: In-Person at any branch of\u00a0Republic Bank;<\/strong>\u00a0Online Payment<\/strong>\u00a0(Visa or Master Card) using the University’s TouchNet Service (available through the Student Portal); or\u00a0through\u00a0Internet Banking or Wire Transfer<\/strong>.\u00a0For more information, please refer to\u00a0STEP #5\u00a0<\/strong>of the\u00a0Registration process<\/strong>\u00a0here:\u00a0https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/registration\/procedure.asp#STEP5<\/a>.<\/p>\n For all registration-related matters, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/registration\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Closing<\/strong><\/p>\n Students, I want to thank you for your effort and patience as we prepare for a most unusual and challenging semester.\u00a0In the weeks ahead, we will share more\u00a0Semester I 2020\/2021 updates. There are new developments in our communities locally and across the world daily. There is still the possibility that our circumstances can change\u00a0rapidly, and the Campus may need\u00a0to adjust again on short notice.\u00a0You are strongly advised to continually monitor the situation\u00a0from the major news outlets, our Campus\u2019 social media platforms and critical email updates from the Marketing and Communications Office.<\/p>\n Best wishes for this semester and I know, despite challenges, it will be a great one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Professor Brian Copeland<\/strong><\/p>\n Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Semester 1 Student Updates Our 10 Commitments and resources for all students to navigate the current\u00a0reality Dear Students, The Campus Management Team dedicated last week to engage with you, arriving at a clear way forward to help you navigate this new normal. 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Semester 1 Student Updates<\/h3>\r\n
Our 10 Commitments and resources for all students to navigate the current\u00a0reality<\/h4>\r\nDear Students,\r\n\r\nThe Campus Management Team dedicated last week to engage with you, arriving at a clear way forward to help you navigate this new normal. We kicked off our virtual student engagements last Monday, August 24 with a meeting with the\u00a0Guild Executives and Councillors<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and this was followed by the\u00a0Regional, International, and Exchange Students Town Hall<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Tuesday, August 25, and culminated on Thursday, August 27 with the\u00a0All Students Town Hall<\/strong><\/em>.\r\n\r\nComing out of these engagements, I am pleased to be able to share our 10 Commitments<\/strong> with you that was announced at the All Students Town Hall. We will also follow up in the coming days with Advisories and further guidance to address some of the\u00a0most-asked questions that were raised in these sessions.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, please note that\u00a0teaching will now begin on Monday, September 14.<\/strong>\u00a0This represents a one-week adjustment from the initial start date of September 7. This is to allow for a smooth transition for all new and continuing students.\r\n\r\nIf you missed it, watch the recordings of both virtual Town Halls on\u00a0our\u00a0UWI St. Augustine YouTube channel,\u00a0<\/strong>as follows:\r\n
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