Academic Advising Philosophy
Academic Advising is a vital educational process by which students are given accurate information and guidance in order to facilitate their development and the skills required to navigate towards their career, and personal development goals and objectives. This guidance is done in an empathetic and sensitive manner by listening to and understanding students’ concerns which may be personal, emotional, financial, psychological, or course/program-related. A good academic advisor is a good listener and motivator who ensures that students benefit from their educational experience. Such an advisor is also student-friendly and helps students to build their self-confidence towards making their own decisions about their individual goals.
Academic Advising Semester I 2026-2027
Undergraduate Students
All new undergraduate students MUST attend academic advising in their first semester. You will not be able to register for courses until your advising hold is removed. You are encouraged to attend academic advising each semester. Advising for new and retuning students will be done face to face and online as follows:
WEEK 1 – New Students (Face to Face) and Returning Students (Face to Face and Online)
DATE: Monday 17th August, 2026 to Friday 21st August, 2026
TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
WEEK 2 – New Students (Face to Face) and Returning Students (Face to Face and Online)
DATE: Monday 24th August, 2026 to Friday 28th August, 2026
TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
WEEKS 3 & 4 – For persons who were given a late acceptance or missed advising for VALID reasons.
(By appointments ONLY – email – FSS-Deptecon@sta.uwi.edu)
DATE: Tuesday 1st September, 2026 to Friday 11th September, 2026
TIME: On availability of an academic advisor
Appointments for academic advising can be made via this link – https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/AcademicAdvising@uwi.edu/bookings/
The Booking Page is Now Open
New students are asked to print a copy of the academic advising form and bring to your appointment.
Returning students, please complete your academic advising forms prior and bring to the appointment.
- New Students Academic Advising Form
- Returning Students Academic Advising Form
- Programme Requirements
- ECON Minors
Dean’s Hold
Students who have a Dean’s Hold are kindly asked NOT to book an appointment for academic advising. You will be contacted via telephone and email with a face-to-face appointment date for academic advising.
Postgraduate Students
Academic advising for ALL new and returning M.Sc. Economics and M.Sc. Financial Economics students will be done online:
DATE: Monday 17th August, 2026 to Friday 28th August, 2026
TIME: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Appointments for academic advising can be made via this link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/AcademicAdvising@uwi.edu/bookings/
If you have any queries on academic advising, please contact the Department of Economics at FSS-Deptecon@sta.uwi.edu.