
Undergraduate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Welcome to our FAQs page. Here you’ll find quick answers to common questions about the FST Summer Programme and registration process.
Course Types
What is a Full Course?
A Full Course is one that is offered to students attempting it for the first time.
What is a Remedial Course?
A Remedial Course is one that is offered to students who are repeating a course they have previously failed.
Registration Information
When does registration open?
Registration for Summer Courses opens on May 19, 2025.
Will summer courses be delivered online or in person?
All courses offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology will be delivered in person.
How do I access registration?
Registration is done
online only via
my.uwi.edu.
I am a current UWI student. How do I register?
Log in to your account at
my.uwi.edu and follow the steps for course registration.
I am a non-UWI student. How do I register?
Complete the FST Online Application Form. Once approved by both the Head of Department and the Dean, you will receive instructions via email (usually within 3–4 days) on how to access registration.
Override Requests
Why can’t I register for a course I previously attempted?
Courses being repeated are considered Remedial and require an override, even if you have the prerequisites.
Override Request Process:
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Submit your override request online.
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The request goes to the Head of Department for approval.
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Once approved, the course will be automatically added to your registration.
Types of Overrides and What to Do:
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Level Restriction Override: Submit online for HoD approval.
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Pre-requisite Override:
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Major Restriction Override: Submit online.
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Closed Section Override: Submit online. Use the CRN to complete registration.
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Maximum Credit Override (FST courses): Submit online for Dean approval.
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Maximum Credit Override (Out-of-Faculty courses):
Deleted Override by Mistake?
If you deleted an override, you must complete the FST Override Form and email it to your department.
Course-Specific Support
FOUN 1210 – Science, Medicine and Technology in Society:
Submit Closed Section override requests online. Use the CRN to register.
If you do not receive a response in 3–4 days, contact:
Dr. Gideon Ramtahal
Email:
Gideon.Ramtahal@sta.uwi.edu
Contact Information
Department Contacts:
Dean’s Office: FST.Undergraduate@sta.uwi.edu
Technical & Administrative Support
Banner or eLearning Login Issues:
Financial Queries:
Visit the Bursary Help Desk: https://sta.uwi.edu/bursary/service-desk
GATE-Related Queries:
Contact the GATE Office directly.
Academic Course Matters:
Email your course lecturer directly.