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August 2013
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At the beginning of each academic year, The UWI hosts its Matriculation ceremony, a special event that officially recognises new students as members of the University’s academic community. It is an important rite of passage which symbolises the new student body joining the long list of great men and women who have graduated from The UWI. The Matriculation and Welcome ceremony 2013 will be held on September 19th, at the JFK Quadrangle, UWI St. Augustine. It is generating much excitement, as His Excellency Anthony Carmona, President of Trinidad and Tobago, will be in attendance. As a past graduate of the University, the presence of His Excellency not only adds pomp to the already prestigious event, but further signifies the depth of accomplishments achieved by some of those who were once initiated into the University. The ceremony is marked by the signing of the Matriculation Register and the reading of the Academic Vow; and will be officiated by a number of university officers including the Vice-Chancellor, the Campus Principal, the Deputy Principal, Faculty Deans, and the Guild President. Matriculation bears significance for University students, as well as the top five SEA and CXC students. This year, the top five SEA and CXC performers will be invited to the Matriculation ceremony to receive awards of recognition and special University tokens. Matriculation holds significance for new students, future potential students, and attending Alumni. Just like Graduation this occasion is a monumental event in the journey of a UWI student.
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Every student enters The UWI with one goal in mind – Graduation. The anticipation of this day, and its significance is most prominent in students’ minds throughout their tertiary education experience. Like most journeys, it seems as though the end is more anticipated than the beginning; however, students should remember that before they can become Alumni, they must firstly be initiated as a member of The UWI student community. 