September 2015


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The Mystique behind the Matriculation Ceremony

“I SOLEMNLY PROMISE THAT, AS A MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, I WILL STRIVE TO FOLLOW THE IDEALS OF ACADEMIC LIFE, TO LOVE LEARNING, TO ADVANCE TRUE KNOWLEDGE, TO SHOW RESPECT TO THE STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY AND MY FELLOW STUDENTS, TO LEAD A SEEMLY LIFE AND SET A WORTHY EXAMPLE OF GOOD BEHAVIOUR WHEREVER I MAY BE”

The Academic Vow taken by First Year Students

For first years, entrance into university is the start of an exciting phase of life. Yet, in spite of the all the red tape; the newness of the books purchased; the first round of lectures and introduction to others like themselves – it often still seems unreal. By participating in The University’s Matriculation Ceremony on Thursday, September 17, students can finally let the reality sink in.

The Ceremony

Dressed in their formal white and black, assembled students will be grouped by Faculty, pending their procession.

Guests will rise as the Academic Procession enters. They are followed by the Platform Party led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Campus Council Chair Ewart Williams and Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Clement Sankat.

At a point during the programme, Makesi Peters, President of the Guild of Students, will lead students in the reading of the Academic Vow. After which there will be candle lighting by students.

Students have until September 11th to register for the Matriculation Ceremony. The reply form is available at: http://sta.uwi.edu/matriculation/index.asp.