Message from the University Registrar
Dianne Mitchell (Mrs.)
University Registrar
Dear Student:
It is with much pleasure that I welcome you to the University of Technology, Jamaica. If you are a new student, I hope that you are even more convinced that you have made the right choice. If you are a continuing student, I welcome you back and trust that you have resolved to continue on the path of success towards completion your graduation requirements.
We are happy to have you and trust that the 2011/2012 academic year will be among your most memorable.
In 2009/2010 the University implemented a fully semesterised system in an effort to provide students with some degree of flexibility in pursuing their courses of study. Now in its third year, new aspects of the semester model are being implemented and will affect students entering their third year. We hope that the transition will be seamless.
The University is aware of the continuing harsh economic but is also aware of the resolve our students have to obtain a tertiary education. One advantage of this system is that it enables students who are not on fixed “diets” to sit the number of modules for which they are able to pay subject to the relevant regulations.
If you commenced a new course of study in academic year 2008/2009 and are now entering your final year you will continue to be on your fixed “diet” and your enrollment and registration remain unchanged.
I must take this opportunity to remind you that payment of fees is a pre-requirement for enrollment and registration. Please ensure that your registration is completed before the close of the period.
The Enrolment Steps as text and in an instructional video are on the UTech website for you to view before you begin enrolling. On the website there is also an Enrolment Facts and Procedures Manual; a listing of modules for your courses of study; and information on fees.
Enrolment began on July 11, 2011
I am encouraging you all to complete your enrollment and registration as early as possible before the August 26, 2011 when registration is scheduled to close.
Orientation Week will begin on Sunday August, 21, 2011. Please be sure to attend and to encourage your parent and/or spouses to be there on August 21 when the programme is especially for them.
Remember to go online and visit the ‘New and Returning Student Enrolment Information’ sections of the UTech website for information that will assist you as you commence the enrolment process.
I wish you all the best for a successful and rewarding year.
Dianne Mitchell (Mrs.)
University Registrar
Message from the Assistant Registrar-Admissions
Barry Thomas
Assistant Registrar
Admissions
It is my special pleasure to welcome all students to the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) for the 2011/12 Academic Year. You have choosen to be a student at our institution during an exciting period of our history. We have been expanding rapidly and delivering a diversity of programmes across the island designed to equip you with the tools necessary to compete in this challenging yet dynamic world.
The Office of Admissions and Enrolment Management is ready to assist you as you enrol with the institution this year. As you know, you are able to enrol on-line from any location with internet access across the world at your leisure. Our enrolment steps are also available on-line and are designed to help you complete this process with little or no challenges. Please try to select your modules, pay your fees and complete your enrolment early so that you can ensure that you get to pursue the subjects that you want within your prescribed schedule and in a timely manner.
In order to provide you with further assistance, we have an Enrolment Call Centre which is open seven days a week with staff well trained and equipped to talk you through the challenges that you may face during your enrolment process. Additionally, an instructional video is available on-line designed to provide you with an overview of the enrolment steps to help to make the process more user friendly for you.
Enrolment begins on July 11, 2011 and will continue through to August 26, 2011. Please endeavor to complete the process within this time frame as late enrolment cannot be guaranteed and may attract a penalty. Kindly refer to your student portal for specific enrolment dates.
New students, please remember to complete and submit your medical form to the Medical Centre located on the Papine Campus prior to completion of your enrolment. You are also required to ensure that your student Identification photograph is taken at our Identification Services Unit located on the Papine Campus. For our Mobay Campus students, our Identification Services Unit will be making arrangements to have your student identification photograph taken at your campus location. They will advise you of the dates that they will be making the visit.
Once you have completed your enrolment, you will be provided with a copy of our Student Handbook. This is also available online and contains pertinent information to guide you during your programme.
Congratulations on your academic achievements to date. We wish for you continued success as you strive for excellence through knowledge.
Barry Thomas
Assistant Registrar-Admissions