ACCOMMODATION The University currently provides 191 single occupancy bed spaces (in a total of seven (7) residential facilities. The Halls are designed as follows; Male only facilities – Farquharson Hall and Hall F; Female only facilities – Garvey Hall, and Halls A, B, and E; Co-ed only facility – Dennis Johnson Hall of residence. Each Hall is managed by a Resident Manager supported by a Student Executive Body, with overall management assigned to the Accommodation Officer. Each hall is equipped with all the basic amenities for your comfort, and is protected by an electronic security system, Access is gained through the use of an electronic access card. Several developmental programmes and activities are designed and structured for the residents’ holistic development, and enjoyment. Boarding fees are paid per semester, however, full payment can be made at the start of the academic year. Fees are paid prior to the start of each semester. The payment dates are in accordance with the payment schedule decided by the University. Accepted applicants are required to pay a non-refundable Boarding Commitment Fee (BCF), which is a percentage of the total boarding fee. For students interested in living on Halls, the application period is October 1 to January 31. Students may complete this process online, by accessing the website at www.utechjamaica.edu.jm. Click on students, and then "apply for boarding'. The completed application form must be submitted to the Accommodation Office by January 31, in order to be considered for boarding. Incomplete forms will be deemed void. Should there be challenges encountered while completing this form, students may contact the Accommodation Unit for assistance at telephone numbers 876-9705191/5262/5847/5841, and or by email boarding4@utech.edu.jm. In the event that a student is not accepted for on-campus boarding, the Accommodation Unit assists in finding suitable and affordable off campus accommodation. CAREER AND PLACEMENT UNI T This Unit engages in activities that are geared towards students’ and graduates’ total preparedness for employment and or entrepreneurship. The Unit constantly liaises with: • students and alumni to establish and assist in fulfilling their goals; • administration and academic departments regarding programmes and activities for students and alumni; • corporate society to identify job placement opportunities and general trends in demand. “EXC E L L E NC E THROUGH KNOWL E DG E ” DI V I S I ON OF ST UD E NT SE R V I C E S AND RE G I S T RY 47
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