University of Technology, Ja Student Handbook

11. Get involved in clubs and societies offered through the Students’ Union Council. 12. Pay your tuition fees on time. Ensure that all financial issues are settled on time. 13. Participate in dorm activities. You are only guaranteed space for the first year. Retention of accommodation on Hall is partially dependent on your involvement in resident life activities. I NFORMATION FOR NEW I NTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Contact with the International Students’ Office: The most important contact for international students is the International Students’ Office (ISO). The ISO is located on the first floor of the Student Services Building, beside the Medical Centre. The ISO will assist you with all the necessary information for the first few days in Jamaica. It is important that the ISO is kept abreast of your contact numbers as well as your place of residence in case of an emergency. Transportation to the UTech Campus: The University provides transportation from the Norman Manley International Airport to the UTech, Ja. campus, providing that you communicate your travel itinerary to the ISO at least two (2) weeks before arrival. Alternatively, we recommend that you take JUTA taxis only from the airport to the campus. The cost from the Norman Manley International Airport to the UTech, Ja. campus or its immediate environs is approximately US$60.00. This may be less if students travel in groups. Sponsored Students: Sponsored students must submit a Letter of Commitment from their sponsor to the ISO to show proof of sponsorship. You will not be able to register as a sponsored student unless the International Students’ Coordinator has cleared you. You may also email the Letter of Commitment to the ISO at jsinclair@utech.edu.jm. Where applicable, sponsored students should ensure that they have enough funds to cover settling in costs and living expenses for at least one month until their funding is received. On Campus Accommodation: Upon arrival, the Accommodations Office will assist and direct you to your Hall of Residence. Prospective students desiring housing on-campus must complete a “Boarding Application Form”, which can be accessed via our website at http://www.utech.edu.jm. The application period for summer and year-long students is October 1 to January 31. For further information on on-campus housing please visit the Accommodations Office’s webpage at http://www.utechjamaica.edu.jm/accom/. The Office also provides assistance with off-campus accommodation. Orientation: Students entering the University for the first time are required to participate in a week-long orientation programme. The programme introduces students to the University’s history, traditions, educational programmes, “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 53

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