Brochure
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Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, Spring |
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| Homepage: | Click to visit | |
| Restrictions: | UR applicants only |
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3 |
Language of Instruction:
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English |
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Housing Options:
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About University of West Indies (UWI)
- University of West Indies is the oldest, fully regional institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth Caribbean.
- UWI consists of three campuses:
- St. Augustine (Trinidad)
- Mona (Jamaica)
- Cave Hill (Barbados)
- UWI offers a wide range of courses in Humanities, Law, Science and Social Sciences. Course offerings vary by location (see Academics section below).
- All courses are offered in English
- UWI is committed to improving the health and welfare of inhabitants of the Caribbean islands, with a special focus on HIV/AIDS research
- There are many opportunities to get involved on campus through the Student Activity Center, the Sport & Physical Education Center and numerous clubs and societies.
- Read about a student's experience in Barbados here
Eligibility
- Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0.
- Participation may be denied, or acceptance may be revoked, if a student's conduct prior to departure raises doubts regarding their suitability for the program abroad.
- Robins School of Business students may transfer back credit from only one (1) business course taken while enrolled on the UWI program to count towards their business degree. Specific course approval must be given by Dr. Tom Cosse. RSB students may transfer courses back from non-business subjects to count towards any non-business majors/minors and general education requirements (pending departmental approval) and towards the total units needed for graduation.
- There is a limit on the number of UR students studying at any one location, so applicants must indicate a 2nd choice program (including a well-considered list of classes) and must be prepared to go there. Competition is considerably higher in the Fall semester than in the Spring.
As UWI is the major university in the Caribbean, virtually every subject that would be of interest to Richmond students is available. Academic departments include: Faculty of Humanities and Education, Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science & Agriculture and Faculty of Social Sciences.
For more information about the academic system at UWI, go to the FAQ page.
Programs vary according to which campus you choose. UWI students register on-line using the Banner system just like at Richmond.
- Cave Hill (Barbados) http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fss/
- St. Augustine (Trinidad) http://sta.uwi.edu/fss/index.asp
- Mona (Jamaica) http://www.mona.uwi.edu/socsci/index.html
Unit Conversion
UWI uses the US semester credit system, which means that Richmond students will take between 4 and 5 courses. A 3-semester credit course at UWI will be transferred back to Richmond as .9 units. For more information about conversion to units, click Conversion to Units
Grading Scale at UWI
UWI uses the 4.0 GPA scale. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in order to earn transfer credit towards their Richmond degree. See the Study Abroad Handbook
Room and Board
Cave Hill campus
Students can live in one of two on campus accommodations or off campus in an apartment, house or with a family.
On campus accommodations are in one of two residence halls, which overlook the Caribbean Sea.
Off campus housing options vary in location, but all are within 5 miles of the university.
Information regarding costs of living
St. Augustine campus
There are four on campus residence halls. Three are located on the main campus and one is located on the Medical Sciences campus. Off campus accommodation is also available. Once you are accepted into the program, you can log in and follow this link to search for off campus housing.
Mona campus
All students live on campus at Mona.
Dates and Costs
UWI's academic calendar is as follows:
Fall: late August - mid December
Spring: mid-January - mid May
Mona
- Financial information
- Dates can be found in the Undergraduate handbook.
St. Augustine
Cave Hill Click here for UWI Barbados 12-13.doc dates and costs
- Financial information (Look under Fees & Financial Information)
- Dates can be found in the Undergraduate Student Handbook
Visa Information
Visa information for:
For more information
Contact Michele Cox in the Office of International Education for general information.
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November 2010
This document represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the document are not binding. The University of Richmond reserves the right to change without specific notice programs and the conditions under which they are offered.
