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How to Apply

Please read the following information carefully. You may find it useful to PRINT a copy of this page.

Our university offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes across seven faculties. We invite prospective applicants to explore our diverse offerings by browsing our Quick Guide.
 

STEP 1: Click Apply for Admission

You will be asked to set up an account. As a first time user do this by clicking on First Time User Account Creation.
 

STEP 2: Set up your Account

You will be prompted to create a Login ID and a PIN (Personal Identification Number). Make a note of your ID and PIN since you will need these to access your application information online after you log out of the system.
 

STEP 3: Complete the Online Application

Follow the instructions and complete the application. Note that you do not have to complete your application in one sitting. You can start the process and complete it any time before the deadline using your Login ID and PIN. Kindly note that a valid email is required. Any invalid email will result in a delay and/or no communication being received.
 

STEP 4: Submit your Application

After completing the application please review the information by clicking the Checklist Button. When you have reviewed the application click the button Application is Complete. A summary will be displayed as well as a list of required documents to be submitted.
 

STEP 5: Pay the Application Fee

The application fee may be paid online here during the application process or at the Campus Cashier or by bank draft payable to The University of the West Indies sent to The Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs, Admissions. The non refundable application fee is BBD$30 for citizens of UWI contributing countries and USD$30 for citizens of non-UWI contributing countries. View the list of UWI contributing countries »
 

STEP 6: Submit your Documentation

Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents (as applicable). Please click here for documents required.

Submission of Documents
After submitting your application, you will receive an email containing a unique document upload link within 5-7 business days. 
 
  1. Keep this link safe as it is your gateway to tracking your application. This link provides access to the document upload portal and application status updates.
  2. All documents must be certified/notarized by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, or School Principal/Deputy Principal.
  3. We accept only .pdf, .jpg, or .jpeg files. No MS Word files will be accepted.
  4. Processing begins only after all supporting documents are uploaded.
  5. Kindly note therefore that a valid email address is required to complete the application process.
  6. Important Note on Document Upload Fields:
    • Only upload documents that are relevant to your application.
    • DISREGARD any fields that do not apply to you (e.g., deed poll or marriage certificate if these are not applicable).
    • Do not upload blank pages for fields that are not applicable to you.
    • If a document type is not applicable to you, leave that field empty.
  7. Application Status & Documents:
    • "Unprocessed" and "Items Outstanding" status means your application is awaiting processing.
    • When transcripts are received from institutions, your record and the transcript field in CHAD will be updated accordingly.
    • When referee reports are received, your record and the referee report field(s) in CHAD will be updated accordingly.
    • Check your application progress through the CHAD portal.

What is a certified/notarized document?
This is a true copy of an original document which is signed and stamped indicating that the original was seen and dated by a professional person. This person should not be related to you.
 

STEP 7: Track your Application

You may track the progress of your application at any time online by doing the following:
Go to Admissions Login:
  1. Student Access
  2. Apply for Admission
  3. Log in using the Login ID and PIN you created when you started the application process
  4. Click the Track Application button.
 
Important Information:
  • Applications submitted between November 2024 and January 31st, 2025, will receive correspondence by March 31st, 2025
  • Applications submitted between February 2025 and March 31st, 2025, will receive correspondence by May 31st, 2025
  • Applications submitted between April 2025 and May 31st, 2025, will receive correspondence by July 31st, 2025
  • Decisions will be sent via Faculty Representative email addresses (e.g., lawadmissions@cavehill.uwi.edu)
  • For changes to submitted applications, send us an email at admissions@cavehill.uwi.edu  (DO NOT CREATE A NEW APPLICATION)

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