Admissions FAQ's

Where can I get help?

Applicants who encounter problems with any of our online systems can email our Help Desk at helpdesk@open.uwi.edu for assistance.


What exemptions might applicants receive and how do they apply for exemptions?

  1. For our certificate programmes, at this time, Pre-U will only consider exemptions with credit. We will not consider exemptions without credit. Exemptions will be considered only for courses making up our Tier I certificate programmes. Exemptions will not be considered for courses making up our Tier II & Tier III certificate programmes. Exemptions are given on a case by case basis through requests made to the Registry of Student Services. It is an online process activated for limited periods during the academic year. All registered students and OC staff members will receive notification by email that the process is open. The email will also provide an online link (URL) and instructions on how to complete the request. For Semester I (2010/2011) the process will be opened from Sept 2 – 24, 2010.

     

  2. Three courses make up our Tier I certificate programmes: Math Essentials for Tertiary Level Study; Reading and Writing Essentials for Tertiary Level Study; and a course that is meant to introduce students to the particular field.
• Students will be considered for exemption from Math Essentials for Tertiary Level Study if they possess at least a Grade I pass in CXC/CSEC/GCE Math or an equivalent course of study.
   
• Students will be considered for exemption from Reading and Writing Essentials for Tertiary Level Study if they possess at least a Grade I pass in CXC/CSEC/GCE English or an equivalent course of study.
   
• Students will be considered for exemption from the course that is meant to introduce them to the field if they have received a B grade or higher in an equivalent introductory course, from UWI or a tertiary level institution recognized for normal matriculation at UWI.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Who is encouraged to enroll in our Tier-I certificate programmes?

Persons who have little or no exposure to the field who wish to familiarize themselves with, and gain entrance into that field, and who are prepared to study for 4 to 8 months, at this time.


Who is encouraged to enroll in our Tier-II certificate programmes?

Persons who are prepared to study for 8 to 12 months, at this time; who are not employed in the field, or who are employed as junior level, semi-skilled workers with no formal training; such persons wish to obtain formal qualification and upgrade their skills so that they might be promoted to the rank of skilled worker (i.e., a technical/specialized, independent worker).

 

Who is encouraged to enroll in our Tier-III certificate programmes?

Persons who are prepared to study for 12 – 16 months, at this time; who are not employed in the field, or who are employed as junior level semi-skilled workers with no formal training; such persons wish to obtain formal qualification and upgrade their skills so that they might be promoted to ranks such as technician, first line supervisor, or trainer/instructor.
 

In which Tier should I enroll?

At this time, Pre-U can accommodate students in all three (3) Tiers in all four (4) fields: CRIM, HRM, TOHM and ENTR. So applicants should enroll in the Tier that best suits their budget, availability, career ambition and stage of career development.