{"id":6,"date":"2021-06-29T16:42:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T20:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions\/\/-aid\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:24:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:24:58","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions and Aid Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"inside admissions landing\">\n<section class=\"col-12 pt-0 pb-4 mt-0 align-items-center d-flex box-grey\" id=\"mainpic\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-start align-items-center d-flex  h-100 \">\n<div class=\"col-12 text-center h-50\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1 class=\"display-4 mb-2 mt-2\">Admissions &amp; Aid<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumb\" id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"pt-3 pb-0\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<div lc-helper=\"shortcode\" class=\"live-shortcode\"><div id=\"\" class=\"\">\n    <ol id=\"crumbs\" style=\"list-style:none\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li style=\"display:inline\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\">Home<\/a><\/li> \/ <li style=\"display:inline\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" class=\"CMSBreadCrumbsCurrentItem\">Admissions and Aid Home<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ol class=\"breadcrumb p-0 bg-transparent  \">\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<section class=\"p-0\" id=\"majorareas\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid m-0 \">\n<div class=\"row d-md-flex-row h-100 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"box-third majorarea\" id=\"undergrad\">\n<div class=\" text-center align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate-home\">Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-third majorarea\" id=\"postgrad\">\n<div class=\"text-center align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/apply-now\/apply-now-home\/\">Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-third majorarea\" id=\"financial\">\n<div class=\"text-center align-self-center\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentfinancing\/\">Finances<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"mt-4 mb-md-4 mb-xs-0 pb-0 pt-sm-5 pb-sm-5\" id=\"schedules\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 mt-4 mt-md-0 offset-md-1\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Images\/Orientation-Schedule.jpg\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"images\/inside\/admissions\/pic_orientationschedule.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 p-4 areasummary\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2>Orientation Schedule<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3\">\n<p>The annual orientation programme at The UWI Cave Hill Campus is organized by the Office of Student Services and signals the start of a new academic year\/semester and ensures a smooth transition to the new university space.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a class=\"speciallink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentservices\/academic-support\/orientation.aspx\">Undergraduate orientation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"speciallink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentservices\/academic-support\/first-year-experience.aspx\">First year experience<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"speciallink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/contact-us\">Graduate orientation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"mb-4\" id=\"whyuwi\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\" text-center col-12\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3\">Top five reasons to study at Cave Hill<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"topreasons\" class=\"carousel slide\" data-ride=\"carousel\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" 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accredited university<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"px-5\">We are the only Caribbean University ranked among the world\u2019s best! <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Images\/Top-Reasons-Slider\/Affordable-Tuition2.jpg\" data-holder-rendered=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"carousel-caption d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h5>REASON #2<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2>Affordable education<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"px-5\">Get the best value by choosing a degree from an accredited university with low tuition cost. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Images\/Top-Reasons-Slider\/Faculty-and-Staff2.jpg\" data-holder-rendered=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"carousel-caption d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h5>REASON #3<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2>Accomplished faculty and staff<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"px-5\">Our lecturers are industry leaders with the right mix of expertise and accessibility that will guarantee life changing learning experiences. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" 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Take the next step and experience diversity at its best! Apply Now.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#topreasons\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#topreasons\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pt-5 pb-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row align-items-center mb-5 offset-md-1 areasummary\">\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-4 pl-md-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Images\/Transfer-Applicants.jpg\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 pt-5 pt-lg-0 pt-md-2 ml-0 pl-md-0 pl-lg-4 pl-xl-0\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Transfer Applicants<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3 text-left\">\n<p>If you wish to transfer to another Faculty on the same campus or to another campus, you must complete the required transfer application forms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3 text-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions\/\/\/transfer-students.aspx\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3 text-left\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row align-items-center mb-5 offset-md-1 areasummary\">\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-4 pl-md-0\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Images\/Specially-admitted-Applicants.jpg\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 pt-5 pt-lg-0 pt-md-2 ml-0 pl-md-0 pl-lg-4 pl-xl-0\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Specially-admitted Applicants<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3 text-left\">\n<p>The University permits special admission of eligible candidates who do not wish to read for a full degree programme.&nbsp; In order to be considered you must meet the eligibility and academic requirements outlined.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3 text-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions\/\/\/specially-admitted-students.aspx\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3 text-left\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row align-items-center mb-4 offset-md-1 areasummary\">\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-4 pl-md-0\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Images\/International-Students.jpg\"><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 pt-5 pt-lg-0 pt-md-2 ml-0 pl-md-0 pl-lg-4 pl-xl-0\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>International Students<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3 text-left\">\n<p>Experience the best of both worlds by gaining a world-class academic experience on the beautiful Caribbean&nbsp;island of Barbados.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3 text-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/international\/international-students.aspx\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"text-h3 text-left\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pt-5 pb-3 box-offwhite\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row mb-3 pb-4 mb-4 offset-1\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-5 col-xl-5 m-lg-0 pl-xs-0 pl-sm-0\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2>Need help choosing a programme?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Ask a faculty advisor. Get the right advice straight from your faculty.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p class=\"mb-3\"> <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/Resources\/List-of-Faculty-Advisors-2022.pdf\">Download list of advisors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-5 col-xl-5 pt-lg-0 pl-md-0 pl-sm-0\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/Images\/Need-help.jpg\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"images\/inside\/academics\/pic_needhelpchoosing_sml.jpg\"><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admissions &amp; Aid Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions Finances Orientation Schedule The annual orientation programme at The UWI Cave Hill Campus is organized by the Office of Student Services and signals the start of a new academic year\/semester and ensures a smooth transition to the new university space.&nbsp; &nbsp; Undergraduate orientation First year experience Graduate orientation [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":363,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"Admissions and Aid - The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill","description":"Admissions &amp; Aid Home \/ Admissions and Aid Home Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions Finances Orientation Schedule The annual orientation programme"},"iawp_total_views":3994,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/363"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions\/81"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}