{"id":31,"date":"2019-10-29T15:37:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T19:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions\/\/specially-admitted-students\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:53:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:53:53","slug":"specially-admitted-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions\/specially-admitted-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Specially Admitted Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"site-header\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1>Undergraduate Admissions<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<nav id=\"site-nav\" class=\"navbar-default\">\n<div id=\"nav-menuv\" class=\"page-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"alert alert-danger lc-block\">unknown zone DocumentHierarchicalViewer<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div id=\"site-breadcrumb\" class=\"page-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"site-breadcrumb\">\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\">Home<\/a><\/li> \/ <li style=\"display:inline\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" class=\"CMSBreadCrumbsCurrentItem\">Specially Admitted Students<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container-fluid page-wrapper\">\n<section>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\"><H1 class=\"page-header\">Specially Admitted Students<\/H1><\/div>\n<\/div>\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 as follows:.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>To be eligible to&nbsp; apply for special admission you must be:<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>Registered at another University and wish to follow courses at UWI by special arrangement for credits at your own University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sponsored by your Government or employer to read certain courses, not for credit towards a University qualification, under a special arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>A UWI graduate wishing to pursue a specific course\/s to equip yourself for a particular job; increase your efficiency in the performance of a job, satisfy entry requirements to a programme at The UWI or in another institution; or update or improve your knowledge in a subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h3>Requirements<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>Applications for special admissions must be made on the appropriate application forms. A non-refundable application fee of BDS$60 (US$30 for non-Caribbean applicants) must accompany the application for special admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>To be considered for entry as a specially admitted student, an applicant should normally be eligible to matriculate at The UWI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>Students who do not satisfy the requirements for entry to The UWI may be considered once they provide satisfactory evidence of their previous studies. In appropriate cases they may be required to sit a special entrance examination. In the assessment of the qualifications of applicants, due allowance should be made for their maturity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>In addition to the application fee, specially admitted students will be charged the appropriate tuition fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specially admitted students are required to comply with the General Regulations for students as are in effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>Normally, a specially admitted student is allowed to take a maximum of 12 credits in any given year, and a maximum of 24 credits under this category of registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>Specially admitted students are permitted to write the University examinations appropriate to the course(s) they have been allowed to pursue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>Their membership of the University shall be subject to satisfactory reports on their work and conduct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul>\n<li>The credits obtained through special admission can be counted towards UWI certification and University programmes provided they have been obtained within such time limits as are set from time to time by the institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/Resources\/special_admission_application_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">DOWNLOAD Specially Admitted Student Form (PDF)<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/admissions\/\/\/images\/layout\/pdficon_small\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"list-group lc-block\">\n<div lc-helper=\"shortcode\" class=\"live-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"qaOnClick col-sm-12\">\n    <div class=\"faqs-list\">\n                    <ul>\n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink344\" id=\"FAQLink344\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ344').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ344').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ344').style.display = 'none'};\">Can I Arrange To Visit The University?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ344\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Student Enrolment and Retention Unit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Choosing where to study is a big decision, so we encourage you to come and visit the campus to decide if Cave Hill Campus is right for you.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/about\/Campus-Tours\">Book a tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink345\" id=\"FAQLink345\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ345').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ345').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ345').style.display = 'none'};\">Are Scholarships available?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ345\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:times new roman,times,serif\"><strong><span style=\"color:#FF0000\">Records Section<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of scholarships available to students studying at Cave Hill.&nbsp; For more details on&nbsp; the scholarship programmes visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/financial\/financial-aid\/scholarships-awards-grants.aspx\">Scholarships page<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink348\" id=\"FAQLink348\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ348').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ348').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ348').style.display = 'none'};\">What Are The Tuition Fees At UWI Cave Hill?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ348\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <div style=\"text-align: justify\">Fees vary from year to year and Faculty to Faculty so please review the current information on student finance found on our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/financial\/home.aspx\">Financial Information<\/a> page.<\/div>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink349\" id=\"FAQLink349\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ349').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ349').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ349').style.display = 'none'};\">How Do I reset my CHOL password?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ349\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p>Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/chol\/reset-chol-password.aspx\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink350\" id=\"FAQLink350\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ350').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ350').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ350').style.display = 'none'};\">Where do I go to enquire about my CAPE exemptions?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ350\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><span style=\"font-family:times new roman,times,serif\"><strong><span style=\"color:#FF0000\">Student Affairs, Admissions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Exemption with Credit<\/strong><br \/>\nThe following list of automatic exemptions are entered for students in the Faculty of Social Sciences only.<\/p>\n<p>Exemptions are subject to the discretion of the Faculty and qualifications may be deemed to be obsolete by the Faculty Board. Students who wish to apply for exemptions outside of the programmes and equivalent courses listed below may do so by submitting an exemption form to the Faculty Office. If the qualification was obtained from an external university the student would need to supply the relevant course outlines so that the courses may be assessed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CAPE Exemptions<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>CAPE Exemption with credit is granted automatically for Grades 1 to 4 for CAPE Units 1 and 2 in the following subject areas:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>CAPE Accounting Unit 1 ACCT 1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting<br \/>\nCAPE Accounting Unit 2 ACCT 1003 Introduction to Cost &amp; Management Accounting<br \/>\nCAPE Caribbean Studies FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilisation<br \/>\nCAPE Economics Unit 1 ECON 1001 Introduction to Microeconomics<br \/>\nCAPE Economics Unit 2 ECON 1002 Introduction to Macroeconomics<br \/>\nCAPE Information Technology Units 1 and 2 MGMT 1000 Information Technology Literacy<br \/>\nCAPE Management of Business Units 1 and 2 MGMT 1001 Introduction to Management<br \/>\nCAPE Sociology Unit 1 SOCI 1002 Introduction to Sociology I<br \/>\nCAPE Sociology Unit 2 SOCI 1000 Introduction to Sociology II<br \/>\nCAPE Applied Mathematics Units 1 &amp; 2 ECON 1005 Introduction to Statistics* (from 2008)<br \/>\nCAPE History Unit 1 HIST 1601 The Atlantic World 1400 &ndash; 1600<br \/>\nCAPE History Unit 2 HIST 1603 The Atlantic World 1600 &ndash; 1800<br \/>\nCAPE History Units 1 and 2 HIST 1703 Introduction to History<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink351\" id=\"FAQLink351\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ351').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ351').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ351').style.display = 'none'};\">Where do I go to enquire about my BCC exemptions?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ351\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:times new roman,times,serif\"><strong><span style=\"color:#FF0000\">Student Affairs, Admissions <\/span><\/strong>(automatic exemptions) &#8211; Social Sciences students only<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color:#FF0000\">Faculty Office<\/span> <\/strong>(exemptions outside of your programme)&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to your handbook for the list of BCC Associate Degree Programmes exemptions are granted for subject to courses taken in the programme and meeting the GPA requirements.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink352\" id=\"FAQLink352\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ352').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ352').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ352').style.display = 'none'};\">I cannot register for my courses, my error states I need a pin?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ352\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p>Holds are placed on accounts for academic warnings or other academic reasons. What you will be required to do is contact your Faculty Office (Academic Advisor), who will provide you with some counselling, after which you are given the pin to be used to release your hold on your account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink353\" id=\"FAQLink353\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ353').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ353').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ353').style.display = 'none'};\">I visited the doctor where do I send my insurance form?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ353\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Student Services<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<P><br \/>\nPlease click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentservices\/health-wellness\/health-insurance.aspx\">here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink354\" id=\"FAQLink354\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ354').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ354').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ354').style.display = 'none'};\">Can I get some information on the give back hours?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ354\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><span style=\"font-family:times new roman,times,serif\"><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><strong>Student Services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/studentservices\/community-outreach\/give-back-programme.aspx\">here<\/a> for more details.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink355\" id=\"FAQLink355\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ355').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ355').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ355').style.display = 'none'};\">I am unclear of what courses I am supposed to do?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ355\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><strong>Faculty Office<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You are expected to seek academic counselling before proceeding to register, this allows you to be advised on what courses are in the programme and how you should register for the courses.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink356\" id=\"FAQLink356\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ356').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ356').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ356').style.display = 'none'};\">Where do I sign up for an exemption?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ356\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-family:times new roman,times,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><span style=\"color:#FF0000\">Faculty Office<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Forms are available online or you must visit your faculty office to collect the form. 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