All new students should attend all orientation activities organised by the University for the benefit of the incoming undergraduates at the Campus, as well as those activities organised by the Students Guild.

Contact:
orientation@cavehill.uwi.edu or
studentservices@cavehill.uwi.edu
Tel.: 417-4165  
Schedule of Activities

EVENT	DATE
Online Orientation (all new students)	August 7th – September 2nd, 2018
Airport Meet and Greet (all new students)	August 19th - September 1st, 2018
Undergraduate Orientation Forums	August 21st & 24th, 2018
Area Shopping & Bridgetown Tour (all new students)	August 25th, 2018
Parents and Partners Forum (all new students)	August 25th, 2018
Commencement Service (all new students)	August 26th, 2018
Postgraduate Orientation Session	August 28th, 2018
International Students Orientation	TBA
Undergraduate Fresher's Cocktail	TBA
Matriculation (all new students)	August 31st, 2018
Orientation Fair & ICC Expo (all new students)	September 4th, 2018
Resident Life Workshop (all new residents on Halls)	September 3rd, 2018
Undergraduate First Year Experience (FYE) Launch	September 7th, 2018
Library Tour (all new students)	August 27st – 30th, 2018  September 3rd – 7th , 2018 September 10th - 14th, 2018

 
Other Events
 
Online Orientation (all new students)
Date: Tuesday August 7^th - Thursday August 30^th, 2018
Time: Open
Details: The Online Orientation is the first step of the orientation process for new students. New students will be able to access information on the University’s resources, services, policies, clubs, societies and associations, in a fun entertaining way. After completing the virtual orientation, new students can take part in pop up quizzes where prizes can be won.  In June we will email you with a link to this online orientation so you can participate.  
 
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Airport Meet and Greet (all new students)
Date: August 19^th - September 1^st, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m
Details: The Campus offers a meet and greet service at the Grantley Adams International Airport, where you will be met by a UWI, Cave Hill staff member and UWI students.  When you arrive at the Hall of Residence, you will be assisted with settling in by a staff member or a Resident Assistant.
 
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New Undergraduate Student Orientation Forums
The orientation forums give you a first glance into the important components of university life.
These sessions introduce you to the key departments within the University and give information on:

• The UWI Educational Experience
• Student resources
• Registration and payment of fees
• Campus life and engagement opportunities

Campus tours will also be offered.
 

EVENT	DATE	TIME
Undergraduate Student Orientation	Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 Friday, August 24th, 2018	8.30 am - 2.00 p.m.

Email orientation@cavehill.uwi.edu, visit the orientation page or call (246) 417-4165 to register.

Venue: LT1, The Roy Marshall Complex

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  Parents and Partners Orientation (all new students)
Date: Saturday, August 25^th, 2018
Time: 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Venue: Roy Marshall Teaching Complex
Details: This orientation for parents and partners of new undergraduate and postgraduate students provides the opportunity to interact with staff and faculty, get answers to questions about university life and receive useful advice on the type of support that will be necessary and ways in which they can assist.
 
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Commencement Service (all new students)
Date: Sunday, August 26^th, 2018
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Roy Marshall Teaching Complex (LT1)
Details: A Multi-Faith Commencement Service is held to mark the official start of the Academic Year.  We hope to see you all there!
 
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Resident Life Workshop (all new residents on Halls)
Date: Monday, September 3rd, 2018
Time: 11:00 am. - 3:00 pm.
Venue: To be confirmed
Details: This workshop is designed to encourage new students living in shared spaces to build diverse relationships and understand the importance of engaging in student activities which make the transition to a new living environment much easier. Topics such as Cultural Adaption & Diversity, Dealing with Difficult People, Housekeeping, Health & Safety and Healthy Eating on a Budget are areas covered during this very informative and exciting session.

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Orientation Fair & ICC EXPO (all new students)
Date: September 4^th, 2018
Time: 11.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Venue: The Guild Lawn/ Student Activities Lawn in front the Bookshop.
Details: The Orientation Fair marks the culmination of the New Student Orientation activities. This extravaganza offers new students the opportunity to access information on the various amenities, services and products available to them throughout their stay here at UWI Cave Hill.  Service providers (e.g. phone companies, banks) small businesses, along with student clubs, societies and island associations, showcase their products in a festive, fun-filled atmosphere marked by entertainment and give-aways. This activity is a student-centered event not to be missed!

List of Service Providers at Orientation Fair:

• Wholesale stores (Pricesmart, Shopsmart)
• Supermarkets
• Cosmetologists
• Commercial Banks
• Auditing Firms
• Clothing Stores
• Health Care Institutions
• Disaster Management Offices
• Cellular phone service providers

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Library Orientation (all new students)
Join one of our librarians for a tour of the Sidney Martin Library and learn about Cave Hill's collections, services, and study spaces.  For more information about the libraries that are at your service visit:  www.cavehill.uwi.edu/libraries/

Tour dates:  August 27^th – 30^th, 2018: 11.00 a.m.; 3.00 p.m.
                      September 3^rd – 7^th, 2018: 10.00 a.m.; 12.00 p.m.; 3.00 p.m.
                      September 10^th – 14^th, 2018: 12.00 p.m.; 3.00 p.m.; 5.30 p.m.
 
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  More Orientation Events

• Area Market and Bridgetown Tour - Saturday August 25^th, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Matriculation Ceremony – Friday, August 31^st, 2018.  Roy Marshall Teaching Complex at 6:00 p.m.
• Undergraduate Freshers’ Cocktail – To be announced
• Undergraduate Freshers’ Week – To be announced
• Undergraduate Freshers’ Bus Ride – To be announced