﻿{"id":6,"date":"2022-05-02T19:30:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T23:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:47:16","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"faculty-rotator-bottom-border\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div class=\"live-shortcode\">        <div id=\"uwi_slider\" class=\"carousel slide\" data-ride=\"carousel\">\n            <div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n                <ol class=\"carousel-indicators p-2\">\n                <\/ol>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n\n                \n                    <!-- Carousel Containeer --> \n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                          \n                          <!-- Slider Image with anchor -->\n                          <a href=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"New Students\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/Student-Group-Newstudentwebsite.png\"  data-holder-rendered=\"true\"><\/a>\n                          \n                          <!-- Overlay text box -->\n                          <div id=\"slider-overlay\" class=\"carousel-caption align-self-center col-md-4 box-red\"> <!-- d-md-block class removed -->\n                             <h1 id=\"slider-heading\"><\/h1>\n                             <p id=\"slider-shorttext\" class=\"slider-text\">                          \n                                    <span style=\"display:block;\">\n                                                           \n                                    <\/span>\n                             <\/p>   \n                          <\/div> <!-- ends slider-overlay -->\n                     <\/div> <!-- ends carousel-item -->\n                \n                <a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#uwi_slider\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\">\n                    <span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#uwi_slider\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\">\n                    <span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <script>\n        window.uwi_slider_id = 'uwi_slider'; \/\/global var for slider id\n    <\/script>\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/Scripts\/slider-helper.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\n    \n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"container-fluid page-wrapper\">\n<section class=\"row\">\n<section class=\"col-sm-12 section-tile\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2>Welcome New Students!<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCongratulations on choosing a dynamic, inclusive and world-class university to pursue your career goals! You are joining a community that values your success and is committed to helping you navigate this new journey.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tWe have simplified access to the key information you need to ensure a smooth transition to tertiary study at The UWI, Cave Hill Campus. Please take some time to browse the resources provided and use our checklist to stay on track with important tasks and timelines as you prepare for orientation and enrolment. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Your Data Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The UWI, like other leading institutions, must properly protect the data it collects from all sources and especially the Personal Data of its students, staff and alumni. The UWI has a Data Protection Policy (DPP) that outlines the ways in which the University manages Personal data at various stages, including the rights of the person to whom the data relates. The Student Privacy Statement speaks specifically to the rights of students. <\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You may<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/chol\/general-notices\/student-privacy-statement.aspx\"> <u>DOWNLOAD THE STUDENT PRIVACY <\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/chol\/news\/student-privacy-statement\/\">STATEMENT <\/a><u>HERE<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For more information on the UWI Data Protection Policy you may visit the website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwi.edu\/data-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https:\/\/www.uwi.edu\/data-protection\/<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"row\">\n<section class=\"col-sm-6 section-tile fss-programmes\">\n<section id=\"testimonial-card\" class=\"card lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-title card-header-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/first-steps\/new-students-checklist\/\">Checklist<\/a><\/div>\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-body card-link no-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/first-steps\/new-students-checklist\/\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Checklist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/Images\/Homepage\/Checklist2-510-x-340.jpg\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"col-sm-6 section-tile\">\n<section class=\"card lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-title card-header-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/news\/\">News<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-body\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div lc-helper=\"shortcode\" class=\"live-shortcode\">            <div>\n                <div class=\"NewsPTitle\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/news\/sign-up-for-the-registration-buddy-programme\/\">Sign up for the Registration Buddy Programme<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"NewsDateContainer\">            \n                    <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n                    <span class=\"NewsPDate\">\n                        21\/08\/2026                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>            \n                <div class=\"NewsPSummary\">                   \n                                    <\/div>        \n            <\/div>\n            <hr class=\"NewsPBreak\">\n                    <div>\n                <div class=\"NewsPTitle\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/news\/got-questions-contact-the-seru\/\">Got Questions? Contact the SERU<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"NewsDateContainer\">            \n                    <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n                    <span class=\"NewsPDate\">\n                        13\/07\/2026                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>            \n                <div class=\"NewsPSummary\">                   \n                    <p>The Student Enrolment and Retention Unit (SERU) houses the customer service and information centre for incoming and current students.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>        \n            <\/div>\n            <hr class=\"NewsPBreak\">\n                    <div>\n                <div class=\"NewsPTitle\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/news\/uwi-harp-2025-2026\/\">UWI Harp 2026\/2027<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"NewsDateContainer\">            \n                    <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n                    <span class=\"NewsPDate\">\n                        23\/06\/2025                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>            \n                <div class=\"NewsPSummary\">                   \n                    <p>Contact the UWI Harp for more information on sexual health and wellness.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>        \n            <\/div>\n            <hr class=\"NewsPBreak\">\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/news\/\" class=\"btn faculty-news-button\" role=\"button\">More News<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"testimonials-section\" class=\"row\">\n<section class=\"col-sm-4 section-tile fss-programmes\">\n<section id=\"testimonial-card\" class=\"card lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-title card-header-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/first-steps\/\">First Steps<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-body card-link no-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/first-steps\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"First Steps\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/Images\/Homepage\/First-Steps-510-x-340.jpg\" style=\"width: 316px; height: 211px;\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"col-sm-4 section-tile fss-programmes\">\n<section class=\"card lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-title card-header-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/orientation\/\">Orientation<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-body card-link no-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/orientation\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Orientation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/Images\/Homepage\/Orientation2-510-x-340.jpg\" style=\"width: 316px; height: 211px;\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"col-sm-4 section-tile fss-programmes\">\n<section id=\"testimonial-card\" class=\"card lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-title card-header-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/registration\/\">Registration<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-body card-link no-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/registration\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Registration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/Images\/Homepage\/Registration-510-x-340.jpg\" style=\"width: 316px; height: 211px;\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"testimonials-section\" class=\"row\">\n<section class=\"col-sm-4 section-tile fss-programmes\">\n<section class=\"card lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-title card-header-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/paying-fees\/\">Paying Fees<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-body card-link no-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/paying-fees\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paying Fees\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/Images\/Homepage\/Paying-your-fees.jpg\" style=\"width: 316px; height: 211px;\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"col-sm-4 section-tile fss-programmes\">\n<section class=\"card lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-title card-header-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/it-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\">IT Tools<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div editable=\"rich\" class=\"card-body card-link no-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/newstudents\/it-tools\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IT Tools\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/Images\/Homepage\/IT-Tools-510-x-340.jpg\" style=\"width: 316px; 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