Student Advisory: Easter Holiday Closure Notice

Meet Our New President

We are excited to share with you that next week, The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean will welcome our new President, Professor Colin Gyles.

As part of the onboarding activities, Professor Gyles will meet with both face to face and online students. The following meetings will be held:

In-person meeting

Tuesday, April 9 at 11:00 am - 12:00pm

In-person meeting with day students (UCC and UCCA) students in the Lecture Theatre. At this meeting the Student Council Executive will be introduced as well as any other members of the Students Council who live in Kingston.

Online Meeting

Wednesday, April 10, at 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Online Meeting with Evening Students And Student Council representatives who live outside of Kingston.

We invite full participation to these meetings next week.

As a follow up to the earlier invitation to meet New UCC President Professor Colin Gyles, please see below the meeting Schedule zoom link and credential.


Online Meeting

Wednesday, April 10, at 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/8736884269?pwd=NjIyYWExKzdEeU1ESnBGOTZMem9KZz09&omn=98872244697
Meeting ID: 873 688 4269
Passcode: 4265120

Student Progression Form

This form is designed to collect vital information from students enrolled in the field of School of Science, Mathematics, and Technology (SSMT).

The primary objective is to ascertain the academic progress of students, particularly identifying those who are in their final year of studies.

Your prompt and accurate completion of this form will greatly assist us in providing tailored support and guidance to ensure your successful progression through the programme.

Form: https://forms.gle/NE5kFtsvenTRak2a6

Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2024

🎖UCC's Overall Honour Roll Lists 🏆

Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Summer 2020


Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021


Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | Summer 2022


Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023


Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 [Not Available] | Summer 2024 [Not Available]


NB: If you spot any errors on the following honour roll lists, contact your Student Council reps. 

Are you looking to make the honour roll during your time here at UCC? You just need to achieve a minimum term G.P.A. of 3.67 (A-) or a minimum term G.P.A. of 3.80 (A) for Top Achievers while carrying the minimum course load (9 credits for part-timers and 15 credits for full-timers) for a particular semester.

Fall 2023 - Honour Roll Awardees

Dear Honour Roll Awardees,

Congratulations on your remarkable achievement! 🎉

Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance have led you to this moment of recognition. You have not only excelled academically, but you have also set a shining example for your peers. Keep pushing boundaries to gain more knowledge, as knowledge is power and better than silver and gold. The world is your classroom, and every experience is a lesson.

As you continue to strive for excellence, may you inspire others to do the same during this semester, especially in the EOSA period. Once again, congratulations on your well-deserved success. May you continue to achieve great heights and make our university proud.

Sincerely,

The Student Council Executives (2023 - 2024)

GENTLE REMINDER 📌

I understand we're busy with exam prep and final projects, but please take 5mins to answer 5 questions.

We can't analyze information -- without any data ✨

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

ATTENTION: IT/Networking Students

Are you currently located Mandeville, Santa Cruz & Christina?

Would you be able to start working in office on Monday April 15, 2024?

Are you interested in a paid internship with one of Jamaica's largest financial institutions?

ONLY A FEW INTERNSHIP VACANIES AVAILABLE.
Please reach out to Ms. Matalie expeditiously.

You may also share referrals.

Requirements:
✓ Pursuing/completed tertiary education
✓ Available between the hours of 8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. from Monday to Friday

Please contact Ms. Doneika Matalie.
Email: matalied@jncb.com
Telephone: 876-276-7719

The Student Council Executives Unavailability

Dear Students,

We'd like to inform you that, as of now, majority of your Student Council (SC) executives will be unavailable until the end of the exam period. Some students are still unaware that the SC are students like yourselves, not staff at UCC. That being said, most of our SC reps will need some time off from our council duties to prepare for our EOSA.

We kindly ask for your compliance during this time, and we wish everyone all the best on their exams. 🙌🏻 Ensure to check the Student Union Broadcasts in the channel and in the group's Important Announcements topic, especially the pinned messages. You may find what you're looking for by doing so should any concerns arise.

Best,

The Student Council Executives (2023 - 2024)

Summer 2024 Early Registration Information - March 24 - April 19, 2024

Instructions for Bachelor Students
Instructions for Associate & Sixth Form (TAD) Students
Incentives for Summer 2024 - Reference Course Registration Procedure - Page 13

It is very helpful to regularly meet with your Academic Advisor to ensure you are on track for graduation. Kindly use the Student Help Desk Directory to identify your Academic Advisor and make contact with him/ her in order to successfully complete your campus or program-specific Student Registration Request Form.

Gentle reminder that early registration closes tonight. Take advantage of the time while it lasts.

Shanelle McPherson is a second year student at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) who is currently pursuing a BSc. in Networking with Cybersecurity.

Shanelle recently entered the Growth Perspective (GP) Innovate competition where she placed third for her business concept CodeEd. CodeEd's aim for the end of this year is to give persons with disabilities the chance to code and explore the field of networking.

Let us support Shanelle on her journey as she continues to positively change lives and present opportunities in the field of technology for those among us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NypyOt1yzD8

IMPORTANT REMINDERS - Calendar of Events

Normal Registration & Partial Payment of Tuition (40%, Option B)
Starts: April 19th
Ends: May 15th at 11:59p.m.


Townhall Meeting
May 15th at 6p.m.


Late Registration & Add/Drop
Starts: May 19th
Ends: May 25th at 11:59 p.m.

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Undergrad Classes & Teachings
Starts: May 19th
Ends: July 27th (Make up classes end July 29th)

Labour Day (Campuses Close)
May 23rd (make up classes will be held May 25th)

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Expected Complete Publication of Spring 2024 Grades
May 25th


New Student Council (2024 - 2025)
Nominations: May 26th - June 2nd (11:59pm)
Candidate Verification: June 3rd - June 4th (DSS verifies nominated candidates)
Campaign: June 5th – to July 13th, 2024 (candidates can be nominated and vetted during this period)
Debate: July 21st at 6p.m.
Voting: July 22nd & 23rd
Returning Officers Declare Elected Members: July 24th
Inauguration Ceremony: July 28th at 6p.m. (may be delayed until Orientation Day - August 25th, 2024)
Newly Elected Council takes Office: July 29th


Clubs & Societies Week
Starts: June 2nd
Ends: June 8th


Career Development Week
Starts: June 9th
Ends: June 15th


Mid-Semester Assessment (MSA) Period
Starts: June 16th
Ends: June 22nd


Spring 2024 Honour Roll Expected To Be Published
July 5th


Early Registration for Fall 2024
Starts: July 7th
Ends: August 14th


Students Evaluation of Faculty & Semester
#1: July 14th - 20th
#2: August 18th - 24th


Repayment of Tuition (60%, Option B)
By July 28th at 11:59pm


UCC Graduation Ceremony (All Campuses Close)
July 28th


End of Semester Assessment (EoSA)
Starts: July 30th
Ends: August 13th


Empanci-pendence
All campuses close, and no exams held on August 1st & 6th.


Moodle Maintenances
August 22nd & 23rd (Previous course materials will be archived)


Note: Dates are subject to change as time progresses.

Update Summer 2024 Student Registration & Enrolment Status

Course selection on Aeorion by students ends today, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. There are no penalties with making partial payments to complete your between today until May 18, 2024. Please note that between May 19 - 25, 2024, a late registration fee applies.

If you have any challenges and require assistance, please let us know via the Summer 2024 Student Registration & Enrolment Status form.

If you opt to take a break for Summer 2024, please complete the Leave of Absence form by May 18, 2024.


Important Information:
1. Normal Registration closes on May 15th, 2024
2. Enrolment to Moodle - only students who have completed their registration commences May 16th, 2024
3. Classes commence - May 19, 2024 (BSc and May 20, 2024 for TAD ASc students only)
4. Late Registration/ Add Drop Commences - May 19, 2024
5. Late Registration/ Add Drop Closes - May 25, 2024

General Timetable [Summer 2024]
Class Groups & Zoom Links

Kindly use the Class and Zoom Links Sheet to find your class groups, and the class zoom meeting details.

Should you observe an error, or have any additional course information, please contact either of the following Student Council Members:
• Dean Anderson @dean_a_plus
• Jaiye Ellis @Callmeh_Jaiye

To view this sheet you must access it using your UCC student email.

Pleasant morning all

Welcome to Summer 2024 ✨

Today, May 19, 2024 marks the beginning of a new academic semester.

"Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it."
~ Albert Einstein

For some, it's the first semester; for others, it's the bittersweet reality of their final academic term.

Here's to a fruitful and accomplished semester ahead as you advance in your academic development. Best wishes in managing your time effectively, juggling responsibilities and keeping a leveled head.

Ensure you apply corrective methods developed from your previous terms to maximize your strengths and dominate the Summer semester. 🔥

"Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one."
~ Malcom Forbes


Regards
Jaiye Ellis (Miss)
IT & Math Dept. Rep.
Student Council 2023/2024

Genera Update

Please be advised that the Discrete Mathematics 2 course scheduled for Sundays 7pm to 9pm has not been cancelled.

Apologies are extended for not hosting yesterday's session. It was an oversight in scheduling, which has since been addressed.

Classes will proceed for the next scheduled session on Sunday, May 26, 2024.


Best regards