Getting Started

 

GETTING STARTED
Undergraduate Programmes

For the College of Graduate Studies & Research, please click here.

ALL PROGRAMMES
For a list of all programmes offered at UCC, click here.

ACCEPTANCE OPTIONS

  • To be unconditionally admitted to complete UCC undergraduate programmes, individuals should possess a minimum of five (5) subjects at the GCE or CSEC level at grades A, B, C or 1, 2, 3 respectively. A CSEC pass at level 3 must have been obtained since 1998.
  • Candidates who have a minimum of 4 CXCs can also apply pending the outstanding CXC subjects or can opt to do UCC replacement courses Core Mathematics, English for Academic Purpose and Fundamentals of Accounting.
  • Mature Entry: Must be working for 5 years or more, be at a minimum age of 25 years. Academic qualifications, a detailed resume, a job letter and 3 professional references will be required.

INTAKE PERIODS
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) accepts students three (3) times per year.

  • January (Spring)
  • May (Summer)
  • September (Fall)

PROGRAMME DURATION
UCC Bachelors degree programme the course duration is:

  • 4 years - Full-time
  • 4 ½ years - Part-time

For Associate degree programmes the course duration is 2 years fulltime and 2 1/4 years part-time.

STUDY OPTIONS

  • Evening Classes (Monday – Thursday) 5:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Early Bird Classes (Monday – Thursday) 7:00am – 8:30am
  • Sunday Classes (3 classes 9am-6:30pm)
  • Day Classes (9am – 4:30pm)
  • Online

TUITION & FEES
For detailed information on fees for undergraduate programmes, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

You may speak with a member of our Student Financial Services team to discuss your payment plan options.

SCHOLARSHIPS
UCC offers a wide variety of scholarships for new and returning students.

For detailed information, visit our Scholarships page.