Prepare for your first semester at UCC.
Find the information you need to complete your admission process, prepare for registration and participate in Fall 2026 orientation.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
General Orientation for Fall 2026 undergraduate students
Start with your application status
Select the statement that describes where you are in the admissions process.
I have received my acceptance letter
Review the steps required to confirm your place, complete registration and prepare to begin your programme.
I have not yet received an acceptance letter
Check your application status, submit any outstanding documents and contact Recruitment if assistance is needed.
Applicants awaiting an acceptance letter
Complete the following actions to help the Admissions Office finish reviewing your application.
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Check your application status
Log in to the Admissions Portal and review the email account used for your application for any messages from the Admissions Office.
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Submit all required documents
Ensure that all required documents have been submitted, including your birth certificate, TRN, passport-size photograph, transcripts, certificates, identification and references where applicable. Upload documents here.
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Review the entry requirements
Review the undergraduate entry requirements. Contact the Recruitment Department or your Regional Recruitment Officer if guidance is needed.
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Monitor your email
Official application decisions and updates will be sent by email. Check your inbox and junk or spam folder regularly.
Useful orientation links
Use these resources to complete your admission steps and prepare for the semester.
Submit outstanding documents required to complete your application.
Review the qualifications and documents required for admission.
Watch the guide to become familiar with UCC's online learning environment.
Welcome to UCC
Review the orientation presentation before the session so you are familiar with the information and services available to new students.
Fall 2026 important dates
Add these dates to your calendar and complete the required actions by each deadline.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | Sunday, July 5, 2026 |
| Normal registration continues | Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
| General Orientation Session | Sunday, August 23, 2026 |
| Breakout Orientation Sessions | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Registration ends | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 semester begins | Sunday, September 6, 2026 |
| Add/Drop and late registration open | Sunday, September 6, 2026 |
| Add/Drop and late registration end | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
Need assistance?
Contact UCC for help with your application status, supporting documents or admission requirements.
Recruitment Department Help Desk
Telephone: (876) 906-3000, extensions 4060 or 4015
Email: support@ucc.edu.jm
Support is available for application-status questions, admission guidance and document-upload challenges.
Campus assistance and office hours
You may visit the campus closest to you for direct assistance or document submission.
- Worthington Avenue
- May Pen
- Ocho Rios
- Mandeville
- Montego Bay
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Ready to begin your UCC journey?
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