University of the West Indies (Cavehill)Student Guide

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Student guide · Semester I

The semester, explained for University of the West Indies (Cavehill)

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Semester I
Campus terms
11
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Semester I runs Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. Semester ISemester I 2026Relevant now
  2. Semester IISemester II 2027

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Campus language

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11 terms

E

EBCCI
Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination, which hosts various arts organizations and events.

F

Frank Worrell
Frank Worrell Hall, a student residence named after the famous cricketer.

G

Guild Canteen
The dining facility located within the Guild of Students building, popular for affordable meals.
Guild Fest
The annual week of activities, parties, and cultural events organized by the Guild of Students.

K

Keith Hunte
Keith Hunte Hall, the newest and largest hall of residence on campus.

O

OSS
Office of Student Services, responsible for student welfare, housing, and financial aid.

S

Sherlock
Sherlock Hall, one of the primary on-campus residences.

T

The Caf
The main campus cafeteria located near the center of campus.
The Guild
The Guild of Students, the official student governing body.
The Hill
A common shorthand term used by students and staff to refer to the Cave Hill campus.

U

UWISTAT
UWI Student Today, Alumni Tomorrow, the Vice-Chancellor's student ambassador corps.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
cafeteria_kiosk
Cafeteria Kiosk
campus_cafeteria
Campus Cafeteria
campus_mart
Campus Mart
CHOL
Cave Hill Online, the official student portal used for course registration, fee payments, and viewing grades.
CLICO
The CLICO Centre for Teaching Excellence, used for lectures and workshops.
LRC
The Learning Resource Centre, providing multimedia resources and study spaces.
Moodle
The primary Learning Management System (LMS) where lecturers post course materials and assignments.
Roy Marshall
The Roy Marshall Teaching Complex, a major hub for lectures and tutorials.
Sidney Martin
The Sidney Martin Library, the main campus library.
student_guild_food_service
Student Guild Food Service
The Shuttle
The campus bus service that transports students between the halls of residence and the main campus.
UWI ID
The mandatory identification card required for library access, exams, and campus security.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Semester I runs Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
11 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Bridgetown for University of the West Indies (Cavehill) Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Bridgetown.

Timezone

America/Barbados

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Bus System, Rail System

Nearest Airports

Airport Name

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

45.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Faculty of Social Sciences Car Park

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Location of the Cafeteria Kiosk.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of the West Indies (Cavehill)

PAHO and The University of the West Indies postgraduate programme strengthens health leadership in the Caribbean

The third cohort of the joint Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate in Health Policy and Health Systems graduated, aimed at strengthening regional capacity for health challenges.

Sep 11, 2026

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BIDC and UWI deepen partnership through investment

Export Barbados (BIDC) invested $5,000 USD to support a UWI student's participation in an international leadership and entrepreneurship conference, marking a deeper partnership.

Sep 10, 2026

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UWI Cave Hill and HRMAB sign MOU to align academic programmes with labour market

The campus signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Human Resources Management Association of Barbados to enhance graduate preparedness through industry engagement.

Sep 8, 2026

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Use AI in Service to Others

At the 2026 Matriculation Ceremony, Principal Professor R. Clive Landis challenged students to use 'Altruistic Intelligence' to improve the lives of others.

Sep 4, 2026

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The UWI Investigates Cybersecurity Alert regarding potential ransomware claims; no confirmed impact to systems or data as of August 19, 2026.

The UWI Investigates Cybersecurity Alert regarding potential ransomware claims; no confirmed impact to systems or data as of August 19, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of the West Indies (Cavehill)

Call for Special Issue Proposals: Caribbean Educational Research Journal (CERJ)

September 15, 2026

Online/Cave Hill Campus

The Caribbean Educational Research Journal (CERJ) is inviting proposals for special issues.

Matriculation Ceremony

September 17, 2026

Cave Hill Campus

The official ceremony to welcome and formally admit new students into the university community.

First Year Experience Mixer

September 18, 2026

Cave Hill Campus

A social event for first-year students to network and engage with the campus community.

Deadline | Call For Abstracts: Climate Conference Grenada 2027

September 22, 2026

Online Submission

Final date to submit abstracts for the upcoming Climate Conference in Grenada scheduled for 2027.

Inaugural International Undergraduate Student Leadership Conference and Entrepreneurship Exhibition (IUSLCEE)

September 23, 2026

Cave Hill Campus

A conference and exhibition focusing on leadership and entrepreneurship among undergraduate students.

FHE | Constant/Carmichael: An Evening of Engagement

September 26, 2026

Cave Hill Campus

An evening event hosted by the Faculty of Humanities and Education featuring engagement with Constant and Carmichael.

5th Distinguished Owen S. Arthur Memorial Lecture

October 2, 2026

Cave Hill Campus

A lecture titled 'The Future of Caribbean Integration: Sovereignty, Solidarity and Survival in the Twenty-First Century'.

English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)

October 8, 2026

Cave Hill Campus

Scheduled proficiency test for students requiring English language assessment.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of the West Indies (Cavehill)

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Frank Worrell Hall

Keith Hunte Hall

Philip Sherlock Hall

Capacity: 90

Room types: single, double, post-graduate

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@cavehill.uwi.edu

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