UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

foundation of the work that we do at the Uni- versity of Technology, Jamaica is about creating an environment for the students where they feel safe and can share their experiences and get spiritual advice on every area of their lives. Whether you are part of a particular religious/ spiritual community or not, we welcome you! The Team comprises: 1. Rev Dr Stevenson A.M Samuels 2. Father Irenaeus Vincent 3. Mrs. Audrey Dawes-Jarrett (Western Campus) 4. Mrs. Carrol Richards Chaplains visit the campus weekly to conduct pastoral counselling sessions for any student requiring these services. Office hours are as follows: – Tuesdays: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Fridays: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. A C C O MM O D AT I O N The University currently provides 476 bed spaces in seven residential facilities. The Halls are designed as follows; Male only facilities – Farquharson Hall and Hall F; Female only facil- ities – Garvey Hall, and Halls A, B, and E; Co-ed only facility – Dennis Johnson Hall of residence. There are two types of rooming arrangements, that is, double, and triple occupancies. The Double occupancy facilities are Halls A, B, E, and F, while the triple occupancy facilities are Gar- vey, Farquharson, and The Dennis Johnson Halls of Residence. The Dennis Johnson Hall is a specialized facility used to house our student athletes. Each hall is equipped with all the basic amen- ities for your comfort, and is protected by an electronic security system. Access is gained through the use of an electronic access card. Several developmental programmes and activ- ities are designed and structured for the residents’ wholistic development, and enjoyment. Boarding fees are paid per semester, however, full payment can be made at the start of the academic year. Fees are paid prior to the start of each semester. The payment dates are in accordance with the payment schedule decided by the University. Accepted applicants are required to pay a non-refundable Boarding Commitment Fee (BCF), which is a percentage of the total boarding fee. For students interested in living on Halls, the application period is October 1 to January 31. Students may complete this process on line, by accessing the website at www.utechjamaica . edu.jm . Click on students, and then "apply for boarding'. The completed application form must be submitted to the Accommodation Office by January 31 to be considered for boarding. Incomplete forms will be deemed void. U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A – S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 D I V I S I O N O F S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S A N D R E G I S T R Y 48