UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

F I R S T Y E A R E X P E R I E N C E The First Year Experience Programme (FYE), aims to help first year students adjust respon- sibly to the challenges of university life, and maximize their potential for academic success. Opening Hours The Counselling Unit is open Monday to Thurs- day from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Clients are encouraged to make appointments in order to enable the smooth flow of opera- tions. However, emergencies and walk-ins are accommodated based on need and consideration. Contact Us The Counselling Unit is located upstairs the Medical Centre. Telephone: 876-970-5029, Extensions: 2028, 2460 I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S ’ O F F I C E The University has an International Students’ Office (ISO) which is specifically equipped to support our international students by facilitat- ing their recruitment, registration, accommoda- tion and sponsorship. To facilitate their adjustment to the new envi- ronment, the ISO organizes a number of func- tions for international students. A City Tour is organized in August to familiarize students with places they need to know in Kingston and St. Andrew and the immediate environs of the UTech, Ja. campus. In September, the ISO hosts a reception to formally welcome students to the UTech, Ja. family and in April the Registrar hosts a dinner for all final-year international students. Another planned activity is the Host Family Programme, which is aimed at integrating new students into the Jamaican community. Additionally, the ISO assists students with student-related services, including passport and immigration related issues, guidance and references for opening bank accounts and basic security and safety guidelines. Throughout the year, the University of Technol- ogy, Jamaica, International Students’ Associa- tion (UTISA), supported by the ISO, hosts other activities that showcase the students’ unique culture and talents, and plans excursions, and other non-academic activities. Finally and importantly, the ISO assists with the recruitment of international students and pro- motes the University overseas. The Office is located at the Student Services Building and is managed by the International Students’ Coordinator, Mrs. Janice Sinclair- Morgan. She can be contacted by e-mail: jsinclair@utech.edu.jm or telephone: 876- 927-1680-8, extensions 2179/2194. “ E X C E L L E N C E T H R O U G H K N O W L E D G E ” 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 53