UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

Q U I C K T I P S A N D U S E F U L I N F O R M AT I O N F O R I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S 1. Know the International Students’ Office. It should be your point of reference through- out your tenure at UTech. Ensure that the ISO has your current address and tele- phone contacts at all times. 2. Secure the necessary ‘Extension of Stay’ for studying in Jamaica. 3. Collect your health card from your Faculty/College. 4. Register with your country’s local consulate/embassy. 5. Contact the Financial Aid Office for scholar- ships and earn and study opportunities. 6. Be Safe: Be aware of your surroundings at all times; ensure that you read the security and safety brochures prepared by that department. 7. Read your Student Handbook; familiarize yourself with the policies and rules govern- ing students and the operations of the University. 8. Know your Students’ Union representa- tives. 9. Participate in activities organized by the ISO and the University of Technology, Jamaica, International Students’ Associa- tion (UTISA). These activities are planned for your benefit and your full participation is vital to their success. 10. Get involved in clubs and societies offered through the Students’ Union Council. 11. Pay your tuition fees on time. Ensure that all financial issues are settled on time. You will not be able to sit examinations unless you have a zero balance. 12. Participate in dorm activities. You are only guaranteed space for the first year. Reten- tion of accommodation on Hall is partially dependent on your involvement in resident life activities. I N F O R M AT I O N F O R N E W I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S Contact with the International Students’ Office: The most important contact for inter- national students is the International Students’ Office (ISO). The ISO is located on the first floor of the Student Services Building, beside the Medical Centre. The ISO will assist you with all the necessary information for the first few days in Jamaica. It is important that the ISO is kept abreast of your contact numbers as well as your place of residence in case of an emergency. Transportation to the UTech Campus: The University provides transportation from the Norman Manley International Airport to the UTech, Ja. campus, providing that you com- municate your travel itinerary to the ISO at least two (2) weeks before arrival. Alternatively, we recommend that you take JUTA taxis only from the airport to the campus. The cost from the 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 54