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A variety of scholarships are available to Caymanians and Caymanian Status Holders. Take a look at our Tuition & Fees for a list of helpful websites that describe the application deadlines, application process and criteria for applying to the Cayman Islands Government and other private firms.
Take a look at our Tuition & Fees to see the costs for Caymanians/Qualified Residents/International Students.
Check our Academic Calendar for dates of New Student Orientation. At the Orientation you’ll learn about UCCI, how to use our Blackboard/Blackbaud systems, services offered to students by the Registrar’s Office and Student Life Office, information on scholarships and much more for making a smooth transition to university life at UCCI.
You may be a First-Time Student who is Caymanian/a Qualified Resident and is seeking to have credits transferred from another university (overseas or local).
Alternatively, you may be an International Student seeking to complete your studies at UCCI.
Read more about the Transfer Student type to learn about our policy on transferring credits to UCCI.
Read more about the International Student type for an overview of frequently asked questions, immigration requirements and student life at UCCI.
Once a student reaches 18 years of age he/she has the right to have access to his/her education records, the right to seek to have the records amended and the right to have control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the records. Information cannot be disclosed to any third party - including parents/guardians.
If a student is 18+ years of age, they can either choose to: decline consent or provide consent.
Students who are 18+ years of age and choose to provide consent; must indicate this consent by completing the Release of Academic Records Form in order to authorise the sharing of their education records with parents/guardians.
Read more about the Dual Enrolment Student type to learn about this transition.
Full-time studies constitute a minimum of 12 credits in the Fall and Spring semesters; and 6 credits in the Summer semester. Any credit hours below this will constitute as Part-time studies. Please be mindful of any scholarship, health insurance or immigration requirements that are impacted by your studies (whether full-time or part-time).
Take a look at our information for Adult Learners. We will walk you through the different pathways to enter programmes at UCCI based on your unique skills, qualifications and interests.
There are many pathways that lead to success. Prospective students who take the UCCI Placement Exam, but do not achieve the minimum score required to be accepted into the Associate Degree programmme may use their CXC/IGCSE/GCSE/SAT/ACT external examination passes to matriculate into the programme. Contact the Admissions Office to discuss your goals and the options available to you.
The UCCI Placement Examination is offered twice yearly, usually in the Spring and Summer, to prospective students (excluding Dual Enrolment Students).
It is three hours in duration and comprises of Math and English sections. Below are the recommendations for each scoring tier.
Contact admissions@ucci.edu.ky to confirm the next scheduled date for the UCCI Placement Examination.
The best way to contact us is to email admissions@ucci.edu.ky.
Alternatively, you can call 1-345-623-8224 to speak to the Admissions Office.
Please note that the Admissions Office receives a large volume of phone calls during peak admissions times (particularly June - August) and because of this, emailing admissions@ucci.edu.ky is the best way to contact us.
By sending us an email, your query or request is immediately recorded and can be responded to within standard processing time (2-3 business days).
Students may be eligible for conditional acceptance for their programme of choice. These admissions decisions are made on a case-by-case basis depending on programme requirements or student type; and are made with the approval of the Admissions Manager and Programme Director (if applicable).
Admissions decisions typically take 2-3 weeks to be returned once an application is complete. Please be mindful of the priority deadlines. The Admissions Office receives a large volume of phone calls during peak admissions times (particularly June - August) and this effects the processing time.
The only way to check the status of your application is to email admissions@ucci.edu.ky. Updates on the status of your application can only occur via email at this time.
The only way to check the status of your application is to email admissions@ucci.edu.ky. Updates on the status of your application can only occur via email at this time.
Complete the Change of Personal Data Form and email it to admissions@ucci.edu.ky
See our requirements for First Time Students. You should also review the specific requirements for your student type and the specific requirements for your programme of choice.
Please note that not all student types will be required to submit external exam scores; while other student types might be waiting to receive their external exam scores. Be sure to read the requirements.
You will need to present all Required Documents to the UCCI Admissions Office so that your Application Form can be completed.
Required Documents vary. Read our Required Documents for First Time Students and review the Required Documents for your student type and the Required Documents for your programme of choice. You must submit all Required Documents for your application to be complete.
Admissions Criteria varies. Read about our requirements for First Time Students and review the specific requirements for your student type and the specific requirements for your programme of choice.
It’s important to correctly identify your “student type” so you can submit the correct Required Documents for completing your application. Before you apply please carefully review the website section on student type.
UCCI operates on a rolling admissions calendar. We accept applications from students in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Students can submit their Application Form at any time. However, we highly recommend that prospective students apply by the priority deadlines to ensure there is time to process your application in advance of the semester you wish to enter. Here are those dates:
Check our Academic Calendar for dates of New Student Orientation, the Class Registration period and Class start dates for your semester of entry.
If you are planning on pursuing undergraduate studies at UCCI, you will complete the Application Form online. You’ll then print, sign and submit the Application Form to the UCCI Admissions Office along with all Required Documents specified by your student type and the programme requirements. Please ensure all Required Documents are submitted in order to complete your Application Form.
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I am interested in pursuing my graduate studies (Master’s degree).
I am a Civil Service College (CSC) Student and I want to transfer to UCCI to pursue a degree programme.
I paused my studies at UCCI for one or more academic years. I want to get back on track to complete my studies.
I want to take specific courses or I am not sure what degree to pursue.
I am 21+ years of age and I would like to start or return to UCCI to upskill and re-tool myself with a degree programme or specific courses.
I or my organisation would like training opportunities to enhance workforce knowledge through workshops, seminars, certificates, diplomas, immersive learning experiences and other highly customisable courses of study.
I am ready to continue my education by taking some courses that build upon my skills. I may also want to pursue some of my technical/vocational interests with a course or certification.
I attend an overseas university which has formed an international partnership with UCCI to facilitate study abroad experiences.
I am a Transient Student. I am visiting student and I am interested in attending UCCI for one semester or two.
I want to continue or complete my studies by transferring to UCCI from another university.
I am an International Student and I want to study at UCCI.
I am a Year 11 student at a local public high school and I want to begin my Year 12 in the Dual Enrolment Programme at UCCI to pursue my Associate Degree.
I am a High School Leaver. I have finished (or will soon finish) my high studies at a local private high school, CIFEC or overseas. I am 20 years or younger and have not yet joined the workforce. I want to further my education at UCCI.
During the course of normal operations, UCCI would host 4-6 smaller sittings of the UCCI Placement Exam in preparation for upcoming semesters so that those scores can be evaluated to determine a prospective student’s eligibility for various UCCI programmes (such as our TVET Programmes / Certificates / Pre-College Programme / Associate Programmes).
Please visit our UCCI Placement Exam webpage to learn more about the exam and to see available sittings (proctored in accordance with current public health mandates).
As the Cayman Islands public university, one of UCCI’s core values speak to equal education opportunities. This means that not only are there multiple pathways to entry but that we are cognizant of providing an affordable, quality education.
UCCI also offers payment plans which can provide a manageable schedule of payments that fit your budget, allowing you to achieve your goals while staying on track with personal finances.
Payment Plans and their first installments can be processed by debit or credit card through the Finance Team. For more information email accountsreceivable@ucci.edu.ky or call 1-345-623-8224. Payment plans and payments can be made via our Online Payment Portal here.
UCCI has also worked with numerous organisations and community partners to offer scholarships and financial assistance to eligible students. Some scholarships are needs-based, while others are merit-based. Visit our Student Life webpage to learn more.
Year 11 Public High School students will need to meet the admissions criteria for the UCCI Dual Enrolment Programme. At present, the minimum admissions criteria includes: five (5) passes (1-3 or A-C) in an external examination (CXC, BTEC, GCSE, IGCSE) including Math & English A; all at the general or technical level to be eligible to pursue Associate Degrees (through the Dual Enrolment Programme).
Students must also submit a signed Dual Entry Approval Form from the Department of Education Services (DES). This approval form is normally received from the CIFEC hall when external examinations are collected in August. Please note, our UCCI Admissions Team is aware of worldwide delays and schedule changes, that have resulted in new dates for external examination sittings (such as CXC, IGCSE, AQA, etc.)
Continue to check this Frequently Asked Questions Page for further updates on the admissions process for prospective Dual Enrolment students. Any changes to this process will be determined in consultation with the DES and the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture & Lands.
When applying to UCCI, current CIFEC (Year 12) students often pursue just one (1) of the two (2) forms of admissions criteria described below:
Our Admissions Team is aware of worldwide delays and schedule changes, that have resulted in new dates for external examination sittings (such as CXC, IGCSE, AQA, etc.). The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture & Lands remains in diligent consultation with external examination bodies and will issue further guidance to ensure all secondary and postsecondary or tertiary local educational institutions, are informed of these changes. UCCI will continue to abide by Ministry guidance when determining appropriate safety measures, course offerings (and modality), in addition to other developments that relate to our admissions process or admissions criteria.
At present, we encourage high school students (and their parents/guardians) to take these steps:
At this time, all in-person meetings/events at the UCCI Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac campuses have been cancelled at least through April 27, 2020. Families and prospective students should visit this page closer to this date for updates. We encourage you to schedule a video-enabled meeting with our Admissions Manager should you wish to ask specific questions about the campuses at admissions@ucci.edu.ky.
UCCI adheres to all current public health guidance mandated by the Cayman Islands Government, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. Please contact the UCCI Admissions Team at admissions@ucci.edu.ky or 1-345-623-8224 to arrange a campus tour in accordance with current public health mandates; or to ask specific questions about the campuses; or alternatively, to view UCCI’s virtual campus tour.
For secondary school officials with questions or concerns about undergraduate admissions, please contact admissions@ucci.edu.ky; primarily if a student will not be able to complete their secondary school education and will require guidance on their admissions process.
If your students would like more information about UCCI or the application process; our Admissions Team can provide digital Information Packets, schedule a student appointment or provide an online presentation to your class.
International students who have been accepted to UCCI, can pay and register for classes by submitting the required immigration documentation via their online application. If you are an international student who is currently based overseas, we recommend contacting the Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman Office (WORC) as soon as possible to determine the necessary immigration documentation and any newly implemented immigration procedures or travel restrictions related to COVID-19 developments. If you are an international student living in the Cayman Islands and you are unsure of your current immigration status, please contact WORC to ensure clarity. If you require further guidance about the application process, please email admissions@ucci.edu.ky or call 1-345-623-8224.
Some of the components of our transfer review process may change depending on the programme and semester that you are applying to enter. Students who wish to apply as transfer students can email admissions@ucci.edu.ky to request further information. If your transfer application materials are delayed because of circumstances related to COVID-19, we will do our best to be flexible. While we are not able to waive certain testing requirements, we can accept various types of late materials so long as your online application is submitted on time.
Our new online application portal offers an expanded level of convenience for prospective students.
If you need any assistance, contact our Admissions Team at admissions@ucci.edu.ky or 1-345-623-8224.
The UCCI Admissions Team continues to support students by delivering effective support services that include:
Any student who has already received an offer of acceptance to the university will be able to start their studies with UCCI. Your transition to UCCI may be different than what you anticipated; but our team will continue to facilitate your academic journey in the safest and most convenient way possible. If you have questions about class registration or payments, you can contact our Admissions Team at admissions@ucci.edu.ky or 1-345-623-8224.
To support prospective students, UCCI continues to monitor ongoing COVID-19 developments and adheres to all current public health guidance mandated by the Cayman Islands Government, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. Visit UCCI’s new online application portal designed to facilitate online document submission or contact our Admissions Team at admissions@ucci.edu.ky or 1-345-623-8224 for immediate assistance.
We are happy to assist you. Please email us on admissions@ucci.edu.ky for admissions or call us on +1 345 623 8224.