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FAQ
HOW DO I ACQUIRE MY STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD (I.D)?
NCU issues I.D.’s for all students, regardless of study protocol. Students may opt to come to the main campus for this to be done, or may submit a passport size picture that should show a close- up of the face clearly. The latter option requires signature and stamp from a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public.
The Digital Education Center is responsible for the delivery of this course. University Information Systems (UNISS) lends assistance with technical matters and can be accessed via email, or chat in Aeorion, (https://aeorion.ncu.edu.jm) the student information and learning management system.
WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT?
Online Discussion post must be done
- Active participation is required
- Reading from required text prior to class
- Silence cell phones during class
- Be on time for all lectures
- Participate in group discussions
- Keep a journal
- Respect each other’s opinions
- Engage in the reading of related literature – assigned or self-selected
- Hand in all pieces of assignments on time
WHAT ARE THE REQUIRMENTS TO APPLY
Short Course: We recommend that you have passes in Math and/or English, your work experience is also taken into consideration.
Degree: 5 CXCs including English and Mathematics/Accounts. The application form can be found by clicking HERE
HOW MUCH DOES THE COURSE COST?
Short Course: Please follow this link for the information CLICK HERE
Degree: US $104 per credit
HOW DO I LOCATE INFORMATION ON THE COURSES?
Click here to view courses. The overview, cost and duration of the courses are listed there.
The timetable can be found on the website at this link or downloaded at this link
WHAT DO I GET AT THE END OF THE COURSE?
Short Course: At the end of the course successful students receive a certificate of achievement.
Degree: At the end of the programme students will receive a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in the respective discipline.
IS THE COURSE ACCREDITED?
Northern Caribbean University has been awarded Institutional accreditation from the University Council of Jamaica, therefore,
all its programmes are accredited.
IS THERE A PAYMENT PLAN?
Short Course: Please note that we require at least 50% upfront and the remaining balance we recommend be paid before
the end of the month otherwise it will attract a 1.5% finance charge. Certificates and grades will also not be issued if there is
a balance on the account at the end of the course.
Degree: A 50% payment is required for activation of the account. A payment plan can be made with the Office of
Student Finance to be cleared before final examination.
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE COURSE?
Short Course: Please click the following link to get this information: Link
Degree: The Bachelor degree programmes are generally 4 years and Associate degrees 2 years.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CLASSES?
Upon acceptance in the programme of choice you will be issued an ID#, this number is to be used by the student to activate their
Aeorion account via
https://aeorion.ncu.edu.jm/Default.aspx. During orientation students will be introduced to the Aeorion system
including how to register for classes. Students are to contact the Office of Student Finance to make payment arrangements/plan.
Confirmation of course selection and/or registration is seen in Aeorion.
HOW DO I SIT THE FINAL EXAMINATION?
Final examinations are offered face-to-face through our campuses. Students will indicate which campus is closest to them (Mandeville/Main Campus, St. Ann’s Bay, Montego Bay or Kingston), the exam is then proctored at that campus. For international students there is an online option available.