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UNIVERSITY COLLEGECAYMAN ISLANDS
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Who are we?

With a soft launch in Spring 2019, the rebranding of the Student Life Department was realized and has continued to evolve. The Department is currently comprised of the following units, with staff and supporting interns providing a broad range of support services, activities and programs:

Academics


Academic Advising

Benefit from guidance in charting your academic pathway at UCCI.

International Programmes

Explore our exchange programmes and study abroad options.

Peer Tutoring

Get individualized attention to help build strong foundations in core subjects.

University Applications

Get guidance in mapping your academic and career options beyond UCCI.

Academics

Work-Based Learning and Careers


Resume & Cover Letters

Setting you up for success our experts can show you techniques that will help you brand yourself as a competitive career-path candidate.

Internships & Apprenticeships

Connecting the classroom and the working world through cooperative learning experiences.

Interviewing Skills

Make a good impression. Let us assist you in convincing hiring managers that you are the best person for the job.

Work-Based Learning and Careers

Health and Wellness


Recovery Bay

For the times when you don’t feel well and need a place to rest.

Counselling Services

Get connected with the resources that will assist you in gaining insight into life’s challenges and opportunities.

Financial Aid

Qualified students can receive financial support to cover tuition and other expenses.

SEN Assistance

Obtain support for your particular needs to achieve the best possible.

Extra Curricular Activities

Engage in activities that enhance campus life and build community representation.

Fitness and Sports

Keep active, stimulate your body and mind, and make friends while building camaraderie and teamwork.

Clubs and Associations

Find like-minded people who share your interests, learn new things and develop new skills.

Health and Wellness

Student Government

The Student Government is the foremost student-body organization at the University College of the Cayman Islands. It is at the heart of leadership surrounding student life.


As a member of Student Government you will:

  • Develop leadership and project management skills
  • Enhance campus life through engagement and meaningful interactions.
  • Cultivate pride among students.
  • Lead an active role in UCCI’s decision-making process.
  • As ambassadors, represent UCCI in the community and abroad.
  • Champion students’ needs and interests in keeping with the institution’s mission, vision and plan.

About Student Life at UCCI

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Our Vision

At UCCI, Student Life is dedicated to empowering students as active participants in their holistic development, equipping them with the confidence, competence, and leadership skills needed to thrive in an evolving and competitive job market. Through enriching experiences, support networks, and community engagement, we inspire students to excel both academically and personally, preparing them to make a lasting impact in their careers and communities.


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Our Mission

Student Life serves as a dynamic hub of support, fostering student success, engagement, and personal growth. By cultivating strong internal and external partnerships, we create a vibrant academic and experiential learning environment that enhances the student experience. Through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and diverse programming, we empower students to navigate their educational journey with purpose and resilience.


Our values

Student-Centered

We embrace students as central to our mission. Through collaborative partnerships and comprehensive programs and services, we cultivate opportunities that promote academic success, lifelong learning, leadership and personal development.

Integrity

We strive to maintain open and transparent communication within Student Life, with our students, faculty and staff, and the general public. We treat everyone with high regard, appreciation and courtesy. Integrity is exhibited when our actions are in alignment with our mission and values, showing honesty, respect, personal responsibility and impartiality.

Service Excellence

We aim to provide high-quality, value-added service in all that we do. We value community opportunities and encourage students to be active and responsible members of the campus and the surrounding community.

Diversity

We value the uniqueness of people, cultures and perspectives. We encourage diversity by promoting respect, civility, inclusion and by providing accessible programming and services and cultivating a community that is inclusive. This includes a focus on collaboration and partnerships.