{"id":100,"date":"2020-08-26T00:47:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T23:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/faqs-2\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T14:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T18:07:13","slug":"faqs-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/resources-en\/students\/faqs-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container-fluid page-wrapper site-font\">\n<section>\n<div class=\"qaOnClick\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1 class=\"page-header\">Current Students FAQs<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"list-group lc-block\">\n<div lc-helper=\"shortcode\" class=\"live-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"qaOnClick col-sm-12\">\n    <div class=\"faqs-list\">\n                    <ul>\n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink1026\" id=\"FAQLink1026\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ1026').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ1026').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ1026').style.display = 'none'};\">Do I need to re-register even if I am only working on my Research Paper\/ Writing up my Thesis?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ1026\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p>Yes \u2013 you must register regardless of the stage of your programme until your degree has been awarded.\u00a0 This is part of the contract you signed on acceptance.<\/p>\n<p>The only students who are NOT required to register in any semester are those\u00a0on approved Leave of Absence for that semester.<\/p>\n<p>Note that if you are not registered you are not entitled to receive supervision, use any UWI facilities, present seminars\u00a0or submit your paper \/ thesis for examination.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top^<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink1014\" id=\"FAQLink1014\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ1014').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ1014').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ1014').style.display = 'none'};\">How and when do I make payments?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ1014\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 150%;margin-bottom: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><span style=\"line-height: 150%;color: black\">The&nbsp;<b>programme fee<\/b> for students enrolled in self-financed programmes is billed on registration.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\">Students in UGC-funded programmes are billed the relevant <strong>tuition fees<\/strong> and, where applicable, <strong>economic costs<\/strong> every semester until their degree is awarded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Note that all financial matters are the responsibility of the Campus Bursary.<\/p>\n<p>To remain on the Register of Students all students must register on-line every semester and pay the applicable fees until your degree has been awarded<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: right\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><span style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top^<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink1028\" id=\"FAQLink1028\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ1028').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ1028').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ1028').style.display = 'none'};\">How do I register 'Exams Only' or 'Coursework Only'? <\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ1028\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p>If you were unsuccessful in the examination component of a course the first time you attempted it and have received approval to retake that examination, you <u>must<\/u> sit it the <strong>next time <\/strong>the course is offered.<\/p>\n<p>If you were unsuccessful in the coursework component of a course the first time you attempted it and have received approval to re-submit coursework, you will be given a date by which\u00a0it <u>must<\/u> be submitted.<\/p>\n<p>These registrations are entered administratively and you are to email the Office of Graduate Studies and Research at <a href=\"mailto:gradstudies@cavehill.uwi.edu\">gradstudies@cavehill.uwi.edu<\/a> during the published registration period for this to be done.\u00a0 You should not attempt to register yourself for examination re-sits or coursework re-submissions.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the Examination fee is to be paid during the published registration period.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top^<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink1029\" id=\"FAQLink1029\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ1029').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ1029').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ1029').style.display = 'none'};\">I am doing a research paper\/ thesis - How do I check for plagiarism?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ1029\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p><strong>Grad<\/strong><strong>u<\/strong><strong>ate Studies Checking And Submission<\/strong><strong>\u00a0of Research manuscript Portal<\/strong><strong> for Turnitin<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The below link provides information on:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How to create a Turnitin account<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li value=\"2\">How to <u>continuously check<\/u> to ensure that you are conforming to good academic standards of writing. This tab is titled \u201c Preliminary Thesis Checks\u201d and does not store any submission that you upload<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li value=\"3\">How to submit your FINAL thesis and generate a report for FINAL thesis submission. This tab is titled \u201c Final Thesis Submission\u201d and will store your submission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You are therefore encouraged to carefully read the instructions provided in the link so that you upload\u00a0 your document in the correct tab.<\/p>\n<p>Portal:<a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/Resources\/Document-Library\/Student-CaveHill-Graduate-Studies-Checking-and-Submission-Portal.pdf\">https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/Resources\/Document-Library\/Student-CaveHill-Graduate-Studies-Checking-and-Submission-Portal.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink1030\" id=\"FAQLink1030\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ1030').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ1030').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ1030').style.display = 'none'};\">I am doing a research paper\/ thesis - how do I get IRB approval?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ1030\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <div>\n <br \/>\n The Cave Hill Institutional Board website gives information as to who should submit proposals for review and the process for doing so. All applications for grant applications must include a statement that the IRB approval has been given for the research. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/researchethics\/home.aspx\">The Research Ethics website<\/a> for detailed information.<\/p>\n<p> &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: right\">\n &nbsp;<a href=\"#top\">Return to top^<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                                        \n                        \n                    <li>\n                        <strong><a href=\"#FAQLink1031\" id=\"FAQLink1031\" onclick=\"javascript: if (document.getElementById('FAQ1031').style.display == 'none') {document.getElementById('FAQ1031').style.display = 'block'} else {document.getElementById('FAQ1031').style.display = 'none'};\">What is GRIP?<\/a><\/strong>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <div id=\"FAQ1031\" style=\"display:none\">\n                        <p>The Graduate Studies and Research Information Portal (GRIP) at The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a gateway to all four (4) Campuses (i.e. Cave Hill, Mona,\u00a0 St. Augustine and Open Campuses).\u00a0 It consolidates information from these sites enabling easy access to more information on Graduate Studies and Research at the UWI.<\/p>\n<p>Click here for more information on GRIP.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top^<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                 \n                            <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Current Students FAQs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":483,"featured_media":0,"parent":44,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"What is GRIP? - School for Graduate Studies and Research - The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill","description":""},"iawp_total_views":17,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-100","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/483"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1633,"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/100\/revisions\/1633"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}