This is to advise that in order to maintain a safe living environment for our staff and students, persons wishing to reside in a hall of residence, including 138 Student Living facilities on the Mona Campus, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Staff COVID-19 Protocols
To: All Faculty, Researchers, Administrators, Staff, and Student Employees
Over the course of the last few weeks, the spread of COVID-19 has raised questions among employees about how to keep themselves, their colleagues, and the broader community safe, healthy, and well.
Preparations for Reopening – November 3, 2025
October 30, 2025
Normal
Members of the UWI-Mona Academic Community would have been aware of the advisory with respect to the suspension of teaching and learning activities for the rest of this week and the recommencement of face-to-face classes on Monday, November 3rd.
Update on Operations at the UWI-Mona – October 29, 2025
October 30, 2025
Normal
Further to our advisory of Sunday, October 26th, the Management of the Campus met today following a preliminary assessment of the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Following this assessment, we now advise the Campus Community that all operations of the Mona Campus will be suspended for the rest of this week, including teaching and learning activities, and assessments.
Updates on the Operations of the Mona Campus in Light of Hurricane Melissa
October 26, 2025
Critical
Further to the last advisory to the Campus Community on October 23, 2025, the Management Team of the Campus met today to further assess the situation with respect to the continued threat of Hurricane Melissa. The latest information from the Meteorological Office is that the island is already experiencing tropical storm conditions which is projected to evolve to hurricane like impact by tomorrow, with landfall in south-central Jamaica and the hurricane traversing the island from south to north on Tuesday.
Pivot to Full Online Operations – October 23 – 24, 2025
October 23, 2025
Warning
The Management of the Campus met this morning to assess the situation with respect to the approaching tropical storm. The island is now under a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch. Against this background, effective 2pm today, the Campus will pivot to full online operations.
Consequently, we are asking our Jamaican students on our halls of residence to immediately begin vacating the halls, given that physical operations on the Campus will be suspended. Regional and International students will remain on hall.
EARTHQUAKE ADVISORY
August 16, 2024
Normal
Dear Colleagues,
This morning, Friday, August 16, 2024, at 8:01 am EST, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 was felt across Jamaica. According to the Earthquake Unit at The University of the West Indies, Mona, the epicentre was located approximately 6 km northeast of Golden Spring, St. Andrew, at a depth of 27 km.
Rise in Local Covid-19 Cases
August 16, 2024
Warning
As we approach a new academic year and with recent developments considered, The UWI would like to encourage everyone to be informed and prepared regarding the rising cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
Here are some key points and guidelines to help minimize the risk of infection and manage your health effectively:
Precautionary Measures:
• Wear Masks: We encourage you to wear masks and follow other COVID-19 precautions, especially if you are experiencing symptoms similar to the flu or if you suspect potential exposure.
Reopening of the UWI Mona Campus
July 04, 2024
Normal
The University of the West Indies, Mona hopes all staff and students are safe after the passage of Hurricane Beryl. We take note of the discontinuation of the hurricane warning by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), and having done our own preliminary assessment, will reopen the Campus for normal operations on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory - Update #4
July 03, 2024
Warning
Dear Faculty/Staff and Students:
The University of the West Indies, Mona hopes all students, staff, and faculty are safe during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The university continues to monitor updates from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and will be guided by national announcements on the way forward.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory - Update #3
July 01, 2024
Warning
Dear Faculty/Staff and Students:
Your safety is our top priority. Below are some critical information regarding the operation of our campus over the next 24-48 hours.
Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Beryl, the Mona campus will be closed on Tuesday July 2, 2024 at 1pm and all day on Wednesday July 3, 2024. We will continue to take directives from The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) to update all key stakeholders.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory - Update #2
July 01, 2024
Warning
The management of The UWI Mona Campus is continuing to closely monitor Hurricane Beryl and the possibility of it impacting Jamaica later this week. The Government of Jamaica has now issued a Hurricane Watch for the island. Decisions will be taken on the continued operations of the Campus and the Halls of Residence based on updates from official sources.