QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

Participants need not have any background in working with computers, however, it is necessary that the individual shows an affinity for working with electrical or electronic devices. Participants seeking admission to programmes must satisfy the minimum matriculation requirements of four subjects (in general proficiency )at:

- CXC subjects to Grade 3 level (from 1998)

- G.C.E. ‘O' level subjects to Grade C level

- U.L.C.I. subjects to the “pass” level

These subjects should include English language which is compulsory and a numeric subject.

 ACCEPTANCE

The application form will be used to capture the one-time registration of the student to the Institute after the student has submitted evidence of satisfying the matriculation requirements.

The application form must be submitted with:

(a) proof of academic standing, and identity

(b) passport size picture of student.

CANCELLATIONS

A student may withdraw from the program or a particular module, however, all such cancellations are subjected to the following penalty:

• Cancellations made ten or more working days before the commencement date of the program or module will attract a penalty of 5% of course fee.

• Cancellations made between four to ten working days before the commencement date of the program or module will attract a penalty of 10% of course fee.

• Cancellations made less than four working days before the commencement date of the program or module will attract a penalty of 20% of course fee.

Once the program or module commences, the student is liable for the full cost.

FEES/ PAYMENT PLANS

Fees are set on an annual basis for each programme. Several payment plans are available to facilitate flexible payment dates over a five month period. A payment plan application form (PPAF) must be completed and approval obtained. In exceptional cases the terms of payment may differ, however all must ensure that the PPAF is adhered to as it may affect future applications.

REFUNDS

Fees are refundable subject to the cancellation policy. However, once a student has started attending classes, he/she will be liable for the full cost of the course.

ATTENDANCE

Students must attend NO LESS THAN 80% of all scheduled sessions and the relevant attendance registers must be signed to indicate a students attendance record. The onus is on the student to indicate his/her attendance on the register.

UNAUTHORISED ABSCENCES

If prior permission was not granted by the Course Administrator to miss participating scheduled exercise which contribute credit to the final standing of the student (eg. the sitting of a test, laboratory exercise etc.), then that student will be considered to be absent without authorization. Except in the event of a substantiated emergency or unavoidable circumstance, as evidenced by a doctor's certificate or some acceptable form of proof of the circumstance, then the ruling of unauthorized absence will stand. There is a one-week period in which the student is allowed to offer the proof for absence.

AWARDS /VALEDICTORIAN

The requirement for graduation is a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate Degree, 30 credits for the Diploma in Computer Systems Technology and 18 credits for the Diploma for Computer Technicians. The graduation ceremony is generally held in September of each year at which time graduates will be presented with their Associate Degrees / Diplomas.

TOP OF THE CLASS AWARD

This award is for the student of the graduating class with the highest cumulative GPA. This award is presented at the annual graduation exercise.

VALEDICTORIAN

One student of the graduating class is selected to represent the class at the Graduating Exercise. This student need not be the same as the Top of the Class, but must be an above average student with leadership and communication skills.

J.C.T.E. OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD

This award is for the student who:

1. personifies those characteristics which VTI deems to represent the institution's philosophy and ethos

2. achieves excellence in academic pursuits, community service, creativity and initiative, extra curricular activities and/or sports and leadership skills.

This award will be presented at the Joint Committee for Tertiary Education (JCTE) Anniversary and Annual Function.