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Cayman: UCCI extends the closure of its campuses until the end of the academic year

The University College of the Cayman Islands’ campuses in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac will remain closed until the end of the academic year, following the April 22 directive issued by the Cayman Islands Government to extend the closure of all educational institutions as a result of COVID-19 developments. Pending the issuance of further directives, UCCI’s physical campuses will remain closed until a reopening date can be established in accordance with public health and safety measures.

Online classes have continued to be facilitated throughout the Spring. With the Summer 2020 Semester planned to commence on May 11, a full schedule of classes are being offered with the aim of setting the standard for a new wave of accessible education. The class registration period for Summer 2020 began on April 9 and will run until May 15, with the semester concluding on July 2. UCCI’s regular business hours will remain the same as the campuses operate remotely: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

An announcement of decisions regarding either the delay or cancellation of university events, in-person or virtually, will follow in the coming weeks. To view the most recently updated version of the Academic Calendar, the public is encouraged to visit https://www.ucci.edu.ky/academic-calendar.

UCCI President & CEO, Dr. Stacy McAfee notes: “Faculty and staff look forward to serving students taking online classes this Summer. As a primary provider of quality tertiary education, UCCI has faced collective challenges and new opportunities during this unprecedented time. We remain compliant with the directives issued by the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture & Lands and we believe our combined efforts to facilitate a smooth and successful Summer for our students, will continue to fuel public sentiment that UCCI is resilient in its provision of educational pathways for students across the Cayman Islands. We are confident that students will benefit from the new and streamlined experience of online classroom instruction at UCCI.”

For further assistance with class registration and general queries, students are encouraged to contact UCCI at [email protected] or call 1-345-623-8224. The Student Life Department can also be contacted via email at [email protected] for continued student support; with Academic advising, Financial Aid queries, Career/Internship advising, and Counseling services. Prospective students or parents who would like to consult with a member of the Admissions Team can email [email protected] or call 1-345-623-8224 to learn more about UCCI’s online application portal and starting their education with UCCI.

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