Congratulations on your admission to The University of the South Pacific. Before you embark on your studies this semester, we would like to ensure that you have all the correct information in relation to your studies. Please click on the links provided below for valuable information that will assist you with your registration.
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The Online Mathematics Diagnostic Tool (OMDT) is an online mathematics support tool. The purpose of this tool is to bridge mathematics gaps between secondary and tertiary level education. The OMDT covers broad topics of mathematics such as; Algebra, Functions, Differentiation, Integration and Probability & Statistics. It consists of a 75 minutes online test which has 40 questions and remedial modules. Upon completing the test, the test results will indicate if students need help in any area(s) of mathematics. Successful test results will prompt the tool to generate a certificate for the student and this will be the end of OMDT.
Appropriate online remedial will be open to students needing further help. After completing the remedial, students take a retest, whether they pass or fail the retest, students will receive their respective OMDT certificate and badge.
Note: All new first year degree students are required to attempt the FREE Online Mathematics Diagnostic Tool (OMDT) in order to progress to 2nd year degree studies. Students who do not take the OMDT will not be allowed to register for their 2nd year courses. Strongly encourage to take the OMDT before commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2022. All Science students are required to take OMDT01 and Non-Science students are required to take OMDT02.
Access and Information:
The OMDT will open from 7th March, 2022.
To attempt the OMDT, go to the link http://omdt.usp.ac.fj login with your USP username and password and select OMDT: Online Mathematic Diagnostic Tool. For more information or queries about the OMDT, please visit the website:
http://www.usp.ac.fj/discipline-of-mathematical-science/omdt/ or contact omdt@usp.ac.fj.
The Student Charter is a document developed by the Students Association of USP and the University outlining the responsibilities of both you, as a student, and the University during the course of your studies.
This document applies to all registered students of the University undertaking taught or research programmes throughout our 12 USP regional campuses.
The Academic Honesty Policy is designed to inform and provide guidance to students on the issue of academic honesty at the university and is applicable to any student that is enrolled for a USP course or thesis as part of a USP academic programme. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with this important policy.
Ensure that your enrolment for the semester is on track by referring to the Enrolment Checklist.
Regional Campuses Students are requested to visit Student Administrative Services and or School/ Academic Staff based at the campus for Academic Advice or any further assistance you may require.
Note for Regional Campus Students:
Fee Payment Deadline
The University wishes to now inform all current and future University students that the fee deadline in Semester I, 2018 and thereafter will be Friday Week 4 of classes in an effort to improve collections of fees and also be in line with standard practice in other Universities. This deadline apply for all private students and private sponsors.
The following process will apply:
1. Students who have paid no fees at all (i.e., neither tuition nor other fees)
Students who have paid no fees at all by Friday of Week 4 of classes shall be de-registered on Friday of Week 5 of classes. This means their registration is cancelled, and they owe nothing to the University (i.e., it is as if they never were registered). These students can be re-registered in that Semester if they pay all outstanding fees including penalties within one month of deregistration. Such students will hereafter be required to pay all fees upfront when they next register for courses.
2. Students owing over 50% of tuition fees, or not paid substantial amount of other fees (e.g., accommodation)
Students owing over 50% of tuition fees or not paid substantial amount of other fees Friday of Week 4 of classes, shall have their accounts de-activated on Friday of Week 5 of classes. This means they will not have access to Moodle or other facilities, and cannot sit exams, or submit other assessment items. Students’ accounts can only be re-activated if they pay all outstanding fees or make arrangements to pay by maximum of two installments and they have one month to do so;
3. Students owing less than 50% of tuition fees, and has other fees outstanding
Students owing less than 50% of tuition fees, and has other fees outstanding (like general service fees), shall be placed on hold on the last day of exams or 2nd Friday of Semester Exams i.e. soon after exams are completed. This means they will have access to Moodle, and will be allowed to sit exams and other assessments, but will not be allowed to register for any new courses, and will not be allowed to access their examination results. To register or gain access to results, such students will be required to pay all outstanding fees, including penalties in full.
All tuition fee payments made after Friday of Week 4 of classes will incur a penalty fee which will be added to the overall total fees. The penalty fees are as follows:
• Late Payment Fees First 4 weeks – 31st March – $125
• Late Payment Fees Next 4 weeks – 30th April – $150
Students paying fees after the deadline for students to withdraw from semester I courses that they do not wish to be assessed in will be charged a penalty fee of $200.
Please avoid the hassle of having your account placed on hold and paying the late payment penalty, and pay your fees before Friday of Week 4 of classes.
How Do I Pay My Fees?
The following three options are available to assist you in making your fee payment each semester/trimester
Regional Campus Students are to consult the Student Finance section at their campus for Fee Levies if unclear on any of the Fees published om the Handbook and Calendar.
What are the fees charges for this year?
Regional and international students approved to study at USP Laucala campus, Fiji are advised to read and familiarize themselves with the standard Immigration requirements before submitting Study Permit applications
Note: Students intending to study in Regional Campuses are asked to liaise with the individual campuses on Study Permit processes they will need to follow.
USP Unclassified Foundation (Undergraduate) Programme Studies (click here)
From Semester I, 2018 persons must sit for the Online ELSA Test in order to register for 200 level courses.
For further information on ELSA requirements and exemptions please refer to
2. Student Online Services (SOLS) www.student.usp.ac.fj
3. MOODLE http://www.elearn.usp.ac.fj
Queries can be directed to elsaqueries(at)usp.ac.fj
Are you unsure of your thesis registration code, do you want to find out more information on how the University Research Office and your Faculty can assist you? If your answer is ‘yes‘ click on the following links for general information that will assist you.
Research @ the Schools:
Students admitted to a degree programme in 2010 are only required to take 2 x 100 level university courses (ie. UU114 and UU100) as part of their programme.
Students admitted to a degree programme in 2011 and thereafter are required to take 2 x 100 level and 2 x 200 level university courses (ie. UU100, UU114, UU200 and UU204) as part of their programme.
UU100A: Information Literacy Module
Flexi School Registrations
UU100A – Information Literacy module will be offered during winter and summer flexi-school terms in Online Mode. The module is primarily designed to develop students Information Literacy Skills required for academic and lifelong learning. Students who are required to complete this module in order to fulfil the requirements of their programme are strongly encouraged to register for this flexi offering to avoid increasing their normal semester workload. Eligibility for registration into UU100A are bound by the following explicit conditions:
Students enrolled into any of the following programme/majors are exempted from UU100 and therefore required to undertake UU100A instead:
· Single/Double major in Computer Science (CS)
· Single/Double major in Information Systems (IN)
· Single/Double major in Accounting (AC)
· Bachelor of Engineering (BE) – Mechanical and/or Electrical and Electronics streams
· Bachelor of Geospatial Science (BGS) – Analyst and/or Developer streams
· Double major in Geospatial Science (GS)
· Diploma in Geospatial Science (DGS)
*Note: CS/IN/AC major combination with any other major not mentioned above (for e.g. Management and Information Systems double major students) are required to undertake UU100A + an additional 100-level course and not UU100 in order for them to accurately meet the 8X8X8 structure requirement for their undergraduate programme. Without a double major combination from the above exempted list students are not permitted to undertake UU100A but must complete UU100 instead. BNC and BSE programme students are still required to complete UU100 full semester course due to ACS accreditation requirements.
Please note that UU100A module will have to be taken in addition to the eight 100-level courses in the first year that is required to be completed as per the 8X8X8 bachelor’s programme structure. This simply means that UU100A will be the ninth course to be completed in Year-1 for students enrolled in the above exempted programme/major list making it a compulsory prerequisite to fulfil before progressing onto 200-level courses.
Should you require further clarification, please contact either of the following:
Find out more information on your programme, courses and USP regulations.
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USP Handbook and Calendar.
Admissions
Persons may apply to study at The University of the South Pacific by submitting an application through the Online Application for Admission Portal. They must meet the general admissions and specific programme requirements in order to be admitted to the University.
Click here to view the Admissions Online Process Flowchart
Registration Online
After being admitted to a programme students may register up to the maximum permissible number of courses for the programme in a particular term that they have been admitted to. For the degree of Bachelor students may register for a maximum of 4 courses per semester or 8 courses per annum.
Students must register for at least a course by Friday of Registration Week to avoid being charged the late registration fee; students registering for the first time after Friday of Registration Week will be charged the one-off late registration fee.
Part-Time students may register in less than 75% of the standard annual full-time workload whereas Full-Time students may register in greater than or equal to 75% of the standard annual full-time workload i.e. the standard annual full-time workload for the degree of Bachelor is ≥ 6 registrations per annum or ≥ 3 registrations per semester.
Students may register for course(s) between the opening of the Online Registration Facility and the Add Course deadline.
Students must pass the pre-requisite of a particular course before s/he can register in that course for Bachelors programmes and above.
Students must not have any HOLD(s) in order to register for the relevant course(s).
Click here to view the Registration Online Process Flowchart
Campus Transfer
Registered students may request to move from one campus to another during the semester between Week 1 of Lectures and Add Course deadline. The campus in which the student is currently registered (exiting Campus) will approve and initiate the documentation of the transfer.
In an emergency or under exceptional circumstances, the Dean may approve an application for Campus transfer after the first 2 weeks of the semester. SAS must be informed of such a decision.
Click here to view the Campus Transfer Process Flowchart
Change of Programme
Students are encouraged to review their programme requirements thoroughly before registering for a course(s) in order to avoid late withdrawals and to ensure the course(s) they register for is/are part of their programme for completions purposes.
Students may use the Change of Programme process to change their programme at the same programme level provided they meet the programme general admission and specific requirements of the new programme.
The Change of Programme deadline is the same as the Add Course Deadline for the term in question.
Sponsored students wishing to change their programme must seek the sponsor’s approval first and his or her change of programme application must be accompanied by the sponsor’s approval for the change to be processed.
Students must not have any HOLD(s) in order to change their programme.
Click here to view the Change of Programme Process Flowchart
Course Withdrawal
Registered students may use the Course Withdrawal process to withdraw from course(s) that they do not wish to be registered in.
In order to withdraw without any financial penalty students must withdraw by Friday of Week:
1. 3 of each semester; or
2. 2 of each trimester.
Students will be charged the full tuition fees if withdrawals are done outside these timelines except under ill health or other extenuating circumstances where students must apply through the Request for Course Withdrawal form accompanied by the recommendation of the head of an academic unit to a Dean and supported by verifiable documentary evidence(s).
Sponsored students wishing to withdraw from a course(s) must seek the sponsor’s approval first and his or her course withdrawal application must be accompanied by the sponsor’s approval for the withdrawal to be processed.
Students must not have any HOLD(s) in order to withdraw from the relevant course(s).
Click here to view the Course Withdrawal Process Flowchart
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