Most colleges charge fees on an annual or semester basis and students are expected to stay for the full year or semester. Please note that college fees cover a 36-week period. In most cases it is difficult to enter college after the start of semester.
Some colleges have vacancies mid-year.
There are ten residential colleges on the St Lucia campus. They provide accommodation for over 2000 students. While residential colleges are affiliated with the University, they are independent and operate a separate application system. It is advisable to apply as early as possible in the year prior to entry, because of the large demand for on-campus accommodation. Students usually contact the college they would prefer to attend for an application form, which is uniform for all the colleges.