Caribbean Academic Foundation Year (CAFY)

SSS-CAFY is a college preparatory program, which aims to assist post-secondary students pursuing tertiary education by strategically laying strong foundations, through clearly established and success-oriented goals and carefully ;developed individualized learning plans, to meet the needs
of each student, resulting in academic and career success.

SSS-CAFY students will receive administrative, academic and psychological support.
Saba and Statia coordinators will oversee the program on their respective islands and report to the Head Coordinator at USM.
Students will have access to USM’s digital library and resources.

Admission
1. Fill in the application form and submit required documents
Download application form here:

Submit completed form to admission@usm.sx, juliana.shipley-hodge@usm.sx and marva.sam-arrindell@usm.sx
2. Have a one-on-one interview with SSS-CAFY team: Dean of Academics, Coordinator, Admissions Officer
3. Take placement test
4. Receive an individualized study or learning plan
5. Register for courses
6. Participate in student orientation activity


 Duration: 10 months (two semesters)
 Eligibility: Successful completion of secondary
education and possess a HAVO, CXC, CSEC diploma
 Qualification: 16 to 23 yrs. and recently graduated from secondary school for up to 2 years
 Language of Instruction: English
 Curriculum: core courses and electives
 Credit Hours: 31/33
 Certification: SSS-CAFY Certificate and official transcript

Testimonials:
USM student testimonial

Associated files

This program's brochure might refer to the USM courses.