BARRANCABERMEJA CAMPUS
Student Welfare
Health
Care
Nursing
Care is provided in relation to the basic care plan and minor procedures, individual care in health promotion and maintenance programs, control of environmental risk factors, public health surveillance, and emergency care.
barenfermeria@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 6200700
Extension: 6022
Edificio administrativo y de aulas, second floor, Student Welfare Office
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Psychology
It offers individual support to students facing psycho-affective, family, and social issues, such as symptoms of anxiety and depression, substance use, emotional imbalances, relationship challenges, family dynamics, decision-making difficulties, and social skills development. The aim is to provide guidance and counseling to promote the well-being and mental health of the university community.
barsicologia@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 6200700
Extension: 6023
Edificio administrativo y de aulas, second floor, Student Welfare Office
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Social Work
Identifying vulnerability conditions, advising on access to existing socioeconomic benefits, and providing support for individual cases referred by academic and administrative units. Additionally, it offers guidance on issues related to university adaptation and academic performance.
barbieuni@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 6200700
Extension: 6018
Edificio administrativo y de aulas, second floor, Student Welfare Office
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Students'
Accident Policy
The University offers an accident insurance policy through an insurance company for students who pay a premium to receive coverage for contingencies. All students who are required to travel for their teaching practice or to represent the University in cultural, academic, or sporting events must be covered by this policy. Additionally, students with practical or sports-related subjects in their curriculum must also be insured under this policy.
barenfermeria@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 6200700
Extension: 6022
Edificio administrativo y de aulas, second floor, Student Welfare Office
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Socioeconomics
Support
STUDENT
Support
.
Intended for the payment of housing leases or transportation for low-income undergraduate students. Requirements: Enrollment in at least 11 credits, no active disciplinary sanctions, and not exceeding the maximum number of academic periods allowed at the regional campus according to the corresponding study plan.
STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE
Assistantship
.
Assistantships involve support tasks that undergraduate students can perform in administrative offices.
Requirements: Completion of the first academic level, a GPA of at least 3.2, no other assistantship, and no disciplinary sanctions.
Payment: 1 minimum monthly legal wage (smmlv) per semester for 120 hours of work.
DISCOUNT FOR
Distinguished Students
.
A discount of 25%, 50%, or 100% on the base tuition fee is applied to students who achieve the highest grade point average in their academic program.
SIBLING
Discount
.
When a parent has multiple children simultaneously enrolled in on-site or distance learning academic programs at any of the UIS regional or central campuses, the following discounts will be applied to the tuition fees:
- For two (2) children, 20%.
For three (3) or more children, 30%.
STIMULUS FOR
Sports Participation
.
This discount applies to students who participate in national sports events endorsed by ASCUNDEPORTES or the respective sports federations. Students who win a gold medal receive a 100% exemption from the base tuition fee, 90% for a silver medal, and 80% for a bronze medal. The exemption will be maintained as long as the student retains their sports recognition title.
VOTING
Discount
.
Students who participate in electoral processes by voting receive a 10% discount on the base tuition fee.
TUITION COMMITTEE
Discount
.
This financial tuition reimbursement process allows students who present changes in their family’s socioeconomic dynamics to request a study of their urgent situation in order to obtain a temporary or definitive discount in the base tuition amount, or in certain cases, to change the settlement factor.
National Government Support
PROTOCOL FOR DEALING WITH
Gender-based Violence Incidents
Report of cases of gender-based violence
bca.protocolo@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 620 0700
Extension: 6018 - 6021 - 6022
National line 01 8000 111 641
The Universidad Industrial de Santander has implemented its Gender Equity Policy and the Protocol for Addressing Gender-Based Violence, which aims to establish measures for care, assistance, monitoring, and referral of gender-based violence committed in any physical or virtual space, both within the Institution and outside it, in the context of institutional activities.
The protocol can be activated by the person who considers themselves a victim of gender-based violence or by a third party who, as a witness or having knowledge of an incident, wishes to report the case so that the victim may receive assistance. All members of the UIS community (students, administrative staff, and faculty) who have experienced gender-based violence are eligible for support.
UIS Barrancabermeja Campus
Edificio administrativo
Aulas first floor
Bienestar Estudiantil offices
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PROGRAM:
Vida Sana
HEALTH
Maintenance (Mansa)
.
Entrance exam for first level students.
Elaboration of the individual health profile through a comprehensive assessment.
Early detection of health problems and disease risk factors.
Blood Donation Days.
Massive activities to promote healthy lifestyles.
CARDIOVASCULAR
Risk Control
.
- Screening of risk factors in the student community, including BMI, anthropometric measurements, and blood pressure.
- Health campaigns (blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI).
- Health education campaigns featuring: Informative booths, preventive health tips, workshops, and talks promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Individual counseling and personalized education focused on risk factors identified during the intervention (nutrition, rest and sleep, exercise and recreation, etc.).
- Follow-up for students with identified risk factors.
ORAL
Health
.
- Oral health assessment at university entrance.
Educational activity with emphasis on oral hygiene.
VISUAL
Health
.
Educational campaigns to promote eye health.
Screening for early detection of ocular disorders.
MENTAL HEALTH
Promotion
.
Individual attention.
Psycho-educational group activities aimed at all students, especially first semester students who present psychosocial risks and attend psychology or mental health consultations.
Workshops for the management of anxiety, depression, stress and emotional intelligence.
Psychoeducation activities and relaxation techniques.
STRATEGIC RESPONSE SERVICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF
Consumption of Psychoactive Substances (SER UIS)
.
Massive stands with recreational-educational activities for the prevention of psychoactive substances consumption.
Conference on education, prevention, treatment and regulation of psychoactive substance use.
Individual counseling.
PROGRAM FOR THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS IN
Disability Status (PIESD)
.
- Census of students with disabilities.
- Professional support for students identified with disabilities.
- Collaboration with other academic and administrative departments to improve the retention conditions of students with disabilities.
- Support and guidance to facilitate the learning processes of identified students.
VACCINATION
Program
.
Procurement of the biologic with other government entities.
Educational campaigns on vaccination needs.
Immunization day.
PROGRAM:
Sports Management
.
Support for sports groups.
Organization of physical and cultural fitness events and development of the Vecinos y Amigos (Neighbors and Friends) program.
Sports competition activities.
HEALTH INSURANCE PROMOTION PROGRAM
For UIS Students (PAS)
.
Advice is provided on the steps that students not enrolled in the General Social Security Health System must take as holders of health-related duties and rights, in order to access the services of an entity that administers benefit plans (EAPB), formerly known as EPS.
Sexual and
Reproductive Health
Breast and testicular self-examination education.
Individual counseling.
Health education campaigns with information booths, preventive health tips, workshops and lectures related to the program.
Health education campaigns with: Informative stands, preventive health tips, workshops and talks allusive to the program.
Individual attention and follow-up.
Promotion of condom use through the “Condomania: A Healthy Habit” campaign, with the provision of condoms.
Screening with rapid tests for HIV-AIDS.
Education for the construction of motherhood and fatherhood.
Physical and emotional preparation sessions for the mother-to-be for the birth of her child.
Monthly follow-up of the pregnant woman.
Individual and group education on fertility control methods.
Recreational-educational activities for the promotion of sexual and reproductive health.
Education and provision of contraceptive methods.
Individual monitoring of the method adopted by the student.
PROGRAM:
Academic Improvement
CÁTEDRA
UIS
.
Induction processes for those admitted to the face-to-face undergraduate, distance undergraduate and introductory level programs.
Safe families.
Workshops on adaptation to university life, organization, time management, strengthening UIS identity.
PROGRAM:
Professional Orientation
.
- Application of professional orientation tests.
- Life project and decision making workshops.
- Conferences UIS schools offer career and economic benefits.
- Individual attention.
ENTRY INTO
Working Life
.
Workshop on the preparation of a resume for students in their last semesters of programs completed entirely at the headquarters.
Workshop on emotional intelligence in the workplace.
Preparation for interviews and psycho-technical tests.
ACADEMIC-ADMINISTRATIVE
Procedures
.
Excesses
Recalculation
Readmissions
Semester and course cancellations
Early transfers
Socioeconomic, psychosocial and health studies
Home visits
PEDAGOGICAL-COGNITIVE
Strengthening (FPC)
.
- Cognitive characterization for admission, EFAI-4 application.
- Program development modules.
- Individual counseling.
HUMAN
Development
.
Campaigns and recreational-educational activities to promote soft skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, problem solving, etc.
Development of activities aimed at strengthening social responsibility and solidarity among members of the university community and with the community in general.
PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENT, FOLLOW-UP AND ACCOMPANIMENTATION OF
First Semester and Conditional Students
.
Educational activities to strengthen the learning process.
Follow-up of academic risk cases referred by teachers.
Referral to academic, economic or psychosocial support programs.
Do you need more information?
Contact us
Student Welfare – Barrancabermeja Campus
Telephone: +57 (607) 620 0070
Extension: 6018
Email: barbieuni@uis.edu.co
Location
Barrancabermeja, Santander
Carrera 28 # 60 – 00
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SOCIAL WELFARE FOR
UIS Employees
.
In accordance with current regulations, the Superior Council established a social welfare system for UIS employees and their beneficiaries: spouse or permanent partner, and sons and daughters of UIS employees enrolled in undergraduate, academic, administrative, and social projection programs of the University.
The university grants a subsidy of 90% of the tuition and in return, the student agrees to work a total of 32 semester hours per semester in academic or administrative work according to the needs of the requesting academic administrative unit, without establishing any employment relationship.