Several counselors have been deployed at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona after a student died in her dorm on Wednesday.

According to reports hall-mates in the Elsa Leo-Rhynie Hall were left in shock after one of their peers died suddenly.

“The UWI advised the public of the “sudden passing” of a male student in the dorm. We are deeply saddened by this news and extend our condolences to the family, friends, and hall-mates of the deceased student,” UWI said in a statement Wednesday.

“The parents of the deceased and the police were contacted, and the body of the student has been removed,” The UWI continued.