University of the Virgin Islands

Services

Basic

nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance

Remedial

reading, math, writing

Counseling

career, military, personal, academic, psychological

Career

on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training

Campus Safety

24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Housing

Overview

• The school offers housing for students.
• The school will provide assistance for off-campus housing

Types of housing available

• 32% of housing units are Singles.
• 68% of housing units are Doubles.
• In total, there are 6 housing buildings.

Room Accessories

• 0% of rooms are equipped with sprinkler systems.
• 100% of rooms are equipped with fire alarms.

Extracurricular

• 90% of students remain on campus over the weekends, on average.
• Alcohol is not permitted on campus.
• Popular events on campus: September Festival, Coming to the Stage, UVI Olympics, Miss UVI Pageant, St. Marteens Sports Exchange, Virgin Gorda Gateway, Jost Van Dyke Gatway.
• Student activities: drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, yearbook
• In total, there are about 27 organizations on campus.
• Honor societies: Alpha Mu Gamma, Phi Delta, Golden Key Honor Society, UVI Honor Program
• Other organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Students Government, Accounting Association, CompuTed, Computer Science Club, Computer Club, Debate Club, Debate Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Phi Beta Lambda, Journalism Club, Leeward Breezes, Math Boosters, MBA Student Association, Music Educators National Conference, Student Nursing Association, Pre-Professional Science Club, Science Club, Social Science Student Association, Students Education Assn (SEA), Student Nurse Association, BUC Wild, Cheerleaders, Dance Club, Dive Club, Fitness Club, Health Awareness Club, Soccer Club, Tennis Club, Anguilla Student Association, British Virgin Islands Association, Creole Languages & Culture Club, Dominica Association, Hindu Caribbean Association, Netherlands Antilles/Aruba association, St Kitts & Nevis New Student Association, Track Club, Volleyball Booster Club, Advent Youth Fellowship, Baptist Student Union, Catholic Students Club, Chess Club, Commuter Club, Knights Distinction, Music Club, Photography Club, Radio Club, Studio One, Alpha Kappa Alpha-Rho Omicron Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha-Rho Xi Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Interest Group, Delta Sigma Theta-Sigma Omega Chapter, Kappa Interest group, Kappa Sweet Heart Interest Group, Phi Alpha Psi Interest Group, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.

Travel

• Nearest airport(s) (distance in miles): Charlotte Amalie (1), Christiansted (10)
• Public transportation serves the campus.
• All students are permitted to have cars on campus.

Employment

• School employment is available.
• 14% of undergrads are employed with average earnings of 4,500
• Freshman are discouraged from working.

Greek Life

• There are 1 fraternities
• 0 fraternity houses
• 0% of students are fraternity members
• There are 6 sororities
• 0 sorority houses
• 1% of students are sorority members.

ROTC

• Army ROTC: Offered on campus

Additional Policies

class attendance mandatory