UVI will host its 2015 Commencement Ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. St. Thomas’ Commencement Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, in the Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas Campus.
Details on Commencement related information can be found below:
Diplomas:
- Diplomas will be distributed during Commencement as you cross the stage.
Caps and Gowns:
- Candidates may pick-up academic regalia at the University Bookstore during regular business hours from May 4 through May 12.
Participation:
- Only students who have met all graduation requirements can participate in the Commencement Ceremony. All undergraduate students must have completed all required classes in their major with a minimum grade of (C) and a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and above.
- All graduate students must have completed all required classes in their major with a minimum grade of (B) and a cumulative 3.00 GPA. Graduate students are allowed the maximum of two (C) grades.
- Rehearsal is mandatory.
Commencement Invitations and Tickets:
Each candidate for graduation will receive eight printed invitations and eight tickets. Invitations and tickets may be picked up at the locations below.
- Monday, May 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Research and Extension Center (next to the Great Hall), St. Croix
- Tuesday, May 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Research and Extension Center (next to the Great Hall), St. Croix
- Monday, May 11, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Administration and Conference Center (ACC 203), St. Thomas
- Tuesday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Administration and Conference Center (ACC 203), St. Thomas
Students are required to satisfy all university obligations before receiving tickets and invitations. The following must be completed before ticket/invitation distribution:
- Financial Aid Exit Interview (Please see the Financial Aid Office)
- Graduating Senior Exit Survey - (Contact Institutional Research at (340) 693-1010)
- Institutional Advancement Exit Interview (Call (340) 693-1607)
Though representatives from the Financial Aid and Institutional Advancement Offices will be on hand to assist where possible, students are encouraged to complete forms and surveys beforehand, as instructed.
Rehearsal:
- Monday, May 11, 2015 at 4 p.m. - St. Thomas, Sports and Fitness Center (SFC)
- Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 3 p.m. - St. Croix, next to The Great Hall
- Rehearsal is mandatory.
Additional Information:
Will be sent to your UVI email address.
For more information please call the Registrar's Office at (340) 693-1160 or the Associate Registrar at (340) 692-4103.