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Contact Information (Offices & Phone Numbers)
UVI Mailing Addresses
University of the Virgin Islands
Albert A. Sheen Campus-St. Croix
RR1 10,000
Kingshill, USVI 00850-9781 |
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas Campus
#2 John Brewers Bay
St. Thomas, USVI 00802-9990 |
Call Toll-Free 1 (877) GoToUVI or 1 (877) 468-6884
Albert A. Sheen Campus-St. Croix (340) 778-1620 | St. Thomas Campus (340) 776-9200
Recruiters
Tuition Payment Options
| Prepay with 2% Discount |
Payment Plan for the Academic Year
- New Students - Prepay in full for Fall & Spring semesters by August 19 to receive a 2% tuition discount.
- Current Students - Prepay in full for Fall & Spring semesters by August 1 to receive a 2% tuition discount.
Discounts are not applicable to students on financial aid or UVI scholarships. |
| Pay in 2 Installments |
Payment Plan for the Academic Year
Fall semester payment is due in full by August 1. Spring semester payment is due prior to completing enrollment for Spring classes. No discounts are available. |
| Pay in 4 Installments |
Payment Plan for the Semester
The first installment of 25% is due by August 1. The other installments are due by September 1, October 1, and November 1. A per semester administrative fee of $45 will be is charged to accounts with this option. |
| Pay in 5 Installments |
Students may use Tuition Management System, https://uvi.afford.com/, to pay in tuition and fees in five installments. There are service fees for this option. Tuition Management System also offers education payment counseling. Contact an education payment advisor to learn more about available payment methods. |
These options are limited to full-time students not receiving scholarships or financial aid. New UVI students must pay their tuition and fees in full or pay their first installment by August 19. Returning students must pay their tuition and fees in full or make arrangements for one of the payment options in the UVI Business Office by August 1 to complete enrollment and enter classes for the Fall semester.
To ensure resources are available for instruction, students must pay their required tuition and fees prior to the start of classes. Students who do not conform to UVI’s Tuition & Fees Payment Policy will be removed from registered courses, regarded as not enrolled, debarred from attending classes, and prohibited from residing on University property and utilizing student services.
Refunds - If a student withdraws during a term, the refund for that term will be calculated in accordance with the University’s regular refund policy. In the event a student covered by one of UVI’s payment plans withdraws, or otherwise leaves UVI, the student may withdraw from the plan and the unutilized balance will be refunded.
Other Financial Aid Options
| Scholarships |
A variety of scholarships are available for new and current UVI students. The application deadline is typically March 1. However, new scholarships become available year around. Scholarships do not have to be repaid. |
| Grants |
Federal and territorial grants are typically available to students who have met certain criteria. Grants do not have to be repaid. |
| Loans |
Subsidized, unsubsidized, private and public loans are available to students. Repayment is typically due 6 months after graduation, withdraw, or drop below half-time status. |
| Employment |
Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing students to earn money to help pay educational expenses. |
To be considered for Federal Financial Aid students must complete the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) at
www.fafsa.gov . Resources are limited. Apply as soon as possible.
Financial Aid Eligibility
In accordance with federal regulations, UVI’s Financial Aid Office must monitor each student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward the completion of a degree. Financial aid is based on financial need, which is calculated by subtracting the expected family contribution from UVI’s cost of attendance. Student’s progress is checked at the completion of each term. The satisfactory academic progress review is based on the percentage rate of attempted credit hours, minimum cumulative and/or semester grade-point average (GPA), and timeframe needed for program completion. Click for more information.
Tuition & Fees
Paying for college can be difficult, and with college tuition rates increasing across the United States, financial responsibilities can become overwhelming. At UVI, we want to help make your higher education goals affordable while keeping your college debt levels as low as possible.
Vaccination Policy
Required Immunizations:
- Polio (3 doses are acceptable)
- Tdap (Get a Tdap Vaccine once then TD booster every 10 years)
- TD
- MMR (2 doses required for all students)
- Hepatitis B (Series of 3 required for all students)
- Meningococcal Quadrivalent (A, C, Y, W-135) (Mandatory for all students)
- Serogroup B Meningococcal: (Bexsero 2 doses series or Trumenba, 3 dose series (recommended but not mandatory)
- MenB0 RC (Bexero) or MenB0FHbp (Trumenba)
- Varicella: (A history of chicken Pox, a positive varicella antibody or 2 doses of vaccines meet the requirement) History of Disease 2. Varicella antibody date, Result Reactive or Non- Reactive
- PPD Skin Test: CXR Results (required for positive PPD): INH Treatment received: 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months
UVI's Health Form must be completed by a medical provider and returned to UVI's Health Services Center prior to moving on campus or registering for classes.
Mission Statement
The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of its students and committed to enhancing the lives of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean through excellent teaching, innovative research, and responsive community service.
Vision Statement
The University of the Virgin Islands will be an exceptional U.S. institution of higher education in the Caribbean dedicated to student success, committed to excellence, and pledged to enhancing the social and economic transformation of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Core Values
- Students First
- Learning and Scholarship
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Collegiality and Shared Governance
- Inclusiveness of Ideas
- Principled Leadership
- Supporting Our Community
- Effective Use of Technology
- Equitable Reward System
Management Values
- High Performing Institution with a Focus on Quality
- Service Oriented
- Uncompromised Integrity
- Informed Decision Making
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Performance Assessment
- Emotional and Spiritual Health
Accessibility & Anti-Discrimination
The University of the Virgin Islands is committed to assuring that its workplace is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based upon race, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age (40 and over), marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), status as a U.S. veteran (disabled, Vietnam or other), or any other status protected by University policy, local or federal law.
The University is committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in which they have been hired, or for which they have applied.
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Privacy Rights of Students & Parents - FERPA Regulations
UVI adheres to strict policies regarding the release of student information. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records.
1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.
2. The rights to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
3. The right to provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
Click to learn more about UVI's student confidentiality policy.
Accreditations
The University of the Virgin Islands is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (Visit the CHE web site for current details.) of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Phone: 215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
Additional Accreditations:
Click for a comprehensive list of accreditations and memberships.
Affiliations
UVI is an active member of the American Association for Higher Education, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education, the Association of Caribbean Information Systems, the Association of Caribbean Universities and Research Institutes, the Association of Governing Boards, the National Association for Equal Opportunity and the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges. UVI is a land-granted institution and the only one of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities outside of the continental United States. The University of the Virgin Islands is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, Section 504, PL 101-542 educator and employer. Strategic Plan 2018-2023: Pathways to Greatness
Emergency Communication Methods
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UVI uses several systems to keep members of the University community informed during emergency situations.
- Telephone Hotlines: Call (340) 693-1016 for St. Thomas Campus updates and (340) 692-4168 Albert A. Sheen Campus updates
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UVI Campus Security Telephone Numbers:
- St. Croix: on campus call extension 4444 or off campus call (340) 692-4155
- St. Thomas: on campus call extension 1530 or off campus call (340) 693-1530
- Virgin Islands Emergency Services: 911
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State Contact Information Regarding Filing of Complaints
ACCREDITATION AND STATE LICENSURE INFORMATION
The University of the Virgin Islands is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Phone: 215-662-5606
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) provides opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and members of the public to submit information regarding the qualifications for accreditation of its member institutions. The Commission also provides an opportunity for any individual or entity to submit information regarding the Commission’s compliance with its own policies and procedures as well as requirements for federal recognition or the recognition criteria of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Inquiries related to this accreditation or complaints against the commission or its accredited institutions can be directed to: https://www.msche.org/complaints/
STATE CONTACT INFORMATION REGARDING FILING OF COMPLAINTS
The University of the Virgin Islands is licensed to operate as an institution of higher education in the Virgin Islands of the United States.
The University of the Virgin Islands is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which grants authorization through the four regional education compacts to deliver distance education courses and programs. The University of the Virgin Islands is affiliated through the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). To see if your state is also a member, which would allow you to enroll in UVI’s distance education programs, visit the NC-SARA website.
Students are encouraged to utilize the University's internal complaint or review policies and procedures prior to filing a complaint with a state agency. For access to the contact information from each state in which a complaint may be filed, be directed to:
https://www.nc-sara.org/content/state-portal-entity-contacts
