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University of the Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands
2 John Brewers Bay
Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802-9990

Official telephone: (340) 776-9200
Fax number: (340) 774-2544
Website: www.uvi.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in August and January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of six weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: elementary education, business administration, accounting
Average freshman GPA: 2.4 on a 4.0 scale

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: no
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in Caribbean cultural studies, entrepreneurship, environmental science, fine arts, and political science. Certificate programs offered in music industry and psychology.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-medicine
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
business, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: Member of National Student Exchange. Domestic exchange programs with Emory U, Oxford Coll, and SUNY--New Paltz.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Mexico.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Inclusive Early Childhood Education
  • Nursing
  • Physics
  • Process Technology
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Hospitality/Tourism Management
  • Humanities
  • Inclusive Early Childhood Education
  • Information Systems/Technology
  • Marine Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Music Education
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
Master's Degrees

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Counseling/Guidance
  • Education
  • Educational Leadership
  • Marine/Environmental Science
  • Mathematics for Secondary Teachers
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • placement for ACT PEP
  • credit for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
  • placement for international baccalaureate

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