July 25, 2008 – Orientation and registration for new and transfer students attending the University of the Virgin Islands will be held from Aug. 11-15, on the St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses. All newly matriculated students are required to participate in orientation.
The orientation process is designed to enhance students' academic and social adjustment to college life. There will be activities to acquaint students with rules and regulations of the university, to allow students to explore the campuses and for students to network among themselves. Students will also meet faculty advisors to develop their class schedules and register for fall semester classes.
Orientation includes dormitory check-in, placement testing, class registration, island tours and social events. UVI administrators will officially welcome them. There will also be activities for the parents of new students.
Fall semester classes begin on Monday, Aug. 18, on both campuses.
St. Thomas Campus
Monday, Aug. 11
· English Placement Test 8:30 a.m. to noon, CAB 302
· Resident Hall Check-In 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Activities Center
· Math Placement Exam 4:30-6 p.m., CAB 302
· Residence Hall Meeting 7-8 p.m., Dining Pavilion
Tuesday, Aug. 12
· Orientation Opening Ceremony and Overview 9-9:15 a.m., SFC
· Information Sessions 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., SFC
· Freshman Program Course Schedule Distribution 4:15-5 p.m., SFC
· Welcome Reception and Pinning Ceremony 5-7 p.m., Dining Pavilion
Wednesday, Aug. 13
· Registration Overview 10-10:30 a.m., ACC
· Undergraduate full time students Advisement and Registration 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., ACC
· Graduate and part-time students Advisement and Registration 1-6 p.m., ACC
Thursday, Aug. 14
· Advisement and Late Registration 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ACC
Friday, Aug. 15
· Advisement and Late Registration 3-6 p.m., ACC
St. Croix Campus
Monday, Aug. 11
· English Placement Exam 8:30-10:30 a.m., Q-100 and R-100
· Math Placement Exam 4-6 p.m., Q-100 and R-100
· Orientation Check-In 6 p.m., NWW- Greathall
· Orientation Official Welcome 6:30-8:30 p.m., NWW- Greathall
Tuesday, Aug. 12
· UVI Campus Tour 9:30-11 a.m., Residence Hall
Wednesday, Aug. 13
· Academic Advisement 12:30-6 p.m., Evans Center 300
· Registration 1-4 p.m., NWW-Greathall
Thursday, Aug. 14
· Student Workshops 9-11:30 a.m., Evans Center 713 & 716
· Student and Alumni Convocation 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Center/Cafetorium
· Late Registration 4-6 p.m., NWW- Greathall
Friday, Aug. 15
· Late Registration 4-6 p.m., NWW- Greathall
· Returning Students Check- In Noon to 10 p.m., Residence Hall
For a complete orientation schedule visit the UVI Web site at www.uvi.edu
For more information about advisement and registration on the St. Thomas campus call the Office of the Registrar at 693-1160.
For more information about advisement and registration on the St. Croix campus call the Office of Academic Services at 692-4158.