Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of the Virgin Islands! Now that
you have been admitted, please use this checklist to complete the necessary remaining
steps. In addition to the checklist, please scroll to:
Download, complete, and submit the Enrollment Confirmation and Deposit Form
- To access the Enrollment Confirmation and Deposit form, Click here.
Submit an updated college transcript (for applicable admitted transfer students).
Download and read the UVI International Student Manual
- The UVI International Student Manual provides valuable customs, enrollment, and financial information specifically for
non-US students. To access the International Student Manual, click here.
Download, complete, and submit the Certificate of Finances Form.
- International students are required by US federal regulations to demonstrate the ability
to pay for at least the first year of academic study. The Certificate of Finances
Form, found within the UVI International Student Manual, should be supplemented with an official bank letter stating $38,000 (USD) is available
for Academic Year 2025-2026 expenses. Photocopies, faxed, or scanned copies will not
be accepted. Personal bank account statements will not be accepted, as well. The
I-20 Immigration Form will not be issued until a Certification of Finances Form has
been received for review. Please submit the Certificate of Finances Form 4-6 weeks
in advance of the start of your initial enrollment term.
- Documentation of financial support must be submitted along with the Certificate of
Finance form to verify the availability of funds for at least the first year of study;
and projected support for the remainder of the degree program. Documentation should
include an official letter from the bank or lending institution, to confirm availability
of funds. Once the following is completed, documentation will be provided to assist
you in completing the I-901 process. Please note: There is a charge for the I-901 processing. To receive information and pay the I-901
fee, you may click here. You will not be able to get an appointment for the interview at the nearest U.S.
embassy if the I-901 processing is not completed. It is required that "F-1" students
pursue a full-time course of study, the equivalent of 12 undergraduate credits per
semester. Failure to do so will render the student in violation of their F-1 visa
status. You may not attend the University full-time on a B-2 visa.
- To view the Cost Breakdown Memo, click here.
For entry into the US, the signed I-20, a valid Passport/Visa, and the I-901 fee receipt
are required!
Download, complete, and submit the on-campus Student Housing Application
- The Student Housing Application and the $100 (USD) housing deposit must be submitted
in order to live in an on-campus student residence facility. Note: A student housing
assignment will only be made once this application has been received by the Student
Housing Office and the housing deposit has been paid. To access the Student Housing
Application, click here,download, and email directly to Student Housing. For inquiries about Student Housing,
contact the Orville E. Kean Campus (St. Thomas) at shousing@uvi.edu or (340) 693-1110 or the Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix) at aas_student_housing@uvi.edu (340) 692-4194.
Download, complete, and submit the Student Health Form
- The Student Health Form must be completed by a physician and submitted to UVI Student
Health Services by the first day of classes. To access the Student Health Form, click here, download and email directly to Health Services. For inquiries about Health Services,
contact Nurse Janet Pointer, RN at janet.pointer@uvi.edu or (340) 693-1124 on the Orville E. Kean Campus (St. Thomas) or Director/ RN Jeanette
Ferdinand at jeanette.ferdinand@uvi.edu or (340) 692-4214 on the Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix).
Freshmen Placement Exam
- Incoming freshmen must take the English Composition and Mathematics placement exams
for academic placement to the University of the Virgin Islands. Passing of these exams
place you in college-level English Composition 120 or Mathematics 140 /Mathematics
143. These exams can only be taken once as an incoming freshman. For further information
and samples guide for the English Composition and Mathematics tests, click on this link to see criteria that would exempt a student from the placement exam requirements,
as well as for study guides of the English Composition and Mathematics tests. For
information regarding placement testing dates, please click here and Search placment. SAT Score Requirements: Reading and Writing Score - 560, Math Score - 520. ACT Score Requirements: English and Reading Score - 21 , Math Score - 20.
- To access your MyCampus, online account go to mycampus.uvi.edu with your UVI Student Id (enclosed in your acknowledgement letter or admittance letter)
and your default password, which is:
first 2 letters of first name, a dash (-), first 2 letters of last name, and last 4 digits of your UVI ID number@UVI
An example would be: Sally Johnson - Student ID # 008524036 “sa-jo4036@UVI”
- Once logged in you will have access to the MyCampus (university portal) that allows
you to check your UVI email, access Banweb (to view your academic and financial information),
and receive important UVI announcements. If you encounter problems with your login,
contact UVI's IT Helpdesk at (340) 693-1466 or by email at helpdesk@uvi.edu.
After Completing The Checklist:
Register for Classes: Are you registered for classes for the Spring and Fall 2025 semester? Registering
for classes is an important requirement to be fully enrolled. If you have not registered
yet, please contact the following advisors based on your major: Early Registration begins October 24, 2024.
FRESHMAN ADVISORS (Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix):
FRESHMAN ADVISORS (Orville E. Kean Campus, St. Thomas):
E-Check-up: Lastly, don't forget to complete the E-check-up programs. Your safety at the University
is our top priority. Simply use the links below so that you can be informed and proactive
about these programs. Be sure to complete both modules by January 7, 2025.
Register for New & Transfer Student Orientation AAS: Once you complete all these steps, now it’s time to register for orientation on
Friday, January 10, 2024. Click here to register for new and transfer student orientation.
- A New Student Orientation e-package will be sent from Student Affairs containing important
dates and information specific to Orientation. To view the Orientation Schedule, click
here.
