UVI Commencement Ceremonies

What is the Graduation Fee?

The Graduation Application Fee is $125.00.

Where do I order my Cap & Gown?

Prospective graduates should place orders with respective Campus Bookstore.
Including on-line graduates
Philantrophy Chords will be given by Institutional Advancements
Class Stoles, etc must be purchased separatedly at Campus Bookstore $30/each.

When is Commencement?

Thursday, May 14, 2026 (OEK Campus)
Friday, May 15, 2026  (Island Center of St. Croix)
1:00 p.m. AST - (Prompt)

Where will commencement be held?

Commencement will be held at the following locations:
- Sports & Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus, St. Thomas, USVI
-Island Center of St. Croix , 184C Pepper Tree Road Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI

When is rehearsal for graduates?

 St. Thomas:

Monday, May 11, 2026
4:00 p.m. 
Elridge W.  Blake Sports  and Fitness Center - Orville E. Kean Campus

 

St. Croix:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Island Center of St. Croix

 

When are tickets distributed?

Orville E. Kean Campus (St. Thomas):

May 12 - 13, 2026
10 AM - 5 PM 
Laverne E. Ragster Administration and Conference Center
Second Floor Conference Room 

Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix):  

May 12 - 13, 2026
10 AM - 5 PM 
Alumni Office: Room REC 107

How many guest tickets will be issued to each graduate?

Each graduate will receive eight (8) tickets.

Will there be professional photographers taking pictures at Commencement?

Yes, professional photographers will be taking photos at the commencement ceremonies.  Please ask your commencement student advisor for information on the photograher that graduates can select, arrangements for the photoshoot and the cost of the photo packages.  

Accessibility Concerns

For accessibility accommodations, kindly contact (340) 692-4170.

Are there other viewing options?

Tune in to Government Access Channel 

View live streaming - 

• UV's YouTube Channel 
• UVI's Facebook Page

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UVI offers a special needs seating and parking area for our guests. Contact the following Commencement Committee chairpersons for further information:

Orville E. Kean Campus Commencement Committee – Chair:  Jeannine Francis-Brown, Co-Chair: Dr. Leslyn Tonge

Albert A. Sheen Campus Commencement Committee – Chair: Toi Matthews

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First Graduation Class

The first graduation class of the College of the Virgin Islands (CVI) with First Lady "Lady Bird" Johnson (President Lyndon B. Johnson’s wife) who was the commencement speaker and Dr. Lawrence Wanlass, CVI’s first president.

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Invitations & Ticket Pickup Schedule:

Orville E. Kean Campus (St. Thomas)

May 12 - 13, 2026
10 AM - 5 PM 
Laverne E. Ragster Administration and Conference Center
Second Floor Conference Room 

Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix):  

May 12 - 13, 2026
10 AM - 5 PM 
Alumni Office: Room REC 107

CAP and  Gown Pick-up Information

Orville E. Kean campus (St. Thomas):   TBA

Albert A. Sheen campus (St. Croix):  TBA

Graduation Rehearsal

 St. Thomas:

Monday, May 11, 2026
4:00 p.m. 
Elridge W.  Blake Sports  and Fitness Center - Orville E. Kean Campus

St. Croix:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Island Center of St. Croix

Rehearsal is strongly encouraged.

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