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 15, 2025 (AAS Campus)
Friday, May 16, 2025  (OEK Campus)
1:00 p.m. AST - (Prompt)

Where will commencement be held?

Commencement will be held at the following locations:
- Under the Tent on the UVI Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix, USVI
- Sports & Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus, St. Thomas, USVI

When is rehearsal for graduates?

Monday, May 12, 2025- Under the Tent - Albert A. Sheen Campus
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - Elridge W.  Blake Sports & Fitness Center - Orville E. Kean Campus

When are tickets distributed?

Orville E. Kean Campus (St. Thomas)- May 14 & 15 2025 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the LaVerne E. Ragster Administration and Conference Center (ACC) 2nd Floor Conference Room.

Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix)- May 12 and 13, 2025, REC 107 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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 DaVybe at 107.9 FM
View live streaming by Media One at:  www.uvi.edu

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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: Gail Steele

Albert A. Sheen Campus Commencement Committee – Chair: Toi Matthews,  Co-Chair: Dr. Colvin Georges

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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 14 & 15 2025 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the LaVerne E. Ragster Administration and Conference Center (ACC) 2nd Floor Conference Room.

Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix)- May 12 and 13, 2025, REC 107 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

CAP and  Gown Pick-up Information

Orville E. Kean campus (St. Thomas):   April 25-May 12, 2025; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Albert A. Sheen campus (St. Croix):    April 24-May9, 2025; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Graduation Rehearsal

Orville E. Kean campus (St. Thomas):  Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Eldridge  W. Blake Sports and Fitness Center (SFC) at 4:00 pm.

Albert A. Sheen campus (St. Croix):     Monday, May 12, 2025 on the campus ground at 2:30 pm.

Rehearsal is strongly encouraged.

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