7:40 AM - 8:00 AM Orientation Check-In
We are so excited to meet you! Pick up your welcome bag, learn about
your team colors, and kick off the day with fun & interactive ativities to
connect with fellow students.
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM - Welcome New Buccaneers Location: NWW Great Hall
Meet your dedicated Student Support Teams, who will introduce the day's
agenda and highlight the exciting activities you'll be part of. Get ready for
an engaging and memorable start to yourjourney with us!
8:10 AM - 8:30 AM - Community Building: More Than The Eves Can See
Engage in a vibrant activity designed to reveal the unique stories and
common grounds that will result in new friendships.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Resource Rally
Dive into a hub of information where support staff and representatives from
resource offices across campus equip you with vital insights for academic
success and a smooth transition to university life. Here, every question is
valued & answered!
9:00 AM - 10:25 AM - Overview of Campus Resources & Opportunities Location: NWW Great Hall
Dive into a hub of information where support staff and representatives from
resource offices across campus equip you with vital insights for academic
success and a smooth transition to university life. Here, every question is
valued & answered!
A sequence of brief presentations from key campus departments,
providing you who foundational information to navigate your student
journey effectively.
10:25 AM - 11:00 AM - Snack Break and Campus Tour
Location: Various Campus Locations
This guided tour will unveil the hotspots and gems that will become part
of your daily life at UVl
11:00AM-11:20AM - Kahoot: Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge and reflexes in a competitive Kahoot! game. Questions
will draw from today's campus tour and resource presentations.
11:20AM-11:35AM - Student Panel & Importance of Getting Involved Location: NWW Great Hall
Hear from current students about campus life and getting involved.
11:35 AM - 12:00 PM - Interactive Scenario: Campus Safety Participate in a live-action role play focusing on campus security awareness.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch and Networking on the Green Location: NWW Lawn
Fuel up and network with peers, staff, and faculty on our campus lawn!
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM - In it to Win It - Team Building Extravaganza 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Concurrent Connection Sessions
Location: NWW Great Hall
Bucs Advisement - Meet with faculty advisors to chart your academic course.
Course Selection Clinic - Navigate the ins and outs of course registration.
Financial Aid Release - Have your last-minute financial aid questions answered.
Residence Hall Open House - Explore the living spaces and amenities that
await you at the Delta M. Jackson Dorsch Complex.
These sessions offer a chance to engage directly with university resources,
ensuring you have all the information you need before you embark on your
UVI journey.
3:00 PM -4:00 PM - The Final Stretch: Wrap-Up and Next Steps
OPEN PARKING AVAILABLE. Orientation activities may be subject to change
Please contact the Dean of Students Office at (340)-692-4188 or orngel.erskine@uvi.edu with any questions.
