Our friendly and professional staff work with faculty in the colleges and schools to provide academic advisement to students. This team approach ensures that students receive timely assistance to become members of our higher education community and progress toward graduation with their peers. Our advisement model helps our students think critically about their roles and responsibilities, and to prepare to become educated citizens of a democratic society and a global community.
We collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs to provide counseling that enhances student engagement in the learning process. From time to time, life situations may cause significant challenges for students; Our staff and those from the Division of Student Affairs help students through these difficult times with wise counseling.
Our staff help students in making career-related decisions.
We work with students who:
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has partnered with the EAB to roll out an updated advising / tutoring platform, BucsConnect (EAB - Navigate). EAB - Navigate is the updated version to SSC Campus that was once used.
Why is Bucsconnect better?
It is more user friendly, easier to access needed information, and a great tool to communicate with students and advisees.
Faculty can use Bucsconnect for submitting early alerts and progress reports, taking attendance, and connecting with their students and advisees.
Students can use Bucsconnect to make appointments with learning assistants / tutors, professors, and advisors.
How can Bucsconnect be accessed???
By logging in to UVI myCampus and clicking on the BucsConnect icon, students, faculty, and advisors have access to Bucsconnect.
Who should I contact if I need assistance with Bucsconnect???
The Center for Student Success staff can assist with your how to processes and Q&A. Call or email Mrs. Wendy Fedler, 340-692-4274 or wendy.fedler@uvi.edu, or Ms. Julie Cruz, 340-693-1338 or jcruz2@uvi.edu, for your Bucsconnect needs.
Bridge students will jump-start their college careers at UVI by gaining an advantage over the typical freshman. How? Because this summer bridge program is specifically designed to assist students in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, and college success (including but not limited to: testing skills, studying habits, time management, and learning to become interdependent learners). An added perk of the summer program is students having the opportunity to take university placement tests. As a result, Summer Bridge students will be better qualified and ready for college-level course work during their first year, and will more likely forgo taking remedial, non-credit courses.
Currently, many entering UVI freshmen end up taking a minimum of one non-credit developmental or remedial course in mathematics or language arts during the beginning of their college journeys. These freshmen find themselves paying more financially and spending additional time on their education and are less likely to actually complete their degree requirements.
This is why Summer Bridge is a recommended choice and go to option for many entering fall semester freshmen. For the duration of the bridge program Summer Bridge students will benefit not only from academic rigor, but also professional development and success workshops.
Please note: Summer Bridge is a campus residential program hosted on both the Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix) and the Orville E. Kean Campus (St. Thomas), interchangeably.
In addition, participants will:
This check-list shares additional information that needs to be submitted along with your application.
By the end of the program and through out their college careers, Summer Bridge students will recognize how UVI's Summer Bridge Program has been essential to their successful transition from high school to college life, and how it has set a foundation for their college journey and successes.
University Bound (UB) (formerly Upward Bound) is a college preparatory program designed to generate the skills and motivation that lead to academic success for students in high school and beyond. University Bound extends its services to high school students from families meeting low income criteria, potential first generation college students, and students with academic needs who may benefit from the program services. It seeks to help students who have academic ability, but who may not have the preparation, motivation or opportunity to realize or demonstrate their full potential.
UB was instituted at the University of the Virgin Islands in the summer of 1966. Since its inception, it has helped many high school students in the Virgin Islands progress toward their goal of attaining higher education.
The goal of the UB is to provide opportunities to eligible high school students with academic potential who are interested in pursuing post-secondary education. The program offers academic instruction, individual and small group tutorials, individual and small group counseling, college admission information, and cultural, social and recreational activities to its participants.
University Bound offers a year-round educational program, which includes an Academic Year and a Summer Residential Component.
Applications for UB are accepted year-round, on a first-come, first-served basis. To be considered for the UB Program, you must submit the following:
Cost
There is no cost to students who participate in University Bound, or to their families.
Our center provides "Student Success and Development" Workshops every semester which introduces tools and strategies for obtaining and increasing students' chances of achieving success and maintaining a positive academic standing. Our student success specialists inform students of the various types of academic status (good standing, probation, suspension, or dismissal), explanations and implications of their current academic status and strategies for obtaining good standing while working to obtain or maintain the status of master students.
English Proficiency Exam (EPE)
Provides test taking strategies while reviewing basic writing and grammar skills in preparation for this exam.
Study Skills
Gain tips and learn strategies on a variety of learning and study habits.
Time Management
Learn how to increase productivity, reduce stress and improve your overall academic results.
Opportunities and Rewards at UVI
Find out about all the great opportunities you have at UVI.
Causes and Consequences of Failure in College
Identify reasons for students failing college and what students can do to avoid falling into these traps.
Academic Advising
How to find out who your academic advisor is, how to contact them, and how to make the most of your advising relationship.
EAB/Bucsconnect Software
How to navigate the new online tool to view your schedule, schedule an appointment with a tutor or advisor, communicate with instructors, and more.
To request a workshop or find out more information about existing workshops, please contact Ms. Julie Cruz on the St. Thomas Campus, at 340-693-1338 or jcruz2@uvi.edu, or Dr. Maria Fleming on the Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix, at 340-692-4183 or mflemin@uvi.edu.
Freshman Development Seminar (FDS) 100 is a University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) student success course for all freshmen and matriculating students entering UVI with less than 24 credits. FDS is designed to aid students in their successful transition to college.
UVI is dedicated to the success of its students and FDS 100 fosters this pledge to student success. Numerous fundamental elements of lifelong learning are part of its curriculum, including critical thinking and written communication skills. FDS 100 is housed under the Center for Student Success and overseen by the Director of Student Success and Mr. David Capriola .
Through a freedom of learning approach, FDS 100 is taught with small class sizes to encourage the intellectual, communicative, and collaborative skills needed for discussions, written work, and readings that are an important part of academic success. FDS 100 helps students to develop and achieve academic success early. In FDS 100, students are exposed to:
Developing CompetenceThe learning and writing centers offer support services to ALL students who request academic assistance.
Tutoring services are offered in the following courses:
The Writing Center offers assistance in the following areas.
The Learning Center’s mission is to extend academic support needed to help students realize their academic and professional goals.
Learning assistance is offered in a variety of courses including:
Traditionally services are located at Classroom Administration Building (CAB) 101 on the St. Thomas Campus; however, students seeking tutorial services can make appointments on Bucsconnect for virtual tutoring sessions (fall and spring semesters).
Make a tutoring appointment using BucsConnect. Look for the EAB logo on your UVI MyCampus page.
Also note, the Center is equipped with computers and wifi for student use and provides a conducive atmosphere for individual and/or small group study. For more information, contact.
The Learning and Writing Centers offer support services to all students who request
assistance with math, science, writing and reading.
The Learning Center offers assistance in the following areas:
Writing Center offers assistance in the following areas:
Students can make tutoring appointments using Busconnect on UVI MyCampus. Tutoring services available during fall and spring semesters.
Learning Center and Writing Center
Location: Melvin H. Evans Center of Learning (EVC) 716 / Virtual
Contact: Dr. Maria Fleming at (340) 692-4183 / mflemin@uvi.edu or
Mr. Marvin Shelford at (340) 693-1196 / marvin.shelford@uvi.edu
Orville E. Kean Campus (St. Thomas)
Location: Classroom Administration Building (CAB 1st Floor)
Kimalee Emanuel: (340)-693-1365 or email kimalee.emanuel@uvi.edu
Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix)
Location: Evans Building (3rd Floor)
Dr. Maria Fleming: (340)-692-4183 or email: mflemin@uvi.edu
Purpose: Formerly known as the Dream Keepers emergency grant program, The BEAM Emergency Aid Grant Program assists students at risk of dropping out of college due to unexpected financial emergencies. Through the Center for Student Success (CSS), the aid program was created to help students stay in college and meet their education goals, ultimately, securing a better financial future. Aid covers up to $500 in financial expenses.
After Applying
Dr. Maria Fleming
Cheryl Roberts
Wendy Fedler
Norma Williams
Jacinthe Proctor
All of our services and resources are free for current UVI students. Email us at css@live.uvi.edu.
