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University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas Campus New and Transfer Student Orientation “Get Connected” Monday, January 5 – Saturday, January 10, 2015 St. Thomas Campus View Division of Student Affairs St. Thomas Campus Greetings Buccaneers, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Dr. Nicole Gibbs, your Interim Dean of Student Affairs at the University of the Virgin Islands on the St. Thomas campus. I am privileged to be given the opportunity to serve as your Dean of Students Affairs and will focus my leadership on creating a healthy, safe and inclusive campus where you can maximize your personal potential while pursuing your educational dreams. The Dean of Student Affairs Office is here to help you navigate through some of the concerns you may have as a student. We are your campus advocate and will provide assistance when it comes to managing a crisis, understanding campus policies and procedures, and connecting you with the proper campus resources. …
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University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas Campus New and Transfer Student Orientation “Get Connected” Monday, January 5 – Saturday, January 10, 2015 St. Thomas Campus View Division of Student Affairs St. Thomas Campus Greetings Buccaneers, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Dr. Nicole Gibbs, your Interim Dean of Student Affairs at the University of the Virgin Islands on the St. Thomas campus. I am privileged to be given the opportunity to serve as your Dean of Students Affairs and will focus my leadership on creating a healthy, safe and inclusive campus where you can maximize your personal potential while pursuing your educational dreams. The Dean of Student Affairs Office is here to help you navigate through some of the concerns you may have as a student. We are your campus advocate and will provide assistance when it comes to managing a crisis, understanding campus policies and procedures, and connecting you with the proper campus resources. This support system, which extends beyond the walls of the Dean of Student Affairs Office, will help you find your way through obstacles you may face while you are a student. The Student Affairs team is dedicated to you! We encourage all UVI students to take advantage of the multiple opportunities for leadership development and student engagement. Your involvement and the friends you make along the way will only enhance your college experience. In addition, I encourage all students to explore the student activities portal to keep abreast of all the exciting programming that is forthcoming. While you are a student at the University, I encourage you to get involved in our campus life and stay connected. Please find some time to stop by the Dean of Student Affairs office and get to know me and the Student Affairs team, who are dedicated to your education, and overall development as a student and future alum of the University of the Virgin Islands. I am so excited to get to know you and I know we will do and accomplish great things together! Your Dean of Student Affairs, Nicole Gibbs, Ed.D. Spring 2015 St. Thomas Campus New Student Orientation Saturday, December 13 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Placement Testing (English & Math Test) CAB 103 Sunday, December 14 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Placement Testing (English & Math Test) CAB 103 Monday, January 5 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Placement Testing (English & Math Test) CAB 103 12:00 pm 7:00 pm Move In (New Residential Students Only) Mandatory Residence Hall Meeting (New Residential Students) Residence Hall Residence Hall Tuesday, January 6 THREE KINGS HOLIDAY – UNIVERSITY CLOSED Wednesday, January 7 8:00 am – 8:30 am Orientation Check In / Light Breakfast BUS 110-Chase Auditorium 8:30 am – 9:00 am Official Welcome – University President, Dr. David Hall BUS 110-Chase Auditorium 9:00 am – 9:30 am Enrollment Services 101 BUS 110-Chase Auditorium 9:30 am – 10:00 am Getting Connected to UVI – ITS Services Session BUS 110-Chase Auditorium 10:00 am – 10:30 am Taking Care of Business – Business Services Session BUS 110-Chase Auditorium 10:30 am – 11:00 am Security Services Presentation (Safety and Parking Permit) BUS 110-Chase Auditorium 11:00 am – 11:30 am 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 11:30 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Know Your Resources (Center for Student Success) Supporting Your Buccaneer (Parents/Family Session) It’s All Academics (Dean’s Talk and Introduction) Lunch BUS 110-Chase Auditorium BUS 102 BUS 110-Chase Auditorium BUS 101, 102, and 103 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm International Student Session Advisement / Registration (New Students) BUS 103 Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library -School of Education Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library -School of Nursing Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library -College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library -School of Business Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library -College of Science and Mathematices 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Mix & Mingle (Light Refreshments, and Entertainment) Administration and Conference Center 142 Thursday, January 8 9:00 am – 11:30 am Campus Tour Depart from Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library Parking Lot 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Student Organization Fair Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch (On Your Own) On Your Own 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm ID Card Distribution BUS 103 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Island Tour (Sign-up at Orientation Check-In) Depart from Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library Parking Lot 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Late Registration ACC Building – Access and Enrollment Services Friday, January 9 8:30 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Placement Testing (English & Math Test) National Student Exchange Meeting Late Registration Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library West Hall - Neil Weiss Seminar Room ACC Building - Access and Enrollment Services 6:00 pm Movie Night (Sign-up at Orientation Check-In) Depart from University Bookstore Saturday, January 10 12:00 pm – Until Game Day Student Activities Center Monday, January 12 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES! The Journey Begins… Monday, January 12 – January 16 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Add/Drop Period (Make Necessary Changes to Your Schedule) NOTE: Orientation activities may be subject to change when necessary. TRAVELING ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU ARE FLYING directly into the Cyril E. King Airport, you can arrive at the campus by taking a taxi, which will cost approximately $5.00 to $10.00 per passenger. If you will be traveling by Seaborne Airlines, you can also arrive at the campus by taking a taxi which will cost approximately $7.00 per passenger. (Please call to verify prices.) IF YOU ARE TRAVELING BY BOAT and arriving at the Red Hook Harbor you can arrive at the campus by taking a taxi, which will cost approximately $14.00 per passenger or you may call East End Taxi . Service located in Red Hook at (340) 775-6974 and request transportation to travel to the University of the Virgin Islands (west). If you arrive at the Edward Wilmot Blyden/Tortola Wharf, a taxi will cost approximately $7.00 per passenger. Note: Prices for taxis may change due to luggage. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Families attending the Spring 2015 New and Transfer Student Orientation should make hotel reservations early. Here are some hotels that are near the university’s campus. WINDWARD PASSAGE HOTEL Physical Address: Veterans Drive (Downtown – 15 minutes to campus) St. Thomas VI 00802 Telephone: (340) 774-5200 Ext. 253/254 BEST WESTERN EMERALD BEACH RESORT Physical and Mailing Address: 8070 Lindberg Bay (Near Airport – 5 minutes to campus) St. Thomas, VI 00802 Telephone Number: (340) 777-8800 Ext. 5200 1-800-233-4936 ISLAND BEACHCOMBER HOTEL Physical Address: Lindberg Beach Road (Near Airport – 5 minutes to campus) St. Thomas, VI 00802 Telephone Number: (340) 774-5250 Alma Mater By the Sea Words and Music by Wilbur “Bill” LaMotta Hail to thee, dear Alma Mater Beside the blue Caribbean calm Hail to thee, dear Alma Mater ‘neath sunny skies and whisp’ring palm Proud we are to tread thy ways Loud and true we voice our praise Open door thy every portal ‘mid sand and sea and golden days Long the ties that will endure Strong in heart and memory Faithfully we’ll always honor Our Alma Mater by the sea Hail to thee, dear Alma Mater For guiding stars so brightly shown Hail to thee, dear Alma Mater How wide the bound’ries we have flown Sing we now of bright tomorrows Yesterday we never knew Walking down thy halls of wisdom The towerin’ heights are all in view Here to us on islands famed Dear to us thy name will be University of the Virgin Islands Our Alma Mater by the sea. FOR YOUR INFORMATION! Important Numbers: Offices and Services Administration and Conference Center (340) 693-1259 Admissions Office (340) 693-1160 Bookstore (340) 693-1561 Cashier’s Office (340) 693-1437 Center for Student Success (340) 693-1583 Counseling and Placement Services (340) 693-1134 Dean of Students (340) 693-1120 Dining Pavilion (340) 693-1139 Financial Aid Office (340) 693-1090 Provost Office (340) 693-1200 Registrar’s Office (340) 693-1160 Security Office (340) 693-1530 Sports & Fitness Center (340) 693-1199 Student Employment Services (340) 693-1088 Student Government Association (340) 693-1098 Student Health Services (340) 693-1124 Student Housing (340) 693-1110 Student Activities (340) 693-1640 Student Mail Room (340) 693-1589 Wellness Center (340) 693-1075 Schools and Colleges School of Business (SOB) (340) 693-1300 School of Education (SOE) (340) 693-1320 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) (340) 693-1340 & (340) 693-1260 School of Nursing (SON) (340) 693-1290 College of Science and Math (CSM) (340) 693-1230 Questions? Contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 340-693-1120 or visit us at our website at http://www.uvi.edu.