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Dear New Student: Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance to the St. Thomas Campus of the University of the Virgin Islands. We are thrilled that you will be joining our Buccaneer family! On Monday, August 17, 2015 students with confirmed room assignments will check-in to the residence halls between 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p. m. On Wednesday, August 19, 2015 all new and transfer students are required to check-in for Orientation between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Sports and Fitness Center (SFC). You are required to attend the new student orientation to build a network of resources that will help you to start your UVI journey on the right path. At New Student Orientation you will find out more about: • Your major • Your fall schedule of classes • Financial aid and scholarships • Campus facilities • Tutoring Services • Clubs and organizations • And many other campus resources! Additionally, during New Student Orientation you will learn tips from students, faculty and staff who will serve as your guides during your time at UVI. The Orientation and Welcome Leaders will be around throughout your session, and as current students, they are ready to answer your questions about life on campus. Come to the program with your questions about what it means to be a Buccaneer! By now you should have paid your enrollment deposit of $100.00. If you have not paid this as yet, please do so as soon as possible. In addition, the placement testing dates specified on the orientation schedule are reserved for mainland and international students. There are a number of testing dates available in July and early August. For students residing in the Virgin Islands, if you have not registered to take the placement exam as yet, please do so promptly. Your enrollment confirmation as well as your test scores enable us to plan more effectively for your orientation program and classes. If you are coming from outside the United States Virgin Islands, book your flight early, preferably as soon as you have received information about your residence hall assignment or have secured off-campus housing accommodations. It is very important that you do not arrive in St. Thomas without confirmation of your housing status (on or off- campus). For further details about orientation visit us at: http://www.uvi.edu/student-life/student-affairs/new- student_orientation.aspx We look forward to meeting you at the New Student Orientation! Your Dean of Student Affairs, Ms. Verna Rivers Dean of Students (STT Campus) Division of Student Affairs Historically American. Uniquely Caribbean. Globally Interactive Office of the Dean of Students FALL 2015 *Session for Parents/Significant Others is indicated in green* 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Residence Hall Check-In Student Housing Office Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Placement Testing--Advance Online Registration Required. Administered at CELL. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Campus Tour/Scavenger Hunt – meet at Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Placement Testing Session I English 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. International Student Information Session “Required for all FI Students prior to Advisement/Registration” 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Placement Testing Session II Math Wednesday, August 19, 2015 All activities will take place at the Sports & Fitness Center 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Orientation Check-In 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Welcome Opening Session (Mandatory Session)  Navigating your Success, FERPA, CSS & ADA  Taking Care of Business – Business Services, Health Services, Financial Aid 10:15 a.m. -11:15 a.m. It’s All Academic - Meet the Deans (Breakout Sessions) 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Resource Fair (UVI & Community Resources) 11:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch: A Taste of the VI Group one ( Blue Badge ) Group two ( Gold Badge ) 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (concurrent sessions) Advisement/Registration – Authorize Aid/Make Payment ID Distribution. Resource Sessions (Mandatory)  Get Connected to UVI – (IT Services)  Life as a Buccaneer – (Student Activities, Student Code of Conduct )  Safety & Security on Campus – (Sexual Assault & Harassment 101, & Parking Permit Procedures) 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. *Supporting Your College Student* 5:30pm-7:30 p.m. New Student Convocation & Buccaneer Welcome Reception (Students wear: White top & Blue or Black Bottom) Thursday, August 20, 2015 All activities will take place at the Sports & Fitness Center Group one ( Blue Badge ) Group two ( Gold Badge ) 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (concurrent sessions) Resource Sessions (Mandatory)  Get Connected to UVI – (IT Services)  Life as a Buccaneer – (Student Activities, Student Code of Conduct)  Safety & Security on Campus – (Sexual Assault & Harassment 101, & Parking Permit Procedures) Advisement/Registration – Authorize Aid/Make Payment ID Distribution 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. International Student Information Session (Repeat Session) “Required for all FI Students prior to Advisement/ Registration” 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Get connected, Grab & Go Lunch with Specialty Groups 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Campus Tour/Scavenger Hunt – (Sign-up required) 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Activities on the Lawn Friday, August 21, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Island Tour (Sign-up required) 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. BUCnic (Brewers Beach – fun games) NOTE: Orientation activities are subject to change when necessary. Please contact the Division of Student Affairs Office at (340)-693-1120 with any questions. Monday, August 24 - FIRST DAY OF CLASSES! The Journey Begins…. Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28 - Add/Drop Period (Make Necessary Changes to Your Schedule) Monday, August 17, 2015 Housing Office Contact the Office of the Dean of Students at: 340-693-1120. Visit our New Student Orientation page University of the Virgin Islands No. 2 John Brewers Bay St. Thomas, VI 00802-9990 http://www.uvi.edu