University of the Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of the Virgin Islands, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of the Virgin Islands accepts transfer credits. Additionally, University of the Virgin Islands has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 26% of students who start college at University of the Virgin Islands complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of the Virgin Islands may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At University of the Virgin Islands?

University of the Virgin Islands has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for University of the Virgin Islands.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with University of the Virgin Islands directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of the Virgin Islands

When choosing a major, University of the Virgin Islands students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of the Virgin Islands. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. University of the Virgin Islands false.University of the Virgin Islands offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of the Virgin Islands

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Does University of the Virgin Islands Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of the Virgin Islands offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of the Virgin Islands Have An Online Program?

✅ University of the Virgin Islands true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of the Virgin Islands Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of the Virgin Islands true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of the Virgin Islands Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of the Virgin Islands, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of the Virgin Islands.

Does University of the Virgin Islands Require Internships?

🟨 University of the Virgin Islands does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of the Virgin Islands

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University of the Virgin Islands Library

The main library on campus is the Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of the Virgin Islands

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

University of the Virgin Islands offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University, University of Florida and University of South Carolina

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of the Virgin Islands have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of the Virgin Islands has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of the Virgin Islands include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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