University of the Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of the Virgin Islands has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of the Virgin Islands include Golden Key Honor Society, Student Nurses Association, National Student Exchange Club and St. Kitts and Nevis.

University of the Virgin Islands students' favorite campus events are Welcome Kontiki Boat Ride, Afternoon on the Green and Miss University of the Virgin Islands.

University of the Virgin Islands Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of the Virgin Islands.

University of the Virgin Islands offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of the Virgin Islands students live off campus. In 2023, 20% of undergrads at University of the Virgin Islands lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 80% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of the Virgin Islands. There are 480 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,378 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of the Virgin Islands offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of the Virgin Islands Athletics

At University of the Virgin Islands there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of the Virgin Islands:

Safety at University of the Virgin Islands

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of the Virgin Islands is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of the Virgin Islands campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

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