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Freshman/Transfer Admissions Requirements

For many students, the college application process is a labor-intensive and stressful one.  At the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), however, we make it as student-friendly and stress free as possible.  The requirements for admission to UVI are straightforward and the steps to applying are simple and easy-to-follow:

Freshman Admission Requirements

  • High school curriculum
    • 4 units English
    • 3 units Mathematics
    • 3 units Science
    • 3 units Social Science
    • 2 units in Foreign Language (preferably in the same language)
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA)
    • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on the 4.00 scale 
  • An earned General Education Development (GED) diploma

Freshman Admission Steps

  • Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission  (either online or hard copy) 
    • Deadline for Fall Semester – April 30
    • Deadline for Spring Semester – October 30
  • Submit an official high school transcript or an official GED results transcript
  • Submit official SAT and/or ACT results (optional)
    • UVI Code for SAT – 0879
    • UVI Code for ACT – 5288

Transfer Admission Requirements

  • At least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on the 4.00 scale 
  • Good academic and student conduct standing at the college(s) and university(ies) previously attended

Transfer Admission Steps

  • Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission (either online or in hard copy)
    • Deadline for Fall Semester – April 30
    • Deadline for Spring Semester – October 30 
  • Submit an official transcript from each college or university previously attended