Black History Month: Celebrating Our Nominees
We want to extend a huge congratulations to all of this year’s Black History Month peer-nominated leaders! 👏🏾 Your impact
on our campus does not go unnoticed, and it’s inspiring to see how each of you embodies
the pillars of Positivity, Power, and Purpose.
A special thank you to everyone who took the time to submit nominations—your voices help uplift and recognize
those who are truly Black History in the making.
And truly—how amazing is it to see such a powerful group of nominees? This is what
excellence, leadership, and community look like in action. ✨
🖤 Check out the flyer to see all of this year’s incredible nominees!
Stay tuned as we prepare to announce the winner soon! 🏆
Scan the QR Code on the flyer above or click on this link University of the Virgin Islands - Center for Student Success - Summer Boost 2026 – Fill out form. Since this is a residential program, students must complete the following documents: Medical Consent Form and TB Screening Tool, in addition to submitting a copy of their immunization record. If students currently live on campus, they may have submitted these forms to Health Services and may only need to update their record. If students currently commute to campus, students will need to complete the medical documents and submit a copy of their immunization record to Health Services. Medical forms and immunization record should be submitted to Health Hub (Medicat). The Health Hub (Medciat) is located on UVI MyCampus.
For more information or additional questions, contact Jacinthe Proctor 340.693.1592 or jprocto@uvi.edu.
GPA Improvement - The program provides structured academic support and guidance, helping students retake challenging courses and enhance their overall GPA.
Self-Efficacy - Participants will engage in workshops and activities aimed at building confidence, motivation, and effective learning strategies.
Creativity and Innovation - The program encourages students to think creatively, solve problems, and develop innovative approaches to their academic pursuits.
Opportunity to improve academic standings and successfully progress toward degree completion. Personalized academic advising and support from faculty and staff. Access to resources that foster resilience, innovation, and personal growth. $500 stipend. Living on campus.
UVI Summer Boost Program offers a structured environment throughout the five week summer session. Students will participate in workshops, classes, and collaborate with peers and mentors. The holistic approach not only addresses academic performance but also emphasizes building self-efficacy, creativity, and innovative problem-solving skills. Once students successfully complete the five week program, students will be encouraged to reenroll in a class they previously received a C- or lower in during the Summer II or Fall 2026 semester critical to their academic recovery.
Photo Caption: Participants of Summer Boost Program. Learning in Action.
Bridge students will jump-start their college careers at UVI by gaining an advantage over the typical freshman. How? Because this summer bridge program is specifically designed to assist students in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, and college success (including but not limited to: testing skills, studying habits, time management, and learning to become interdependent learners). An added perk of the summer program is students having the opportunity to take university placement tests. As a result, Summer Bridge students will be better qualified and ready for college-level course work during their first year, and will more likely forgo taking remedial, non-credit courses.
Currently, many entering UVI freshmen end up taking a minimum of one non-credit developmental or remedial course in mathematics or language arts during the beginning of their college journeys. These freshmen find themselves paying more financially and spending additional time on their education and are less likely to actually complete their degree requirements.
This is why Summer Bridge is a recommended choice and go to option for many entering fall semester freshmen. For the duration of the bridge program Summer Bridge students will benefit not only from academic rigor, but also professional development and success workshops.
Please note: Summer Bridge is a campus residential program hosted on both the Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix) and the Orville E. Kean Campus (St. Thomas), interchangeably.
In addition, participants will:
This check-list shares additional information that needs to be submitted along with your application.
By the end of the program and through out their college careers, Summer Bridge students will recognize how UVI's Summer Bridge Program has been essential to their successful transition from high school to college life, and how it has set a foundation for their college journey and successes.
Denise Lake
Office: Evans Center 716
AAS-STX Learning Centers: Melvin H. Evans Center for Learning (EVC) 716
Your journey begins in your junior year of high school with an exciting, on‑campus residential experience at an HBCU. You’ll step into college life, discover new interests, meet inspiring people, and see firsthand the opportunities waiting for you after graduation. During your senior year, you’ll stay connected with your host school as you continue exploring majors, careers, and pathways that match your goals.
After high school, SOAR continues to guide you. You’ll take part in enrichment activities and training that help you transition smoothly into college or the workforce. From building essential skills to preparing for real‑world success, SOAR ensures you’re supported as you rise into your future.
Priority application deadline to apply (OEK-St. Thomas campus May 10, 2026 and AAS-St. Croix campus May 3, 2026)
TMCF SOAR: Seeking, Observing and Achieving Results | Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc.
University Bound (UB) (formerly Upward Bound) is a college preparatory program designed to generate the skills and motivation that lead to academic success for students in high school and beyond. University Bound extends its services to high school students from families meeting low income criteria, potential first generation college students, and students with academic needs who may benefit from the program services. It seeks to help students who have academic ability, but who may not have the preparation, motivation or opportunity to realize or demonstrate their full potential.UB provides a unique experience with a different meaning for each student who is eager to grow and learn in a setting designed for success.
UB was instituted at the University of the Virgin Islands in the summer of 1966. Since its inception, it has helped many high school students in the Virgin Islands progress toward their goal of attaining higher education.
The goal of the UB is to provide opportunities to eligible high school students with academic potential who are interested in pursuing post-secondary education. The program offers academic instruction, individual and small group tutorials, individual and small group counseling, college admission information, and cultural, social and recreational activities to its participants.
University Bound offers a year-round educational program, which includes an Academic Year and a Summer Residential Component.
You are eligible to apply if you:
Applications for UB are accepted year-round, on a first-come, first-served basis. To be considered for the UB Program, you must submit the following:
Our friendly and professional staff work with faculty in the colleges and schools to provide academic advisement to students. This team approach ensures that students receive timely assistance to become members of our higher education community and progress toward graduation with their peers. Our advisement model helps our students think critically about their roles and responsibilities, and to prepare to become educated citizens of a democratic society and a global community.
We collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs to provide counseling that enhances student engagement in the learning process. From time to time, life situations may cause significant challenges for students; Our staff and those from the Division of Student Affairs help students through these difficult times with wise counseling.
Please let us know how we can improve academic advising by completing the following form:
Our staff help students in making career-related decisions.
We work with students who:
The learning and writing centers offer support services to ALL students who request academic assistance.
Tutoring services are offered in the following courses:
The Writing Center offers assistance in the following areas.
The Learning Center’s mission is to extend academic support needed to help students realize their academic and professional goals.
Learning assistance is offered in a variety of courses including:
Traditionally services are located at Classroom Administration Building (CAB) 101 on the St. Thomas Campus; however, students seeking tutorial services can make appointments on Bucsconnect for virtual tutoring sessions (fall and spring semesters).
Make a tutoring appointment using BucsConnect. Look for the EAB logo on your UVI MyCampus page.
Also note, the Center is equipped with computers and wifi for student use and provides a conducive atmosphere for individual and/or small group study. For more information, contact.
The Learning and Writing Centers offer support services to all students who request
assistance with math, science, writing and reading.
The Learning Center offers assistance in the following areas:
Writing Center offers assistance in the following areas:
Students can make tutoring appointments using Busconnect on UVI MyCampus. Tutoring services available during fall and spring semesters.
Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix)
Denise Lake
L: Melvin H. Evans Center of Learning (EVC) 713
P: (340)-692-4140
E: denise.lake@uvi.edu
Our center provides "Student Success and Development" Workshops every semester which introduces tools and strategies for obtaining and increasing students' chances of achieving success and maintaining a positive academic standing. Our student success specialists inform students of the various types of academic status (good standing, probation, suspension, or dismissal), explanations and implications of their current academic status and strategies for obtaining good standing while working to obtain or maintain the status of master students.
English Proficiency Exam (EPE)
Study Skills
Time Management
Opportunities and Rewards at UVI
Causes and Consequences of Failure in College
Academic Advising
EAB/Bucsconnect Software
To request a workshop or find out more information about existing workshops, please
contact Ms. Julie Cruz on the St. Thomas Campus, at 340-693-1338 or jcruz2@uvi.edu, or Dr. Maria Fleming on the Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix, at 340-692-4183 or mflemin@uvi.edu.
Freshman Development Seminar (FDS) 100 is a University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) student success course for all freshmen and matriculating students entering UVI with less than 24 credits. FDS is designed to aid students in their successful transition to college.
UVI is dedicated to the success of its students and FDS 100 fosters this pledge to student success. Numerous fundamental elements of lifelong learning are part of its curriculum, including critical thinking and written communication skills. FDS 100 is housed under the Center for Student Success and overseen by the Director of Student Success andMr. David Capriola.
Through a freedom of learning approach, FDS 100 is taught with small class sizes to encourage the intellectual, communicative, and collaborative skills needed for discussions, written work, and readings that are an important part of academic success. FDS 100 helps students to develop and achieve academic success early. In FDS 100, students are exposed to:
Developing CompetenceAlthough the course is introductory, it is interdisciplinary in nature and designed to encourage students to explore new ideas, new topics and new disciplines. Prominent professors from various disciplines and departments within UVI help share and engage students with topics such as studying, test taking, note taking, time management, critical thinking, memory, how to register for classes, career awareness, health, relationships and information technology. FDS 100 is offered each Fall and Spring semester. While geared mostly for new freshmen, the course is open to all students. Students who are undecided about their major, will especially benefit from this course. It takes students down a path that often leads to a choice in major that allows them to feel more certain.
The course earns students one degree credit and is required for graduation. New full-time students are required to take FDS 100 in their first semester. Students transferring to UVI with more than 24 degree credits or who have credit for a student success course at another institution are exempt from the course. For more information about FDS 100 contact the Center for Student Successor speak to an academic advisor when registering for classes.
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has partnered with the EAB to roll out an updated advising / tutoring platform, BucsConnect (EAB - Navigate). EAB - Navigate is the updated version to SSC Campus that was once used.
It is more user friendly, easier to access needed information, and a great tool to communicate with students and advisees.
Faculty can use Bucsconnect for submitting early alerts and progress reports, taking attendance, and connecting with their students and advisees.
Students can use Bucsconnect to make appointments with learning assistants / tutors, professors, and advisors.
By logging in to UVI myCampus and clicking on the BucsConnect icon, students, faculty, and advisors have access to Bucsconnect.
The Center for Student Success staff can assist with your how to processes and Q&A. Call or email Mrs. Wendy Fedler, 340-692-4274 or wendy.fedler@uvi.edu, or Ms. Julie Cruz, 340-693-1338 or jcruz2@uvi.edu, for your Bucsconnect needs.
Available courses and programs available can be located on the UVI's degree program page in addition to the UVI catalog.
Students can find out more about courses and other program requirements by:
Students must talk with their faculty advisor and complete a degree evaluation to make sure all graduation requirements are satisfied.
Many majors require a minimum of C in courses specific to their majors. Students should always check the catalog or verify with their faculty advisor, chairperson, and/or dean.
Students can improve their GPAs by repeating classes in which they earned low or failing grades; in addition to working with their CSS advisor and faculty advisor to create success plans for getting back to academic good standing. Some students also do the Sophomore Boost summer program to learn skill sets needed to improve their outlook and approaches to academic success in addition to retaking a class once they have completed the program.
Students can find out who their faculty advisors are by accessing the information from Banweb (icon located on UVI MyCampus) or by contacting their College/School, the Center for Student Success, or Access and Enrollment Services - Registrar's Office.
Students can receive tutoring in a variety of subjects, primarily 100 and 200 level courses. Subject areas include but are not limited to: Accounting, Business, English, Information System Technology, Mathematics, Sciences, Foreign Languages, Psychology, and Nursing.
Center for Student Success services include:
The Center for Student Success is located on both the Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix and St. Thomas Campus. On St.Thomas Campus, CSS is located on the first floor of the Classroom and Administration Building (CAB) in rooms 118 (main office) and 101 (Learning Center). On the Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix, CSS is located in the Evans Center room 716.
Visit and browse through CSS webpages or visit one of the CSS locations on either campus to access more information and updates about CSS initiatives, programs, services, and job opportunities. Your fellow buccaneers can help you find where CSS.
All of our services and resources are free for current UVI students. Email us at css@live.uvi.edu.
