Admissions Policies - TOP

The University of the Virgin Islands is a four-year, liberal arts, coeducational, multi-cultural institution that welcomes applicants, without regard to race, color or creed, to participate in a sound educational experience.  To be matriculated at the University of the Virgin Islands, a candidate must have graduated from high school or have achieved the equivalent of high school graduation.  A candidate for admission from the United States Virgin Islands, the United States or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico must have achieved at least a “C” average (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) by the end of the junior year of high school and be maintaining at least a “C” average during the senior year.  In general, the basic requirement for admission is four years of high school English, three years of mathematics, three years of science, two years of history, foreign language and physical education.  One year of a foreign language is preferred.  Individual programs may have additional admissions requirements; applicants should consult the section of the catalog describing the programs for those requirements.
Applicants who are home schooled are welcome to apply for admission to the University of the Virgin Islands.  The Admissions Office requires evidence of successful academic preparation, completion and proficiency in the following areas:

 -four years of English  -three years of mathematics
 -two years of history   -three years of science
 -two years of a foreign language

    The University recognizes home-schooled students whose programs are certified and approved by their state, as required.  Home-school programs may also be recognized by national accrediting bodies, such as the American Council on Education (ACE), the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Recognition of Post-secondary Accreditation (CORPA).  All freshman applicants must submit transcripts and SAT or ACT scores.  The General Education Equivalency Diploma (GED) may also be submitted to verify secondary school experience.  Students are expected to submit credentials, transcripts or their equivalent to demonstrate their ability to achieve successful academic progress.
    The University also recognizes non-traditional education experiences, including distance-education, on-line courses and alternative schooling programs approved by national or international recognized certifying entities. Such entities include ACE, CORPA, U.S. Dept. of Education, or institutions officially recognized within their national systems.  Credentials, official transcripts or their equivalent must be provided as evidence of successful completion and academic preparation. Students may be asked to submit additional information, including syllabi, recommendations and course descriptions, especially if seeking transfer credit.
    Applicants who do not meet the University’s admission requirements may be enrolled as non-matriculated students.  These students may subsequently apply for matriculated status after earning a minimum of 18 credits in degree courses with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale at the University of the Virgin Islands.  These credits must include the general education requirements in English and the general education mathematics and science credits required by the degree they intend to pursue.
    Applicants from other countries should consult the section on International Student Admission below.  In general it should be assumed that the University will expect, in addition to facility in English, the same preparation that would be required of students entering from the United States.
    Students who have not completed secondary school may demonstrate equivalency by presenting passing scores on the General Education High School Proficiency Test (GED).  Information on the GED is generally available from the Virgin Islands Department of Education and from education departments in the United States.
Students with disabilities who have special needs should contact the Counseling and Placement Office upon submission of the Enrollment Confirmation and Deposit fee, at least one month prior to Orientation.

How to Apply TOP

1.  Request application forms from the Admissions Office, University of the Virgin Islands, #2 John Brewer’s Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-9990, or Office of Academic Services, University of the Virgin Islands, RR02, Box 10,000, Kingshill, St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00850.  Applications are also accessible via the UVI homepage at Admissions Forms Page.

2.  Students should submit completed application packages by the stated deadline, to include: SAT or ACT scores, the application, the $20.00 application fee, and official high school and/or college transcripts.

3.  Return to the Admissions Office the forms which the candidate is asked to complete.

4.  Arrange through the guidance counselor to take either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Test (ACT) of the American College Testing Program.  All candidates for admission as freshmen must take either of these tests.  Prospective candidates are encouraged to take one of the tests for practice and guidance in their junior year in high school and to repeat it in their senior year to better reflect the student’s ability.
Candidates are responsible for applying to take the College Board or ACT test and for having their scores sent to the University by the Admissions deadline.
The College Board identification code for the University of the Virgin Islands is 0879; the ACT number is 5288.  Foreign students should check with their local Ministry of Education to determine dates and times for the SAT tests, or write to:  College Board ATP, P.O. Box 6200, Princeton, NJ 08541-6200.

5.  Read section on matriculated  part-time students if interested in enrolling in that category.

When to Apply TOP

New students—both freshmen and transfers— should apply for admission by April 30 for fall semester classes and by October 30 for the spring semester.

Note:  The application form and all supporting documents MUST be submitted by the published deadline in order for an application to be considered complete.

Application Fee TOP

All students are required to pay a non-refundable $20.00 application fee.  The application fee of $20.00 must be submitted in U.S. dollars by certified check or money order.  Students are urged to apply well in advance of stated deadlines.  Officially authenticated copies of secondary credentials are to be submitted with the application for admission.

Enrollment Confirmation and Deposit TOP

Following a favorable decision on an application, the applicant will be notified to confirm his or her intent to enroll by making a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $100.00 towards the tuition costs for the up-coming semester.  If the applicant registers as expected, the deposit will be credited to the tuition charge for that semester.  Should the applicant decide not to register, however, the deposit will be forfeited and cannot be used to offset any other charges the applicant may have incurred.
Following a favorable decision on an application, the applicant will be notified to confirm his or her intent to enroll by making a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $100.00 towards the tuition costs for the upcoming semester.  If the applicant registers as expected, the deposit will be credited to the tuition charge for that semester.  Should the applicant decide not to register, however, the deposit will be forfeited and cannot be used to offset any other charges the applicant may have incurred. The $100.00 enrollment deposit is mandatory and should be submitted by July 15 for the Fall semester and by December 1 for the Spring semester.
Applicants are encouraged to make their decision as early after notification as possible so that they and the University can make plans for their enrollment and first-semester program.  The $100.00 enrollment deposit is mandatory and should be submitted by June 15 for the Fall semester and by November 25 for the Spring semester.   However, applicants will be informed of the specific date by which the deposit is due.  The application process will not be considered complete until the deposit is received by the University.

Applicants are encouraged to make their decision as early after notification as possible so that both they and the University may make plans for their enrollment and first-semester program.
 

International Student Admission TOP

1.  For applicants from British-oriented systems, officially certified copies of General Certificate of Education (GCE) examinations or Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) examinations should be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions.  Passes in five ‘O’ level GCE or CXC General Passes (Grades I and II), or a combination of both, including English language, are acceptable for admission.  CXC General passes (Grade III) will also be accepted if based on the six-point grading scale.  The British Virgin Islands Grade I certificate is required for applicants from the BVI High School.

2.  Applicants whose native language is not English must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test results.  For information, write directly to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540 USA.

3.  Applicants must demonstrate the ability to pay for at least the first year of study.  No scholarship or financial aid is available at this time for entering students from other countries.  The I-20 Immigration Form will not be issued until the applicant has been accepted by the Admissions Office and has submitted a Certification of Finances form indicating how fees will be paid while attending the University of the Virgin Islands.
Regulations of the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service governing non-immigrant “F-1” students require that all persons in this category pursue a full-time course of study.  This means that undergraduates must register for a minimum of 12 credits per semester and graduate students a minimum of 9 credits per semester.

4.   All supporting documents, including the Certificate of Finance form, letters from financial institutions, letters to verify room, board and living arrangements, etc. must be submitted by the application deadline.

5.   Applicants with “A” level certificates should see the section on “Transfer Admission.”
 

Early Admissions Program TOP

The Early Admissions Program was established to encourage superior and mature high school students to attend the University either on a full-time or part-time basis upon completion of the eleventh grade.  Eligibility for entry into the program is based on the following criteria: 1) successful completion of the tenth and eleventh grades in a U.S. Virgin Islands high school; 2) minimum academic average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, based on grades received in grades 9, 10 and 11 (first semester); 3) students must also submit SAT scores in order to facilitate placement.  A minimum  of 490-Math and 500-Verbal is required.  Candidates must be recommended from their respective schools.
Four-year renewable scholarships may be available to resident students.  In order to remain eligible for a scholarship a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 earning no grade less than “C” on a 4.0 scale, except for the first semester.  Depending upon the availability of funding, the scholarship may include tuition, room, board, fees and a book stipend.  Inquiries concerning the program may be addressed to the Admissions Office on the St. Thomas campus and to the Academic Services Office on the St. Croix campus.

Transfer Admission TOP

A candidate for admission by transfer from another university or college must submit all information required by a regular applicant.  In addition, the director of student affairs of the institution from which the student is transferring will be requested to submit a confidential report on the student’s conduct.  To be admitted as a transfer student, the candidate must have completed at least 12 semester credits and achieved at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average, on a 4.00 scale, at the college(s) attended.  Applicants who do not meet the cumulative average requirement may be enrolled as non-matriculated students.  These students may subsequently apply for matriculated status after earning a minimum of 18 credits in degree courses with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale at the University of the Virgin Islands. These credits must include the general education requirements in English and the general education mathematics and science credits required by the degree they intend to pursue.  Students with less than 12 semester college credits must submit all high school and college transcripts. Students who transfer less than 24  credits must complete required Freshman Year courses.  Those transfer students who will be required to take placement exams will be so informed.  Students will be notified when to appear for testing.
Students seeking admission with advanced standing must have official transcripts of all the previous college or university work mailed directly to the Admission’s Office, University of the Virgin Islands, from the college or university previously attended.
Students from a British-patterned school system, who receive “pass” or above in the G.C.E. Advanced (“A”) Level Examinations, may receive credit toward advance standing.  A certified copy of the “A” level certificate bearing the official stamp of the high school attended or the signature of the principal must be submitted in order to receive credit.

Transfer of Academic Credits to the University TOP

1. Transfer credits will be accepted only for matriculated students.

2. No grade lower than “C” may be accepted.

3. Full credit may be assigned for degree courses taken at institutions accredited by institutional accrediting groups recognized by the Council on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA).

4. Full credit may be assigned for degree courses taken at institutions not accredited by accrediting groups recognized by CORPA, after the matriculated student has completed his or her first semester at the University with a grade point average of 2.00 or better in the University of the Virgin Islands course work.

5. The minimum cumulative grade point average of a transferring student shall be 2.00.

6. Transfer students must meet the general education requirements and the major requirements of University programs.  The general education equivalencies will be shown on the evaluation form approved by the Director of Admissions.
The applicability of any transferred major courses or electives to the major requirements must be approved by the Division Chair.

7. Thirty of the last 36 credits toward a degree must be earned at the University of the Virgin Islands.  This requirement may be waived by the campus Chancellor only in cases where the student must complete the final year(s) of studies at another institution recognized by the University of the Virgin Islands.

8. Courses completed within the preceding ten years may be accepted in transfer.  Course work more than ten years old must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine its appropriateness to the current University course requirements.  Appeals should be directed to the campus Chancellor.

9. Credits earned by successful completion of certain CLEP, ACT and National League for Nursing examinations are generally accepted.  Courses for which credit by examination is accepted are listed elsewhere in this catalog.

10. Credits from foreign institutions are accepted on a case-by-case basis.  The student may be required to have courses evaluated by an agency acceptable to the University.

11. Appeal from any decision concerning the above policies shall be made to the campus Chancellor.

12. The Director of Admissions shall  act as reporting officer for the publication Transfer Credit Practices of Selected Educational Institutions.
 

Readmission to the University TOP

Matriculated students (admitted students who enrolled and began attendance at the University) who are not in attendance during two or more consecutive  semesters (excluding summer session) must apply to be re-admitted to the University.  Submit the application for re-admission, and a $15.00 re-admission fee, to the Admissions Office, along with official final transcripts from any institutions attended since previous enrollment at UVI.  Re-admission forms are filed by October 30 for the spring semester; by April 30 for the  fall semester.  A minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average is required in order to be re-admitted and enroll full-time.  Students who have a grade point average below 2.0 may attend part-time, only.
 

Senior Citizen Education Program TOP

The Virgin Islands Legislature, by Act No. 5358 has provided that certain senior citizen residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands may enroll in regularly scheduled courses at the University of the Virgin Islands free of charge to the student.  Regularly scheduled courses are those that appear in the fall, spring or summer schedule of classes.

Proof of Status:  To be eligible for waiver of tuition and fees, a person must meet the following criteria:

1.  Be at least 60 years of age, as verified by the senior citizen ID card issued by the V.I. Department of Human Services, and

2.  Be a resident of the Virgin Islands for at least one year, as verified by rent receipts, utility bills, data on ID card, or other such proof of residence.

Qualifications for Registration:  Students may be enrolled as matriculated students or non-matriculated students.  In order to qualify as matriculated students, individuals must apply for admission and must meet the admissions requirements contained in this catalog.  Non-matriculated students may take courses for which they meet the prerequisites.  Non-matriculated students are limited to part-time study.
 

Registration Procedures for the Senior Citizen Education Program

1.  Prospective students will register during the late registration period.  They may enroll in courses for which they qualify that have space open at that time.  Priority will be given to those persons enrolled in programs administered by the Department of Human Services.

2.  All prospective students will present verifying documents to the Registrar’s Office on St. Thomas or the Office of Academic Services on St. Croix.  A form will be provided which eligible students will present to the Business Office so that payment may be waived.

3.  Prospective students will present proof of prerequisites for courses for which they wish to receive credit.  Those who wish to audit need not present such evidence.  Auditors attend class regularly, do all work that is not graded, but do not earn grades or credits.

NOTE:  As for all students, those making use of this benefit are required to observe the University regulations published in the catalog and other University publications.
 

Additional Preparation and Testing TOP

Summer Session:  Students who need additional preparation in one or more basic skills—English, mathematics, reading—before enrolling as degree candidates may attend the University’s intensive six-week summer session.  This session provides the opportunity to enhance essential skills required for further study.  Completion of skills courses prior to enrollment in the University prepares students for degree-level work in the freshman year.  Students may enroll in up to six credit hours of classes.
 

Placement:  Initial placement in college-level courses is based upon SAT/ACT scores and/or college transcripts.

Guidelines for placement in college level courses:

      1. Students who score 490 on the SAT-Math, or 20-ACT-Math, may enroll in college level math classes
      2. Students who score 500 on the SAT-Verbal, or 21 ACT-English,   may enroll in college-level English.
      3. Students who have completed acceptable college courses in  English composition and/or mathematics may enroll
          in  appropriate courses on the recommendation of their advisors.
      4. Students who have completed an earned associate or higher degree may enroll in college level courses.
      5. Students who complete basic level course in math and/or English with a grade of “C” or better.
      6. Students who score between 480 and 499 on the SAT-Verbal, or     20-ACT English, and pass a placement test
          administered by the Humanities Division.

The guidelines for placement in developmental level courses are the following:

        1. Students who do not meet any of the criteria indicated in the guidelines above.
        2. Students who do not provide SAT or ACT scores.
        3. A Math placement test will be administered to students in the developmental courses.  Outcomes may allow for
            placement into a college level math course for degree credit.

College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP):  Credits will be awarded for matriculated students who have participated in the College Board Advanced Placement Program in high school and have earned scores of three or higher only in the areas listed below.  The University of the Virgin Islands courses and requirements waived and credits will be determined by the Admissions Office.
 
 

* Studio Art credit is received after portfolio evaluation, not examination.

College Level Examination Program:  Students who have acquired sufficient skill and knowledge in an area of study tested by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) may contact the Division of Enrollment Management or Academic Services to arrange for testing.  The University of the Virgin Islands is an official limited center for the CLEP examinations.  There is a fee of $44.00 per examination, and a $10.00 administration charge for CLEP examinations.  In general, credit at the University of the Virgin Islands will be awarded for CLEP scores at or above the level recommended by the College Board for the following areas only:
 
 

All psychology, sociology and English examinations have an additional essay section that is required by the University of the Virgin Islands and must be passed to merit a credit award.  Students who take CLEP Spanish and French exams must take a departmental oral as part of the test(s).  Students must wait six months before retaking aAll psychology, sociology and English examinations have an additional essay section that is required by the University of the Virgin Islands and must be passed to merit a credit award.  Students who take CLEP Spanish and French exams must take a departmental oral as part of the test(s).  Students must wait six months before retaking a CLEP examination.
CLEP examination.

National League for Nursing (NLN) Advanced Placement Program TOP

Advanced Placement in the Associate Degree Program in Nursing: tudents transferring to the University from registered nursing programs, or the foreign equivalent of R.N.’s, who wish to pursue an associate degree in nursing may challenge the courses listed below.  A successful challenge requires a decision score of 70 % and may be taken only one time.  Students must have the approval of the Division Chair in order to take the examinations listed below.  There is an established fee for each of the following tests and evaluations.
 
 

In order to enroll in a clinical nursing course, the student must have met  all other requirements for entry into the associate degree nursing program.

Nursing Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement in the Associate Degree Program in Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses:  Licensed practical nurses may earn seven credits in the associate degree nursing program by examination.  A successful challenge requires a decision score of 70 % and may be taken only one time.  Study materials are available in the Nursing Division office and will be distributed to interested students.  Students must have approval of the Division Chair to sit for the examination.  In order to enroll in the next nursing course (Nursing 142) the LPN must have met all the other requirements for entry into the associate degree nursing program.
 

For Graduates of Non-NLN Accredited Nursing Programs
Advanced Placement in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)Program:  Students who are licensed as registered nurses or who possess the equivalent credentials and who are pursuing a B.S.N.  degree may challenge the 200 and 300 level courses of the nursing major.  The mechanism for challenging the courses is a combination of testing and clinical evaluation.  To accomplish the challenge process, the student is assigned a faculty member for structured guidance.  Credit for Nursing 208 will be granted to Registered Nurses who are accepted into the Advanced Placement Program.  Students must  enroll in Nursing 121, Concepts of Nursing, prior to commencing the challenge process.  The exams may be taken a maximum of two times.  A clinical evaluation will be conducted following successful completion of the theory challenge.  Students will receive credit for the courses upon satisfactory completion of both theory and clinical evaluation.   Science and mathematics prerequisites must be completed before credit is granted.  Students must have approval of the Division Chair in order to sit for the examinations.  Interested persons should contact the Division Chair.  There is an established fee for each of the following tests and evaluations.
 

The above NLN tests are from the NLN Nursing Mobility Profile II.

*One comprehensive clinical evaluation will be conducted following the successful challenge of the theory component of the above listed courses.

In addition, registered nurses may challenge the following science courses following review of their credentials.  All prerequisites must be met prior to challenging.
 

Advanced Placement in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Program for graduates of NLN Accredited Nursing Programs:  Advanced placement students from Associate Degree programs accredited by the National League for Nursing will be granted a maximum of 35 credits in consideration of nursing courses completed in the course of obtaining an associate degree.  Credit for NUR 208, NUR 228, NUR 229, NUR 308, NUR 309, NUR 318 and NUR 319 will be granted with evidence that the student is a registered nurse.  All registered nurses seeking the baccalaureate degree must seek advisement from a nursing faculty memberto plan their individual programs of study.
All students will be required to complete NUR 121, Concepts of Nursing, as the first course in the B.S.N. Advanced Placement Sequence.

Education Advanced Credit
Advanced Credit for Teacher Education Courses:  Students will receive advanced credit upon successful completion of the following ACT proficiency examination:
 

The minimum passing score on the history test is C; the minimum passing grade for the reading instruction test is a 50 standard score.  Interested persons should contact the University Testing Office.

Residency Regulations for Tuition Purposes TOP

Resident (In-Territory) and Non-Resident (Out-of-Territory) Status:

For the purpose of assessing tuition fees, students are classified as Virgin Islands (resident) students and non-Virgin Islands (non-resident) students.  A non-Virgin Islands student is a United States citizen who is a permanent resident of a state or territory of the United States other than the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) or a foreign student who is a permanent resident of a nation other than the United States.
To be considered a resident, a student at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), the applicant or student must establish eligibility as indicated below.  Non-Immigrant “F-1” students (on a student visa) are not eligible for UVI resident status.
    A non-U.S. citizen 18 years of age or older who is living in the Virgin Islands under a visa permitting residence shall have the same privilege of qualifying for resident student status for fee purposes as a citizen of the United States.  Students who do not qualify as bona fide residents of the USVI according to the University of the Virgin Islands rules and regulations in effect at the time they register, must pay the non-resident tuition.  An official determination of residence status will be made at the time of application.  Applicants may be required to provide documentation to verify residency status.  Once classified as a non-resident, a student continues to be so classified during his or her term of the University until he/she can present satisfactory evidence to the Office of Enrollment Management   on St. Thomas, or Academic Services on St. Croix, that proves otherwise.
 Some of the more pertinent University regulations follow.  For additional information or interpretation, contact the Registrar.

Definition of U.S. Virgin Islands Residency:
A student is deemed a resident of the United States Virgin Islands Territory for tuition purposes if the student (18 or older) and his or her parents or legal guardian have:

 1. Demonstrated that they reside permanently in the USVI (see below for indicia);
 2. Been physically present in the USVI for the 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of instruction, and subsequent to the demonstration of intent to make the USVI his or her legal residency; and
 3. The student, whether adult or minor, has not been claimed as a dependent for tax purposes for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of instruction by his or her parents or legal guardians who are not legal residents of the USVI.

To demonstrate that the U.S. Virgin Islands is the legal residence, the student must provide documentation which verifies 12 consecutive months of residency. The following documents may be requested by the Registrar.

        1. USVI Voter Registration Card or Resident Alien Card.
        2. USVI Personal Income Tax Return.
        3. USVI Automobile Registration.
        4. USVI Driver’s License.
        5. USVI Rent Receipts or Lease.
        6. USVI Employment Records.

No single document is sufficient to establish residency in the USVI.

Other legal factors involved in making a residency determination include:

 1. The twelve months of continuous residence in the USVI shall begin on the date upon which the first overt action (see indicia   above) is taken to make the USVI the permanent residence.
 2. Residency in the USVI and residency in another place cannot be held simultaneously.
 3. Presence in the USVI primarily to attend an institution of higher learning does not create resident status.
 4. The residency of unmarried students who are minors follows that of the parents or of the legal guardian.  Marriage emancipates a minor.
 5. The residency of a married person may follow that of the spouse.  This does not apply for F-1 students.  Until such time as the F-1 status is changed, that student is subject to the rules governing F-1 students.
 6. Resident status, once acquired, will be lost by future voluntary action of the resident inconsistent with such status.  However, USVI residency will not be lost solely because of absence from the Territory while a member of the United States Military Service, or while a student at any institution of learning.

Misrepresentation:  A student or prospective student who intentionally or willfully misrepresents any fact on any form or document intended for use in determination of resident status for tuition purposes will be subject to the requirements and disciplinary measures provided in the “Rules and Regulations Governing Residency Status” available in the Admissions Office.
 

Appeal Process:  Residency decisions may be appealed by completing the Certificate of Residency Form available at the Office of the Registrar.  An approved change of residency status becomes effective the semester following approval.  Appeals of residency decisions should be forwarded to the Chancellor.
 

Categories of Students TOP

The University of the Virgin Islands divides its students into two categories, matriculated and non-matriculated, according to the students’ goals and progress.  The academic standards described later in this catalog apply to all students, regardless of category.

Matriculated Student:  A student who has been formally accepted into a degree program of the University and has subsequently registered for courses.  A matriculated student must meet the criteria for admission to a degree program and must maintain academic standards as described in the chart specifying minimum cumulative grade point average per credits attempted in the section on Academic Standards.

Non-Matriculated Student:  A student who has not been accepted into a degree program but has been permitted to register for courses with the goal of pursuing a limited program of study or of achieving matriculation.  A non-matriculated student must meet the standard for matriculation and must apply for matriculation in order to take more than 30 credits at the University.

Full-Time Student:  A student carrying at least 12 credits, or the equivalent in non-credit remedial courses, each semester.

Part-Time Student:    A student carrying less than 12 credits each semester.

Special Student:  A non-matriculated student who has been admitted to courses on a full-time basis to undertake a special program of study.

Student Classification by Class:  The number of credits required for each class is as follows:

                                                            1 - Freshman  0 - 23.5
                                                            2 - Sophomore 24 - 59.5
                                                            3 - Junior 60 - 89.5
                                                            4 - Senior 90 and above