2000-2001 Catalog
Statement of Mission

The University of the Virgin Islands, established in 1962 by public statute, is a comprehensive institution offering degrees in liberal arts and in professional programs to meet the higher education needs of the people of the Virgin Islands, the wider Caribbean and the U.S. mainland.  It is a major provider of intellectual capital for the development of the region through integration of its teaching, research and public service activities.

The University offers undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs for responsible citizenship and productive, fulfilling careers.  The University is a land-grant institution and a Historically Black University; therefore it is committed to advancing knowledge through instruction, research and public service, particularly in the areas that contribute to understanding and resolving issues and problems unique to the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean.

Important Note:

The information contained in this Catalog refers to the University of the Virgin Islands as of Aug. 2000.

The University reserves the right to change its course offerings and rules and regulations at any time.  Such changes will be published in the annual catalogs, its website at www.uvi.edu, and other appropriate media.

The General Education curriculum is being reformed and is subject to change.  Information on these changes will be made available to students as indicated above.

Although University officials are available to advise students, it is the students' responsibility to comply with University policies, including the requirements for degrees.

The availability of degree programs and the scheduling of courses are subject to change as required by enrollment and funding constraints.