Student Orientation Events Kick Off UVI’s 2022-2023 Academic Year

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Student Orientation Events Kick Off UVI’s 2022-2023 Academic Year

Orientation activities for new and transfer students at UVI will be held on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.   Classes begin on both campuses on Monday, Aug. 15.

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