SUNY New Paltz - Study Abroad in USVI

  US Virgin Islands

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Mid Aug - Mid Dec / Mid Jan - Mid May

Description: *** ONLY Open to SUNY New Paltz Students***

SUNY New Paltz Study Abroad program in St. Thomas, US Virgin Island is conducted by University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), a fully accredited university that issues all transcripts. Students are expected to carry a full-time academic load (12-15 undergraduate credits per semester) and will be offered variety of courses to choose from toward their degree.

Located in the Caribbean, the US Virgin Islands is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It consists of an estimated 70 islands, and bays, three of which, St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix are inhabited and of significant size. The fine white sand beaches, tropical flora and fauna, coral reefs and pleasant climate make the US Virgin Islands a popular tourist site. While English is the spoken language of the Islands, the blend of European and African cultures is evident in the culture, arts, language, and cuisine of the islands. The majority of the population is of African descent with Americans, Europeans, and people from other Caribbean nations making up the rest.

The University was founded in 1962 as a publicly funded liberal arts institution located in the eastern Caribbean, 45 miles east of Puerto Rico. One hundred and seventy-five acres were donated by the federal government on St. Thomas and 1130 acres on St. Croix. Originally named the College of the Virgin Islands, it was renamed the University of the Virgin Islands in 1986 to "reflect the growth and diversification of its academic curricula, community, and regional services and research programs".

Highlights: Credits
12-15 undergraduate credits may be earned per semester.

Qualifications
Only open to SUNY New Paltz students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors at the time of application. A minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher required.

Housing
Students are housed in residence halls of the university and take their meals at the campus facilities.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript

SUNY New Paltz's Mission Statement: IM: NPstudyabroad

Year Founded: 1828