UVI National Student Exchange Program

17/10/2026

Views from Water Island. I spent a semester in a new place, making friends, finding opportunities, and having adventures. I was able to relax, enjoy the culture, and explore where I might want to live in the future. NSE pushed me to be more open, mindful, and ambitious about my goals and aspirations.

📸 Photo by: Tha Lang
✈️ Host Campus: University of the Virgin Islands, St Thomas
🏫 Home Campus: Indiana University of Indianapolis
🧭 Rolling deadlines apply at nse.org!

19/09/2026

19/09/2026

🎨🌴 The NSE Eat & Paint Event was a success! 🎉

Our students had a wonderful time getting creative and creating a special piece of art to serve as a lasting reminder of their time in St. Thomas. ❤️

Of course, no island gathering is complete without delicious local flavors! 😋 Students enjoyed a tasty lunch featuring roti, local tarts, refreshing passion fruit juice, and tropical popsicles.

It was a day filled with creativity, culture, good food, and great memories! 🌺✨

24/04/2026

Great News 🎉 🎉 National Student Exchange Program Scholarships are now available to help cover the cost of participating in the program!
There are still 100+ colleges and universities accepting students for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 placements. You can study at another university in the United States, Guam, Canada, or Puerto Rico—while still paying your UVI tuition.

📝 Ready to take the next step?
Visit www.nse.org and click Apply Now, then reach out to the NSE Coordinator on your campus. You must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA to be eligible to participate in the Program.

Dahlia Stridiron-Felix, OEK Campus- [email protected]/ 340-693-1136
Stephanie Ashmore, AAS Campus- [email protected]/ 340-692-4187

Students who are placed at an exchange institution will be considered for scholarships based on financial need or academic merit.

Funds are limited so apply today!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your college journey! 🌍✨

30/03/2026

We had an amazing day at 4 Elements Culinary & Wellness Center Water Island! Our morning started off with a delicious breakfast—fresh bread, sprouts, avocado, 🍎 and 🍊. 😋

We did meditation and environmental 🎨, and even cooked our own lunch. Kudos to the chefs (the students!) who made vegetable curry, naan flatbread, salad, power balls, and rice.

We wrapped up the day at Honeymoon Beach. 🏝️

03/03/2026

I am so incredibly proud of Kimberlyn for participating in the **UVI Alternative Spring Break – Islands in Focus Project**!

During **Virgin Islands History Month**, she chose to deepen her knowledge of our beautiful islands — **St. Thomas**, **St. John**, Water Island, and Hassel Islands — exploring their rich history, culture, and legacy. 🌺🇻🇮

Learning about the stories, resilience, and contributions of these islands during such a meaningful month makes this experience even more special. Opportunities like this truly enrich lives through the NSE Program and help shape future leaders who understand the importance of heritage and community.

Keep shining, Kimberlyn! Your dedication to learning and honoring our islands inspires us all. 💛✨

25/02/2026

UVI Student Government Association & Dean of Student Affairs Office African Fashion Show & Coronation of Miss Black Virgin Islands 2026

🗓️ Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 4:00 pm/ Show Start at 5:00 pm

Along with the African fashion show and coronation there will also be:
•Live performances by M’Kayla Eustache, Trevelle Connor, Li G and BluRay
•Miss/Mister UVI Contestant Introductions
•Vendors/Displays
•Light Hors d’oeuvres
•Black/UVI History Trivia
•Door Prizes

🎟️ Tickets Are Ready! $5 Students with ID/$15 General ($5 More Door)
• Outlets: UVI Bookstore, Miss Naturalista & New Africa Market

💵 Digital Payment Options Available
📧 Contact [email protected] or 📞 340-693-1083

21/02/2026

Fun times learning ‘Brown Girl in the Ring’. We turned up! University of the Virgin Islands National Student Exchange : NSE DaraMonifah Cooper UVI Student Activities-St. Thomas CampusUVI Student Life - STT Studentlife Uvi

21/02/2026

The students did an awesome job at learning the ‘Peticoat Dance’. They are indeed natural dancers!