to John Brewers Bay, which hosts a variety of marine life and is studied by both undergrad and masters students.
=== National Student Exchange (NSE) ===
At UVI, students from around the nation are allowed to participate in a semester or year-long exchange to UVI through the National Student Exchange. Tuition is paid toward either the student's home or host school. Students who attend UVI are also able to participate in the NSE program as long as they have completed their freshman year.
=== Online programs ===
In 2018, the UVI started offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs online in science, arts & business administration. Courses start at the second Wednesday of each month and run for eight weeks. In addition to new programs, the UVI online students will also have the option to complete a mini-residency program on the island of St. Thomas while earning academic credit.
== Student life ==
The university offers counselling and career services including interpersonal, personal, social and cognitive …