The 30th Annual St. Kitts Residency
July 7th through July 15th 2012
Candidates are required to attend the ten day residency in St. Kitts. Since 1979, the University has held its conferences, lectures, classes, oral examinations, graduation ceremonies and awards at a major hotel and resort. Here, candidates, faculty and administrators interact. The opportunity to meet creates an environment of professional, academic and social bonding. Many candidates, as well as alumni, bring their families and friends to share this experience
If you are planning to take your Oral Defense or Oral Exam you will be expected to arrive on July 5th or 6th.
Please contact your Dean to find out on which date you are scheduled
All Candidates planning to attend the Residency please call: 1 (888) 989-4723
Additional information concerning the Residency Seminar Schedule will be posted soon
Please click on here to download the Residency Calendar.
The following will provide you with the information you require regarding the ordering of caps and gowns for the graduation ceremony at the residency in St. Kitts.
The website for ordering your cap and gown is: www.oakhalli.com
The difference between the academic regalia and the souvenir outfit is the material and the cost. The academic regalia is $400-800/outfit The Souvenir is around $70.00/outfit.
Tell the customer service person that you are ordering on the lUGS account # 125046.
Decide what you want before you call to place your order
If you want the 'Souvenir' Outfit call 800/456-7623.
If you want one of the fine-quality custom regalia, call 800/223-0429 and ask for anyone in Melissa Hewitt's department.
On a part-time basis, most candidates are anticipated to complete their degree requirements within eighteen months. The determining criteria are dedication and the candidate’s previous academic and professional portfolio.