The 30th Annual St. Kitts Residency
Residency: July 7th through July 15th 2012
Doctoral Oral Defenses and Oral Exams: July 5th and 6th
Since 1979, the University has held its annual Residency program in St. Kitts. The Residency comprises conferences, lectures, classes, oral examinations, graduation and award ceremonies. IUGS doctoral candidates are required to attend this seven day course of study from. The Residency provides a learning environment in which candidates, faculty and administrators make academic, professional, and social connections. Many candidates, as well as alumni, bring their families and friends to share this experience. The Residency is open to other professionals and academics who want participate in a professional level learning opportunity.
A listing of the courses offered will be posted by the second week of April
Candidates planning to take their Oral Defense or Oral Exam you will need to arrive on July 5th or 6th. Please contact your Dean to arrange your Defense or Exam schedule. Other arrangements can be made if needed.
All Candidates and others who wish to receive continuing education credits at the Residency please call: 1 (888) 989-4723
Please click here to download the IUGS Residency Calendar.
Please click here to book your Hotel Accomodations at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Hotel
Please click here to view the St. Kitts Tourism website and access information concerning the island of St. Kitts.
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 cost of the academic regalia is $400-800/outfit The Souvenir outfit is preferable as it is lighter weight and cost about $70.00/outfit
Tell the customer service person that you are ordering on the International University for Graduate Studies 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.