UVI to Welcome New and Transfer Students; Orientation Set for Week of August 9

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UVI to Welcome New and Transfer Students; Orientation Set for Week of August 9

On Thursday, Aug. 12, on both campuses of the university, students will be introduced to their deans from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. At 11 a.m., they will receive an official welcome from President David Hall via Zoom.

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