UVI Students Email System

Office of the CIO

UVI Student Email System
August 11, 2008

Google Mail is the email service provided to all UVI students. Participation in Google Mail service is optional, however new students who do not have an email address are strongly encouraged to utilize the new Google Mail service as a first choice. Students can request a new email account by contacting the ITS Helpdesk at 693-1466.

Whatever your email preference, it is important that all students update their BUCSS account with their preferred email address. The email address supplied in BUCSS will be used for official UVI electronic communication from faculty, student affairs, and administration.

Benefits of Google Mail:

With Google Mail, students have access to Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Talk. They are also able to collaborate and publish documents with Google Docs, allowing them to share files and collaborate in real-time. If you would like to obtain an email account from UVI please contacts our helpdesk at ext. 1466 and they will be happy to set up your new Google Mail account.

Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ)

What’s the difference between a UVI email account through Google Mail and a Gmail account?
The accounts provided to students through Google Mail are unique to UVI, ending in myuvi.net, instead of gmail.com. This signifies a relationship with UVI.

How does this email system work with Blackboard?
At the beginning of the semester, the email address in BUCSS is written into Blackboard during the course registration process. Students are encouraged to use their preferred email address when registering; how-ever, if one’s preferred email address changes, it is important to update it in BUCSS.

Will students automatically get a UVI email account?
No. Students can request a UVI email account, by Google Mail, by contacting the Helpdesk at 693-1466.

What if students have additional questions about student email?
Students can call the Helpdesk (693-1466) or email the Helpdesk (helpdesk@uvi.edu) with questions about email or any other technology issues.


Cherie Wheatley