The University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) campus has a vibrant atmosphere, evoking a collegial environment. The students, faculty, and staff members are all dedicated to medical education. The faculty maintains open office hours to support students. Campus facilities, such as the library and Learning Resource Center, are open for extended periods to provide quiet study areas.
Events
New Student Orientation
Students coming to UMHS for the first time are required to attend New Student Orientation. This occurs several days prior to class registration. New Student Orientation gives students an opportunity to learn about the campus, fellow classmates, student services, and island life.
New Student Orientation is described in more detail in the UMHS web site Accepted Students/Post Arrival.
White Coat Ceremony
First semester students are welcomed into their clinical studies at the White Coat Ceremony. The ceremony includes a formal cloaking of students in their white coats to signify their journey toward a medical career.
Students should have a short white lab coat to put on during the ceremony.
Fourth Semester Banquet
Fourth semester students participate in a banquet that signifies student accomplishments as they complete their Basic Science Program and get ready to return to the U.S. At this time, student accomplishments are recognized and teaching awards are handed out.
Housing
Student housing is off campus. The University Housing Department assists students, faculty, and staff members in locating and securing appropriate housing accommodations.
The Housing Department maintains a database of housing accommodations to fit every need and budget.
To learn more about student housing, go to Accepted Students/Housing.
Campus Safety and Security
Student security is of great importance to UMHS. There is a security office on campus to assist with any questions or concerns. The office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Students are required to obtain a University identification card when they first register for classes. Students must show their identification card to enter the campus, and the card must be visible on the student at all times while on campus.
Although according to the Ministry of National Security in St. Kitts-Nevis, the islands are relatively crime-free, UMHS community members should exercise normal precautions just as they would in their home town. It is important to be aware of local surroundings and not leaving valuables unattended.
Campus Support Services
On campus support services at UMHS are available to help counteract academic concerns, poor health, stress, or other problems that might negatively impact a student's educational process.
Academic Advising
Each student is assigned an academic advisor. The advisor's role is to provide educational support and guidance and to help students determine future career goals.
Medical Health Care
The on campus UMHS Health Care Clinic is staffed with a registered nurse who provides University members with care or referral for additional medical services.
St. Kitts has health clinics located throughout the island. The main hospital in St. Kitts is the Joseph N. France General Hospital in Basseterre.
Every UMHS student is required to maintain health insurance coverage, as well as emergency evacuation insurance that is used to transport an ill student to the closest U.S. hospital.
Mental Health Care
The mental and physical health of UMHS students and faculty is of vital importance. There is an on campus counselor available to students. Referral to appropriate mental health care provides would occur if additional intervention is required.
Daily Needs 
In many ways, St. Kitts offers much that is similar to the United States. There are supermarkets, restaurants, clubs, laundromats, public transportation, taxis, banks, and a movie theatre.
Weather
Although hot and tropical, St. Kitts weather is tempered by trade winds throughout the majority of the year. Temperatures usually range between 78 and 88 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. January to April is the driest period of the year. Rainfall increases during the summer and near the end of the year. The average annual rainfall is about 50-80 inches per year. Hurricane season runs from August through October.
More information, about what St. Kitts offers UMHS students and their families, is available on the UMHS website, Campus Life, St. Kitts Community.