Ross Vet campus from above
The Island of St. Kitts from above

Life Outside the Classroom: St Kitts Community


Ross Vet is your gateway to new worlds, species, and connections.

YOUR ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME STARTS WITH US.

On a sprint across campus, you’ll see donkeys, high-tech classrooms, goats, flora and fauna, and stunning views of the ocean. Take your pick of beaches to unwind from classes, unspoiled mountains and lush forests to get lost in, an energetic city center to explore the rich history, foods, and culture of the island.

Join students from across the U.S. and around the globe as you start your journey together on our St. Kitts vet school campus. On St. Kitts, everyone knows everyone. As part of the island community, you experience a melting pot of people who come from everywhere.

Ross Vet student enjoying the outdoors

GETTING ACCLIMATED

How hard is it to get acclimated to living in St. Kitts? Not hard at all!

COMMUNITY/CLUBS — GET INVOLVED

Learning doesn’t end in the classroom. More than 25 student clubs and organizations provide opportunities to get lost in what you love. Network with a community that shares your animal curiosity while enriching classroom teachings.

Learn About Student Clubs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is St. Kitts?

The island of St. Kitts — the home of Ross Vet — and the neighboring island of Nevis make up the independent country of St. Kitts and Nevis. Located in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, the island nation is about 258 miles (415 kilometers) east-southeast of Puerto Rico.

What is there to do in St. Kitts?

Aside from the many campus and sporting activities, Ross Vet students can visit historical sites on St. Kitts as well as beautiful white- and black-sand beaches, volcanic peaks, and lush tropical forests. Day trips to Nevis, too, offer more opportunities to explore. See Things to Do in St. Kitts.

Is St. Kitts a United States territory?

No. St. Kitts and Nevis is an independent country. It is a former crown colony of the United Kingdom. English is spoken, and cars are driven on the left side of the road.

Is St. Kitts a good place to live?

St. Kitts is a tranquil tropical island with a warm climate and friendly population. Both on campus and off, the university strives to provide a safe, supportive environment. Students, however, should keep the same level of personal security awareness on St. Kitts as they would anywhere else. Also, students should be prepared for the occasional tropical storm or even a hurricane. See Safety & Security.

Student helps a sea turtle in the ocean
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