Campus Life

Please visit the Student Life page for more information on campus life: https://medical.rossu.edu/student-life

 

Student Groups: https://medical.rossu.edu/student-life/clubs-and-organizations

RUSM students have the opportunity to participate in more than 40 clubs and organizations. No matter where your interest lies, you’re sure to find a group or activity to join—and if not, we encourage you to step up and start a new one. With a student body as diverse and spirited as ours, there’s always something new and interesting going on! 

 

Places of Worship:

There are a variety of places to worship in Barbados.  Students can find churches, synagogues and mosques around the Island.  (Interesting fact: Bridgetown is home to one of the oldest Jewish Synagogues in the western Hemisphere.)  Many students go through the student organizations for their worship needs.   RUSM is proud to offer the following religious organizations, many of whom partner with local religious groups on the Island:

  • Ross Christian Fellowship
  • Ross Catholic Student Association
  • Jewish Student Association
  • Ross Adventist Fellowship
  • Muslim Student Association
  • Sikh Student Association 

 

Barbados Guide: https://medical.rossu.edu/student-life/explore-barbados

From white sand beaches to colonial style buildings in Bridgetown, Barbados is full of natural and man-made attractions.

 

Safety/Security:

There is 24 hour security at RUSM Housing in the Villages of Coverley, as well as security on campus.  Students must wear their student ID at all times while on campus.

 

Transportation:

RUSM Housing at the Villages of Coverley is conveniently located approximately 2 miles from the airport and about 15-20 minutes on average from campus.  

 

TAXIS: Taxis are ready available in Barbados.  

BUSES: There is very affordable public transportation in Barbados.         

RUSM SHUTTLES: Shuttles run daily from housing to campus, on average about every 10-15 minutes from 5:00 am to 1:00 am, more often during peak traffic times.

 

Campus Resources:

The following are some resources that can be found on campus:

  • Cafeteria
  • Café (The Coffee Bean)
  • Academy for Teaching and Learning
  • Student Affairs
  • Financial Aid
  • IT
  • Printers – each student will receive a card pre-loaded for printing
  • Library and individual study space
  • Group study space/small group learning space
  • 24 hour security
  • Lockers (pack a combination lock)
  • Counseling (located in the Coverley Town Square)
  • Wellness Room