With the holidays and gift-giving season upon us, we wanted to send you a fun way to remember VCU’s policy on all things gift-related. Whether you’re giving or getting, please enjoy these poetic and printable reminders below!


‘Tis the holiday season and we’re filled with cheer,

As gifts come to VCU from far and near!

A gentle reminder we’d like to provide:

Of our Code of Conduct and your gift-giving guide!

Small tokens from students are perfectly fine,

But twenty dollars is the limit’s line.

Between our coworkers, let your heart be free,

With expectations gone, as they should be.

From vendors and partners, keep values low, too—

One hundred is the max allowed for you.

If doubt remains, or the rules seem gray,

Contact ICO, we’ll help light the way!

For a visual reminder, please enjoy this downloadable, printable infographic to remind you what gifts are OK to receive/give and which are not.

Happiest holiday wishes from your office to ours!