Division of Student Affairs Updates

The VCU Division of Student Affairs (DSA) was recently named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and in collaboration with the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). This prestigious recognition is given to student affairs divisions in the United States that cultivate a workplace environment […]

Each February, the Student Government Association (SGA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) sponsors Lobby Day, a key opportunity for students to engage directly with the Virginia General Assembly. Held on February 13, 2024, this event allowed students to travel to the Virginia State Capitol, where they met with delegates and senators to advocate for the […]

Fostering Transparency and Dialogue: The Creation of the Student Leadership Executive Board (SLEB) During the summer of 2023, the Division of Student Affairs at VCU listened to student concerns over recent university decisions, including the closure of Chili’s, which was converted into a catering kitchen, and the closing of the pool and basketball courts at […]

The Office of Student Engagement at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) provides support for over 480 student organizations, which play a crucial role in enhancing student life. Recognizing the growing need for impactful interactions, the Division of Student Affairs launched a plan in Fall 2023 aimed at strengthening student organizations, recognizing their transformative potential, and addressing […]

October 2023 marked a milestone for Virginia Commonwealth University, as Family Programs hosted the most highly attended Parent and Family Weekend in VCU history. With 716 students and 1,491 adults registered, the event brought together a vibrant community of 1,822 family members. This remarkable turnout underscored the strong bonds between VCU students and their families, […]

Over the past few years, VCU’s Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) has dedicated itself to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities both internal and external to VCU. This commitment stems from a desire to expose the VCU community to Indigenous histories and ongoing cultural contributions while creating spaces of belonging for Indigenous faculty, staff, […]

The Faculty, Staff & Student Mixers, hosted by The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) are designed to bring together members of VCU’s diverse communities in a welcoming and celebratory environment. These mixers serve multiple purposes: they create spaces for networking and collaboration, offer opportunities for support among peers, and most importantly, promote inclusivity and […]

Unequaled school pride—this was the vision that Dr. Aaron Hart, Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), had in mind when he sought to create a new tradition to elevate school spirit to unprecedented levels. In the spring of 2023, Dr. Hart, alongside his dedicated team, launched an initiative that would bring the […]

Creating a positive environment for learning is essential to the VCU community. Alcohol and other drugs can interfere with academic success and campus safety. At VCU, we proactively address these issues in both our well-being programs and our policy enforcement. The VCU Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy provides information about protecting your health, sustaining safety […]

Dear VCU Students,Happy Black and Gold Wednesday! I am thrilled to welcome you to VCU for the Fall 2024 Semester and hope to see you at the Black and Gold Wednesday Launch Party at Noon today at the Compass! We are excited to have you as part of our RAMily and look forward to engaging with you […]

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market. Below are responses to those questions. Responses to Student Questions (1) VCU Housing […]