Division of Student Affairs Updates

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 […]