Spring Break
VCU’s Spring Break will take place March 6-13, 2016 for the MCV and Monroe Park campuses. Now is a good time to start planning for the upcoming break. Some residence halls close for the duration of spring break. Students in those residence halls will be notified via Residence Life and Housing about spring break closures.
Some options for transportation available are Amtrak, Richmond International Airport, Greyhound and Megabus. RamAway provides free transportation during most university holidays and semester breaks to and/or from the Richmond International Airport, Greyhound Bus Station, and the Amtrak stations at Main Street Station and Staples Mill Road. Information about the dates that RamAway is available or how to reserve a spot can be found here. Reservations are required.
Students should use safety and caution when travelling. Whether it’s a short trip home or a weeklong travel, make sure your student is mindful of safety. Make sure your information is in your student’s phone as an emergency contact, whether they are travelling alone or with friends. Your student can add “ICE” (In Case of Emergency) as a contact in his or her phone with the phone number of whoever should be contacted first. Remind your student to also physically write down important contacts in case he or she loses a phone while traveling. In addition to common tips like keeping track of all personal belongings while on public transportation, there are some great safety reminders to share with your student here.
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