Look Ahead to 2020-2021 with the Housing Reapplication Process!
Students interested in living on-campus next year will need to complete a Housing Application for the Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 academic year. Housing Applications will open at noon on Friday, January 17 and are due no later than Friday, February 7, 2019, at noon. Students who submit an application by the deadline will be […]
Upcoming Breaks & Tips for Having Your Student Home
Are you ready for your student to come home for an extended break? Mark your calendars for Fall and Winter break now so you can count down the days! Upcoming Breaks VCU Fall Break is Monday, November 25 to Sunday, December 1, 2019. No classes will be held during this time, and the university will […]
VCU Family Webinar – Helping Your Ram Be Well
This webinar will feature information on how a student can be well while part of the VCU community. Presenters from Student Health Services, University Counseling Services, and the Wellness Resource Center (The Well) will talk about everything from flu shots to recovery resources to support groups. Find out more about how your Ram can be […]
Family Weekend Final Reminders
We are excited to welcome you to campus October 4-6 to spend some quality time with your student and experience VCU and the Richmond community! Check out some final reminders below. Check-In Times and Location: Fri., Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Student Commons, 2nd Floor Virginia RoomsSat., Oct. 5, 9 a.m – 12 p.m. at Student Commons, First Floor Lobby […]
Conquering Midterms: Tips and Resources to Help Your Student Succeed
Advice for midterm exams from Lynanne Yndestad, Director of New Student & Family Programs. Your student may be preparing for one of the most stressful times of the semester –midterms! Many professors give exams or have students complete group projects or writing assignments during the month of October since it’s the midpoint of the semester. […]
Webinar Series 2019-2020
VCU New Student & Family Programs will launch a bi-monthly webinar series covering a range of topics from New Student Orientation and Move-In to preparing for Commencement and life as an alumni. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback in real time. For those who are unable to watch live, the […]
VCU Family Webinar: Equal Access for Every Student – How to Register Students for Accommodations
All VCU students deserve a learning environment where they have equal access to every aspect of the University’s programs, services, and activities. In this webinar, Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity will share how we do this through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to promote students’ independence and to ensure the recognition of students’ abilities, […]
Move-In Day 2019
It’s almost time for students to move into the residence halls! Move-in is Saturday, August 17, 2019. You can find out all of details you need to know by checking the VCU Residential Life and Housing move-in website here. On this website, you will find a move-in guide for your student’s residence hall and will find many helpful tips for […]
Ways to Support Your Student During Final Exams
The end of the semester can be a very stressful time for students, especially if this is the end of their first year. While they are in command of their own academic success, there are several ways you can support them while they work through the last week of the semester. Remind them of campus […]
Spring 2019 Final Exams
Final exams for students begin Thursday, May 2, 2019. You can find the final exam schedule on the VCU Record and Registration website. Exam times are determined by the student’s class time. Here are some tips to share with your student to prepare for the next two weeks: Take advantage of VCU’s academic resources If your student […]