Spring Fever: Balancing Work and Play
The sun is shining, birds are chirping and the weather is getting warmer every day. We are preparing to spring forward with the spring semester will come to a close before we know it. Warmer weather means planning more outdoor activities on campus and around Richmond. Places like Belle Isle and Maymont come to life again […]
Roommates or Rivals?
The end of the semester can be an enjoyable but also stressful time. Midterms are approaching and soon enough students will be facing finals, end-of-the-year move out and summer vacation. When stress is in the air, things that may have started as little quirks can become a little more unbearable for roommates. Here are some tips […]
Tax Season
Tax season is in full swing and the deadline to file is fast approaching! Did your student work during the previous tax year or have any investments? Now is a good time to talk to your student about whether or not to file a tax return. Here are some tips to pass along if your […]
Summer Plans
Does your student have plans for this summer? Has he or she considered taking additional courses or testing out of one? Maybe traveling? An internship? These are all options Virginia Commonwealth University offers to its student body: 1.Take a course with Summer Studies If your student is looking into taking classes over the summer, course options […]
Spring Break 2017
VCU’s Spring Break will take place for the MCV and Monroe Park campuses between on Sunday, Mar. 5 and Saturday, Mar. 12, 2017. 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 […]
Off-Campus Housing
VCU can assist students with finding off-campus housing through the Off-Campus Student Services website. On this site, students can look for available properties posted by local property managers, create a profile to find roommates, sublet their current apartment, and find resources for the housing search, signing a lease, budgeting and more. Upcoming events for students moving off […]
Cold and Flu Season
The winter season can often lead to higher incidents of cold and flu for many of our students. Here are a few tips to share with your students to help keep them healthy during the winter months and some information about where they can go if they do get sick. Flu Vaccines Available It’s not […]
Recovery Support: Action Steps for Families Struggling with Addiction
“A mentor of mine always says that one of the most powerful forces on Earth is inertia. That objects in motion tend to stay in motion, while still objects tend to stay still. As a family member of someone struggling with addiction, it is incredibly difficult to move yourself and your loved one towards recovery, […]
Final Exams
Final Exams will be approaching in December. The final exam schedule can be found here. Finals can be a stressful time, here are some tips to share with your student to prepare for next month. 1.Take advantage of VCU’s resources. If your student is facing some challenges with certain class topics, now is a great […]
Surviving Midterms
Advice from Lynanne Yndestad, Director of New Student and 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. Below are some […]