Welcome Week
Your new Ram can plan out their Welcome Week experience by downloading the VCU RAM Guide from the Apple or Google Play app stores and searching for VCU Welcome Week. Using VCU Ram Guide, your student can personalize their schedule, browse events, view maps and stay up-to-date on the latest information from their phone, tablet […]
Commencement May 2017
Information about the VCU May 2017 Commencement can be found here. To learn about departmental ceremonies please visit here.
Meet, Eat and Greet!
An opportunity to MEET other students living off campus while grabbing a bite to EAT before setting off to GREET the day. Each session takes place in the Alumni Board Room on the first level of the University Student Commons from 9 -10 a.m. Bagels and coffee are provided. Dates include: Monday, Apr. 3 Monday, Apr.15
Roommate Mixers
Seeking a roommate? Students can join Off-Campus Student Services at mixers where they can meet other students who are also looking for roommates for the upcoming year. Sessions will take place in the Common Ground on the lower level of the University Student Commons from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 30 and Thursday, Apr. 6. Students […]
Renter’s Workshops
If your student plans to live off campus for the upcoming academic year, we strongly encourage them to attend on of the Moving On, Moving Off: Renter’s Workshops hosted by Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) throughout the spring semester. At this workshop students will gain knowledge, including but not limited to: the tools to be able to choose housing that […]
Job Search Boot Camp
On Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, VCU Career Services is hosting a job search boot camp for Dec. 2016 and May 2017 graduates. This one-day boot camp will prepare students to conduct a targeted job search. Participants will write a resume, develop an elevator pitch, practice interviewing, create a LinkedIn profile, and develop a list of […]
Justice, Mercy, and Just Mercy
This fall, the VCU and Richmond communities have been reading and discussing our powerful and inspiring Common Book, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, by Bryan Stevenson. Several events have been held on campus to encourage and guide the VCU community to examine, analyze and explore the themes of Stevenson’s memoir. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, […]
March Madness
Go Rams! Congratulations to the VCU men’s basketball team for their great performance in the NCAA Basketball March Madness Tournament! Although they were defeated in the second round by No. 2 Oklahoma, it’s always amazing to watch our Rams compete at such a high level and gain recognition on a national level. You can continue […]
Events
April 3: 2nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Come and check out Virginia Commonwealth University’s second annual Cherry Blossom Festival! Hosted by the Japanese Student Association at VCU, we will have events around the cherry blossoms associating with Japanese culture. Music, dance and other entertainment are provided for free and for everyone! 12:30-4:15 p.m. April 4 and […]
February Events
Here are some of the most important dates and events to be aware of this month: Feb. 12-29: Black History Month Display at Tompkins-McCraw Library To commemorate Black History Month, the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences is proud to present a display at the library featuring resources that focus on African-Americans and health, as well […]