Order the Official VCU Class Ring
The official VCU ring is an enduring symbol of what you have accomplished at VCU. The VCU ring symbolizes the university’s founding roots and stature as one of the nation’s top research universities. The official class ring is reserved exclusively for alumni and students who have junior standing or higher. Proceeds from official ring sales […]
Inclement Weather Alerts & Preparedness
VCU may have already had one snowstorm this year, but the Spring Semester could bring more inclement weather for which your student will need to be prepared. For the most up-to-date online information on inclement weather that may affect class cancellations and school closings, visit VCU Alerts. The university will also post urgent messages and […]
Cold & Flu Season Resources and Tips
Have you ever gotten a call from your student asking how to cure a common cold? Students can often become sick during the winter season and aren’t always sure where to go or how to take care of themselves. There are several resources available to students on campus to help them stay healthy, or get […]
On-and-Off Campus Housing Webinar Recording
Have questions about housing but were unable to attend last night’s webinar? Please view the recording below for answers to frequently asked questions and information about on-and-off campus housing procedures. Keep an eye out for future Q&A’s and webinars about housing and visit the Off-Campus and On-Campus websites for additional information.
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. For some tips to pass along if your student […]
Advising and Registration
The fall 2018 schedule of classes for course listings and descriptions became available on Mar. 13, 2018. VCU encourages all students to make at least two advising appointments each semester with their designated academic advisor. Ask your student if he or she has scheduled an appointment. If your student hasn’t scheduled an appointment yet and […]
Making Plans for Summer
Does your student have plans for this summer? Have they 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: Take a course with Summer Studies What’s YOUR student doing this summer? Encourage them to make this a summer for […]
Spring Break
VCU’s Spring Break will take place for the MCV and Monroe Park campuses between Sunday, Mar. 4 and Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018. 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 […]
On-Campus Housing
For students who submitted an application for on campus housing for next year, below is a brief outline of the process students will follow to choose their roommates and rooms. Submitting an application for housing, however, does not guarantee a space on campus. Students who submitted an application by the deadline were placed into a […]