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Richmond, Virginia

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Richmond is a thriving metropolis, yet it still has a small-town feel.

The James River winds through the city, and the 550 acres of parks along the river offer unexpected and unspoiled natural beauty.

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Welcome to VCU We are pleased that you are exploring the many options available to you at Virginia Commonwealth University for your higher education goals. Not only are many of our academic and medical research programs on the cutting edge of new technology, but several of our undergraduate programs of study are unique to VCU. The metropolitan setting of the city of Richmond, combined with state-of-the-art campus facilities, offers students many distinctive opportunities. Our university presents the best aspects of traditional college life while offering students a chance to experience real-world diversity.

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Enrollment information..................2 Colleges and schools......................3 Majors and programs.................4-6 The Honors College........................7 Richmond, Virginia..........................8 Student opportunities....................9 Student resources........................10 Housing.................................... 11-12 Dining............................................17 Transportation..............................18 Athletics........................................19 Recreational sports................ 20-21 Student activities....................... 22 Freshman class profile................ 23 Tuition and fees............................24 Financial aid..................................24 Scholarships.................................25 Application information...............26 Campus visits............................ 27 Mailing list....................................28

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Enrollment information VCU is a member of the Common Application, so if you want to apply as a first-time freshman, you’ll submit this application. The Common Application requires all applicants to submit one recommendation and to prepare an essay of 650 words or less. There are two additional VCU-specific writing prompts that all applicants are asked to complete. In addition, you also will be required to submit your official high school transcript and SAT Reasoning or ACT scores.* The VCU School of the Arts has additional requirements; information about these requirements may be found online at arts.vcu.edu/apply.

To be considered for admission, you should have a minimum of: • 4 units of English • 3 units of mathematics (including algebra I and either geometry or algebra II) admissions.vcu.edu

• 3 units of history, social studies or government

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• 3 units of science (at least one laboratory) • 3 units of a foreign language or 2 units of two foreign languages Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen your application. * See Page 26 for information about score optional review and other application requirements.

Colleges and schools

College of Humanities and Sciences School of Media and Culture, Richard T. Robertson

School of Government and Public Affairs, L. Douglas Wilder

School of Medicine

School of World Studies

School of Allied Health Professions

School of Nursing

School of the Arts

School of Pharmacy

School of Business

School of Social Work

School of Dentistry

University College

School of Education

VCU Graduate School

School of Engineering

VCU Life Sciences

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Whether you’ve already uncovered your life’s passions or aim to cultivate your interests, chances are you’ll find a match among VCU’s 62 baccalaureate programs, an academic medical center with more than 200 specialty areas and options in interdisciplinary studies. VCU’s academic programs make it one of the nation’s premier universities.

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Majors and programs Accounting African American studies Anthropology Art education Art history architectural history historical studies

Bioinformatics

radiation therapy radiography radiologist assistant

Communication arts (illustration) scientific and preparatory medical illustration

Computer engineering Computer science

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Craft and material studies

Biology Biomedical engineering Business finance human resource management management risk management and insurance admissions.vcu.edu

nuclear medicine technology

biological/genomic quantitative/statistical

supply chain management and analytics

Chemical and life science engineering chemical engineering life science engineering

Chemistry

Criminal justice forensic crime scene investigation justice

Dance and choreography performance/Richmond Ballet

Dental hygiene Early and elementary education, liberal studies for* Economics Electrical engineering English

biochemistry

Environmental studies

chemical modeling

Fashion

chemical science professional chemist professional chemist with honors

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Clinical radiation sciences

Clinical laboratory sciences

fashion design fashion merchandising

Financial technology actuarial science financial engineering

French German Spanish

Forensic science forensic biology forensic chemistry physical evidence

Gender, sexuality and women’s studies health and science

Graphic design Health, physical education and exercise science exercise science health science

History Homeland security and emergency preparedness

Mass communications advertising journalism public relations

Mathematical sciences applied mathematics biomathematics general mathematics mathematics operations research secondary teacher preparation statistics

Mechanical engineering nuclear engineering

Military science and leadership (ROTC) Music music music education performance

Information systems

Nursing

Interdisciplinary studies**

Painting and printmaking

Interior design

Philosophy

International studies area studies global studies

Kinetic imaging (video, animation, sound) Marketing

ethics and public policy philosophy and law philosophy and science

Photography and film filmmaking photography

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Foreign language

Please note: The clinical laboratory sciences, clinical radiation sciences, dental hygiene and nursing programs have college-level prerequisites before considering students for admission. * Students enrolled within the college can apply to the Extended Teacher Preparation Program sponsored jointly with the School of Education. (Students who wish to become elementary school teachers should declare the liberal studies for early and elementary education major.) The Extended Teacher Preparation Program awards both a bachelor’s degree from the College of Humanities and Sciences and a master’s degree from the School of Education. Students who successfully complete the program will be certified to teach in early childhood, middle or secondary education. ** A minimum of 30 semester hours is required to apply to the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies individualized program.

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Majors and programs Physics

Real estate

Political science

Religious studies

civil and human rights international relations politics and government public policy and administration

Pre-professional studies advising tracks

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extended teacher preparation/M.T.† secondary education (6-12) pre-clinical laboratory sciences†** pre-dental hygiene†** pre-dentistry†** pre-law pre-medicine†** pre-nursing†** pre-occupational therapy†** pre-optometry†** pre-pharmacy†** pre-physical therapy†** pre-radiation sciences†** pre-veterinary medicine†**

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Psychology applied psychology life science pre-graduate school urban psychology

Science biology chemistry health preparation/professional science physics

Sculpture Social work Sociology Theatre theatre costume design/technical production lighting design/technical production performance scene design/technical production stage management/technical production

Undeclared Urban and regional studies generalized regional analysis and development urban planning and policy

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† Students enrolled within the college can apply to the Extended Teacher Preparation Program sponsored jointly with the School of Education. (Students who wish to become elementary school teachers should declare the liberal studies for early and elementary education major.) The Extended Teacher Preparation Program awards both a bachelor’s degree from the College of Humanities and Sciences and a master’s degree from the School of Education.

Students who successfully complete the program will be certified to teach in early childhood, middle or secondary education. †** This is a pre-health sciences program at VCU designed for students intending to apply to a professional program. Admission to the pre-health sciences program at VCU does not guarantee admission to the professional program.

The Honors College The VCU Honors College is designed to meet the needs of academically talented students through a challenging program with high standards. As an honors student, you will benefit from small classes that explore diverse topics, allowing you to expand your creative and intellectual horizons. As an incoming freshman honors student, you also may apply for guaranteed admission to many of VCU’s graduate and professional programs.

Preferred Applicant Track The Preferred Applicant Tracks in dentistry, medicine and physical therapy offer pre-dental, pre-med and pre-PT honors students the opportunity to apply to the Guaranteed Admission Program at the end of their sophomore year at VCU. Upon successful completion of the Guaranteed Admission Program, students will be able to enter the graduate-level health sciences program without further competition.

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Guaranteed Admission Program The Guaranteed Admission Programs of the VCU Honors College allow highly qualified students to apply for admission during the first semester of their senior year of high school to professional or graduate-level health science programs — clinical laboratory or radiation sciences, dental hygiene, dentistry, medicine, nurse anesthesia, nursing, physical or occupational therapy, or pharmacy — or to a graduate program in business, education, engineering or the humanities and sciences. If you receive guaranteed admission, you may enter the program of your choice at VCU without competing for admission at a later date, provided you fulfill Honors College requirements and satisfy the prerequisites of the program you plan to enter.

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Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia’s capital city since 1779, blends historic tradition and architecture with a metropolitan atmosphere, distinguishing it as the political, economic, cultural and social focal point of the commonwealth.

Richmond offers many employment opportunities and consistently ranks among the best places to live and work in America in several national publications.

Dozens of museums, art galleries, battlefields and statues preserve some of the nation’s most important history. Opportunities for shopping abound — from small boutiques on quaint city streets to major suburban shopping malls.

Richmond offers everything from exclusive restaurants to friendly neighborhood night spots and eateries near campus.

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The city also hosts a number of sporting events such as the Anthem Richmond Marathon and the Monument Avenue 10k race. Several annual festivals are held in Richmond, including the Richmond Folk Festival, International Food Festival, French Film Festival and Arts in the Park.

The city maintains more than 15,000 acres of parks, including formal gardens, restored mansions and wildlife preserves along the James River — offering something for everyone. Easily accessible by plane, train, bus and car, VCU is within an easy day trip to Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, the Blue Ridge Mountains or Washington, D.C. vcu.edu/richmond

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Student opportunities VCU relies on its urban setting and status as a top-tier research university to offer students expanded learning opportunities. Below are a few of the programs available to help you get the most out of your college experience.

Undergraduate research Research stands at the core of VCU’s mission. The university boasts more than $270 million in sponsored research funding, bringing together faculty experts and undergraduate and graduate students to collaborate across multiple disciplines.

Our research provides an incubator for training a new generation of scholars who understand where and how knowledge is formed. No matter their chosen career, all students benefit from the curiosity instilled and the recognition that learning is a lifelong process.

Living-learning communities Students also have the opportunity to reside in living-learning communities at VCU. Our four living-learning communities — VCU ASPiRE, VCU Globe, VCU LEAD and VCU INNOVATE — integrate on-campus living with focused academic experiences that blend curricular and cocurricular activities to turn classroom learning into real-world experiences.

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Service learning As a VCU student, you can start making a real difference in the world before you graduate. More than 100 different service-learning courses offer opportunities for you to earn academic credit and learn job skills while at the same time meeting a real community need. Whatever your interest or major, you can find a VCU service-learning course that will take you out of the classroom and into the community.

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Study abroad If you’re ready for a global adventure, VCU’s Global Education Office can get you there. GEO’s Education Abroad office offers a number of different programs for you to explore, plus Education Abroad staff can advise you on financial aid, scholarships and credit transfer. Whether you want to travel for a week, a month, a semester or a year, VCU offers a program to fit your needs. servicelearning.vcu.edu vcu.edu/vcuresearch global.vcu.edu

Student resources VCU offers a variety of support services — many through the University College — that promote academic success and sound strategies to assist you with achieving your educational goals, including the following:

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• Campus Learning Center • Campus Testing Center • Disability Support Services • Education Abroad • Global Education Office • New Student and Family Programs • Office of Multicultural Student Affairs • Student-athlete Support Services • VCU Career Services • Writing Center students.vcu.edu

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Residential life and housing VCU’s freshman residence halls and living-learning communities come in all shapes and sizes. Among the amenities offered: basic room furniture; mail service; laundry facilities; lounges; phone, Roku streaming TV and data connections with high-speed, wireless internet access; smoke-free environment; and 24-hour security.

If you decide to live off campus, VCU Off-Campus Housing Service is a great resource that will help you find an apartment, a room for rent or a roommate in the neighborhoods around VCU and in other areas of Richmond, including Carver, the Fan, Oregon Hill, Shockoe Slip, Shockoe Bottom and Church Hill.

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Ackell Residence Center: Two- and four-person apartments for upper-level students

The Honors College: Residential college offering single rooms with private baths for honors students

Brandt Hall: Four- and eight-person suites for freshmen

Johnson Hall: Double and triple rooms for freshmen

Broad and Belvidere Student Apartments: Two- and four-bedroom apartments for upper-level students

Rhoads Hall: Double and triple rooms for freshmen

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Cabaniss Hall: Double rooms with individual floors designated male or female for freshmen

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Cary and Belvidere Residential College: Two- and four-bedroom apartments for upper-level students Grace and Broad Residence Center (LEAD and INNOVATE): Four-person single bedroom units for upperclassmen GRC III Suites: Two- and fourbedroom suites for freshmen

West Grace Street Student Housing – North (Globe): Four-bedroom single apartments and two-bedroom double apartments West Grace Street Student Housing – South (ASPiRE): Four-bedroom, two-bedroom and one-bedroom single apartments, and two-bedroom double apartments

Find your inner Ram at a VCU game, match or meet. See Athletics, Page 19.

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The best way to get around campus is by foot or bike. See Transportation, Page 18.

BELOW:

Study, learn and conduct research in a variety of fields alongside our outstanding faculty members.

See Majors and programs, Page 4.

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Grab a smoothie, a quick bite or a meal with friends at our state-of-the-art Shafer Court Dining Center. See Dining, Page 17.

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Be yourself. Find yourself. More than 500 registered student organizations bring together VCU students who share common interests. See Student activities, Page 22.

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Academic Learning Commons

27. Oliver Hall – School of Education

2. Ackell Residence Center

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3. Barnes & Noble @ VCU

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Black Music Center, James W.

5. Brandt Hall

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6. Broad and Belvidere Student Apartments

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Broad-Ryland Student Housing (Grace and Broad Residence Center)

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36. Pollak Building 37. Rhoads Hall 38. Ritter-Hickok House

10. Cary Street Field

39. Shafer Court Dining Center

11. Cary Street Gym 12. Dance and Choreography Building* 13. Dance Center* 14. Depot, The 15. Engineering East Hall, School of 16. Engineering West Hall, School of 17. Fine Arts Building

40. Shafer Street Playhouse 41. Siegel Center, Stuart C. 42. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, W.E. 43. Snead Hall, School of Business 44. Technology Administration Building 45. Temple Building, T. Edward

18. Ginter House 19. Gladding Residence Center III 20. Grace-Harrison Student Housing (Grace and Broad Residence Center) 21. Grace Street Center

46. Thalhimer Tennis Center 47. Trani Center for Life Sciences, Eugene P. and Lois E. 48. University Student Commons 49. Welcome Center

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50. West Grace Street Student Housing – North

23. Hibbs Hall 24. Honors College, The

51. West Grace Street Student Housing – South

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VCU offers ample outdoor and green spaces for study and play. See Campus visits, Page 27.

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Stay fit and have fun at the university’s Cary Street Gym. See Recreational sports, Page 20.

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Dining University dining has come a long way from cafeteria-style eating. Among the food choices VCU offers are sushi, fresh salads, stir-fry, homemade desserts, as well as burgers and pizza. At our state-of-the-art Shafer Court Dining Center, chefs fix fresh, made-to-order food right in front of you. But if you’re too rushed to sit for a meal, you can grab coffee, fresh baked goods and gourmet sandwiches to go at a number of on-campus cafÊs.

Several residential dining plan options give you the choice of purchasing swipes of meals per semester and purchasing meals tax free from retail restaurants around VCU. Students who live off campus also have the option of purchasing dining plans.

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Transportation Because of VCU’s convenient location, most students who live in residence halls don’t bring their cars to campus. Most points at the university are within several city blocks, so walking to class might take 10 minutes. Further points can be reached via RamRide, VCU’s transportation system. Bikes are also a preferred mode of transportation — VCU offers students more than 200 racks to secure their rides.

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Athletics

vcuathletics.com VCU Rams, Atlantic 10 Conference, NCAA Division I teams Men’s teams

Women’s teams

Baseball Basketball Cross country Golf Soccer Tennis Track and field

Basketball Cross country Field hockey Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and field Volleyball

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VCU’s 17 intercollegiate sports teams look to continue their success on the national level as members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference.

With the men’s basketball team making its sixth straight appearance in the NCAA tournament in 2016, and the baseball team and women’s tennis team bringing home conference titles in 2015, the university continues to upgrade and expand its athletic facilities and reputation.

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Recreational sports Not an NCAA-caliber athlete? No matter. VCU offers a variety of facilities for you to pursue your recreational needs. The Cary Street Gym features two swimming pools, an 18,000-square-foot fitness center, a four-court gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, table tennis and badminton, a 38-foot rock-climbing wall, and an indoor running track and cycling room. The MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center in the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center provides space for basketball, volleyball, racquetball and other sports, as well as a 25-meter, six-lane pool available for lap swimming, and water basketball and volleyball. The Outdoor Adventure Program offers VCU students fun and adventure by sponsoring affordable camping, canoeing and climbing trips.

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Intramural sports Badminton Basketball Flag football Floor hockey Racquetball Soccer Softball Table tennis Volleyball Outdoor Adventure Program Backpacking/day hikes Canoeing Caving Cross-country skiing Kayak roll clinics Rafting Rock climbing Whitewater kayaking

Sports clubs Baseball Crew Cycling Field hockey Ice hockey Judo Lacrosse (men’s and women’s) Rugby (men’s and women’s) Running Softball Swimming Tennis (men’s and women’s) Ultimate Frisbee Whitewater

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Student activities More than 500 registered student organizations bring together VCU students who share common interests. Academic, fraternity and sorority life, honorary, political, recreational, religious, service, student media and special interest organizations provide numerous opportunities for fun and learning.

Here are a few examples of what VCU has to offer.

Alternative Spring Break Anthropology Club Bhangra at VCU Cinema Talk Contemporary Craft Society Forensic Science Student Club National Society of Black Engineers Organization of Photographic Arts Quizbowl at VCU

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Fall 2015 freshman class profile VCU received 16,293 applications for fall 2015 freshman admission.

Number of enrolled first-time freshmen...................................................................... 4,090

Gender Male............................................................................................................................................................................................................................37% Female.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................63% High school GPA Middle 50 percent of all admitted freshmen.....................................................................................3.40-4.02

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SAT (based on the best verbal and math scores from separate testings) Middle 50 percent of all admitted freshmen.................................................................................. 1020-1230

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Tuition and fees Each May, the university’s board of visitors determines and sets the tuition and fee structure for the upcoming academic year. For information regarding tuition, fees and other expenses as well as residency status, descriptions of expenses and a tuition and fees calculator, please visit accounting.vcu.edu/tuition/calculator.

Financial aid VCU uses all available funds to help students gain access to a college education.

Eligibility for financial aid varies depending on a student’s academic and financial circumstances. In most cases, each student will qualify for some form of financial assistance. Each year, the Office of Financial Aid disburses more than $270 million in student aid to more than 18,000 students.

Current information on financial aid programs, policies and procedures, and links to free scholarship search services are available on the VCU financial aid website.

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Do the math/SALT Graduating in four years instead of six saves in-state students an estimated $50,000. Taking 15 credit hours of course work a semester, instead of 12, will ensure you’re one of them. So, do the math and graduate on time with less debt to your name. For more info, visit dothemath.vcu.edu.

VCU has partnered with American Student Assistance to bring you SALT®, a free resource for students and alumni that can help you track and plan your student loans, find scholarships, internships and jobs and receive personalized guidance to help you manage your finances.

Sign up at saltmoney.org/register. finaid.vcu.edu

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Scholarships Each fall, the University Undergraduate Scholarship Program grants financial awards to outstanding students entering VCU. Selection of scholars is made on the basis of merit in the area of academic achievement. Leadership, community service and artistic talent (when applicable) also may be considered.

To be eligible for scholarship renewal, students must complete at least 28 credit hours on a full-time basis over the fall and spring semesters and maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.3.

In addition to these merit-based scholarships, individual schools and departments at VCU offer scholarships to incoming freshmen.

Visit the VCU Office of Financial Aid’s website at finaid.vcu.edu for more information about these types of scholarships, as well as information about outside sources of scholarship aid. Students also may wish to contact the VCU school to which they are applying or into which they have been admitted for more specific scholarship application information.

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Scholarships are awarded to fall semester applicants only. The majority of scholarships are awarded each fall to freshman applicants, though a very limited number of scholarships are awarded each fall to transfer applicants from the Virginia Community College System. If you’re seeking scholarship consideration, it is recommended that you submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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Application information VCU is a member of the Common Application, so if you want to apply as a firsttime freshman, you’ll submit this application. The Common Application requires all applicants to submit one recommendation and to prepare an essay of 650 words or less. There are two additional VCU-specific writing prompts that all applicants are asked to complete. To see the requirements and checklists for freshmen, transfers, international students and School of the Arts applicants, visit ugrad.vcu.edu/apply /checklist.html.

Score optional review Freshman applicants with a minimum high school GPA of 3.3 may request that their application be reviewed without submitting standardized test scores. Applicants should request to be considered for admission to the university without test scores on the application for freshman admission.

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Exceptions to score optional review include freshman applicants who wish to be considered for VCU’s merit-based scholarships (the Presidential, Provost and Deans’ scholarships); students applying to the VCU Honors College and the School of Engineering; home-schooled students; and non-native English speakers.

Applicants in these categories may not request the score optional review.

Fall application deadlines Freshmen applying for guaranteed admission to the School of Medicine (B.S./M.D.)................................................................Nov. 15* Freshmen applying for guaranteed admission to health sciences programs other than medicine...............................................................................Nov. 15 Freshmen applying for scholarship consideration...............................................Nov. 15 Freshmen applying for regular decision................................................................ Jan. 15 *Firm deadline, separate guaranteed admission application also required.

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VCU’s Office of Admissions hosts information sessions for prospective students and their families Monday through Saturday in the Welcome Center, except on holidays and holiday weekends. Each 30-minute information session is followed by a walking tour of the Monroe Park Campus, which lasts just over one hour. VCU also hosts open houses in the fall and spring where students and their families can meet with faculty, staff and other students.

For additional information, directions to campus and details about how to reserve your space as well as a list of special sessions, visit the web.

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Campus visits

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Join the mailing list by contacting:

Office of Admissions Undergraduate Admissions P.O. Box 842526 Richmond, Virginia 23284-2526 Phone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638 Fax: (804) 828-1899 Email: ugrad@vcu.edu admissions.vcu.edu

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VCU does not discriminate in admissions, treatment, employment or access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, family medical and genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding VCU’s nondiscrimination policies: director of equity and access services and Title IX coordinator, Moseley House, 1001 Grove Ave., P.O. Box 842549, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284-2549, (804) 828-1347, equity@vcu.edu. 002617-01

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than 31,000 students. But you’ll never be just a number here. You’ll find your place and be part of a dynamic educational experience.

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