Posted on April 15, 2021
Dear Graduating Student: Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from VCU. I know that you and your family are very excited about completing your academic program and moving forward to your next endeavour. I wish you the best of luck! As you celebrate this special occasion with family and friends, I wanted to send a brief […]
Posted on April 14, 2021
Dear students, VCU is a very diverse community with a host of differing viewpoints reflecting each of our personal lenses through which we see, and experience, the world. This diversity of viewpoint and opinion is a tremendous asset to our community. Our hope is that you engage in conversations with others who share similar and […]
Posted on April 7, 2021
Dear Students, Our community has experienced profound tragedies with the recent deaths of Adam Oakes and Cody Woodson. It is hard for all of us to mentally and emotionally process these losses. Tragedies produce an array of emotions, already heightened by the anticipated stress and anxiety of the semester drawing to a close. Although these […]
Posted on April 7, 2021
VCU’s Division of Student Affairs joins President Rao, Provost Hackett and the entire VCU community in extending our sincerest condolences to Cody Woodson’s family, friends and all who knew him, during this difficult time. Cody Woodson, 20, a Computer Science major in the College of Engineering and student from Buckingham, Va., was shot and killed […]
Posted on April 5, 2021
Dear Graduates: As previously announced, the universitywide virtual commencement will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2021. The celebrations will begin at 9 a.m. EST with a Zoom pre-party for students, and feature video clips and photos from graduates to commemorate their accomplishments, as well as traditional ceremony elements to celebrate the occasion of their […]
Posted on March 31, 2021
Dear Students: Now is the time to plan for your optional COVID-19 exit test. VCU will offer a limited number of tests to all students at no cost to the student. Exit testing offers you the opportunity to test for COVID-19 as you prepare to leave campus for the spring semester. Students who plan to […]
Posted on March 25, 2021
Dear graduating students, During this past academic year, your flexibility, resilience and commitment to academic success has been commendable. We want to recognize this momentous occasion and celebrate your achievements. VCU will host a universitywide virtual commencement on May 15 while also holding multiple in-person graduation ceremonies at the department, school and college levels. We are going […]
Posted on March 22, 2021
Dear VCU students, faculty and staff, This is an update about the independent review of fraternity and sorority life following the death of freshman Adam Oakes on Feb. 27 at an off-campus residence. Richmond Police continue to investigate the cause of his death, with assistance from VCU Police. VCU urges anyone who has information to […]
Posted on March 12, 2021
Dear students: I hope that your semester is going well as we near the halfway point. It was heartening to see so many students enjoying the bursts of nice weather over the past two weeks. I hope that you continue to enjoy the outdoor opportunities that the university and Richmond have to offer. It is […]
Posted on March 3, 2021
Dear students, Welcome to those of you returning to campus for the first time since fall semester. I am glad that a review of COVID-19 data and trends on campus and in the community by the VCU Public Health Response Team supports the decision to allow classes to return to their planned modality at this […]