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New student orientation
The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association sponsors an orientation to introduce new graduate students to VCU and the city of Richmond. Departments also conduct individual orientation sessions with representatives available to talk with students and answer questions.
For a collection of the resources and services available to VCU graduate students, view our New Graduate Student RAM Guide.
Graduate School Orientation
Fall 2021 Departmental Orientation Sessions
Schools and departments are currently scheduling fall 2021 orientations. Check back for updates as sessions are added.
College of Engineering
Engineering New Student Orientation
Friday, August 20, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: West Hall, Room 101 and Online via Zoom
Contact: Lori Floyd-Miller
Biomedical Engineering
Friday, August 20, 2021
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: ERB-3308
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
Friday, August 20, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: West Hall, Room 401
Computer Science
TBA
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
TBA
Friday, August 20, 2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: College of Health Professions Building, Room 1075
Contact: Teresa Nadder
Monday, August 16, 2021 - Saturday, August 21, 2021
Location: College Of Health Professions Building, 900 E. Leigh St
Contact: Cameron Parkins
College of Humanities and Sciences
Chemistry
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - Monday, August 16, 2021
Location: Oliver Hall, Room 1024
Contact: Rhea Miller
English/Creative Writing
Tuesday, Wednesday 18, 2021 - Friday, August 20, 2021
Location: Hibbs Hall and on ZOOM (check with Department for meeting links)
Contact: Thom Didato
History
Monday, August 23, 2021
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Contact: Emilie Raymond
Location: Harris Hall & the Math Exchange
Contact: Erica Miller
Location: ZOOM (check with program for meeting links)
Contact: Oliver Speck
Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Time: Online orientation at 12:00 p.m. and in-person social at 5:00 p.m.
ZOOM: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6684061425
Location: TBD (in-person social)
Contact: Karen McIntyre
School of Business
VCU Brandcenter
Friday, August 20, 2021
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Ashley Sommardah
Center for Sports Leadership
Monday, August 23, 2021
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Sports Medicine Building Parlors (1300 W. Broad St.)
School of Dentistry
Thursday, August 19, 2021 - Friday, August 20, 2021
Location: School of Dentistry
Contact: Oonagh Loughran
Doctoral Program
Thursday, August 19, 2021 - Friday, August 20, 2021
Location: School of Dentistry
Contact: Oonagh Loughran
School of Education
Doctoral Programs
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Zoom: TBA
Masters Programs
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Zoom: TBA
School of Nursing
Tuesday, August 24, 2021, & Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sadie Heath Cabaniss Hall (1100 E. Leigh St.)
Contact: Fonda Neal
School of Pharmacy
School of Social Work
On-Campus MSW Program Format
Friday, August 20, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), First Floor (1000 Floyd Ave.)
Contact: Sarah Burton-Everette
Wilder School
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