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Cultural Competency & Language Classes
Helpful links
- VCU eServices
- Application for Virginia In-State Tuition
- VCU OCPE Credit Registration Form
- VCU tuition benefit
- VCU Health System education assistance
COVID-19 Update
In light of the latest COVID-19 developments, cultural competency and language classes are being held live-online for the Spring 2021 semester. Please check the return to campus website, One VCU: Responsible Together, for the latest news and updates.
Current classes
LGCC 101: Introduction to Conversational Spanish I
January 28-May 6, 2021
Thursdays, 12-1 p.m.
Where: Live-Online
Spring 2021 registration has closed. Check back for Fall 2021!
“The instructor was very patient and very good at building on our experiences, building on our interests—adapting to where we had strengths and where we needed some more support.” - Alisa
Alisa B., VCU Cultural Competency and Language Student
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In partnership with the School of World Studies, conversation-based language classes are offered as a benefit to VCU and VCU Health employees, and are open to students and community members not currently enrolled in VCU academic programs. Classes introduce adult learners to different cultures, and are available for one academic credit. A tuition benefit or education assistance may be available to qualified employees. Contact Human Resources to determine eligibility.
Synchronous Online Learning
In light of the latest COVID-19 developments, cultural competency and language classes are being held live-online for the Spring 2021 semester.
Spring 2021 registration is closed.
Why study a foreign language?
Improve travel experiences
Planning a trip abroad? Register for a class with your travel companions to learn or refresh your language skills.
Connect with other cultures
Become interculturally competent, and gain a better understanding of other cultures.
Add to your work skills
Enhance your career opportunities in our increasingly global world.
Keep your mind engaged
With an emphasis on oral fluency and listening, learning a world language makes a great hobby!
Spring 2021 registration has closed. Check back for Fall 2021!
Registration
To register for undergraduate credit, visit our Registration page and follow registration instructions. Helpful links are provided on this page.
Registration using a manual VCU OCPE Credit Registration Form is available. If you are an active nondegree-seeking student, you can enroll online through eServices.