Virginia Commonwealth University

Make it real.

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Major opportunities in every major.

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At Virginia Commonwealth University, you can hit the ground running. The motivation and opportunity to make a difference surround you from day one. We’ve got over 200 programs, students of all types and a city full of experiences and opportunities. There’s lots of excitement, so we give you the flexibility to explore a variety of programs and map the major with the greatest potential to achieve your goals.

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Quick Fact

Top 100 institutions for minority students*

Everyone’s goals are valuable. We make them achievable.

Whether you want to start a practice, star on Broadway or make a groundbreaking discovery, there’s a way to make it happen at VCU. Here are a few of our strengths.

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Creativity

Creativity spans our campus. The ability to bring new ideas to the table is a valuable skill for any discipline.Dr. Wenheng Zhang's garden at VCU [View Image]

Research

Whether you want to get published in academic journals or Forbes magazine, we’ve got a project for you.VCU Health giving a kidney transplant with robotic surgery [View Image]

Health

VCU Medical Center was ranked the No. 2 hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report in 2020.Master of Product Innovation students working on a more efficient air pump, VCU da Vinci Center [View Image]

Innovation

With over 200 programs and a city rich with creativity, you’ve got a recipe to reimagine your world.

Expect results in unexpected ways

Choosing your major isn’t like choosing teams. There are so many ways to reach your goals. Here are some examples of how VCU students find success in unique ways.

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Schoolwork that prepares you for real work
“I learned a lot about working with people from different disciplines, especially engineering. That was something that I had never really done before.” — Radha Kapadia, business major
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Turn your day dreams into your dream job
“I’m trying to be either an artist for Marvel or an animator for Disney.” — Tyler Turner, School of the Arts
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Find a professor who might be your idol
“From my first day of classes, I was like, ‘I want to be her when I grow up.’” — Lida Bourhill, music education

Success is around every corner

Everyone has the potential to do amazing things at Virginia Commonwealth University. In fact, 17% of VCU students improve their income by two quartiles — the highest increase among universities on the East Coast. It’s about broadening your horizons. And taking action now.