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Resources for student support

The following links offer a portal to vital information and resources related to student support and success across the university (please note: these links may carry you to pages outside of the Office of the Provost website).

Academic information

• Academic programs
  A searchable database of all academic programs on offer at VCU
• VCU Bulletin
  Provides course descriptions, curricular information, academic requirements and university policies for all VCU students
• Academic calendars
  Provide key dates and milestones for the current and upcoming semesters
• Schedule of classes
  A comprehensive list of classes offered by semester
• Transcripts
  Request transcripts of academic records
• Virginia Community College System and Richard Bland College transfer pathways
  A list of current transfer agreements between VCU and local community colleges

Academic support

• Student Success
  VCU's student success unit oversees academic advising and other academic support areas, including Writing Center, Transfer Center, Campus Learning Center and Student-Athlete Support Services.
• Major maps
  Strategic, individualized career-planning maps that help guide students during their time at VCU.
• Academic advising (first-year, undeclared, nondegree-seeking and pre-health baccalaureate students)
  The University Academic Advising office helps a variety of students select academic programs and identify educational goals.
• Academic advising (upper-division undergraduate students)
  Provides advising services for junior and senior level undergraduate students.
• Transfer Center
  Offers resources, programs and support specifically for transfer students.
• Financial aid
  Connects VCU students with programs and resources to help fund their education
• Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity
  Offers support services to students who have a documented disability
• You First at VCU
  Helps first-generation students connect with and navigate their college experience.

Academic opportunities

• REAL
  Information about VCU's Relevant Experiential and Applied Learning initiative.
• Global Education Office
  Office that oversees global outreach and international student services at VCU
• Study abroad
  VCU Education Abroad office offers a variety of study abroad opportunities for students.
• Living-Learning Programs
  Information about VCU's all-encompassing experiential learning opportunities.
• Career Services
  Career-focused assistance for students, including job searching, resume, and interview help.
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
  Supports undergraduate students throughout all stages of the research process.li>

Student well-being

• The Wellness Resource Center (The Well)
  Promotes healthy living by offering support services and education on student-centered topics, such as safety, alcohol and drugs, and nutrition
• Division of Student Affairs
  Dedicated to supporting student career, financial, mental, social, housing, and physical well-being
• University Counseling Services
  Provides students with mental health care services via appointment
• University Student Health Services
  Clinics that provide outpatient medical services and pharmacy services for students

Student records and enrollment

• Records and registration
  Assists students with academic records and transcripts, course registration
• Student applications
  Information on how to apply to VCU for all students (freshman, transfer, graduate, international)
• Student Enrollment Management
  Division at VCU that provides oversight of recruitment, retention and graduation for all students