Welcome to the Ramily!

If you're ready to respond to your first-year notification letter, we have a step-by-step checklist to help you complete the process. Take note — it's a packed checklist, and we recommend you set aside some dedicated time to go through it.

Are you an incoming online student? Follow the accepted online first-year student checklist.

Checklist

Step 1: Make it official!

Step 2: Getting started with VCU essentials

Step 3: Submit critical documents

Step 4: Register for classes and meet your advisor

Step 5: Understand your bill

Step 6: Get ready for classes

Step 7: RAMily matters

Important dates

Orientation registration opens

  • April 1

    for students starting in fall

  • Nov. 1

    for students starting in spring