Possibly. Application fee waivers are available to prospective applicants under certain circumstances. As a first-year applicant, you may be eligible for a fee waiver if you have: 

• Received a NACAC fee waiver
• Received free or reduced lunch in high school
• Received a CollegeBoard fee waiver

If you are not a first-year applicant or your circumstances are not listed above, contact myreply@vcu.edu to see if you qualify. 

Most fee waivers, such as the NACAC and College Board fee waivers, can be obtained from your current school counselor, advisor or through the College Board.

If you have questions, please reach out to the fee processing team at myreply@vcu.edu.

If you are an applicant or parent/family member who has questions about the Common App, please refer to the Common App’s help resources at: commonapp.org/help.

U.S. citizens should submit their Social Security number as soon as possible to ensure timely processing. If you submit your Social Security number after the deadline, it can impact your financial aid package. 

If you have concerns or questions, please contact an application processor in the Office of Admissions by calling (800) 841-3638 or (804) 828-1222.

Please contact an application processor in the Office of Admissions by calling (800) 841-3638 or (804) 828-1222 or email admproc@vcu.edu. 

First-year and transfer applicants can check the status of their applications via your  Applicant Portal. Visit ugradadmissions.vcu.edu/status to log in to your Applicant Portal.

You can check to see if VCU has received your transcript by logging into your Applicant Portal. Visit ugradadmissions.vcu.edu/status to access your Applicant Portal.

Please note, it can take 1 - 3 business days for us to process transcripts upon receipt. Check back after a couple days and if it still does not appear as “received” in your Applicant Portal, contact ugrad@vcu.edu for help.

VCU participates in rolling admission, meaning that we review applications as they are submitted and provide admission decisions throughout the application cycle.

For prospective first-year students, we strongly advise you to get your application in by May 1 at the latest. 

Transfer and readmission applicants are advised to get your application in by June 1 at the latest. With VCU’s rolling admission, first-year and transfer students can still apply after these dates.

Please contact the Office of the University Registrar with questions about transcripts: registrar.vcu.edu/about/contact-us/.

Applicants can defer their application by submitting a reactivation application for the intended deferred term, along with speaking to an application processor. Contact ugrad@vcu.edu for more information.

VCU’s eServices can be accessed at go.vcu.edu/eservices.

Before you can access eServices you will need to visit the identity claim page to activate your eID and set up your account, which authorizes the use of VCU’s electronic services. You will also need to set up Duo Mobile, VCU’s Two-Factor Authentication system.

Qualified high school students from Richmond and surrounding area high schools may be permitted to enroll in college-level courses at VCU while concurrently completing their high school diploma. 

For more information on this program and eligibility requirements, please contact the Office of Admissions via email at ugrad@vcu.edu or by phone at (804) 828-1222. You can also find more information on the VCU Bulletin. 

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), students can request that any or all directory information not be released without their consent. 

If this request is made, the Office of the University Registrar will not be able to verify attendance, earned degrees or any other directory information without the consent of the student. For more information, see the Student Privacy page on the Office of the University Registrar website. 

If you are an applicant or parent/family member of an applicant who is experiencing issues with the Common App, please contact the Common App’s help resources at: commonapp.org/help.

If you are having technical issues with your VCU application, please contact:

• Undergraduate applications (not Common App*): ugslatesupp@vcu.edu 
• Graduate applications: grslatesupp@vcu.edu 

Please provide the following information in your email to us:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Email address associated with your VCU application account
• VNumber or Reference Number (if available)
• Program you are applying to
• Entry term you are applying for (Ex: Fall 2027)

Please contact the VCU processing team at admproc@vcu.edu. 

The first-year scholarship deadline for the fall semester is Nov. 1. If you submit your application by this date, you will be considered for university-level scholarships. 

The first-year regular decision deadline for the fall semester is Jan. 15. This deadline is preferred, not required. If you submit your application and all supporting materials by this deadline, you will receive a decision by April 1. 

Yes. VCU participates in rolling admission, which allows you to apply for admission nearly year-round. May 1 is the latest date we recommend submitting your first-year application for the fall semester. 

First-year applicants who submit all required application materials by the Jan. 15 fall regular decision deadline will receive a decision by April 1. Otherwise, admission decisions are sent on a rolling basis until enrollment capacity is met.

Learn about transferring college credits earned in high school on the VCU Transfer Center website. 

You are considered a transfer student if you have graduated high school and have enrolled in collegiate courses at another institution. 

The transfer application deadline is March 15 each year. Once the deadline passes, VCU operates on rolling admission, meaning we review applications as they are received until enrollment capacity is met.

Transfer applicants who submit all required materials by the March 15 deadline for the upcoming fall semester will receive a decision by May 1. Otherwise, decisions are sent on a rolling basis until enrollment capacity is met.

Yes. VCU participates in rolling admission, which allows you to apply for admission nearly year-round. 

VCU accepts transfer credits, with qualifying scores or grades, from a wide range of college-level courses. Visit the VCU Transfer Center website for a helpful transfer course equivalency tool to see how courses you’ve completed at another institution will transfer to VCU.

While transfer students are not eligible for Guaranteed University Admission, VCU does have guaranteed admission agreements and VCCS transfer agreements with several institutions.

Visit the transfer applicant page for more information.

The Navigating Educational eXcellence Together (NEXT STEP) program is a dual admission program providing community college students with the personalized advising, community building, and transition services needed to graduate on time, save on tuition, and launch their careers.

For more information, see the NEXT STEP page on the VCU Transfer Center website. 

Please email the graduate admissions staff at gradmail@vcu.edu or call (804) 828-6916. You can also check your application status by logging into your VCU Applicant Portal.

Visit our VCU Graduate School website to learn about different tuition and aid options available to graduate students. You’ll also find a helpful cost calculator tool for graduate students.

For a full breakdown of the application process, visit our Graduate and Professional Applicants page. The application process varies depending on the program you’re interested in. If you need support, contact a Graduate Admissions Counselor at gradmail@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6916.

Visit the VCU Graduate School website to explore post-undergraduate areas of study.

Please connect with our international admissions staff by emailing them at vcuia@vcu.edu or by calling (804) 828-6016.

In addition to your application, international applicants must provide:

• A copy of their passport or visa documents
• Academic documentation 
• Proof of English proficiency 
• Additional academic requirements based on department 
• I-20 requirements 

For more information, review the International Applicants section. 

Please visit the Military Student Services website, or contact their team at militaryserv@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563.

No, the application process for veterans and active military members is the same as the regular application process. If you have questions about your application, please contact the Office of Admissions at ugrad@vcu.edu. 

If you are a DACA or undocumented student, please contact the Office of Admissions at ugrad@vcu.edu.

Yes, VCU supports both undocumented and DACA students. View the DACA and undocumented students page for more information and resources. 

If you are undocumented or have DACA status in Virginia, you shouldn't fill out the FAFSA. Instead, you can complete the VASA (Virginia Alternative State Aid) application to be considered for state financial aid.

Learn more and apply for aid on the VASA website. 

Students who were enrolled in classes at VCU and are returning after three or more consecutive semesters away should complete a readmission application in the VCU application management portal.

Students who have enrolled in classes at VCU and are returning before three consecutive semesters away do not have to fill out an application and can register for classes. 

To learn more about the semester guidelines, visit VCU’s readmission guidelines.

Students who applied to VCU but were not admitted can submit a Reactivation Application, found in the Applicant Portal. Reactivation is only available for one calendar year after the initial application, and does not have an application fee. After that, the student must reapply altogether. 
        
Please note, this is not the same as the Readmission Application. 

The financial aid office typically begins emailing award packages in February. If an applicant has received a VCU scholarship, that information will be included in their financial aid award package as well.

Financial aid information may also be accessible via VCU’s eServices website.

Yes, a Social Security number must be on file to receive financial aid. If there is a discrepancy in your Social Security number, please contact an application processor in the Office of Admissions by calling (800) 841-3638 or (804) 828-1222.

Contact scholarship coordinator Kittinun Wongsirikul at wongsirikulk@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6528 with questions about VCU scholarships

If you have questions about outside or third-party scholarships, please contact VCU’s Student Financial Management Center.

To determine if you qualify for in-state tuition, please visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia’s eligibility for in-state tuition page. You may also connect with your application processor for assistance.

To accept your offer of admission, visit your Accepted Student Portal to complete your VCU Offer of Admissions response form. After you have completed the form, you must pay your tuition deposit to officially secure your spot. Both your response form and tuition deposit must be received in order for your account to reflect that you have accepted the offer of admission.

Watch this helpful tutorial on how to submit your tuition deposit.

Accepted students must pay their tuition deposit before they can sign up for Orientation or register for classes. You will need your eID and password, as well as your V-number, to pay your tuition deposit. Find out how to obtain these by selecting the appropriate accepted student checklist.

To pay your tuition deposit online, please follow these steps:

1. Log in to eServices using your eID.
2. Click the "Applicants" tab at the top.
3. Select “Pay tuition deposit” tile.
4. Click "Deposits" at the top of the screen on the purple banner. Follow prompts and enter the desired deposit amount.
   1. All students accepted into VCU undergraduate programs, except those accepted into programs in the School of the Arts, must pay a $100 tuition deposit.
   2. The tuition deposit for the School of the Arts is $300.
5. Submit your deposit to reserve your spot at VCU.

Note: Both your response form and tuition deposit must be received in order for your account to reflect that you have accepted the offer of admission. Please allow one to two business days for processing to occur once your deposit has been submitted.

For first-year students, we ask that you accept your offer by May 1 if you were accepted on or before April 1. If you are a first-year student accepted after April 1, we ask that you respond to your offer within two weeks of your acceptance.

Transfer students accepted by May 1 should respond to their offer of admission by June 1. If you are a transfer student accepted after May 1, we ask that you respond to your offer within two weeks of your acceptance.

Please connect with your application processor or email  admproc@vcu.edu for assistance. 

Tuition deposits are mainly waived using a Student Aid Report or a VCU Admissions Scholarship Award.

You can request a tuition deposit waiver when completing your VCU Admissions Offer of Response Form in your applicant portal. If you have additional questions regarding a tuition deposit waiver, please reach out to our fee processing team at myreply@vcu.edu. 

Scholarship Letter (for VCU scholarship recipients only)
To request a tuition deposit waiver, the accepted student needs to fill out a response form and attach a copy of the VCU Scholarship Letter. This can be done electronically and sent via email to ugrad@vcu.edu, by fax to (804) 828-1899, brought in person to the Office of Admissions, or mailed to 821 West Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23284.

Student Aid Report
Student Aid Reports are located on the student’s FAFSA online account and can be printed out. Student Aid Reports are not the same as the actual financial aid award package.

To request a tuition deposit waiver, the accepted student needs to fill out a response form and attach a copy of the Student Aid Report. This can be done electronically and sent via email to myreply@vcu.edu, by fax to (804) 828-1899, brought in person to the Office of Admissions, or mailed to 821 West Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23284.

Orientation is the official onboarding experience for all new Rams. To learn all about what happens at Orientation, when it takes place and how to register, visit the Orientation website.

No, campus tours do not include tours of the residence halls. However, your tour guide will discuss campus housing and answer any questions you may have. 

If you are still interested in seeing the inside of a residential hall, you may visit the Housing website for virtual tours or come to campus during Open House or Preview Day when residence halls are open for visits.

Open House: Open to all students interested in attending VCU in the future, this event provides detailed insights of the campus, residential life and housing, majors and studies available to students, and other campus resources. Prospective students and family members are provided a free meal voucher to try out select on-campus dining options and are able to tour residence halls.

Preview Days: Open to all admitted students, whether or not they have formally accepted their offer of admission. The events provide insight of the campus, residential life and housing, majors and studies available to students, and other campus resources. Accepted students and their guests are provided a free meal voucher to try out select on-campus dining options and are able to tour residence halls.

Information sessions: Our information sessions provide general information about VCU and the application process. They include a campus tour, which provides a general overview of the campus and student life. Tours are primarily outdoors, are 100% walking, and will last about an hour in total. These sessions do not go into detail about residential life and housing, majors and studies available to students, or other campus resources. 

Housing applications for newly accepted students typically open in early April for students starting in the fall, and in mid-October for students starting in the spring. 

There is no final housing application deadline, though the housing application may have a priority application deadline for students who would like to be included in the initial round of housing assignments. Housing can reach capacity, so you are encouraged to apply early. 

Please contact VCU’s Residential Life and Housing at vcuhousing@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7666 with your housing questions.

Roommate selection varies year to year. Specific questions can be directed to VCU's Residential Life and Housing Department at vcuhousing@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7666.

First-year students are not allowed vehicles on campus. An exception to this are students who do not live on campus and are considered a commuter.

The VCU Police Department has 95 sworn officers; officers patrol both campuses 24/7. Private security guards are stationed in most academic buildings and in residence halls. VCU is a weapon-free campus, however, pepper spray is allowed. 

In the latest safety survey, 94% of students, faculty and staff surveyed reported feeling "safe" or "very safe" at VCU. The university also uses the VCU Alert system, which provides immediate text message alerts about campus emergencies and weather updates. 

Community members can reach VCU Police at any time by calling (804) 828-1234 or by using the LiveSafe app. Visit the Safety and Wellness page for more information about campus safety and wellness resources. 

VCU houses the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Unified Greek Council (UGC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and College Panhellenic Council (CPC). For more information about specific fraternities and sororities, visit the Student Affairs website.

Learn about meal plans and other dining-related options on the Dining Services website. You can also contact Dining Services with your questions.

Students and others in the VCU community typically get around campus by:

• Walking
• Biking
• Taking the bus (the GRTC Pulse connects students directly from the Monroe Park academic campus to the MCV health campus) 
• Using RamSafe
• Using scooters