First-year applicants
Apply through the Common App to take the next step to becoming a Ram!
Apply TodayFreshman application Quick Facts
- Apply to VCU through the Common App
- Deadlines: Apply by Nov. 1 (Scholarship deadline) or Jan. 15 (Regular Decision and Guaranteed University Admission)
- Guaranteed University Admission: Automatic acceptance for 3.5+ GPA
- Regular Decision applicants who apply by Jan. 15 will hear back by April 1
How do I apply to VCU?
- Create your Common App profile
- Add VCU to your college list
- Gather application materials such as transcripts, recommendations and optional test scores
- Complete all required fields of the application
- Submit your Common App to VCU! Submit only one application for a specific semester and apply to only one undergraduate degree program. Visit the application updates page to learn how to make changes to your application after submission.
First-year application deadlines
- Nov. 1: First-year scholarship deadline
- All incoming first-year students who apply by Nov. 1 are considered for university-level scholarships
- Jan. 15: First-year regular decision application deadline; Guaranteed University Admission deadline
Application fee
- Pay the nonrefundable $75 application fee via credit card when submitting your Common App
- All applicants are required to submit an application fee, except current students enrolled in a degree program on the Monroe Park Campus who apply to undergraduate health sciences programs on the MCV Campus
- A fee waiver can be requested in your applicant portal if you are unable to pay
- Applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements and submit appropriate documentation when requesting a fee waiver
When should I expect my admissions decision?
Applications submitted by Jan. 15 will receive a decision by April 1. Decisions for applications submitted after Jan. 15 are sent on a rolling basis.
Decisions will be posted in your VCU applicant portal. If you have questions, review the application status page.
Additional details
These instructions are for domestic first-year applicants, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees/asylees and undocumented students. If you are a non-immigrant currently residing outside of the U.S. and plan to come on an F1 or J1 visa, or a non-immigrant currently residing in the U.S. under a visa, please visit the international undergraduate applicant area for instructions.
First-Year Links
Find answers in our FAQs
Have questions about the application process? Explore our frequently asked questions.
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.
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.
Are you a first-year applicant with a high school GPA of at least 3.5? If so, you qualify for VCU’s Guaranteed University Admission!
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