Community - Admissions - Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU is a federal Minority Serving Institution designated by the U.S. Department of Education. So no matter who you are, you’ll feel a sense of community here, in a place designed to break barriers.

38% Of VCU first-years are first-generation college students
59% Of undergraduate students are from minority populations

Three people reviewing findings during research at the river

Engage in experiential learning

We’re committed to hands-on learning. Because real experiences are the fastest way to prepare our students for jobs after graduation.

Celebrate every culture

Our Office of Multicultural Student Affairs works to bring all cultures together as a resource for learning opportunities, events and more.

Connect with a cause

Join any of our more than 400 groups that include culture-specific groups, social justice efforts and cause-driven organizations.

When everyone does well, we each do well.

In VCU’s Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success (SEMSS) division, we place students’ needs first. With student support services such as You First and TRIO, and initiatives like Richmond Talent Pathways, we’re focused on making success achievable by all.

Learn about SEMSS initiatives

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The culture [at VCU] is amazing... You can really express yourself, however you are.

Yosef Mirakov Cohen, marketing graduate