Chock-full of history, character, arts, good eats and outdoor adventures, Richmond will present you with limitless opportunities to get involved and take in its beauty.
- One
Of America’s Best River Towns, named by American Rivers
- One
Of the Great American Cities for Creatives, Thrillist
- #1
Best Town to Visit 2024, CNN
Stay awhile
Come to RVA to earn your degree, and you may end up staying — just like 40% of our alums. There's many good reasons to call Richmond home. Case in point: RVA ranked ninth for the highest rates of hire and average open jobs from LinkedIn's 2021 U.S. Economic Graph.
Safety comes first
Collaboration, partnerships and problem-solving are essential to public safety at VCU. The VCU Police Department works to create a safe learning and working environment for students, faculty and staff.
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First things first. We fondly refer to Richmond as RVA.
People love this city. Because it’s awesome. And Virginia Commonwealth University is in the middle of it all.
- Richmond has a river running through it, waiting for you to play.
- Visit the nearby Carytown shopping district to browse local stores and restaurants, or just to people watch.
- Giant murals are everywhere, on campus and throughout Richmond. Pause on your walks to look up and soak them in.
- Our city is home to the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team. The mascot’s name? Nutzy. Enjoy catching a game or two.
- We’re a capital city, steeped in history, but not the stuffy kind. Landmarks include The Jefferson Hotel, an architectural gem.
- We’re hot on the food scene, dishing out eats from renowned chefs and local culinary artists.
- Richmond hosted an international bike race — and that’s just one way we’re bike friendly. Bring your wheels with you to VCU.
- Nature makes people happy. Science says so. Take it all in at the world-class Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.