Fall Open House
Experience life as a Ram! Join us on campus for Fall Open House – an immersive, all-day event designed for students interested in VCU. Family and supporters are welcome!
Select a date
As the event approaches, we'll send important details about parking, check-in and the full schedule of events.
Events are held rain or shine
Note: Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in Office of Admissions-led events and/or tours.
Events schedule
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– Check-in
Stuart C. Siegel Center
Check in and grab your materials for the day.
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– Student services information tables
Stuart C. Siegel Center
Explore many of the resources available at VCU!
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Welcome
Stuart C. Siegel Center, E.J. Wade Arena
Get the chance to hear from VCU staff and current students, followed by an overview of what to expect throughout the day.
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Morning overviews and breakout sessions
Various locations on campus; session end times vary
Explore your academic interests and learn more about your major. You’ll join a group for an academic overview led by your school or college and discover what it’s like to study at VCU.
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Afternoon opportunities
Various locations on campus
Explore special interest sessions, campus tours, and other opportunities to visit and connect with the VCU community across campus.
Morning Overviews
FROM 9:45 A.M. TO 11A.M.
After the welcome, explore your academic interests and learn more about your major. You’ll join a group for an academic overview led by your school or college and discover what it’s like to study at VCU. Student Ambassadors will guide you to your group’s session.
College of Engineering
Discover innovation in action.
- Welcome from leadership
- Morning agenda available on the Guidebook app
College of Humanities and Sciences
Join one of VCU's largest academic communities.
- Hear from the CHS Dean
- Attend academic breakout session based on your major
Richard T. Robertson School of Communication
Where storytellers become strategic communicators.
- Overview
- Meet faculty and student ambassadors
- Explore tracks in journalism, PR and media production
School of Life Sciences and Sustainability
Explore the science shaping tomorrow's world.
- Overview
- Research-focused breakout sessions
- Meet faculty and current students
School of World Studies
Engage globally. Think critically. Connect cultures.
- Overview
- Language and cultural studies breakouts
- Meet faculty
Pre-Health Majors
Learn how to chart your path in healthcare.
- Overview
- Attend a panel discussion for your health science program
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
Shape your future in public service.
- Welcome
- Overview and program meetings
School of the Arts
Discover how creativity meets opportunity.
- Overview
- Departmental breakout
School of Business
Where future leaders learn to innovate and excel.
- Overview and student panel
- Program fair
- Tour the School of Business
School of Education
Hello, future educators!
- Overview
- Student panel
- Breakout sessions
School of Social Work
Prepares students to make a difference.
- Overview and information session
University College
Discover VCU’s newest academic home – a place for innovators.
- Overview
- Student Showcase
- Drop-in chats
Afternoon opportunities
From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tours: Tour the VCU campus, Cabell Library, and more.
- Special interest sessions: Choose from various special interest sessions about everything from financial aid to studying abroad.
- Stop by for a visit: Come by the Admissions Ask It table, get residence hall information, and join the Accepted Student Celebration if you’ve already been admitted to VCU.
- Open today: Check out the VCU Bookstore, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) and on-campus restaurants.
Event locations &
parking information
8 a.m. check-in
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1200 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23284
Parking: Since check-in is at the Siegel Center, we recommend parking at the West Broad Street Parking Deck, 1111 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23284
10 a.m. academic morning overviews
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Engineering Research Building,
401 W. Cary St.Note: The street address for this building is 401 W. Main St., but event check-in is at the 401 W. Cary St. entrance.
Parking: We suggest the Jefferson Street Parking Deck, 120 S. Jefferson St., Richmond, VA 23220 -
W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
922 Park Ave.Parking: We suggest the West Main Street Parking Deck, 801 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23284
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Oliver Hall, Education Wing
1015 W. Main St.Parking: We suggest the West Cary Street Parking Deck, 1201 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23284
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Snead Hall, Atrium
301 W. Main St.Parking: We suggest the Jefferson Street Parking Deck, 120 S. Jefferson St., Richmond, VA 23220
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Stuart C. Siegel Center, Lobby
1200 W. Broad St.Parking: We suggest the West Broad Street Parking Deck, 1111 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23284
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Stuart C. Siegel Center, Lobby
1200 W. Broad St.Parking: We suggest the West Broad Street Parking Deck, 1111 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23284
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Stuart C. Siegel Center, Lobby
1200 W. Broad St.Parking: We suggest the West Broad Street Parking Deck, 1111 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23284
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Academic Learning Commons, First Floor Lobby
1000 Floyd Ave.Parking: We suggest the West Main Street Parking Deck, 801 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23284
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Academic Learning Commons, First Floor Lobby
1000 Floyd Ave.Parking: We suggest the West Main Street Parking Deck, 801 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23284
