Preview Day
Join us for Preview Day to explore campus as an admitted student and find out what your life will look like at VCU. Families and supporters are welcome! Come see how uncommon we are.
New dates coming soon
Preview Day is for admitted students. Once new dates are announced, log in to your applicant portal to sign up.
Request informationEvents 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.
Preview Day Highlights
Even if you've visited VCU's campus before, Preview Day provides something a little different!
During Preview Day, you will:
- Spend the morning with you academic area
- Tour a room in one of our residence halls
- Be able to accept your offer of admission on-site and register early for Orientation
- Connect with our admitted students and their families.
Events schedule
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- Check-in
Various locations on campus
Check in directly with your academic department at the VCU school or college you were accepted into. Spend the morning connecting with faculty, staff and students in your learning community.
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- Academic departmental sessions
Various locations on campus; session end times vary
After check-in, stay with your academic department for information sessions. Times vary by academic department.
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- Student life sessions
Various locations on campus; session end times vary
Learn about study abroad, summer studies, our Honors College and more! You’ll also have a chance to tour residence halls, learn about Orientation and connect with admissions counselors.
Check-in locations &
parking information
Open House attendees, take note! Since you will spend the majority of the day with your academic department, parking at the Siegel Center might not be the most convenient option.
Explore our parking recommendations based on your school or college below.
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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,
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
