VCU University Academic Advising

05/27/2025

Hello Incoming Freshman ! ! ⋆｡𖦹 ˚ 𓇼 ˚｡⋆

Before you have too much fun this summer, we encourage you to follow the VCU First-Year Checklist on the VCU Admissions website (admissions.vcu.edu). ☀️

Before you schedule an appointment with your academic advisor, please make sure to complete the advising and registration survey in the second dropdown menu of Step 4! Completing this survey will ensure that you are able to register for the correct courses with no issues. ⛱️

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04/03/2024

Please see this video from Dr. Rao!

03/29/2023

Registration kicked off today with our students in the honors program! Have you met with your advisor to talk about courses for the Fall semester? 📚

💭Advising tip: Advising appointments often fill up fast, especially during course registration, so it is always best to schedule an appointment with your advisor far in advance. Remember, your advisor is a great resource to help ensure you are on track to achieve your goals here at VCU! 🎓

03/17/2023

Just a quick reminder that the deadline for withdrawing from and/or choosing the pass fail grade option is quickly approaching!📚

💭Advising tip: It is always a good idea to check-in with your advisor before making any changes to your schedule. Your advisor is a great resource to help ensure you are on track to achieve your goals here at VCU!🎓

02/27/2023

Next, we will be using the story feature on to highlight a different major within the School of the Arts each day - you will be able to learn more about the program, career opportunities, as well as examples of careers at both the bachelor and graduate level!

Missed a day? Don’t worry - they’ll all be saved in the highlights section of our Instagram page and once we’ve feature all the programs we will also create an album here on facebook!

What school would you like us to feature next??📚

02/27/2023

02/15/2023

Are you looking to take a class over the summer here at VCU? Registration for the Summer 2023 semester is now open for all students!📚

02/06/2023

Starting with the School of Business we will be using the story feature on Instagram to highlight a different major each day - you will be able to learn more about the program, career opportunities, as well as examples of careers at both the bachelor and graduate level!

Missed a day? Don’t worry - they’ll all be saved in the highlights section of our Instagram page and once we’ve feature all the programs we will also create an album here on facebook!

What school would you like us to feature next??📚

01/27/2023

Dear VCU community,

This evening, authorities in Memphis will release video from the tragic death of Mr. Tyre Nichols. Five Memphis police officers are charged with second-degree murder for his death.

Memphis officials have described the video and circumstances as “horrific.”

President Rao and I have spoken at length about this painful situation. It is senseless and heartbreaking that another African American has lost their life at the hands of those who had a responsibility to protect and serve them; not to cause harm to them.

It is natural to hold feelings of outrage, anger, pain and even disbelief over this situation. It also revives memories from the past few years that can be hard to cope with and to comprehend. For those of you who need them, VCU has resources to support you – please visit University Counseling Services or TimelyCare. VCU faculty members and staff can access a list of support resources on ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

We truly care about you and each of your lived experiences at VCU. We are here to support all of our students, faculty and staff in the coming days.

Sincerely,

Aaron J. Hart, Ed.D.
Vice President
VCU Division of Student Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth University
[email protected]

VCU Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee (SWAC): safetymodel.vcu.edu/

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01/27/2023

To VCU students, faculty and staff,

It is with profound sadness that we share news about the death of VCU student Mahrokh Khan. Just before 9 a.m. this morning, Mahrokh was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Laurel and West Main Streets. She was transported to VCU Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead. The Richmond Police Department is actively investigating.

The VCU Division of Student Affairs and VCU Police join President Rao and the entire VCU community in extending our sincerest condolences to Mahrokh’s family, friends and all who knew her.

This is a time of sorrow for the entire VCU community. As we grieve together, please know that University Counseling Services resources are available to students who need assistance in dealing with this tragic event. Students can also utilize available resources through our Dean of Students Office, TimelyCare and You@VCU. VCU faculty members and staff can access a list of support resources on ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

We remind all community members to please be aware of the importance of sharing the roads in and around VCU. Using designated crosswalks, staying focused on traffic signals and sharing intersections are ways in which drivers, cyclists and pedestrians can stay safe.

While operating a phone while driving is illegal in Virginia, we also encourage cyclists and pedestrians not to use phones, or ear buds, while traveling, as these can distract you from your surroundings. Please follow posted speed limits, travel slowly through busy intersections and keep an eye out for others on roadways.

Sincerely,

Aaron J. Hart, Ed.D.
Vice President
VCU Division of Student Affairs

John Venuti, Chief of Police
Associate Vice President for Public Safety, VCU and VCU Health
VCU Police Department

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01/23/2023

Just a quick reminder that the deadline for adding and/or dropping courses for the Spring 2023 semester is quickly approaching!📚

💭Advising tip: It is always a good idea to check-in with your advisor before making any changes to your schedule. Your advisor is a great resource to help ensure you are on track to achieve your goals here at VCU!🎓

01/17/2023

Welcome back and happy first day of classes Rams! We hope you’re happy to be back on campus because we sure are excited to have you here!📚

As a reminder Monday (01/23) is the last day to add and/or drop a course. If you worried because you haven’t met with your advisor yet and they have no available appointments, don’t stress and ask them about drop-in hours instead!