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Here, striking historic buildings meet powerful, stories-tall street art. All types of people converge on an urban campus that’s part of a very cool, changing city. We come together to pursue a future that’s built by us, rather than preserving a past that’s been left to us.   

  • 35%

    Of alums live in Richmond

  • 950+

    VCU alumni-owned businesses in Richmond

  • 400+

    Student organizations and clubs

Be part of the uncommon

There are so many reasons to join our community, but here's a few of our favorites.

Backlight gold VCU sign at night.
Students celebrating with Rodney the ram.

Live it up

From clubs, athletics, arts and study abroad to our outdoor and city scenes — this is where you do you.

Embrace inclusion

At VCU, inclusion is our heartbeat. We live our commitment to representation, social justice and engagement.

Person in a wheelchair exercises with ropes
Students having a conversation in a social space

Commit to a culture of care

We’re focused on student well-being and want you to excel in all areas of life here — not just academically.

Change with our city

We draw energy from our evolving city, just as it draws energy from us. There’s nowhere like Richmond.

Aerial view of the city at night

VCU: We're anything but traditional

Come along with two of our students as they take you on a one-of-a-kind campus tour.

Richmond is a large enough city to have art and music and culture and great food, but small enough that you don’t feel swallowed.
Tracey Heckel, history student