Adult learners

It's not too late to earn your degree.

If you’re an adult learner, who’s beginning or returning to college at age 25+, you can find your path at VCU. Sign up to hear from us and we’ll be there to help guide you throughout your VCU journey. Ready to apply? Start here.

Top 5
Majors for VCU adult learners: Nursing, Psychology, Business, Computer Science and Social Work
33%
Of VCU adult learners are part-time students
51%
Of VCU adult learners are enrolled in a mix of online, hybrid and face-to-face courses

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Meet your support system

Need help planning your academic path? Or connecting with other students? Start with the Office of Adult and Nontraditional Student Services.

Transfer your credits

VCU's Transfer Center advisors can offer guidance and help you understand which previously earned credits may transfer to VCU.

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Access financial guidance

Each VCU student can work one-on-one with a financial counselor to better understand student accounts, educational expenses and financial management.

Discover what comes next

As you approach graduation and begin your job search, Career Services provides advising and resources to help you get your foot in the door.

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Are you an Amazon employee?

VCU is now an Amazon Career Choice partner. That means full-time Amazon employees who have been with the company for more than 90 days can get up to $5,250 per year for tuition expenses at VCU. Part-time employees are eligible for a benefit of $2,625 per year. Students in all VCU degree programs are eligible.

Review Career Choice benefits

Being an adult in college is an entirely different experience, but I have felt very comfortable and happy to be back.

Erin Trimmer, adult learner, interdisciplinary studies student