Location
Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, Va., is made of 15 schools and one college — the College of Humanities and Sciences. The university enrolls more than 32,000 students in 205 certificate and degree programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, 65 of which are unique in Virginia.
The College is located on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus, which comprises more than 88 acres of Richmond’s historic residential area. The university’s other main campus — the MCV Campus — is located in the downtown financial district and hosts the largest and most comprehensive academic medical center in the commonwealth.
Take a tour
We encourage you to take the interactive campus tour to learn more about life at VCU. You can also visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or the Graduate School Web sites about visiting our campus, or contact the College staff with any questions.
Life in Richmond
Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is a diverse cultural city, surrounded by historic neighborhoods, parks and a thriving James River. Here you’ll find the conveniences of a large, cosmopolitan city, while experiencing a small-town feel, evident in its local boutiques and charming restaurants. Its location in central Virginia means you’re a quick trip away from the beach, the mountains and larger cities, like Washington, D.C.
Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in America, you’ll have access to internship opportunities in Richmond, through local corporations, Fortune 500 companies, banks, hospitals, media outlets and federal, state and local government agencies.
If your interests lie in art and architecture, the city boasts a rich history and a strong cultural community that features everything from historical landmarks and more than 50 art galleries and museums to farmers’ markets and quaint shops and cafés.
To learn more about life in Richmond, be sure to check out the following Web sites:
