Virginia Commonwealth University Undergraduate Admissions

Hi Jason! While it is preferred that letters of recommendation be sent electronically, they may be mailed to our office along with transcripts to PO Box 842526, Richmond, VA 23284.

Hi Mary! VCU does not have, nor do we require you to submit, a secondary school report. We only require that student’s submit a completed application, official transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and supplemental information for programs such as the School of the Arts.

Hi Romena! We can only guarantee that complete applications that are received by the December 1 deadline will be considered for scholarships. Complete applications will include all required materials and documentation.

Hi Joumani! While it is recommended that test scores come from College Board, we will accept them if they are on your official transcript.

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Hi Jackie! It is recommended that you have your letters of recommendation sent separately to the School of the Arts and to The Honors College. Recommendations for the School of the Arts can be submitted electronically at http://app.art.vcu.edu/reference/reference.php. Recommendations for The Honors College may be sent via mail to PO Box 843010, Richmond, VA 23284. They may also be sent by fax to 804-827-1669 or by e-mail to honors@vcu.edu.

Hi Ethan! Students who submitted an application and all required supporting documents for the spring semester will receive an admissions decision from our office in writing, via the U.S. postal mail within approximately 4 to 6 weeks from the time their application becomes complete. Applications for spring semester will be reviewed on a rolling ... Read Morebasis and admissions decision letters will be mailed out on a rolling basis throughout the fall. If you have specific questions regarding your application status, please contact our office and ask to speak with an admissions counselor. You can reach us at (804) 828-1222 or toll-free at (800) 841-3638.

Hi Kavitha! Students who have applied electronically can check their application status online to be sure we have received all required materials (admissions decisions are not provided online). To do this, you must log in using the same username and password created when completing the application on the Web at https://ssb.vcu.edu/proddad/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage.

Hi Samantha! Essays are required of all students applying for scholarship consideration and for applicants to the School of the Arts Film (cinema)-B.A. program.

Scholarship applicants must write a one- to two-page essay on one of the following topics: 1) Compose "Page 87" of your autobiography. In this essay you should be creative, considering ... Read Morewhere... Read More your life story would be at this point. 2) “Education and Life: A Personal Statement.” In this essay you should discuss your educational goals, including why you wish to study your chosen major.

Applicants to the School of the Arts Film (cinema)-B.A. program are required to submit two essays and should visit the School of the Arts Web site at www.vcu.edu/arts/apply for details.

Hi McKinsey! There are several factors that we consider when reviewing an application. We not only look at the student... Read More’s GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but also at the types of classes that he's taken in high school and his academic performance over time. Take a look at our freshman student profile available on the Web at http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/admissions101/freshman/freshman.html for information regarding freshmen that were accepted for Fall 2009.

There are three types of merit-based scholarships that are offered by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. They are the Presidential, Provost, and Deans’ Scholarships. To be considered for these awards, you must complete the essay portion of the application and submit your information for review by December 1. More information about these scholarships and other university awards can be found on the Web at http://www.ugrad.vcu.edu/admissions101/financing/scholarships.html.

In order to be considered for financial aid, you should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible after January 1. The FAFSA is available on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more information regarding the financial aid process, visit their Web site at http://www.enrollment.vcu.edu/finaid/index.html.

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Hi Keshawn - more reminders will be posted as additional chat sessions are scheduled.

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