Congratulations on your acceptance to VCUarts!
We can’t wait to have you as a part of our RAMily! To help you get started, review your checklist for all the information about how to accept your offer of admission and prepare for enrollment at VCU.
What’s next?
Fall 2024
Accepted first-year students, reply to your offer by May 15, 2024,* if you were accepted to the university by April 1. If you were accepted after April 1, respond within two weeks after your acceptance.
Students who have received their financial aid package from VCU should commit to VCU by May 15. For students who were impacted by the FAFSA delay and receive their financial aid award after May 15, VCU will continue to accept enrollment deposits post May 15.
Accepted transfer students, reply to your offer by June 1, 2024.
Visit the VCU Application Portal to complete your VCU response form. After you have completed the form, you may pay your tuition deposit to let us know you’ll be joining us at VCU.
Note: Both your response form and tuition deposit must be received in order for your account to reflect that you have accepted the offer of admission.
If you’re receiving a scholarship or financial aid, you may request a tuition deposit waiver on the response form. Visit your accepted student portal for more information and a link to the form.
*Due to the delay in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, VCU has extended the deadline to accept your offer of admission to May 15.
Join us for Preview Day—when you can meet VCUarts faculty, staff and other new students. Learn about VCU resources including Housing, Student Financial Management—and more!
Monday, February 19, 2024 (virtual)
Saturday, February 24, 2024 (in person)
Saturday, March 23, 2024 (in person)
Event information is available here. Please check your email for details on how to register for these events.
By logging in to the VCU Application Portal, you will be able to view your admission status, your VCU ID number, entry semester, degree program, residency status and any admission conditions. Review all admission information for accuracy and notify the VCU Office of Admissions of any inaccuracies or questions.
Virtual meetings with your admissions counselor
Our VCUarts Admissions Counselors are available to meet with you one-on-one via phone or Zoom.
Schedule your appointment.
Schedule an in-person tour
Take an in-person tour of VCUarts facilities with one of our student tour guides.
Schedule your tour.
Explore our facilities online
Take a virtual tour of the VCU campus and learn more about the arts facilities, including 360 degree images of our studios.
Take a virtual tour.
View our studios.
Reach out
Our office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (ET). Email us at arts@vcu.edu or call 804-VCU-ARTS.
If you haven’t already, apply for financial aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 priority filing date. If you filled out the FAFSA, you will receive a letter from VCU Financial Aid with more information about your financial awards.
Scholarships for newly accepted students are automatically awarded to qualifying students based on academic achievement and talent. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be notified by mail or email. There are additional scholarship opportunities that you can explore once you are a currently enrolled student.
VCU is dedicated to your success and wellness. As a student, you will have access to professionals dedicated to helping you.
- Safe Zone designated people and spaces across campus that offer support for LGBTQIA+ students.
- The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs promotes an appreciation of diversity through events, forums, scholarships and more.
- Military Student Services is available to assist military servicemembers and their families.
- The Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity Office is available to administer support and accommodations to help students with disabilities succeed.
- University Counseling Services offers therapy options, psychiatric services and an after-hours emergency line.
- The Wellness Resource Center is available to assist with sleep health, stress management, sexual health, nutrition and recovery support.
- The Writing Center provides peer-based support to help VCU students become the strongest writers possible.
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