Prospective Undergraduate Student Events
We will host Open House events on October 3 and October 31.
Open House is a great way to get to know us better! You will be able to meet with faculty, staff, and current students; tour our campus and creative spaces; and learn about financial aid, housing, and other important topics in your college search process.
We hope to see you there!
For more information and to register for Open House, visit this page.
Join us at a National Portfolio Day event! Our representatives will review your artwork and share information on our programs, admissions, and financial aid. National Portfolio Day events are free. Registration is required.
You can also visit the National Portfolio Day Association website for a full list of all other National Portfolio Day events and registration details.
Get to know us from home! Join us for an in-depth virtual information session to learn more about our programs of study, life in Richmond, the application process, and the many opportunities that await you at VCUarts.
Connect with Admissions Representatives
Prospective Graduate Student Events
In-Person: Saturday, November 7, 2026
During the VCUarts Graduate Open House, prospective applicants will have the opportunity to meet with graduate faculty, tour facilities, and hear about VCUarts graduate programs and unique opportunities available to VCUarts graduate students.
Virtual VCUarts Graduate Admissions Week: November 16-20, 2026
This week-long event is designed to guide prospective applicants through the graduate admissions process. You’ll learn about funding opportunities—like graduate assistantships and research grants—and hear directly from faculty during program-specific info sessions held throughout the week.
VCUarts is hitting the road — and the web — for Graduate National Portfolio Days this fall. We’re visiting cities across the country, with virtual opportunities available for those who can’t join us in person.
This is your chance to:
- Receive one-on-one feedback on your portfolio from renowned VCUarts faculty
- Ask questions about our graduate programs, admissions process, and funding opportunities
- Discover what makes the VCUarts graduate experience unique — from groundbreaking research to our vibrant creative community
Whether you’re fine-tuning your portfolio or just beginning your graduate school journey, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with us.
Register here for the following dates:
Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 17, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, November 8, 2026
New York, NY
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Miami, FL
Monday, December 7, 2026
Virtual events:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Information for Art Educators
VCUarts representatives are available to visit your classes!
To schedule your classroom visit, please email VCUarts admissions at arts@vcu.edu.
VCUarts representatives are available to visit your classes online!
To schedule your online classroom visit, please email VCUarts admissions at arts@vcu.edu.
