Admissions Events

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.

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: Dates TBA
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.

Registration for both events will open this fall. Sign up here to receive updates.

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.

Registration opens soon 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