Recent Alumni Master's Opportunity
Congratulations VCU baccalaureate graduates!
The Recent Alumni Master's Opportunity is designed to help Ram baccalaureate graduates further their education and grow their career opportunities by pursuing a master's degree at VCU. Consider enrolling in one of the many participating master's programs below and take the next steps in your career!
The RAM Opportunity is available to Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 VCU baccalaureate graduates. By taking advantage of this opportunity when applying for admission to a participating program for Spring, Summer or Fall 2023, you can benefit from:
- Waiver of standardized testing (dependent upon individual program's admission requirements)
- $70 graduate application fee waiver
- $600 annual tuition discount for two consecutive years of full-time enrollment in one of the participating master's programs (Virginia residents only)
Next steps
Students applying for this opportunity must follow all steps to ensure their application is processed under this initiative:
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Review the list of participating master's programs for detailed information and admission requirements.
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Before submitting the application, request the VCU Recent Alumni Master's Opportunity graduate application fee waiver by emailing ramopp@vcu.edu. Include your name, the program to which you are applying, and the term (Spring, Summer, Fall 2023) in your email request.
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Once you have been issued a fee waiver code, complete and submit your online application for the participating program by visiting the VCU Office of Admissions.
- Upon acceptance and verification of full-time enrollment (9 or more credit hours), the $600 annual tuition discount will be automatically applied to the student account (Virginia residents only).
Master’s programs available
Many programs have waived or deferred standardized test scores to make pursuing a master’s degree a real possibility for you.
Programs
- Master of Science in Gerontology
- Master of Science in Gerontology with a Concentration in Geriatric Care Management
- Master of Science in Health Administration
- Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Master of Science in Patient Counseling
- Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Programs
- Master of Arts in English
- Master of Arts in English with a Concentration in English Research
- Master of Arts in History
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
- Master of Science in Forensic Science
- Master of Science in Health and Movement Science
- Master of Science in Mass Communications with a Concentration in Integrated Communication
- Master of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences with a Concentration in Operations Research
- Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences with a Concentration in Statistics
- Master of Science in Sociology
- Master of Science in Sociology with a Concentration in Digital Sociology
Programs
- Master of Arts in Economics
- Master of Accountancy with a Concentration in Data Analytics
- Master of Business Administration (Executive)
- Master of Decision Analytics
- Master of Decision Analytics (Professional Track)
- Master of Science in Business with a Concentration in Branding/Art Direction
- Master of Science in Business with a Concentration in Branding/Copy Writing
- Master of Science in Business with a Concentration in Branding/Creative Brand Management
- Master of Science in Business with a Concentration in Branding/Experience Design
- Master of Science in Business with a Concentration in Branding/Strategy
- Master of Science in Business with a Concentration in Real Estate
- Master of Science in Information Systems
- Master of Science in Business with a Concentration in Marketing Management
- Master of Supply Chain Management
Programs
- Master of Education in Adult Learning with a Concentration in Human Resource Development
- Master of Education in Adult Learning with a Concentration in Instructional Design and Technology
- Master of Education in Counselor Education (Accelerated B.S. and M.Ed.)
- Master of Education in Counselor Education with a Concentration in College Counseling and Student Affairs
- Master of Education in Counselor Education with a Concentration in Couples and Family Counseling
- Master of Education in Counselor Education with a Concentration in School Counseling
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Culturally Responsive Leadership
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education Administration
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Leadership Studies
- Master of Education in Reading TESOL Concentration
- Master of Education in Reading with a Concentration in K-12 Reading Specialist
- Master of Education in Special Education with a Concentration in Adapted Curriculum
- Master of Education in Special Education with a Concentration in Early Childhood
- Master of Education in Special Education with a Concentration in General Education
- Master of Teaching with a Concentration in Early and Elementary Education
- Master of Teaching in Secondary Education (English, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, or Science)
- RTR Program
Programs
- Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Leadership and Organizational Science
Programs
Programs
Tuition for academic year 2022-23
See the tables below to compare standard full-time tuition and fees for undergraduate and master’s programs. Please note: Some programs may have additional program fees and/or non-standard tuition and fees.
Undergraduate programs - MPC (in-state residency) | 2022-2023 |
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Tuition (FT) | $12,472 |
Mandatory fees | $3,170 |
Total | $15,642 |
Master's program - MPC (in-state residency) | 2022-2023 |
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Tuition (FT) | $13,014 |
Mandatory fees | $3,136 |
Total | $16,150 |
Frequently asked questions
For program-specific questions regarding the participating master's programs, refer to the master's programs information above.
Although you will not receive a refund for the application fee, you may still be eligible for the tuition discount and should still follow the steps to take advantage of this opportunity.
Out-of-state students will not be eligible for the tuition discount. However, you may still qualify for the application fee waiver if applying to a participating program.