Newly admitted students
Congratulations, and welcome to VCU Graduate School!
Once you've received your offer of admission, please refer to the graduate student checklist for a list of important next steps.
You'll also want to connect with us on social media for the latest news, announcements, and special events for VCU graduate students.
New student orientation
The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association sponsor an orientation to introduce new graduate students to VCU and the city of Richmond. Departments also conduct individual orientation sessions with representatives available to talk with students and answer questions.
New Graduate Student Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Students can register to attend orientation via RamsConnect by using this link.
Departmental orientation sessions
Schools and departments are currently scheduling Fall 2023 orientations.
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation
Master of Health Administration (MHA) Orientation
Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) Virtual Orientation
Ph.D. in Health Services Organization Orientation
Rehabilitation Counseling Orientation
International Student Orientation
New Grad Student Orientation
Graduate Studies Kick-Off
On-campus MSW Student Orientation
On-campus SON Student Orientation
Monday, August 21, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: School of Nursing, 1100 E. Leigh St., Younger Auditorium
Contact: westbergt@vcu.edu
Medical Physics New Student Orientation
School of Medicine – All Graduate Programs - New Student Orientation
Thursday, August 17, 2023
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building Auditorium (basement)
1217 East Marshall Street, Richmond VA 23298
https://maps.vcu.edu/mcv/
Contact: Harold Greenwald (Harold.Greenwald@vcuhealth.