Student resources
Every graduate student's path is unique. The Graduate Student Journey Map will help you visualize your path with links to resources you need along the way.
Office of Student Advocacy
The Office of Student Advocacy serves as a one-stop shop for guiding students to resources and support services at the university. Students can schedule one-on-one appointments, attend drop-in sessions, or complete a request for support using their online request form. Students can reach the Office of Student Advocacy at advocacy@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8940.
The student health insurance program offers a comprehensive health insurance package for VCU students through our partners, UnitedHealthcare.
All full-time Ph.D. students, first professional students (D.D.S., M.D., Pharm.D.) and international students (those on F- and J-visas) are eligible for the student health insurance program. A hard waiver applies for these student populations, meaning that they will be required to enroll in the program if they are unable to provide proof of other insurance.
For more information on the graduate student health insurance program, visit the Office of the Provost’s student health insurance page. More information on student health and alternative options for health insurance can be found on the University Student Health Services website.
Collaborative discourse management
This document offers a set of broad expectations that are meant to initiate discussions about the student-mentor relationship and should be part of regular and ongoing discussions between graduate students and their advisors. It is recommended that this compact is reviewed and signed upon the initial match of the student and advisor, is reviewed annually, and that the signed documents are collected by graduate programs.
There are a wealth of resources at VCU available to support you both personally and academically. If you have any questions or don’t know where to start, please reach out to the Graduate School at (804) 828-2233 or gradschool@vcu.edu.