Information for Parents

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STUDENT SAFETY

Student safety and security are top priorities at VCU. The campus is patrolled on foot, on bicycles and via automobiles by highly-responsive VCU Campus Police 24-hours a day and provides a safe, well-lighted environment. Highly trained counselors will escort residential students to and from all meals, classes and activities. Unless accompanied by program staff, it is expected that students stay within the confines of the VCU campus at all times.

Participants in the 2007 Summer Intensive were asked on their program evaluations to rate how safe they felt while on campus. The rating scale ranged from 1 which meant “Totally Safe” to 4 which meant “Completely Unsafe.” The students’ average rating was 1.25 which fell between “Totally Safe” and “Above Average.” The 2006 safety rating given by participants was 1.27 which was very consistent with the 2007 rating.

Entrance to the residence hall requires an electronic key card and passage by a security desk that is staffed by security guards around the clock. The front door is the only way to enter and exit the building. The VCU Police monitor dorm access and exit according to student card key swipes. Students found entering or exiting the building after curfew will be dismissed from the program immediately.

When should I plan to arrive? Residential students may check in on Sunday, July 13th between noon and 3 pm. If you are arriving by bus, train or plane please schedule your travel to arrive between noon and 3 pm. We will meet students at the station or the airport, and transport them to the residence hall. Here’s the link to the Travel Form for those who need to be picked up at the airport or train station. (link)

Those arriving via automobile, please park your car briefly (just long enough to unload) in front of the residence hall. Then move your car to make way for others. Parents may stay long enough to get students settled in their rooms, and then they are free to leave. The picnic and orientation session are strictly for the participants.

The students’ counselors will greet you, and later escort students on a campus tour and then to dinner. Sunday evening all students will have a mandatory orientation session at 7 pm.

Check out will take place on August 1st between 11:30 am and 2 pm.

What hotels are located near VCU? (link)

What are the Student Conduct Regulations? (link)

What do students do on the weekends? (link)

How are roommates assigned? (link)