Embrace the And
At VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences, we feel passionately about the possibilities the “and” in the College of Humanities and Sciences represents. That’s why you see the ampersand–our &–everywhere! As a student, you have the opportunity to take courses across multiple disciplines and, if you want, pursue a minor, certificate program, or double major. You will also combine a solid liberal arts foundation with job readiness. With two schools, 18 departments and three programs, you have a lot of options—and we'd love to have you join us.
Did you know?
"A majority of employers view the learning outcomes that define a contemporary liberal education ... to be 'very important' for success in the workforce."

News
June 12, 2025
VCU undergraduates visit the halls of power to advocate for pancreatic disease research and funding
A showcase for state lawmakers led to an even bigger opportunity for Yatri Patel and Anusha Soni: representing a national coalition in advocacy before Congress.
June 11, 2025
Weijia Pan wins 28th annual Levis Reading Prize for ‘Motherlands’
His debut full-length poetry collection is selected by the MFA in Creative Writing program at VCU.
May 30, 2025
When did bedbugs become a common nighttime nuisance? VCU expert Brian Verrelli has an answer
The closer quarters of city living helped the pest population take off around 13,000 years ago, he and his research colleagues have found.

Research @CHS
The College of Humanities and Sciences supports bold research and creative work addressing real-world challenges in Richmond and beyond.