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Right now, you probably have so many questions that you're not sure where to begin! We designed this checklist to guide you in your preparation as you begin your transition to VCU.

 

Please feel free to contact the offices listed or the Office of New Student Programs for assistance at (804) 828-3700 or e-mail nso@vcu.edu.

  • READ thoroughly the Accepted Students Handbook sent to you by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and return the Admissions Response form with your tuition deposit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
  • If you plan to live on campus, send the housing application and prepayment for deposit to the address listed on the housing application. The form is included in your Accepted Students Handbook. Your housing assignment is made based upon the date your housing application is received in the Office of Residential Life & Housing.
  • Enroll in a dining plan on-line. Please note that some housing plans require a dining plan. If you have dietary or religious constraints, please assess and contact VCU Dining Services before selecting housing. Visit www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMA/VirginiaCommonwealth/ to view options and to sign up.
  • Have your doctor complete the Certificate of Immunization and send it to University Health Services at the address listed on the certificate. You may also bring this form with you to orientation and turn it in to Health Services. The form is included in your Accepted Students Handbook.
  • Apply for financial aid by completing your FAFSA as early as possible and indicate VCU as your designated school (VCU’s code is 003735). Visit http://www.vcu.edu/enroll/finaid/ for more information.
  • Purchase a computer if you do not already own one. All incoming students are required to have a personal computer. Please visit http://g2g.vcu.edu/welcome.html? for more information.
  • Request that all transcripts (high school and college, if applicable) be sent to the VCU Admissions Office.
  • Students with disabilities who require accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Support Services at (804) 828-2253. Requests for accommodations at orientation must be received in writing no less than one week prior to the orientation session date.
  • Bring your cellphone with you to sign up for VCU Emergency Text Messages.
Service Department Location

Phone

(804)

Register for Orientation New Student Programs

University College

Hibbs Hall, First Floor

828-3700
Living arrangements on campus Residential Life and Housing Gladding Residence Center
711 W. Main St.
Suite 159
828-7666
Living arrangements off campus Off-Campus Housing University Student Commons Information Center 828-1981
Dining Plan Dining Services On-line or 1111 W. Broad Street 828-1148
Paying your bills Student Accounting Department Founder's Hall Room 123
827 W. Franklin St.
828-2228
Parking permits [Note: students may only purchase parking for the fall semester on or after their orientation date, not before.] Parking and Transportation 1111 W. Broad St.
(located in the parking deck)
828-7275
Disabilities Disability Support Services University Student Commons
907 Floyd Ave., Room 102
828-2253
Financial Assistance Financial Aid Ginter House Room 107
901 W. Franklin St.
828-6669
Immunization Forms and other Medical Arrangements University Student Health Services Sports Medicine Building, 1300 W. Broad St., Suite 2200 828-8828
Student ID (VCUCard)
[Students may obtain their student ID cards on or after their orientation date, not before.]
VCUCard Office Technology Administrative Building
701 W. Broad St.
827-CARD
Admissions Undergraduate Admissions 821 W. Franklin St. 828-1222

 

 

 

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Hibbs Hall | 900 Park Avenue | P.O. Box 842507 | Richmond, Virginia 23284-9079

Phone: (804) 827-UNIV (8648) | Email: ucollege@vcu.edu

Last Revised: 01.10.2008

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