Welcome to the Ram family! We're excited for you to join us at VCU.

If you're ready to respond to your first-year notification letter, we have a step-by-step checklist full of details on how to complete the process. Take note — it's a packed checklist, and we recommend you set aside some dedicated time to go through it. Have questions? Sign up for an accepted student event.

Checklist

Step 1: Make it official!

Step 2: Getting started with VCU essentials

Step 3: Register for classes and meet your advisor

Step 4: Submit critical documents and understand your bill

Step 5: Get ready for classes

Step 6: RAMily matters

Important dates

For first-year accepted students, Aug. 1, 2023, is the deadline to report required vaccines, request a re-evaluation for in-state tuition rates and submit all final transcripts.

Review deadlines