Resources for Newly Admitted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to the School of Education! You are joining a community of passionate professionals from all walks of life, committed to improving the educational experience of the future.
As you transition into your program, there are a few key resources that will help you make the most of your time as a VCU School of Education student.
Upcoming Events
The Graduate School will host our New Graduate Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 15th.
As in previous years, we will also collaborate with VCU Libraries to hold the GradFest Resource Fair in the afternoon. We are still finalizing some details for the event and then will communicate to new graduate students. All information will be posted on our website for students. (website link: https://graduate.vcu.edu/current-students/newly-admitted-students/)
Graduate Assistant Orientation: August 8, Location & Time: TBD
New Graduate Student Orientation: August 16 from 3-6 p.m., Oliver Hall 4084
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RTR Orientation for summer will be on May 15th from 5-6pm. Accepted students will receive a calendar invitation once they accept their residency offer. Please email Teachrtr@vcu.edu for any questions.
International students have a team of support resources in the Global Education office. Please sign up for the International Student Orientation (ISO) through this page on the Global Education Office website.
Newly Accepted Undergraduate Students
Weekly Walk-In Zoom Sessions – Email soeinfo@vcu.edu to set up a time with our team to talk about programs, VCU, campus life and more.
Master's Degree, Certificate and Ph.D. Program Orientation
Click here for PowerPoint file, program information, VCU libraries resources and university resources.
- Review your admissions checklist based on your program level (undergraduate, transfer, graduate, etc) on this page.
- VCU Maps and Transportation – Getting around VCU and finding the best way to get to class and activities with the RamRide (aka Campus Connector).
- Records and Registration – Student accounting, financial aid, schedule of classes, and registration dates.
- VCU Portal Resources – eServices for registration, tuition information and transcripts, and academic calendars.
- Graduate School Student Resources – From mental and physical health to community connections, save this resource page.
If students are part-time (3-6 credit hours), they do not need to submit the standard state required immunizations; however, all students must submit a Tuberculosis (TB) screening form. This is published to the student online via Student Health Services Web Portal and can be filled out electronically, and it can also be found on the Student Health Services Submitting Immunization Records page. Please feel free to contact them directly for your unique requirements: (804) 828-8828.
Review what your student fee covers for University Student Health Services and review options for student insurance on this helpful resource page.
- Advising – Undergraduate students please email soeadvising@vcu.edu to talk about your next steps and academic plan. Graduate students please contact your faculty coordinator listed on your program website to build your unique academic plan.
- Student handbooks – Review the graduate program handbooks as you navigate the timing of different requirements, process components of your program, all the way through to graduation.
- VCU Graduate School Resources – A-Z list of various resources found through the central Graduate School (note that some resources may be limited to degree-seeking students).
- VCU Library- Contact your librarian and request access to the Masters or Doctoral Canvas support resource shells.
- Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO) Office – Registering and requesting support for special accommodations.
- Military Student Services – Requesting and processing military benefits and engaging with the military connected community at VCU.
- Off-Campus Student Services – Provides support in the area of off-campus issues such as locating housing, understanding transportation options, resolving landlord and/or roommate conflicts, lease reviews, budgeting and more.
- VCU Counseling Services - University Counseling provides on-campus services and crisis support for students with a focus on crisis care, group counseling, healing and growth events for students across VCU. TimelyCare Counseling Services - VCU/University Counseling Services partners with TimelyCare to deliver a virtual health and well-being platform for students. The service provides 24/7 access to virtual care at no cost to enrolled students! Students can download the TimelyCare app. Students will have access to TalkNow 24/7/365 crisis support, Telemental Health services that allow them to meet virtually with a licensed clinician for up to 12 therapy sessions, and access to unlimited Health Coaching. Services are also offered in multiple languages.
- VCU Undergraduate Student Success Resources – From A-Z, we have a team to support your success.
Video Resources for Newly Admitted Students
New Graduate Students Orientation for the VCU School of Education
Sergio Chaparro MLS, Ph.D., behavioral and social sciences research librarian at VCU, shares library resources with new School of Education graduate students as part of their orientation.
The New APA Style Manual
Sergio Chaparro MLS, Ph.D., behavioral and social sciences research librarian at VCU, shares information about the new APA Style Manual with School of Education students.
- Graduate Student Organizations – Get involved with graduate-led organizations like the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) and the Graduate Student Association to continue building your professional network.
- Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMSA) – Engage with a community of students from across the university who are passionate about cultural knowledge building and creating activities that celebrate our VCU diversity.
- Division of Inclusive Excellence – Learning more about our initiatives to continue building inclusive communities here at VCU.