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.
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.
The date of the International Student Orientation (ISO) is TBD. You can find more information about ISO by visiting https://global.vcu.edu/students/started/. The date of the VCU Central Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) is also TBD.
- 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.
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.
- 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 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.
Congratulations! VCU School of Education Welcome Newsletter #1 - Let's Talk Funding
Congratulations on your acceptance to the VCU School of Education!
Throughout the next month I will be sending weekly updates to share resources, opportunities to engage, and much more. We are here to help you as you transition into your VCU School of Education (SOE) program.
Funding Resource Share
First up, let's talk about funding opportunities and how it is done here at VCU. This is a helpful presentation about Demystifying Funding Opportunities. Here are a couple of links referenced in the presentation:
- SOE Financial Aid and Scholarships
- VCU Student Affairs Assistant Positions
- VCU Graduate School - Funding Opportunities
- VCU Jobs site
Quick tip: VCU's Student Financial Services will email your VCU email account with all official correspondence. Remember to set your VCU email up to forward or check it often.
Engage and Save the Date
- FREE UndocuAlly Workshop next Thursday, March 18 from 4-6 pm. Current SOE M.T. student and co-founder of UndocuRams at VCU, Estefania de la Rosa, will lead the workshop in which she will share methods for practicing and future K-12 educators to provide resources and work successfully with undocumented students - RSVP here.
- Friday, April 23, 4:30pm: Underrepresented Minority New Student Welcome - In partnership with the Minority Education, Recruitment and Retention Equity Center - RSVP here
- Friday, April 23, 5:30pm: New School of Education Graduate Student Welcome - In partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - RSVP here
- Monday, April 19, 2:00pm: How to Fund Your Education and GA Interview Week Kickoff (RSVP information will be sent next week)
Stay in the Loop
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube to stay up-to-date. We aim to limit how many emails we send to you, yet there are opportunities and events happening all the time that we post on our different social media channels.
Quick Reminder
If you have not already, please send respondgrad@vcu.edu an email with your acceptance of your offer. Even if your program asks you to tell them directly, the email to respondgrad@vcu.edu is required by all incoming students and must come directly from the student to officially activate your account for enrollment.
Questions? Email soeinfo@vcu.edu.
Congratulations! VCU School of Education Welcome Newsletter #2 - GA Interview Form Live and Ways to Engage
Congratulations on your acceptance to the VCU School of Education.
Throughout the next month I will be sending updates to share resources, opportunities to engage, and much more. We are here to help you as you transition into your VCU School of Education (SOE) program. See Newsletter #1 for information on funding here.
GA Interview Week Interest Form is LIVE!
Submit this form by April 11 to be considered for an interview. You will find out on Monday, April 19 if you have been selected to interview with one of our partners. (Note: Since this form requires a file upload, you will need a Gmail email to submit. If you have issues accessing this form, please set up your VCU email address and log-in with that email).
Engage with us - Events open to all
- Instagram LIVE event tonight at 7pm. Meet our student ambassadors!
- Friday, March 26, 12:30pm: SOE Spark Talk - Equity, Privilege and Power in Education - RSVP here
- Wednesday, March 31, 6-7pm: MERREC Equity Series - Creating Inclusive Policies - RSVP here
Save the Date and RSVP
- Friday, April 23, 4:30pm: Underrepresented Minority New Student Welcome - In partnership with the Minority Education, Recruitment and Retention Equity Center - RSVP here
- Friday, April 23, 5:30pm: New School of Education Graduate Student Welcome - In partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - RSVP here
- Monday, April 19, 5:30pm (updated time): How to Fund Your Education and GA Interview Week Kickoff - RSVP for the event on this form (same as the GA interview week).
Quick reminder
If you have not already, please send respondgrad@vcu.edu an email with your acceptance of your offer. Even if your program asks you to tell them directly, the email to respondgrad@vcu.edu is required by all incoming students and must come directly from the student to officially activate your account for enrollment.
Stay in the Loop
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube to stay up-to-date. We aim to limit how many emails we send to you, yet there are opportunities and events happening all the time that we post on our different social media channels.
Questions? Email soeinfo@vcu.edu.
Final Call: GA Interview Week Interest Form
Submit this new form by April 11 to be considered for an interview. This form does not require your Gmail or VCU email login for ease of access. If you already submitted an application, you do not need to resubmit.
Accepted Student Video Resource: Cost, Payment and Making the most of your VCU SOE experience
Watch this quick video to learn more about tuition, fees, paying your bill, and experiential education at VCU SOE
Engage with us - Events open to all
- Thursday, April 28, 6-7pm: MERREC Equity Series- Finding Equity with Todd Waldo - RSVP here
Save the Date and RSVP
- Friday, April 23, 4:30pm: Underrepresented Minority New Student Welcome - In partnership with the Minority Education, Recruitment and Retention Equity Center - RSVP here
- Friday, April 23, 5:30pm: New School of Education Graduate Student Welcome - In partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - RSVP here
- Monday, April 19, 5:30pm (updated time): How to Fund Your Education and GA Interview Week Kickoff - RSVP for the event on this form (same as the GA interview week)
Stay in the Loop
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube to stay up-to-date. We aim to limit how many emails we send to you, yet there are opportunities and events happening all the time that we post on our different social media channels.
Quick reminder
If you have not already, please send respondgrad@vcu.edu an email with your acceptance of your offer. Even if your program asks you to tell them directly, the email to respondgrad@vcu.edu is required by all incoming students and must come directly from the student to officially activate your account for enrollment.
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your acceptance to the VCU School of Education!
If you are newly accepted, see Newsletter #1 for information on funding here and Newsletter #2 here, Newsletter #3 about billing, installment plans (video here) and ways to make the most of your program.
Reminder to RSVP
This coming Monday we have our How to Fund Your Graduate Education presentation with our colleagues from Student Affairs, and those of you who applied for Graduate Assistantships through the GA interview week, you will receive a notification by the end of the day Monday, April 19 if you have been selected for an interview. Don’t forget to RSVP for the three events to welcome you below.
- Friday, April 23, 4:30pm: Underrepresented Minority New Student Welcome- In partnership with the Minority Education, Recruitment and Retention Equity Center- RSVP here
- Friday, April 23, 5:30pm: New School of Education Graduate Student Welcome- In partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee- RSVP Here
- Monday, April 19, 5:30pm (updated time): How to Fund Your Education and GA Interview Week Kickoff- RSVP for the event on this form (same as the GA interview week)
Engage with us- Events open to all
Thursday, April 28, 6-7pm: MERREC Equity Series- Finding Equity with Todd Waldo- RSVP here
Stay in the Loop
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube to stay up-to-date. We aim to limit how many emails we send to you, yet there are opportunities and events happening all the time that we post on our different social media channels.
Quick reminder
If you have not already, please send respondgrad@vcu.edu an email with your acceptance of your offer. Even if your program asks you to tell them directly, the email to respondgrad@vcu.edu is required by all incoming students and must come directly from the student to officially activate your account for enrollment.
Questions? Email soeinfo@vcu.edu
Congratulations!
We are excited to welcome all of our accepted students to a welcome event co-hosted by our Minority Education, Recruitment and Retention Equity Center (MERREC), and the School of Education Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. If you have not already RSVP'd, please do so before 5pm on Thursday.
I will send out a Zoom link early Friday morning for all registrants.
RSVP for Friday's welcome events
- Friday, April 23, 4:30pm: Underrepresented Minority New Student Welcome- In partnership with the Minority Education, Recruitment and Retention Equity Center- RSVP here
- Friday, April 23, 5:30pm: New School of Education Graduate Student Welcome- In partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee- RSVP Here
Resource Share
If you were unable to attend our Monday "How to Fund Your Graduate Education" please see this YouTube recording and attached PDF with the slides. Thank you to our SOE RAM Nick Williams who shared his incredible insights as a Lead Financial Counselor!
Lessons learned in the presentation: If you are a summer 2021 student and have not filled out a 2020-2021 FAFSA, please do so as soon as possible. Make sure you also set up your VCU email account (graduate student checklist here) as official financial aid emails will be sent to that email and you don't want to miss out on any notifications. If you have accepted your offer of admission, use Navigate (student support portal at VCU), to set up a time to chat with Chevy, your Student Financial Success liaison. If you are still deciding and need support, email sfmc@vcu.edu.
If you missed them, or are newly accepted, see Newsletter #1 for information on funding terminology and opportunities here and Newsletter #2 here, Newsletter #3 about billing, installment plans (video here) and ways to make the most of your program.
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your acceptance to the VCU School of Education! If you are newly accepted, see the newsletters and resources listed below.
Tips from our Leadership: “Engagement and building relationships are critical”
Watch this welcome video from Dr. Luciana de Oliveria, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Engage with us- Events open to all
- Monday, May 17, 9am-12pm: Get Priorganized! Writing Retreat: Part 1: Planning a realistic Summer Schedule (geared toward academic writers and future academic faculty)- RSVP here
- Wednesday, May 19, 12-1pm: Decolonizing your Syllabus Series Workshop #4- RSVP here
- Monday, May 24, 9am-12pm: Get Priorganized! Writing Retreat: Part 2: Mapping a Realistic Summer Schedule (geared toward academic writers and future academic faculty)- RSVP here
- Thursday, June 3, 9-10:30am: Mental Health: The Next Epidemic- Panel Discussion from MERC- RSVP here
Quick reminder
If you have not already, please send respondgrad@vcu.edu an email with your acceptance of your offer. Even if your program asks you to tell them directly, the email to respondgrad@vcu.edu is required by all incoming students and must come directly from the student to officially activate your account for enrollment.
Stay in the Loop
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube to stay up-to-date. We aim to limit how many emails we send to you, yet there are opportunities and events happening all the time that we post on our different social media channels.
Newly accepted students, please view this central admitted student website for resources such as:
- Newsletter #1 for information on demystifying new graduate funding here
- Newsletter #3 about billing, installment plans (video here) and ways to make the most of your program
- How to Fund Your Graduate Education Presentation video- Tips on how to put together your unique funding puzzle
- Getting involved, VCU library resources, immunization requirements, and much more!
Questions? Email soeinfo@vcu.edu.