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The comforts of home

With students who come from all over the world, home means something different to everyone. Luckily, we have plenty of options to make VCU and Richmond your home away from home.

Nearly 6,000 students live on campus, including most first-years. Residence halls at VCU come in all shapes and sizes, from traditional rooms to suites and apartments. All buildings have secure entrances and a 24-hour information desk, as well as laundry facilities, lounges, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and furniture.

If you're a first-year student, living on campus isn't required — but we highly recommend it. You'll have more chances to get involved, connect with the university community and find your place at VCU.

List of residence halls Why live on campus? Virtual tour of halls

Students arrive at the Gladding Residence Center check-in desk.

A cozy lounge area makes a good place to study and to socialize.

New Rams receive a rowdy welcome to VCU.

Students play a game of roundnet outside of the residence halls.

VCU mascot Rodney the Ram makes a surprise appearance on move-in day.

Common space

Don’t leave your interests at the door — come home to roommates who share them. Our living-learning communities are part residence hall, part classroom, part passion project. Through intentional programs and experiential learning opportunities, you can dive into subjects like engineering and computer science, health sciences and leadership. Or surround yourself with classmates who share your LGBTQIA+ and multicultural identities, or an interest in social change and outdoor adventure.

• See first-year living-learning community options
• See upperclass living-learning community options

If the city is calling you, we get it. There are plenty of apartments within walking distance of campus in charming neighborhoods like the Fan and Oregon Hill. The Office of Off-Campus Student Services can help you with your housing search.

• Off-Campus Student Services
• Parking and Transportation

Quick facts

• 22 dining venues on campus
• 5,973 residence hall capacity
• 12 first-year living-learning communities

Dine in (or out)

Sushi and sandwiches. Coffee and cookies. Plus tacos, pizza and Mediterranean cuisine. VCU has tons of on-campus dining options to fuel your early-morning classes and late-night study sessions. With one of our eight dining plans, you can choose from 22 locations across both campus, including Panda Express, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and the all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, Market 810.

Fresh menus, fun events

Thanks to partnerships with local farms and distributors, VCUDine offers fresh, quality foods like local kale, sweet potatoes, Asian pears and tofu. Our creative menus incorporate unique holiday food traditions, and three times a semester we invite local, authentic and culturally diverse restaurants to serve up their specialties as part of our Guest Restaurant Program.

• VCU dining locations and hours
• Meal plan options

A foodie’s paradise

People travel from all over to experience Richmond’s food scene. Yelp named us one of the “ Top 10 Foodie Cities ” in 2019 and Forbes called it a ”hidden culinary gem“ in 2021. Right in your backyard, you’ll find quirky coffee shops, Southern comfort food, taco bars, farm-to-table eateries, French cafes, food trucks, doughnut shops and more breweries than we know what to do with.

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VCU Admitted Student In-person Tours

We are excited to share our VCU community with you! While on campus, your safety is our top priority.  In-person campus tours  are held Monday through Saturday at various times for admitted students and their families. Tours are primarily outdoors, are 100% walking, and will last about an hour in total. A virtual tour of campus and our residence halls is also available for your convenience. To stay informed about VCU's response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and return to campus, visit together.vcu.edu .

Additional information for in-person tours:

• Tours will be held rain or shine -- please come prepared with umbrellas, jackets, or more in case of inclement weather.
• Summer Tour Weather Advisory: The Richmond area often experiences periods of high temperatures throughout the summer months. Campus tours are primarily outdoors, are 100% walking, and will last about an hour in total. It is encouraged to review the  local forecast  before arriving on campus. Please come prepared with comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and anything else you may need to be comfortable on your tour.
• Should VCU close due to inclement weather, tours will be canceled, and registrants will be notified via email about rescheduling options. You can also visit the VCU Alert website for the university's current operating status.

To ensure a safe experience for everyone involved, the visitors of the Welcome Center and Office of Admissions will be considered to be a part of our community and are therefore required to follow the same health and safety guidelines as the rest of the university community. As of March 21, 2022, masking is voluntary indoors and outdoors on campus. Please note that masks will continue to be required during in-person classes and instructional activities, in clinical spaces and health system facilities, and when using public transit . VCU's Public Health Response Team continues to strongly encourage masking for individuals at risk for severe COVID-19 infection. Community members who wish to wear masks are also encouraged to do so — we must all continue to treat one another with kindness and respect. The VCU Office of Admissions respectfully requests all guests to:

• Sanitize upon entry into buildings when sanitizer is available.
• Have temperature checked upon arrival for tour check-in. If a guest's temperature is recorded above 100 degrees F/38 degrees C, we will be unable to accommodate them on a guided tour.
• Reschedule your tour if feeling unwell. We recommend calling or emailing our office 24 hours in advance so we can assist in rescheduling. We can be reached at (800) 841-3638 or [email protected] .

Failure to comply with the policies above may result in the cancelation of the visit in its entirety. The safety of our community is of the utmost importance to us, and we appreciate your cooperation.

Acknowledgment Statement: By registering for this tour, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand Virginia Commonwealth University's expectations and the Commonwealth of Virginia's requirements as stated above, including wearing a protective mask (if applicable), maintaining physical distance (if applicable), staying home if ill, etc. You understand that your request to visit Virginia Commonwealth University may be denied based on the provided information or refusal in adhering to the above guidelines.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND HOUSING

• Application
• Life on Campus
• Conference Services

Help Center

Housing application, why live on campus.

Welcome to Residential Life and Housing! There is no better way to become immersed in the VCU experience, meet your academic goals, and experience a lifestyle that allows for personal exploration and development. Living on-campus allows a special inter-connectedness with fellow students and the larger University community. Our chief concern is your academic success and providing opportunities for you to impact your community.

Students who live on-campus are more likely to interact with faculty outside of the classroom, attend cultural events, seek employment on campus, and participate in clubs and organizations. Being involved allows for a deeper University experience, personal development, strong social networks, and increased opportunities for intellectual, physical, and academic growth.

We invite you to be an active member of your residential community, benefitting personally and impacting positively the communities you are a part of. We have high expectations for student success in our communities and know your leadership, civility, and personal responsibility will enhance this learning and living environment. We provide a living experience that values community connections, rich diversity, discussion of ideas, and celebration of our individual differences and commonalities.

There is an entire community of staff who are here to support you, so do not hesitate to reach out and contact us with questions. Your safety, comfort, and opportunities for growth and success are facilitated by numerous student and professional staff who are more than willing to assist in your on-campus experience.

Welcome to VCU residential living!

How to Apply for First-Year Housing

Check out the video below to walk through each of the housing application steps.

Application Process

Get accepted to VCU.

Accept the offer to attend VCU. Complete the Offer of Admission Response form in the First-Year Accepted Student Checklist . Be advised, it can take two business days after accepting the offer to appear in the housing system. Please note, if you have submitted a FAFSA or received a merit-based scholarship from VCU, you may waive the enrollment deposit on the response form.

Visit the halls section and review all housing options.

Apply for housing by visiting the Housing Application . In the application, students are guided through the housing process and electronically sign the housing contract. The Housing Application for new students opens April 2, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Submit the $250 non-refundable prepayment to secure and complete the Housing Application. (The prepayment is only for incoming students applying for a full academic year of housing.)

Confirm your application is complete by logging into the  Housing Application . If the Housing Application is complete, there will be a green box with the housing term listed. If the application is incomplete, the box will be yellow. 

Register a  summer orientation session to be eligible to receive an assignment. (Summer orientation is only incoming students applying for a full academic year of housing.)

Apply online by visiting the Housing Application . The Housing Application will open in late January.

Remember the Housing Application will open in late January.

Room Selection FAQs for Returning Students

Please read these FAQ’s completely and thoroughly. Reviewing this information will help you be prepared for the Room Selection process.

Who is eligible for the Room Selection process and how does it work?

To get a Room Selection number, a student must have submitted a housing application and have not yet chosen a space through any other room selection process.

You will receive your Room Selection number via your VCU email account on Friday, Feb. 23. Room Selection numbers are generated at random, and are not based on the date you submitted your housing application. If you do not receive a Room Selection number and think you should have, please contact us so we can research your situation.

Your Room Selection number will correspond to a specific date and time, which is noted in the email you received.

On the date and time that corresponds to your Room Selection number, you will log into the Housing Application and follow the prompts in order to search for a room. You can access the Housing Application by visiting housing.vcu.edu and clicking Housing Application in the top navigation bar.

How do I prepare for the Housing Room Selection process?

Before logging onto the housing portal to choose your room, you should review the descriptions, room types, amenities and costs for our upper class residence halls. These halls are Ackell Residence Center, Broad and Belvidere, Grace and Broad 1 & 2, Cary and Belvidere ( Rising Sophomores Only ) and West Grace North. These descriptions can be found on our website in the Halls section.

The Room Selection sign up process is a timed process. Once you choose the room you desire, you will have 5 minutes to finish the process so you do not need to rush. If you do not complete the process within the 5 minutes allotted, you will lose the room you chose and it will return to the general Room Selection. Keep in mind, many students are searching for a room at the same time you are, so being prepared will benefit you.

My friend(s) and I want to live together next year. How can we do that?

You all must have completed a 2024-25 Housing Application and you all must be a part of the same Roommate Group. You can change your Roommate Group at any time up until you actually choose a space.

Prior to the start of the Room Selection, make sure to discuss with your roommates which residence halls and room styles you prefer. Be sure to consider several options, as not all halls and room styles may be available when it is your turn to choose a space.

Whomever in your Roommate Group has the lowest Room Selection number will be able to choose rooms within one apartment for themself and the rest of the members of the group, assuming spaces are available in the unit. Be sure the person with the lowest number chooses all of the spaces your group needs at once before moving on to the next page. If you do not choose enough spaces, you will not be able to go back and add more.

Once you choose the number of spaces you need, the system will guide you through the actual assignment process.

What if we can’t find an apartment with enough spaces for our whole roommate group?

As the Room Selection progresses and students sign up for rooms, apartments will begin to fill up. Therefore, you and your roommate(s) should discuss how you will “divide up” if you cannot find an apartment which has enough vacancies for everyone. For example, you received the lowest Room Selection number and you have two friends in your Roommate Group. You can only find an apartment which has 2 available spaces. You will be able to sign yourself up for a space and assign one person from your Roommate Group, but the remaining roommate will not get a space. The remaining student will need to search for a space independently based on the date and time slot of their own Room Selection number.

What if I change my mind about the room I pick in the Room Selection? Can I cancel that room and choose another?

No. Once you have selected and confirmed your room(s), you will not be allowed to cancel the spaces and choose again. You and your roommate(s) are urged to review room vacancies carefully before you decide on a final room selection.

What if I miss my scheduled time for the Housing Room Selection? Will I still be able to sign up for a room?

The online system gives you access beginning at a specific date and start time, based on your Housing Room Selection number. However, you can access the system any time after your specific date and start time, up until the Room Selection ends on March 17.

I got a high Room Selection number. Does that mean I won’t get a room?

No. Some students who receive a Room Selection number decide not to participate. Some students are “pulled in” to a room on their friend’s number and do not use their own number. No matter how high your Room Selection number, you should still log in to the Housing Application at your scheduled Room Selection time to check available rooms.

What is the Cancellation Policy if I choose a room space during the Room Selection and later decide I want to move off campus?

You should not choose a space on-campus as a backup plan. Once you choose a space you are committed to that room. There is no cancellation period.

Please be sure to carefully review the 2024-25 Housing Contract which you electronically signed when you completed your housing application. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 804.828.7666.

Incoming Students

Housing options.

VCU Residential Life and Housing offers traditional, suite and semi-suite options depending upon a student’s status. Please visit the Halls section for more details.

Eligibility And Signing The Contract

Eligible for on-campus housing.

To be eligible to receive a housing assignment, students must complete a Housing Application , pay the $250 non-refundable prepayment and sign-up for summer orientation 

Signing the Housing Contract

When a student completes the Housing Application , they electronically sign the contract at the end of the application process. Instead of signing a specific contract for a specific room, students sign a general contract for the academic year. The Housing Contract is not binding until the student receives their assignment. To view the Housing Contract visit housing.vcu.edu/help/resources .

Room Assignments

Rooms are assigned in batches beginning in July and continue throughout the summer. All assignment information and other housing communications are sent to the student’s VCU email address. While efforts are made to place students in their top choice, that is not always possible. Assignment priority is based on when an application is completed, and the $250 nonrefundable prepayment is received.

Changing Room Assignments 

During summer months, room changes are not processed. However students have the option to do a room swap. A room swap is where students from different rooms choose to trade places. Information on how to do a room swap will be posted once the first housing assignments are sent to VCU students' email addresses. 

The cost of on-campus housing is equal to or less than most surrounding off-campus locations. To view proposed rates visit housing.vcu.edu/help/resources . All rates become final after approval by the Board of Visitors. 

Students living in Brandt, Gladding Residence Center, Honors, and Rhoads are required to have a dining plan. Students will need to choose one of the “Required Plans” listed on vcu.campusdish.com .

Renters Insurance

While renters insurance is not required it is highly recommended. Some homeowners insurance will cover residence halls. Check with insurance providers for details. Students that are not covered under a homeowners policy can find renters insurance information and options in the Housing Application.

First-year students living on campus are not permitted to have a car on-campus. For more information on this policy visit the  Freshmen Parking page.

Roommates are a huge part of the first-year experience. Many incoming first-years are nervous about sharing a room; this is completely understandable. To help ease this process, it is important to begin the year with open and clear communication with your new roommate. When you receive your assignment, you will be given your roommate’s contact information. Take advantage of this opportunity to reach out and introduce yourself! Talk about your plans and expectations for the upcoming year and find out what you each like to do and identify common interests, and coordinate who is bringing what for your room. When you arrive, your Resident Assistant will talk with you about steps you can take to make your relationship with your roommate fun and productive.

Find A Roommate(s)

My College Roomie offers students an easy way to find roommates. Students create a My College Roomie account and search for roommate matches based on lifestyle preferences such as study habits, interests, major, etc. To use My College Roomie, click the link on the roommate page in the Housing Application. 

Requesting a roommate

First-year students have the option to request roommates when submitting their application. Roommate requests must be mutual – both students must request and accept one another in order to be assigned. For suite and semi-suite units, students can only request roommates, students who live within the same room. It is not possible to request suite mates, students who reside in other rooms in the unit. Roommate requests are not guaranteed but are honored when possible. Instructions on how to request a roommate can be found in the Housing Application.

Gender Inclusive Housing

First-year students have the opportunity to live in Gender Inclusive Housing, a housing option where students can live together regardless of gender. To participate, all students who wish to live together must be 18 by the first-year move, fill out the Gender Inclusive Housing Application located in the Housing Application, complete a Housing Application, pay their $250 prepayment and register for summer orientation. Gender Inclusive Housing requests are not guaranteed but are honored when possible. For more information visit the Gender Inclusive Housing page.

Get The Most Out Of Your First year

First-year students have the opportunity to participate in a Living-Learning Community. These programs are designed to enhance on-campus living with a focus on shared interests, or academic goals. There are two types of first-year Living-Learning Communities.

Theme Communities

Theme Communities are residential experiences that offer students who have special interests the opportunity to live and study together. Theme Communities provide participating students with co-curricular activities that may be initiated and led by either students or by university faculty/staff. There is no class requirement for these communities. For information on specific Living-Learning Communities visit our  Living-Learning Community  page. 

Programs-in-Residence

Programs-in-Residence are residential experiences that offer students interested in a shared topic the opportunity to live together in a dedicated residential area. Programs-in-Residence support high levels of student interaction, increased interaction with faculty outside of the classroom and collaboration through the use of strategies such as a required class on the given topic, study groups and programming. All Programs-in-Residence communities listed have a required class. For information on specific Living-Learning Communities visit our  page. 

How To Apply

Living-Learning Communities Application is part of the Housing Application. To apply, visit Housing Application  before June 1. Students will be asked to write a short essay and rank their top three preferences. Please review all options before making selections. While efforts are made to place students in their first choice, that is not always possible. 

Requesting A Roommate For A Living-Learning Community

Requests can be made through the Housing Application. However, to be eligible to be roommates, both students must select and be accepted into the same Living-Learning Community and choose each other as roommates. If one student is accepted into the Living-Learning Community and the roommate is not, the student will be placed in the Living-Learning Community over the roommate choice.

Getting Residents Connected

Learn how residents can connect with fellow rams, the campus and academics visit our  Student Connection page.

Returning Students

Important updates for the 2024-25 housing application.

Same-room and same-building room selection will no longer be an option in the returning student selection process. 

Grace and Broad Residence Halls have switched to a 9-month contract for 2024-25.

Ackell has a 12-month contract for the 2024-25 academic year.

How does the Returning Student Housing Application work?

Complete a housing application before the deadline of February 9, 2024, at noon. 

The returning housing application does not contain building or room type preferences. Students will receive a room selection time on February 23, 2024. You will then go online and self-select a room from the available inventory during your assigned timeslot. 

Once all rooms in the inventory have been selected, you will have the ability to add your name to the housing waitlist. As spaces become available we will offer those rooms to students on the waitlist using their assigned time slot to set the order.

Please know on-campus housing is limited and we do not anticipate all students who participate in the process will be able to secure a room. We recommend all students have an off-campus backup plan in the event they are unable to select a room. Off-campus resources are available through the Office of Student Advocacy.

Who can participate in the returner application?

In order to participate in the returner student housing process, you must currently live in VCU on-campus housing. VCU students that currently live off campus will be able to apply for housing on April 2.

Assignment Timeline

2024-25 returner assignment timeline.

Jan. 22: Returning Student Application Opens 

No prepayment required

Feb. 9: Returning Student Application closes 

Returning students must complete an application to participate the process, but are not bound to the contract unless they select a room

Feb. 15-20: Transform LLC Room Selection 

Returning Transform LLC students will select rooms on Feb. 15 and 16, and new Transform students will select rooms on Feb. 19 and 20

Feb. 23: General Room Selection Time Slot information sent via VCU email

Returning students who have a completed an application but did not select a room during the Transform LLC process will receive an email with a date and time they can log in to participate in room selection

Feb. 27-March 1: General Room Selection

Rising sophomores will be assigned selection time slots on Feb. 27 and 28, and rising juniors and seniors will be assigned selection time slots on Feb. 29 and March 1

Apartment Amenities

Each on-campus apartment has the following included:

• WiFi (high-speed) 
• Electricity
• Air conditioning
• 24-hour information desk
• Full kitchen in unit
• Laundry in unit 
• Bathroom in unit
• Can stay over breaks
• Meal Plan not required

For all specific amenities, please visit the Halls  page. 

Contract Lengths

Ackell, Broad & Belvidere, and West Grace North have 12-month contracts ending on July 15.

Cary & Belvidere, Grace & Broad and West Grace South have 9-month contracts ending at the end of the Spring semester.

Who can live on campus?

Students who are enrolled in 9 credit hours or more and making progress towards graduation are eligible for on-campus housing. In certain limited circumstances, students may obtain permission to drop temporarily below the required minimum number of credits. Students wishing to do so may submit an exemption request by emailing [email protected] . Please consider that to graduate in four years, a student should take a minimum of 15 credits per term. Students graduating in fall term are allowed to participate in the returning student process. They will need to vacate their assignments at the end of the 2024 fall term. Students graduating in the spring that are in 12-month contracts will not need to vacate after graduation; their contracts will continue until July 15.

The proposed rates will be posted to our website in late January-early February. All rates become final after approval of the Board of Visitors, which usually occurs in the spring. The cost of on-campus housing is equal to, or lower than, most surrounding locations that offer similar quality amenities.

Students living in Ackell, Broad & Belvidere, Cary & Belvidere, Grace & Broad, West Grace North and West Grace South are not required to have meal plans. 

Upperclass students are not required to submit a prepayment to apply. 

Many students have found their Ramily and know exactly who they want as their roommate(s). For a group of students to select an on-campus unit together, they will need to join a Roommate Group as a part of their Housing Application. 

How to create or join a roommate group

One person from the group will create a Roommate Group inside the Housing Application by following the directions. When creating the group the creator will be prompted to name and give a password for the group. 

The group creator will send the Roommate Group name and password to the other members. Then they can log into their Housing Application and follow the directions to join the roommate group.

Students can leave or join a roommate group at any time while the housing application is open. However, they can only be a part of one Roommate Group at a time.

Selecting a space

Any member of the Roommate Group can assign group members to spaces. This is why we encourage the whole group to communicate before their selection date about preferences. 

VCU Transform Students

VCU Transform students can create and join roommate groups. However, returning students should only create/join a group with other returning students of their program, and incoming students should only create/join a group with other incoming students of their program. The reason for this is because VCU Transform spaces have been designated in the system by program and whether they are for returning or incoming students. If a student in a roommate group is not in VCU Transform or is trying to select a space that is not designated for them, they will not be allowed to be assigned to that space.

VCU students have the opportunity to choose Gender Inclusive Housing, a housing option where students can live together regardless of gender. To participate, all students who wish to live together must complete a Housing Application and the Gender Inclusive Housing Application before the application closes. For more information, please visit the Gender Inclusive Housing page.

Sophomore Year Experience

Housed in Cary & Belvidere, the Sophomore Year Experience (SYE) program offers residents special programming, individual outreach and provide unique resources and experiences that are tailored to the needs of second year students. SYE aims to assist students as they navigate their second year at the university and begin actualizing their future after graduation. Sophomores living in Cary & Belvidere will receive specialized opportunities to further enhance their academic success, deepen their connection to VCU, develop life skills through the #Adulting series and grow in their demonstration of civility. Join us in Cary & Belvidere as we work together to provide unique opportunities for Sophomores to engage with faculty, peers, VCU and the surrounding community throughout the year.

To apply, complete a Housing Application before it closes and select a space in Cary & Belvidere during room selection.

VCU Transform

VCU Transform is the 2-year, innovative VCU living-learning program for undergraduate students of sophomore status or above. The program works to create space and support for students to explore their leadership potential and become changemakers in their communities. VCU Transform students will build skills through a specialized curriculum, co-curricular initiatives, and a community-focused residential experience in the West Grace North residence hall. VCU Transform students get unique opportunities to serve in the Richmond community, interact with local leaders, explore cross-cultural communication, and engage in exciting social events. The program is designed for students to get out of their comfort zone, develop as leaders, and leave a legacy at VCU and beyond, but also build relationships and a social network that will help them achieve their personal and career goals. Beyond the requirements, VCU Transform offers a unique and special experience for students that will make impacts beyond their time at VCU.

Students who participate and complete the VCU Transform living-learning program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Leadership Studies and Experiential Learning.

Why join VCU Transform?

• Unleash your leadership potential
• Build relationships in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive community
• Support your success and achieve your academic goals
• Complete an immersive experiential learning pathway that will help you achieve your career and professional goals
• Apartment-style living that is close to everything on campus
• Grow in your ability to reflect and make connections between your academic and beyond the classroom experience at VCU
• Expand your network by interacting with campus and community leaders

Visit lead.vcu.edu   to apply. For more information email [email protected] .

Rams in recovery, living-learning program.

Rams in Recovery Living-Learning Community is a partnership between Rams in Recovery and Residential Life and Housing. This is a completely substance free  community for students in recovery from substance use disorders who choose to abstain from alcohol, illegal drugs and other controlled substances. As a resident of Rams in Recovery, students will have access to professional staff, supportive space, a recovery supportive seminar and focused wellness programming that supports student success academically and in their recovery.

For more information on how to apply to live in Rams in Recovery, please email [email protected] .

Division of Student Affairs

Residential life and housing, mission statement.

Residential Life and Housing at VCU provides safe, inclusive, and well-maintained facilities where we work together to build intentional communities to empower residents in their academic excellence, citizenship, and personal growth.

Residential Life and Housing encompasses five units: Administrative Services, Business and Personnel Services, Facilities and Event Services, Residential Initiatives and Residential Life. Each of these areas is essential in providing a comprehensive residential experience. Our mission is to provide safe, inclusive and well-maintained facilities where we build intentional communities to empower residents in their academic excellence, citizenship and personal growth.

On-campus living creates an environment to help students succeed. Not only is on-campus housing steps away from academic resources, but living among classmates makes it easier to connect with friends, host study groups, or simply share resources. We offer a variety of on-campus housing options for both first-year and upper-class residents. On-campus housing offers more than just a place to sleep: it is an integral part of the VCU experience.

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Virginia Commonwealth University Virtual Tour

Are you applying to vcu explore the campus using the virtual tour below..

Virtual tours are a great way to refresh your memory or to preview an on-site tour of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Why a Virtual Tour?

At the beginning of your college search, a virtual tour can be a beneficial tool to explore the campus before your visit. When you do visit the campus, be sure to talk to current students about their experiences. A student perspective is a helpful way to gauge your future experience when attending VCU. Already took an on-campus tour? It's inevitable. All of your college tours will blend, and you might forget the appearance of Virginia Commonwealth University's library, dorms, or cafeteria. Use the virtual tour to jog your memory! With the interactive mapping tool below you can even explore the area surrounding the campus.

Use the resources below to start your virtual tour.

Using the Map

Click and drag the little orange person to a location on the map. Locations with panoramas appear as blue lines or blue dots when moving the orange person. The blue dots are panoramic views that you may swivel. The blue lines are paths that you can navigate along.

Panoramic View

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Meghna Vemuri, ‘23

As a fashion major, Meghna held a leadership role for the VCU fashion show, studied abroad in Italy and volunteered at New York Fashion Week.

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Maisha Mahmood, ‘23

After leaving Bangladesh to attend VCU, this computer science major founded two student orgs, tutored her peers and landed a job at Bank of America.

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Jack Oppenheim, ‘23

With prize money from VCU’s Demo Day competition, this Master of Product Innovation graduate is taking his startup Tow Ninja to new markets.

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Jimmy Webber, ‘23

A former casket bearer, this navy veteran majored in interdisciplinary studies while finding and sharing support through Military Student Services.

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Lesly Alvarez, ‘23

As a health services major, this first-generation college student discovered a passion for addressing disparities facing Hispanic seniors.

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Tarazha Jenkins, ‘23

This triple major interned with Sen. Tim Kaine, Rep. Bobby Scott and NBCUniversal and had an article published in the Washington Post.

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Honors housing is more than just a dorm room. It's a daily opportunity to be a part of a close-knit community within the larger VCU campus. Attend classes, activities and advising meetings that are just steps from your room.

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To apply for Honors College housing, select the Honors College as your first choice on the VCU Housing Application. Honors students may request roommates when completing the VCU Housing application.

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Ramz Apartments on Broad

933 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220

Studio - 2 Beds $984 - $1,464 /Bedroom

Heart of the Fan Apt!

2211 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220

3 Beds $2,400

RAMZ Lofts at Capital Garage

1301 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

1 - 2 Beds $669 - $1,154 /Bedroom

34 N Lombardy St

34 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220

3 Beds $2,250

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

Studio - 3 Beds $955 - $2,768

Welcome Students (1102 Grove Ave) VCU CAMPUS

1102 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220

10 Beds $850 - $1,500 /Bedroom

1600 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

Studio - 4 Beds $995 - $1,860 /Bedroom

Summer May-July Sublet The Square

406 Shafer Street, Richmond, VA 23220

1 Bed $800 /Bedroom

Pine Court, All Utilities Included

725 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Studio - 3 Beds $1,000 - $2,100

Condo room for rent in the Fan District, close to campus

1333 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

1 Bed $950 /Bedroom

Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220

1 - 2 Beds $1,701 - $4,534

Lovely room with private bath, use of the kitchen, very close to campus

1109 West Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220

1 Bed $900 /Bedroom

The Berkshire

300 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220

1 - 3 Beds $1,019 - $2,700

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Ascend Richmond

1600 W Broad St #614, Richmond, VA 23298

2 Beds $1,000 /Bedroom

Iron House Apartments

1309 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

1 - 3 Beds $1,015 - $2,389

Female only!! Close to campus!! Sublet Unit/Room for the Summer in Ramz Apartments on Broad

933 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

1005 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220

1 Bed $1,300 - $1,400

2008 Idlewood Avenue

2008 Idlewood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220

2 Beds $1,200

1200-1300 Block of West Cary Street/VCU/Fan Area - Nice Large House

1309 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23220

4 Beds $3,100

1600 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

1 Bed $945 /Bedroom

312 N Granby St

312 N Granby St, Richmond, VA 23220

4 Beds $4,350

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12 N Meadow St, Richmond, VA 23220

3 Beds $2,795

513 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

513 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220

3 Beds $1,935

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2118 Parkwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

5 Beds $3,399

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1101 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220

1 Bed $1,575

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1 -1/2 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

2 Beds $1,975

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210 N Stafford Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

2 Beds $1,400

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