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- Jul 1
Final High School Transcripts Due
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- Aug 1
Immunization Records Deadline
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- Aug 21
Freshman Move-In Weekend
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- Sep 15
Health Insurance Waiver Deadline
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Life in Richmond for Virginia Commonwealth University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Richmond.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,350
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
52,000
City Transportation
Walkability
51
Bikeability
60
Public Transit
Greater Richmond Transit Company bus network, VCU & city circulator services
Nearest Airports
Richmond International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
57.7°F
Avg Snowfall
7.7 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
West Broad Street Deck
garage • High (Visitor/Hourly available)
Located at 1111 W. Broad St.
West Main Street Deck
garage • Moderate
Located at 801 W. Main St.
Eighth Street Parking Deck
garage • Moderate
Primary visitor parking for MCV Campus at 659 N. 8th St.
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Virginia Commonwealth University
Orientation for new graduate students
August 13, 2026
VCU Campus
Orientation program for new graduate students entering the university for the fall semester.
GradFest 2026
August 13, 2026
James Branch Cabell Library Lecture Hall
An event celebrating graduate students at VCU Libraries.
Orientation for new international students
August 12, 2026
VCU Campus
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Virginia Commonwealth University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
13 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Ackell Residence Center
Capacity: 394
Room types: single, double, four-person apartment
Brandt Hall
Capacity: 697
Room types: double in 4-person suite, double in 8-person suite
Broad & Belvidere
Capacity: 423
Room types: single, double, three-person apartment, four-person apartment
Cabaniss Hall
Room types: double
Cary and Belvidere
Capacity: 407
Room types: single
Gladding Residential Center
Capacity: 1,524
Room types: double
Grace & Broad
Capacity: 423
Room types: single in four-person apartment
GRC III
Capacity: 172
Room types: double, single
Johnson Hall
Capacity: 527
Room types: suite, double
Rhoads Hall
Capacity: 697
Room types: double, triple
The Honors College
Capacity: 172
Room types: single
West Grace North
Capacity: 423
Room types: two-person apartment, four-person apartment
West Grace South
Capacity: 423
Room types: four-person apartment
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@virginiacommonwealth.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Summer 2026 4 1/2-Week Session II
Start: July 9, 2026
End: August 7, 2026
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