Checklist for new graduate students
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Return your acknowledgement card or send an Email to respondgrad@vcu.edu with your name, address, program and term of entry. Also, submit your tuition deposit if required.
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Complete and return the Certificate of Immunization [PDF] to the Student Health Center as soon as possible. If you have any questions please contact the center at (804) 828-8828.
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Obtain your VCU eID. All accepted students are assigned an eID that authenticates you to use many VCU electronic services and web applications, including the myVCU Portal, wireless network, academic Email system, Blackboard Course Management System, Domino Email System, Domino Quickplaces, library applications and some departmental applications.
Your eID also grants access to your eServices account, an online service that makes it possible for you to review your records online. You are encouraged to use eServices to register for classes, review and print bills and unofficial transcripts, review the status of financial aid applications and awards, and apply for graduation. For more information about your eID, review Technology Services’ eID FAQs. -
Set up your Email account. Email is the official means of university communication with students and should be set up as soon as possible. Your Email address is constructed using your eID (eID@vcu.edu) and may be created before registering for classes. For more information on VCU Email, review Technology Services’ Email FAQs and process for setting up your Email account.
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Your program director will contact you regarding advising, registration, special program information and department orientation activities.
You may register for classes online through eServices. Once you have registered, you will receive regular correspondence about a number of services, such as walk-in, phone and online registration. You are encouraged to take advantage of these services that allow you to register in advance but be billed at a later date. Please be sure to note final add/drop and withdrawal policies and deadlines.
General registration information is available online or at the Student Services Center located in the Office of Records and Registration at:
Monroe Park Campus
Harris Hall
1015 Floyd Ave., first floor
Phone: (804) 828-1349
MCV Campus
VMI Building
1000 East Marshall Street, Room 323
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Obtain your VCUCard. Your VCUCard is your student ID and can be obtained during the first semester in which you are enrolled for classes. You should bring a picture ID and copies of your student schedule to verify your enrollment to the VCUCard Office, located at:
Monroe Park Campus
Lobby Technology Administration Building
701 West Broad Street
Phone: (804) 827-CARD (2273)
MCV Campus
Sanger Hall
1001 East Marshall Street, Room B1-018
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Complete your application for parking subscriptions, available online or from either of the Parking and Transportation offices:
Monroe Park Campus
West Broad Street Parking Deck
1111 West Broad Street, Suite A
Phone: (804) 828-8726
MCV Campus
8th Street Parking Deck
659 N. Eighth Street
Phone: (804) 828-7275
To avoid a processing delay, the application should be filled out completely. In order to be eligible for university parking privileges, the applicant must meet the following conditions:-
The applicant must have no outstanding university parking penalties or unpaid violations.
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The applicant must be a current student with a valid VCUCard.
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Obtain housing. On-campus housing information is available from the VCU Residential Life and Housing Office at (804) 828-7666 or 711 W. Main St., Room. 159. You may also contact University Student Commons and Activities for more information on off-campus housing options in the Richmond area.
