VCU Graduate and Professional School Fair
Exhibitors — Register here!
Information for recruiters
| Date: | Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 |
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| Time: | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Monroe Park Campus University Student Commons (second floor) Commonwealth Ballroom and Richmond Salons |
| Cost: | $125 for two representatives, $35 for each additional representative |
VCU is a state-supported coeducational university with a graduate school, teaching hospital, and 12 academic and professional units that offer 60 baccalaureate degree programs, 67 master’s degree programs, 41 post-baccalaureate certificates and post-master’s certificates, and 40 Ph.D. programs. VCU also offers M.D., D.D.S., D.P.T., and Pharm.D. programs as well as cooperative degree programs with other major Virginia colleges and universities. Located in Richmond, the capital of Virginia, VCU is comprised of two campuses. The 88-acre Monroe Park Campus is located in the Fan District and the 52-acre MCV Campus, which includes the VCU Medical Center, is located just two miles east of the Monroe Park Campus in the heart of downtown Richmond’s financial, commercial and government district.
With more than $225 million in annual research funding, VCU ranks as one of the nation’s top 100 research universities. More than 32,000 students are enrolled in 211 academic programs through VCU’s 13 schools and one college. Twenty-seven graduate and first-professional programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the country.
This event will be an excellent opportunity for representatives to meet and interact with our impressive and diverse student body. VCU is pleased to also welcome students who will be invited from the University of Richmond, Virginia Union University and Virginia State University.
On behalf of VCU students, staff, and faculty, we look forward to seeing you on Sept. 27!
Whitney Lovelady
Recruitment coordinator
Graduate School
Phone: (804) 828-7033
Email: walovelady@vcu.edu
| Agenda | |
|---|---|
| 8:30-10 a.m. | Registration, set-up and refreshments |
| 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Graduate and Professional School Fair |
Please direct questions to walovelady@vcu.edu.
Registration deadline
Due to space limitations, registration is on a first-come first-served basis and may close without notice. Registration forms must be received no later than Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 if space is still available. Your registration is complete when we have received both your online registration form and payment. It is recommended that you register and send your payment as soon as possible. We will email a confirmation to you when we have received your payment.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. No refunds will be given after Sept. 4. Cancellations may be emailed to walovelady@vcu.edu.
Driving directions
View a map of the Monroe Park Campus [PDF]
Download driving directions [PDF]
Electrical outlet access
Electrical outlets are limited. Please indicate on your registration form if you will require an electrical outlet and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Wireless internet access
We are pleased to announce that wireless internet is now available to all campus visitors.
Unloading/loading fair materials
The University Student Commons is located on the corner of Floyd and Linden Streets (section G and H). Loading and unloading may take place at the University Student Commons traffic circle, which is located on Floyd Avenue across from the James Branch Cabell Library between Linden and Cherry streets.
Parking information
Parking accommodations are reserved in the West Main Street Parking Deck located at 801 West Main Street. If the West Main Street Deck is full, you will be directed to the West Cary Street Parking Deck located just a few blocks away. Upon entering either parking deck, please take a ticket. Parking validation stickers will be distributed during registration. We encourage you to take advantage of our pre-paid parking. Parking on VCU’s Monroe Park campus is minimal and the city of Richmond strongly enforces parking regulations.
Shipping materials
Recruiters are more than welcome to ship the materials if that is more convenient for your travels. Please be sure to ship any boxes so that they arrive before Monday, Sept. 24, 2012.
Boxes should be addressed to:
Whitney Lovelady
Virginia Commonwealth University – Graduate School
1001 Grove Ave.
Richmond, VA 23284-3051
Hotel information
VCU’s Monroe Park Campus is centrally located in Richmond, Va. The following hotels are located close to VCU’s campus in downtown Richmond.
| The Berkeley Hotel | 1200 East Cary Street | (804) 780-1300 |
| Crown Plaza Richmond | 555 East Canal Street | (804) 788-0900 |
| Double Tree Hotel | 301 West Franklin | (804) 644-9871 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | 501 East Broad Street | (804) 344-4300 |
| Holiday Inn Express | 201 East Cary Street | (804) 788-1600 |
| Omni Richmond Hotel | 100 South 12th Street | (804) 344-7000 |
| Richmond Marriott Hotel | 500 East Broad Street | (804) 643-3400 |
