VCU Graduate and Professional School Fair

Information for recruiters

Date:	Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Time:	10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location:	Monroe Park Campus University Student Commons Commonwealth Ballroom
Cost:	$125 for one representative, $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 62 bachelor’s degree programs, 22 post-baccalaureate certificates, 69 master’s degree programs, six post-master’s certificates and 31 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 two miles east in the heart of downtown Richmond’s financial, commercial and government district.

With more than $227 million in annual research funding, VCU ranks as one of the nation’s top 100 research universities. Nearly 32,000 students are enrolled in 205 academic programs, 60 of which are unique in Virginia.

This event will be an excellent opportunity for representatives to meet and interact with our impressive and diverse student body. This year, VCU is pleased to also welcome students who will be joining us from the University of Richmond, Virginia Union University and Virginia State University.

Be sure to register early. Space is limited and we can only accommodate 100 schools.

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Agenda
8:30-10 a.m.	Registration and set-up
10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Graduate and Professional School Fair
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	Luncheon

Register now for the 2008 VCU Graduate and Professional School Fair. [PDF]

Please return the form by fax to (804) 828-6949 or e-mail to kakendrick@vcu.edu.

Registration deadline
Registration forms must be received no later than Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. Payment via check or credit card is due by Monday, Sept. 15. Space will be limited and please register as soon as possible.

Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. No refunds will be given after Sept. 15. Cancellations may be e-mailed to kakendrick@vcu.edu.

Driving directions
View a map of the Monroe Park Campus. [PDF]
Download driving directions. [PDF]

Unloading/loading fair materials
The University Student Commons is located on the corner of Floyd and Linden Streets. Loading and unloading may take place at the 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.

Hotel information
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
Omni Richmond Hotel	100 South 12th Street	(804) 344-7000
Quality Inn and Suites Downtown Richmond	201 East Cary Street	(804) 788-1600
Radisson Hotel Historic Richmond	301 West Franklin Street	(804) 644-9871
Richmond Marriott Hotel	500 East Broad Street	(804) 643-3400

For more information contact:

Kelly A. Kendrick
Recruitment Coordinator
Graduate School
Phone: (804) 828-7033
E-mail: kakendrick@vcu.edu

Tracy Retchin
Coordinator of Pre-Law Advising
University College
Phone: (804) 827-8648
E-mail: tretchin@vcu.edu