VCU Graduate School – Graduate School Classifieds

Graduate School Classifieds

The Graduate School Classifieds is a resource for graduate students and members of the community to share information regarding apartments, roommates, and part-time and temporary jobs in and around the city of Richmond. To post a submission to the Graduate School Classifieds, contact Lori A. Floyd-Miller with the details of your request.

For students posting, please be aware that we’ve had one reported issue of a scammer trying to get information from a student about a room to rent. This is an open website and is not only accessible by the VCU community. Please be careful when answering Emails about rooms/apartments to rent.

Research studies
Part-time jobs
Housing

Research studies

Dissertation progress survey

Tish Colvin is a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Psychology and Research at the University of Memphis. As part of her dissertation, Tish is interested in identifying academic help-seeking attitudes and motivational factors that relate to dissertation progress. She anticipates that the results will provide suggestions on how to further enhance the dissertation experience. If you are a Ph.D. candidate (have passed your comprehensive exams and are working on your dissertation), she asks that you take the time to complete the 10-15 minute survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/dissprogress.

First-time parents

Are you married and expecting your first child? If both married partners participate, you could earn up to $450 by taking part in a research study. Everett Worthington Jr., Ph.D., and his researcher team at VCU are conducting a study of first-time parents and looking for interested individuals who can commit to being part of a study for the next two years. Involvement consists of roughly 8 to 10 hours over a two year span.

If you are interested, please visit
www.people.vcu.edu/~eworth/parents/ or email us at VCUParentProject@gmail.com for more information.

This study has VCU IRB approval (HM10333).

Part-time jobs

Postgraduate Test Preparation (GMAT and GRE) Tutors Needed

Parliament Tutors offers private tutoring and test preparation for all academic subjects and standardized tests. We are currently seeking experienced tutors with superior test scores to join our team on a part-time basis.

Sessions typically occur in student’s homes. Rates for test prep tutors start at $30.00 per hour. All candidates will be required to have a face-to-face interview and background check. Interviews take place at our local consultation center (address below) or via web conferencing on Skype. Please apply online by following the link below. No phone calls please.

www.parliamenttutors.com/career.php

Parliament Tutors
1526 Split Oak Lane, Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 477-8827
dgreenberg@parliamenttutors.com

Gymnastics and fitness instructors
A Richmond gymnastics and fitness school is currently seeking part time gymnastics and fitness instructors. The ideal candidate has a background in gymnastics and/or fitness, as well as a flexible schedule and experience working with children.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume and experience to corekidsacademy@verizon.net. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Housing

Room for rent in Shockoe Bottom

I am looking for a female, preferably a student, to take over my lease at Cedar Broad Apartments on the corner of 18th and East Broad streets. The location is great, only a seven-minute walk to MCV and the GRTC bus which stops right at the corner (and is free for students).

The apartment complex is very new (opened only one year ago) with stainless steel appliances, electric stove top, valet trash service, alarm system, air conditioning, gym in the complex (which is literally a one-minute walk from the unit), and comes with DirectTV and internet. The room has a private bathroom and you would also be getting an awesome roommate — a medical student at VCU Medical Center who is clean, responsible, respectful, and a great person who I am sad to be leaving.

Rent is $615/month and an additional $100/month if you would like a gated parking spot. Additional utilities include splitting water and electricity. The unit is available August 1 or earlier. You would be taking over a two year lease which started March 2012.

Room is not furnished, living room is partially furnished.

For more information, contact Nicole at yinns@vcu.edu or visit the apartment's website at http://www.cedarbroad.com/

Renovated one-bedroom apartment for rent in Church Hill

Beautiful one-bedroom apartment available June 1 on one of the very best blocks in Church Hill. Rent is $995 per month and includes all utilities, except for electric. Water, sewer and trash fees are included in the rent, plus free wireless internet and Direct TV. Designated off-street parking is included too.

This historical home was originally built in 1885, and while the historic architectural details have been preserved, it has been renovated with all of the modern conveniences of a brand new home. The space is newly renovated with granite countertops with a recessed sink, ceramic tile, all new appliances including a glass top range and a front-loading high-efficiency washer and dryer. New electric heat and central air conditioning units for energy efficiency. Large bedroom with a roomy closet and a living room with a restored decorative fireplace. The bathroom has a restored claw foot tub with a shower enclosure. Windows in every room provide lots of natural light. Private balcony overlooking a huge back yard, with a private rear entrance to the apartment.

The apartment is located on a nice, quiet block in historic Church Hill on East Marshall Street, one block from Broad Street and one block away from the Church Hill Cafe and Captain Buzzy’s Beanery. It is on the bus line and is only about a 10-15 minute walk to the MCV Campus. Walk to many parks, restaurants, Shockoe Bottom, and the Farmer’s Market.

I am the owner and also a licensed real estate agent. For additional questions or to schedule a showing, please call Lindy Patterson at (804) 405-0554.

Southside house for rent

A beautiful two-bedroom Southside home close to Pony Pasture is available for rent Aug. 1 or earlier.
Located close to everything and in a great neighborhood, the house is great for a family, professionals or students. The house is within walking distance to James River Park System-Pony Pasture, grocery stores and a five-minute drive to Carytown and ten minutes to University of Richmond.

Other highlights of the house include, 1390 square feet of living space, open floor plan, good closet space, a third room that can be used as a bedroom, dining room or office, one and a half bathrooms, hall closet and attic storage, usable fireplace, built-in bookshelves,nice-sized kitchen with dishwasher, a washer/dryer, a covered front porch and wrap-around deck, a fenced-in backyard, hardwood floors, four garden beds and an outdoor storage shed.

Lease term is 12 months with potential extended lease -month to month, and a rental contract, references and credit check will be required. The security deposit is $1,000 and first month's rent. It is a non-smoking property, and pets are allowed with a non-refundable $500 deposit.

If interested, please contact Erin at (804)677-3992 or erin_strulson@yahoo.com to see this wonderful home.

Luxury condo for rent

A luxury condo at Richmond's premier residential high rise, The Vistas on the James, is now for rent. The property comes furnished by an interior designer, and rent includes high speed internet, satellite TV, local telephone service, in-unit washer/dryer, a covered and secured parking space, and a 6' x 8' storage unit. The building is also monitored 24/7 by a professional staff.

Other amenities include hardwood floors throughout, 10 foot ceilings, lots of light, ceramic tile in the bathroom, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, linens, sofa that converts into a full size bed for guests, king size bed, and HD television.

The condo includes access to a beautiful recreation room with a pool table, bar, and televisions, which is great for entertaining, as well as access to a state of the art fitness center overlooking the Canal Walk. It is within walking distance to downtown, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, music venues, Shockoe Slip and Bottom, the Canal Walk and the river.

Click here to view photos of the condo.

Rent for the property will be $1599 a month. Lease terms are 12 months or longer. Background, income, and credit check required.

Please call Christian at 310-791-7441 if interested.

Two-bedroom, two-bath apartment for rent

A two-bedroom, two-bath apartment is available for rent, starting in June, on the fifth floor of an American Heritage building in downtown Richmond, within walking distance to the MCV Campus. The apartment includes hardwood floors, tall ceilings, large windows, central air and heat, garbage disposal and upgraded appliances, while the building includes an exercise room and controlled access.

Rent for this property will be $1,099 per month, and includes water, trash, sewer, high-speed internet and cable.

If interested, call Natasha at (757) 358-8009.

Room for rent near VCU

I am a professional student and am looking for a female student or young professional apartment-mate to share my condo. Offered for rent is one bedroom, fully furnished, with one bathroom in this beautiful two-bedroom/two-bath condo. The condo features granite countertops, stainless appliances, bamboo floors, in-unit laundry and a balcony. internet (hardline and wireless), water, sewer, trash collection and Direct TV are included in the rent. All you pay for is electricity, which will be split in two.

The rent is $575 per month. This condo is located in one of the most convenient locations in the city. It is right on VCU, across the street from a Kroger grocery store, Starbucks and other restaurants. The building has an elevator, security coded entrance to building, central fire alarm and sprinkler system and extra storage available for rent.

One month security deposit is required.

I am looking for a non-smoker. Email me at Gandhig123@gmail.com if you are interested.

Condo for rent in Fan District

Rent a spacious and bright one bedroom, one office condo in Richmond’s historic Fan District, on the 2700 block of Stuart Avenue.

You will live on the top floor (third) on a quiet street, surrounded by all Fan has to offer — cute coffee shops, restaurants and bars. The museums are across the street and Carytown is a short walk away.

The condo was completely renovated in 2006, has hardwood floors and a modern kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a smooth top stove and maple cabinets. The bathroom has marble floors and a tile shower. There is a private balcony and a storage unit, as well as use of free washers/dryers in the basement.

You can drive to MCV in about 10 minutes, and the VA in about 20. This is the perfect place for a young professional!

Rent (includes water, use of washer and dryer in basement): $1250 per month.

Smoke free building. No pets, please.

Please email me at ashah@mcvh-vcu.edu if you would like additional information. Thanks!

Museum District rowhouse for rent

Perfect for young professionals and/or a single family, this three-bedroom, one and a half bath, owner-occupied Museum District rowhouse is located steps from Monument Avenue, the VMFA, Carytown and tons of restaurants and nightlife.

Available for $2000 a month, its features include an open floorplan, a stainless French-door refrigerator, a seven burner gas stove with convection oven and warming drawer and a new stainless dishwasher. There is also a heated and cooled sunroom off one of the back bedrooms.

The property’s large master bedroom plus two additional bedrooms make this an excellent property for graduate students, young professionals or small families (great proximity to the Children's Museum, parks and the library). Its private back deck with ceiling fan, speakers and a patio are perfect for grilling out and entertaining. A large, dry basement with new washer and dryer currently contains exercise equipment, which can be included upon request. The house and neighborhood are full of character and charm with loads of amenities at your fingertips!

If interested, please contact Jay Hughes at (804) 239-7240.

Room for rent near the MCV campus

A room and personal bathroom in a shared two bedroom, two bath apartment is available for sublease starting in January and ending in August. The room is within walking distance from the MCV campus (about 7 minutes on the 1300 block of East Main Street), and the roommate is a female first-year medical student looking for another female roommate.

The rent will be $675 which includes all utilities (electricity, water, gas, trash, heat, air conditioning, parking, cable TV, dishwasher, laundry, washer/dryer). There is also a small gym inside the apartment building.

An application and security deposit of $100 will be needed to sublease the space. Anyone interested can contact Lacey at (804) 647-6890 or laceysuh@gmail.com.

Room for rent near MCV

Two-bedroom house for rent

A two-bedroom home is available for rent on the 1700 block of Dakota Ave., located approximately a quarter of a mile from VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

The approximately 1,000 square foot property has one bathroom, formal dining and living rooms, a kitchen and an adjoining sun room. The house includes a large fenced-in backyard, and the yard work is included in the cost of the rent.

Other features include a gas stove and hot water heater, an energy-efficient gas furnace with a heat pump, and central air. The house is located on a bus line and is located in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood.

Rent for the property will be $900 per month, with one month’s rent for a security deposit. No indoor pets are allowed.

If interested, please call (804) 305-3505 to set up an appointment.

One bedroom luxury unit in Church Hill

A luxury one bedroom unit is now available in Church Hill. The apartment is in an excellent location, close to a grocery store, CVS and minutes away from downtown Richmond, the VCU Medical Center, the bus stop, Libby Park and major highways.

The apartment includes granite countertops, contemporary pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, natural gas fireplace, secure building access, hardwood floors, a private roof deck, balcony, private garage and much more.

The rent is $1,175 a month and includes free internet and cable television.

For more information, feel free to contact (540) 560-1056 or email ChristopherHan06@gmail.com.