Business Student Success
At the VCU School of Business, we are committed to empowering our students with the tools and support needed to thrive academically, professionally and personally. Our comprehensive range of student success resources is designed to help you build community, enhance your career development, gain valuable professional experience and maintain your overall wellbeing.
Whether you're looking to connect with peers through affinity groups, seek academic support or explore mentorship and networking opportunities, our resources are here to guide and support your journey every step of the way.
Explore the resources below to find the support that best fits your needs.
Career development
Whether you are exploring majors, careers or preparing for a job interview, Candid Career has the videos to help!
GoinGlobal is a career tool that supports students seeking jobs abroad, and students from abroad seeking jobs in the United States. Log in with your VCU credentials.
Handshake is a tool that connects students and alumni directly with employers and opportunities, along with career advisors and career-related events and workshops.
Take four assessments and see which careers are the best match for you. Explore what these careers entail and see currently open positions ranked by their match to your unique code. Click "Join Now" the first time you sign-in.
VCU's Suit Yourself Closet offers free gently used professional clothing and styling services to VCU students. Check out our professional dress style guides for tips on how to build your professional wardrobe.
Vault provides in-depth intelligence on what it's really like to work in an industry, company or profession—and how to position yourself to get there.
Find common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field and strategies to maximize opportunities.
Financial Support and Resources
Personalized financial wellness, budgeting and debt management
The VCU Financial Success Center (FSC) by Virginia Credit Union is dedicated to helping both the VCU and Richmond communities achieve financial success. The center aims to increase the prominence of financial instruction, research and programming through VCU and beyond.
No-cost goods "thrift store"
The Free Store is an on-campus resource for VCU and VCU Health students, faculty and staff that promotes equitable access to everyday items—such as school and art supplies, housewares, electronics and more—while helping keep usable goods out of our landfills.
Funding for internships and internship expenses
The VCU Internship Funding Program helps students pursue unpaid or underpaid summer internships by offering financial support to cover expenses like travel, housing, childcare, professional attire and more. Students must apply to be considered, and selected recipients will receive funding via direct deposit.
Food security for VCU students
The mission of Ram Pantry is to ensure food security, human dignity and well-being on campus by providing food to VCU students in need. Ram Pantry collaborates with university and community partners to research and implement innovative approaches to food security and community health. We are committed to doing our part to ensure that no student in the VCU community goes hungry and that every student has access to nutritious food.
VCU scholarship opportunities
The Rams Scholarship Hub is a centralized, searchable database where students can explore scholarship opportunities offered through various VCU colleges, schools and departments. The streamlined process allows currently enrolled students to apply for multiple scholarships with a single application, along with a few award-specific questions.
Funding for business student opportunities and experiences
The School of Business Professional Development Fund supports VCU Business undergraduate and graduate students—as well as student organizations—pursuing professional opportunities such as conferences, hackathons, case competitions and more.
Assistance with financial aid and student accounting
VCU’s Student Financial Services includes the Student Financial Management Center (SFMC), Office of Financial Aid and Student Accounting. The SFMC is a central hub for financial support related to paying for college. The Office of Financial Aid helps students fund their education through grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. Student Accounting handles billing, tuition and fees, processes external scholarships and issues refunds.
Financial assistance for unexpected emergency expenses
The VCU Student Emergency Fund offers one-time financial assistance for unexpected emergencies that could impact your ability to stay in school. Priority is given to students whose enrollment may be at risk due to a sudden financial crisis.
Gaining professional development experience
Test out a career that interests you through a 4-8 week virtual externship. Some even pay you!
Part of GoGovernment.org, this resource houses nearly 1,000 federal internship opportunities.
Bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that give students a career advantage with the world's top companies. Not sure what you want to do or what it would be like to work in a field? Check out Forage.
If you're ready to disrupt the way women are perceived in business and ditch everything you were told not to be, join Forté today.
Parker Dewey offers students the ability to execute paid virtual professional assignments for companies. You can use this opportunity to build and demonstrate your skills while exploring various career paths.
Networking and Mentorship
Initiated, sponsored and supported by the VCU Alumni Black Alumni Council, the Mentoring Circle connects current Black students with alumni mentors for one year, to promote and contribute to the recruitment and retention of Black students. Unlike a career-oriented mentoring program, the BAC Mentoring Circle provides a holistic approach to mentoring.
VCU Alumni sponsors, encourages and partners with many organizations that provide opportunities for professional development, networking, volunteering and friendship-building. Get involved by joining chapters associated with regions/cities and VCU schools, departments, athletic organizations, social and fraternal organizations, identity-based groups and other special-interest groups.
Connect with professionals in your areas of interest with ties to the VCU community. Ask them honest questions related to how they got to where they are, what challenges they've faced and what a typical day looks like.
Supporting Academic Student Success
Campus Learning Center services are available in a variety of formats. All Campus Learning Center services will be available in-person. Tutoring and coaching services will be available both in-person and via Zoom, students can choose. If you have any questions, please email clc@vcu.edu or call us at (804) 827-8108.
The Global Education Office (GEO) supports VCU’s internationalization goals by taking a holistic and integrated approach to high-impact global programming; by growing international student enrollment; and by enhancing international partnerships and collaborations to increase opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
The National Scholarship Office offers a range of services to VCU students and alumni who are interested in applying for competitive national and international scholarships and fellowships.
The Office of the University Registrar supports VCU students, faculty, staff, alumni and families with services related to course registration and academic record-keeping. Whether you're signing up for classes, tracking graduation progress, ordering transcripts or updating student records, we're here to assist.
Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO) is the designated office on VCU's Monroe Park Campus charged with fostering an environment where all students have equal access to the University's programs, services and activities.
Peer-based support to help VCU students become stronger, more confident writers.
This fall, the Writing Center will offer in-person and online appointments Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. We will also offer just online appointments on Sundays, 12-6 p.m.
Wellbeing and Advocacy
The purpose of this program is for VCU to be able to identify you by the name, gender and pronoun by which you identify. VCU will generally use this name for you when communicating to you and others.
The goal of Developing Men of Color (DMC) is to equip men of color undergraduates with the means and resources needed to thrive at VCU. DMC engages its members in peer-to-peer and faculty mentorship, professional development opportunities and, most importantly, provides a space for brotherhood. A critical aspect of the DMC student organization is a commitment to community service.
Military service members — and their families — are a valued and vital component of the VCU community. We work with veterans, active service members, spouses and dependents to ease the transition from military life to academics.
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion and advocates for social justice. While serving as a resource for the entire VCU community, OMSA proudly specializes in supporting historically underrepresented groups.
RamsConnect is a one-stop shop for student involvement where students can learn more about VCU's communities, student organizations and related events to connect and engage.
Rams in Recovery, VCU’s Collegiate Recovery Program, is a community that believes in the transformative power of recovery to inspire hope, celebrate grit, foster holistic well-being, promote academic success and engage students as servant leaders.
Student life is stressful. At times throughout your busy and exhausting days, all you crave is a quiet space to relax, calm your thoughts, and take a deep breath. We hear you. Introducing the Care Room, a place for reflection, meditation, prayer, or contemplation. Designed to encourage self-care and mindfulness, breathe in the silence and breathe out negative stress. Stop by today and discover peace of mind.
VCU students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — the virtual health and well-being platform from TimelyMD, designed for college students. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services. Download the app for easy access.
Whether you began your higher education journey at a community college or another four-year institution, the VCU Transfer Center provides transition resources, campus programs and academic support to ensure you thrive at VCU from admission to graduation.
RecWell provides a broad range of programs and services that support the well-being of our VCU community, including group exercise, outdoor adventure, intramural sports, personal training, aquatics, employment opportunities and much more. RecWell educates and provides outreach on health topics that impact student well-being, including publication of the popular Stall Seat Journal.
Student Advocates are dedicated to actively listening to students, understanding their concerns, questions or complaints and providing the necessary information to resolve their issues effectively. They are also adept at explaining university policies and procedures, ensuring students comprehend their implications.
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You First at VCU provides a platform for first-generation students to feel comfortable, supported and confident as they embark on their college journey. If neither of your parents or legal guardians earned a bachelor's degree, then you are a first-generation college student!