Graduate Studies
The College of Humanities and Sciences offers a breadth of graduate degrees and certificates that originate from the sciences, social sciences and humanities disciplines.
Graduate programs in the College play a critical role in supporting VCU’s mission to advance our status as an urban public research university. Our programs directly or indirectly address society’s 21st century challenges with a focus on the development of knowledge through scientific investigations, scholarly contributions and creative works.
Graduate students have access to all the resources necessary for academic success, including technology and equipment, office and research space, and graduate assistantship support (contact specific program for information regarding stipend and tuition support).
Most importantly, our programs are committed to:
- providing a supportive positive mentoring relationship between faculty and students
- developing programs for graduate students that bridge graduate degrees to professional opportunities
- enhancing an appreciation for the critical importance of the cross fertilization of ideas and interdisciplinary approaches
Our Grad Students in the News
May 1, 2024
Four VCU students and two recent alums selected for prestigious National Science Foundation funding
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports their advancement in STEM disciplines.
April 2, 2024
VCU students, faculty document oral history of the East Marshall Street Well Project
The Health Humanities Lab, a research lab at VCU’s Humanities Research Center, is conducting the project in collaboration with the Family Representative Council.
March 5, 2024
Regular e-cigarette use could lead to premature vascular dysfunction, VCU study finds
As the devices grow in popularity, researchers warn that young adult users are showing reduced blood vessel function