Embrace the &
At VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences, we feel passionately about the possibilities the “and” in the College of Humanities and Sciences represents. As a student, you have the opportunity to take courses across multiple disciplines and, if you want, pursue a minor, certificate program, or double major. With two schools, 17 departments and three programs, you have a lot of options—and we'd love to have you join us.
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"A majority of employers view the learning outcomes that define a contemporary liberal education ... to be 'very important' for success in the workforce."

News
June 9, 2023
VCU forensic science professor Tal Simmons, team discover 12,000-year-old flutes made from bird bones
Found in northern Israel, they are the first prehistoric sound instruments identified from the Near East – and the oldest imitating a bird call from any ancient civilization.
June 9, 2023
Rising sophomore’s journey from Vietnam to VCU started when she was 3
Anh Minh’s father, Nguyen Cuu Duc, served as a research fellow at VCU in 2006-07. Even then, Duc had a feeling his daughter might return to study at VCU.
June 8, 2023
Albert Farrell, mentor, researcher and founder of VCU’s Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development, retires after 43 years
Psychology professor has spent decades supporting Richmond and the study of youth violence prevention.

Equity, inclusion and diversity @CHS
We're committed to promoting experiences and fueling behaviors that support a welcoming and affirming environment.
Learn more about equity, inclusion and diversity in the College of Humanities and Sciences.