Embrace the And
At VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences, we feel passionately about the possibilities the “and” in the College of Humanities and Sciences represents. That’s why you see the ampersand–our &–everywhere! 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. You will also combine a solid liberal arts foundation with job readiness. With two schools, 18 departments and three programs, you have a lot of options—and we'd love to have you join us.
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Why Liberal Arts?
The liberal arts helps students gain an appreciation of and insight into the things that bring joy to many people lives: art, music, literature, dance. With a liberal arts understanding, you’ll gain a richer exposure to the worlds, and gain the ability to form deeper understanding and bonds with them.
News & Events
News
Oct. 9, 2026
Pneumonic plague concern: Here’s what we know, and don’t know, about a suspicious death and Russian secrecy
VCU political scientist and global health expert Judyth Twigg explains the mystery and the history tied to a lab worker’s death in Siberia.
Oct. 8, 2026
'Doomsday cults' and the Silicon Valley debate over AI’s threat to humanity
VCU professor Caddie Alford clarifies the voices that seem to conflict but often overlap on the future of AI and explains how the discussion’s roots can be traced to the 1940s.
Oct. 8, 2026
Recent VCU graduates to be featured at Washington West Film Festival on Saturday
Their five documentary shorts, which will be screened in Reston, were created through Robertson School professor Robert Milazzo’s capstone course.
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