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.
Did you know?
"A majority of employers view the learning outcomes that define a contemporary liberal education ... to be 'very important' for success in the workforce."
News
April 10, 2026
VCU history alum honored for museum curation and more
From tenures at Wilton House, DAR Museum and North Carolina’s Old Salem – and from scholarship on Black artisans – William Strollo wins the History Graduate Alumni Achievement Award.
April 9, 2026
World@VCU: Saif Alotaibi from Kuwait
‘You can do research as an undergraduate at VCU. You get so lost because of how many opportunities there are.’
April 8, 2026
VCU undergraduate selected for prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Rohit Paradkar, a junior in the Honors College, is studying bioinformatics and researching cancer treatment.
Research @CHS
The College of Humanities and Sciences supports bold research and creative work addressing real-world challenges in Richmond and beyond.
Events
CHS Undergraduate Research Pecha Kucha
April 15, 2-3 p.m.
STEM Building, Room 216
Ripple Effects Become Tidal Waves Conference
April 16-18
Various locations
April 17, 12-1 p.m.
STEM Building, Room 202