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. 

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News & Events

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As the owner of the cleaning business Mop & Bucket, Savannah Setzer has put the PR skills she learned at VCU into practice. (Contributed image)

May 8, 2026

Class of 2026: Savannah Setzer applied the lessons of the classroom to build a business

The new Robertson School grad has a cleaning company that is thriving thanks to Setzer’s savvy approach to communications.

Catori Griffin, a May 2026 graduate of the VCU School of Business, has built a presence on LinkedIn where she shares career insights, internship opportunities and lessons she has learned navigating early-career spaces. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

May 8, 2026

Class of 2026: Marketing major Catori Griffin has had a full plate – and jar

The soon-to-be analyst at JPMorganChase has embraced leadership development, undergraduate research and support for fellow minority students.

Jason Dresen will join the Peace Corps – and head to Sri Lanka – as a first step toward what he hopes will be a career through the U.S. Foreign Service, part of the State Department. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

May 6, 2026

Class of 2026: Jason Dresen readies for the Peace Corps and, hopefully, the Foreign Service

The double-major in economics and political science is forging a path with familiar, and familial, footsteps.

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