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
May 22, 2026
Inger Rice, whose vision and support helped establish the VCU Rice Rivers Center, dies at 96
The Richmond-based philanthropist’s initial gift of 342 acres along the James River has bolstered life sciences education at VCU.
May 22, 2026
Hit by a cyclist, VCU professor has a 3D brainstorm
Bernard K. Means, director of the Virtual Curation Lab, turned his CT scan into a skull model that could offer lots of creative opportunities.
May 21, 2026
Class of 2026: Stephen Tivenan brings AI to climate forecasting
With his Ph.D. in systems modeling and analysis, he seeks greater precision and pattern identification in examining our evolving environment.
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