Graduate Studies
The College of Humanities and Sciences offers a breadth of graduate degrees and certificates that originate from the sciences, social sciences and humanities disciplines.
Graduate programs in the College play a critical role in supporting VCU’s mission to advance our status as an urban public research university. Our programs directly or indirectly address society’s 21st century challenges with a focus on the development of knowledge through scientific investigations, scholarly contributions and creative works.
Graduate students have access to all the resources necessary for academic success, including technology and equipment, office and research space, and graduate assistantship support (contact specific program for information regarding stipend and tuition support).
Most importantly, our programs are committed to:
- providing a supportive positive mentoring relationship between faculty and students
- developing programs for graduate students that bridge graduate degrees to professional opportunities
- enhancing an appreciation for the critical importance of the cross fertilization of ideas and interdisciplinary approaches
Our Grad Students in the News
Nov. 11, 2024
A year-end review of students and alums who earned prestigious scholarships through the National Scholarship Office
Recipients represent a variety of fields and backgrounds, and their scholarships will provide invaluable opportunities to deepen their studies, gain new perspectives and grow in their fields.
Oct. 23, 2024
How I found my research: Hope Ward studies paths to more equitable actor training programs
Ward, a Ph.D. student, actor and director, finds inspiration in theater but also recognizes where it needs closer study and a commitment to marked improvement.
Oct. 9, 2024
How I found my research: Moira Neve studies visions of a queer utopia as described in an early 20th-century journal
Neve said, 'I love the feeling of being in my own niche corner of this larger literary tradition, sifting through the archives only to arrive at new surprises every day.'