Graduate
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
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.
April 29, 2026
World@VCU: Samantha Castro Teixeira from Brazil
‘I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how warm and welcoming people are, not only in Richmond but especially within the pain research community.’
April 22, 2026
Scenes from a (very) RVA Renaissance Faire
VCU students, faculty and alumni teamed with community members to help put on a new event that celebrated both the distant past and what makes the Richmond area so special today.