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Undergraduate Studies

The College of Humanities and Sciences includes the core disciplines in the sciences, social sciences and humanities.

We are also home to programs in the health sciences and for education in the liberal arts and sciences for future teachers. In the College, we have more than 450 full time faculty members, and more than 50% of VCU undergraduates have at least one major in the College. And although that may sound big, we offer a small school experience, with a very supportive atmosphere that will offer you many opportunities to build connections with our faculty, advisers, mentors and with your fellow students.

We deeply care about every single one of our students and we are committed to help each student find their passion in life, while preparing each of our students for a very successful career. We can provide you with spectacular opportunities:

  • to study abroad and work with people from a range of countries
  • to conduct research
  • to pursue starting your own business and become a successful entrepreneur
  • to pursue exciting internships to help launch your careers
  • to enroll in service learning courses that make a difference in our local community

Our vision is to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals, and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others — locally, globally and throughout time. We not only attempt to prepare students for employment, but also aspire to help them construct a foundation on which they will build rich and deeply meaningful lives and careers.

Want to know more about VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences? Have questions about our many departments and schools? Cassandra McGill, recruitment coordinator, has answers. You can reach her at askchs@vcu.edu.

Our Undergrads in the News

Alexander Campbell sits on the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates. Campbell has been involved in the political process since he was 9 and today works for Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker. (Contributed image)

Jan. 28, 2026

Justice, education and advocacy propel Alexander Campbell

The senior, who led the push for new state legislation when he was a child, today serves on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities and works for a member of the Virginia House of Delegates – among many other efforts.

Valerie Shcherbakova graduated this past December with her undergraduate degree in health, physical education and exercise science, with a concentration in exercise science. (Contributed image)

Jan. 22, 2026

How I found my research: Dance leads the way for Valerie Shcherbakova

The recent exercise sciences graduate sees movement and global health care as ideal partners.

Kiersten Fultz was in the first cohort of students in VCU’s accelerated forensics program. (Contributed image)

Jan. 16, 2026

Class of 2025: Kiersten Fultz found her focus in forensic science

The transfer student is among the first graduates from VCU’s accelerated master’s program, and she is heading way out west to work as a DNA analyst.