Dates: Calendar & Events
2026-27 Major Dates Calendar
*Remember to save Fridays from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm for Friday Forum programming*
- Aug. 12: International Student Orientation (first-years only)
- Aug. 17: Brandcenter Orientation (first-years only)
- Aug. 18: Fall classes begin
- Aug. 21: Friday Foundations (first-years only)
- Aug. 28: Friday Foundations (first-years only)
- Sept. 4: Friday Foundations (first-years only)
- Sept. 7: Labor Day / Closed
- Sept. 11: Friday Foundations (first-years only)
- Sept. 18: Friday Foundations (first-years only)
- Oct. 16: Reading Day
- Nov. 3: Election Day / Closed
- Nov. 23 – 29: Fall/Thanksgiving Break
- Nov. 30: Classes resume
- Dec. 7: Last day of classes
- Dec. 8 – 15: Final projects/presentations
- Dec. 16, 2026 – Jan. 18, 2027: Winter Break
- Dec. 21, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027: University closed for Winter Break
- Jan. (Dates TBA): BC Sprint
- Jan. 18: University Closed
- Jan. 19: Spring classes begin
- Mar. 7 – 14: Spring Break
- Mar. 15: Classes resume
- May 4: Last day of classes
- Apr. 29: Reading Day
- May 6 – May 13: Final projects/presentations
- May (Date TBA): Graduation
Links: Resources for Students
- Brandcenter Resources
- VCU Resources
Health + Wellness at VCU
University Counseling
University Counseling | 804-828-6200 | [email protected]
Provide comprehensive clinical services, advocacy, recovery support, outreach, and professional training to support student success:
- Therapy, support groups, Crisis services
- Mental health screening
- Workshops and more
University Health Services
University Student Health Services site | 804-828-8828
Nationally accredited health care service committed to providing high-quality outpatient care to VCU students:
- Primary care
- Laboratory services
- Pharmacy services and more
Division of Student Affairs
Division of Student Affairs site | 804-828-8940 | [email protected]
Provides a variety of health, wellness, and safety resources for the VCU Community
- Tools for academic success
- Financial resources
- Living, transportation, and more
RamStrong
RamStrong site | 804-828-1244
A collective well-being resource based on the eight dimensions of wellbeing: physical, emotional, financial, intellectual, occupational, environmental, social, and spiritual.
RecWell
RecWell site | 804-827-1100 | [email protected]
Provides a broad range of education, activities, and outreach on health topics that impact student life:
- Mental well-being and mindfulness
- Nutrition and Sleep
- Physical health and more
Student Advocacy Office
Student Advocacy Office site | 804-828-8940 | [email protected]
Helps students chart a path toward success through a wide variety of resources:
- On-campus resources
- Off-campus resources