Dates: Calendar & Events
2025-26 Major Dates Calendar
- Aug. 13: International Student Orientation (first-years only)
- Aug. 14: Brandcenter Orientation (first-years only)
- Aug. 15: Friday Foundations (first-years only)
- Aug. 19: Fall classes begin
- Sep. 1: Labor Day / Closed
- Oct. 17: Reading Day
- Nov. 4: Election Day / Closed
- Nov. 24 – 30: Fall/Thanksgiving Break
- Dec. 1: Classes resume
- Dec. 8: Last day of classes
- Dec. 9 – 16: Final projects/presentations
- Dec. 17, 2024 – Jan. 11, 2025: Winter Break
- Dec. 22, 2024 – Jan. 2, 2025: University closed for Winter Break
- Jan. (Dates TBA): BC Sprint
- Jan. 12: Spring classes begin
- Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day / Closed
- Mar. 8-15: Spring Break
- Mar. 16: Classes resume
- Apr. 28: Last day of classes
- Apr. 29: Reading Day
- Apr. 30 – May 7: Final projects/presentations
- May 8: Graduation
Upcoming: Forum & School Events
Event
Event
VCU Giving Day
April 21, 2026
When you give to the Brandcenter, you support innovation, creativity and excellence in the advertising and branding industry.
Event
Event
Recruiter Session Happy Hour
April 22, 2026
Current students, alumni and recruiters are invited to toast the Class of 2026 ahead of our annual Recruiter Session!
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