Thank you for your interest in applying to Virginia Commonwealth University as an international student. VCU enjoys a vibrant international student population, enrolling students from approximately 110 countries in more than 120 degree programs on two campuses.
VCU offers conditional admission to certain academic programs for students who need English language training before starting their degree. Conditionally admitted students can enroll in the English Language Program to satisfy VCU's English proficiency requirements by completing courses based on their placement level.
To apply for conditional admission, complete VCU's application available on the Admissions website. Visit the English Language Program website for more information about the English language courses.
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VCU Globe is a living-learning program that prepares Virginia Commonwealth University students to live and work in a 21st-century global environment.
Apply here if you are an undergraduate freshman applicant, undergraduate transfer applicant, or a graduate program applicant.
Interested in joining the Global Education Office?
View position openings in GEO on the employment page.
Annual security and fire safety report
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. As required by federal law (The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S.C.1092(f), known as the “Clery Act”), the university publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which contains information regarding campus security, crime reporting policies, personal safety and crime prevention, and fire and crime statistics for our various campus locations.
To request a paper copy of the current report, please contact the VCU Police Department by calling (804) 828-3851 or in person at 224 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia 23219.