Global Education Office

Please complete and submit the Common Application  

Documents required in addition to your completed application:

• High school transcript
• Copy of immigration documents/passport
• Students applying to the School of Arts, please refer for additional requirements. 
• (Optional) TOEFL/IELTS/ PTE scores to prove English proficiency. If students do not have English test scores, they can enroll and complete the VCU’s English Language Program.
• (Optional) Recommendation letter

*SAT/ACT scores are required if students attended a U.S. high school or if they are applying for a mechanical engineering major.

Please complete and submit the Transfer Application

Documents required in addition to your completed application:

• College transcript(s). If applicants received less than 30 credits, they will also be asked to submit high school transcripts
• Credential evaluation (if college is outside of the U.S.)* for transfer credit 
• Copy of immigration documents/passport
• For students applying to the School of Arts, please refer to additional requirements
• (Optional) TOEFL/IELTS/ PTE scores to prove English proficiency. If students do not have English test scores, they can enroll and complete the VCU’s English Language Program.

Please complete and submit the Graduate Program Application

Documents required in addition to your completed application:

• Personal statement
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score
• Graduate test scores if required for the program (GRE, GMAT, MAT, LSAT, MCAT). See required test scores for specific programs on the Graduate Bulletin
• College transcript(s) and credential evaluation (if college is outside of US)*
• Three reference letters
• CV/Resume
• Copy of immigration documents/passport
• For students applying to graduate programs in the School of the Arts, please refer to additional requirements.

*Evaluation is required as part of the application materials unless the graduate department requests VCU international admissions to do an in-house evaluation.

Please complete and submit the English Language Program Application 

Documents required in addition to your completed application:

• Copy of immigration documents/passport
• Proof of high school graduation or university attendance (i.e. copy of diploma or transcript)
  - Conditionally admitted students who have not taken TOEFL/IELTS/PTE can take VCU’s English Language Program placement test to show proof of English language proficiency. The test can be given on campus or remotely (online)
  - Completion of the VCU English Language Program will satisfy VCU’s English language proficiency requirement

English for University Success  

The VCU English Language Program will offer a free online English course that focuses on communication skills and American culture for asylum seekers and refugees. This will help them to integrate into American society and prepare for college admission.

Students will develop their language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening and learn about American culture. It will provide opportunities for the students to talk with native and proficient English speakers in class, write short responses to simple discussion questions, and engage in cross-cultural activities. Students will be able to join the course from any device, computer, or smartphone with an Internet connection.

VCU ELP is committed to providing English instruction to enable students with diverse backgrounds to effectively use English and to experience and understand other cultures while building networks and making new friendships.

Please contact the VCU English Language program at geo-elp@vcu.edu for more information about this course.