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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 Undergraduates in the News

Kyler Gilliam served as director of the VCU InSight broadcast program, a staff writer and producer for The Commonwealth Times and president of the National Association of Black Journalists at VCU. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Dec. 17, 2025

Class of 2025: Kyler Gilliam completes unique degree path

Gilliam, who has gained experience as a writer, producer and director, marked a VCU first with his double-major in broadcast journalism and multimedia production.

Chelsea Rushbrook focused on addiction studies as part of her psychology major at VCU. (Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Dec. 12, 2025

Class of 2025: Chelsea Rushbrook finds, and shares, success in recovery

Powered by her experience with substance use disorder and the justice system, the psychology major wants her studies and her peer support to continue.

Sarah Hagen, the managing editor of The Commonwealth Times, honed her reporting skills as a VCU journalism student, garnering praise for her “rigorous persistence” and her committment to informing the community. (Photo by Dean Hoffmeyer, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Dec. 3, 2025

Class of 2025: Sarah Hagen shines in mass (and brass) communications

From the headlines of news coverage to the sidelines of Rams games, the student journalist and Peppas trombonist has reflected a passion for VCU.