Mission

The Department of Computer Science at Virginia Commonwealth University aims to empower students to think critically, learn continuously and beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences, active participation in student clubs, and early engagement in cutting-edge research. Our personalized approach to education is driven by world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities that provide meaningful mentorship and training opportunities. Uniquely positioned in Virginia’s capital, and through deep collaborations with VCU’s renowned medical and arts programs, the department’s mission is to advance both foundational and applied research that addresses societal challenges and contributes to the public good.

Vision

The VCU Department of Computer Science aspires to be a national leader in computing for arts and medicine that blends technical excellence with creativity and social impact. We envision elevating a diverse community of students, faculty, and industry partners to be leaders to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and shape the future of technology for the benefit of humanity.

Goals

1. Conduct impactful research that advances both theoretical and applied areas of computer science and contributes to scientific and societal progress.
2. Prepare graduates with the technical expertise, critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability needed to drive innovation and economic growth in Virginia and beyond.
3. Collaborate across disciplines, particularly with VCU’s health sciences, arts, and other units, to address complex societal and technological challenges
4. Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship by translating research discoveries into real-world technologies and by engaging with industry and community partners.