Get involved
Partner with us to drive innovation and help develop the next generation of engineers and computer scientists. Here are a few of the ways you can get involved:
- Support the Wright Scholars Completion Grant for senior students with financial need
- Sponsor student organizations such as SWE, SHPE, NSBE and more
- Support laboratories, facilities and academic programs
- Explore other giving opportunities
- Recruit our students at the semi-annual Engineering Internship and Career Fairs held in September and February
- Sponsor a Senior Capstone Design Project
- Participate in MegaHacks
- Engineering Graduate Programs – online and hybrid options
- Introductory Automation and Controls Training
Nominate an industry leader for the Executive Engineer in Residence Program
Ready to partner with us?
Please contact Anita Taylor, Executive Director of Corporate Relations, for more information.
Quick start pathway
VCU alumni and employees of VCU College of Engineering Corporate Partners are invited to apply for one of our master’s programs through Quick Start. As a Quick Start applicant you will have:
- No application fee (waived after submitting a complete application)
- Reduced application material requirements
- Expedited application review and processing*
Get Started: Complete the Quick Start interest form to indicate your connection to VCU and receive more information on the application process.
Ram Engineers are shaping the future
From day one, students have opportunities to conduct research and work in labs with nationally and internationally prominent faculty – solving real-world engineering challenges in state-of-the-art learn spaces equipped with industry-strength tools.
2,264
undergraduate and graduate students enrolled (as of Spring 2024)
95%
of undergraduates are employed or moved on to graduate school within six months of graduation
87%
of undergraduates participated in a co-op, internship or research experience
$78k
average annual salary of undergraduate students
487
total degrees awarded (from 2022-23)
28%
of enrolled students are underrepresented minorities
Leading-edge research
At the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering, we recognize that today's most pressing challenges require solutions that transcend traditional boundaries. Our innovative environment encourages faculty and students to collaborate across departments and disciplines, driving breakthrough discoveries.
Our researchers excel not only in their specialized fields but actively engage with colleagues across engineering and beyond, fostering interdisciplinary solutions.
Thank you to our industry partners
7x24 Exchange, Central VA Chapter
AdvanSix
Altria
AMF
Bank of America
CapTech
Capital One
CGI
Colonial Webb
CoStar
Dominion
Dupont
Eaton
Hamilton Beach
HII Mission Technologies
Newport News Shipbuilding
Lutron
Old Dominion Group
ProSeal
Trane
UNOS
US Navy
Weidmueller
Ready to partner with us?
Please contact Anita Taylor, Executive Director of Corporate Relations, for more information.