Graduate Admissions Events
Welcome! This page serves as a resource for both prospective and newly admitted graduate students in the College of Engineering. See below for a list of upcoming webinars, orientation dates and previously recorded sessions.
Launchpad
Your orientation to all things Engineering
Join us in person for a graduate student orientation experience at the VCU College of Engineering. These interactive sessions will provide a comprehensive review of life as a graduate student in the College, including relevant resources and important contacts. Welcome to the Ramily!
Date: August 15, 2025
Location (in-person): Engineering West Hall, Room 101
Audience: New College of Engineering Graduate Students
Registration opens soon
Upcoming Webinars
“Arrive Ready!” Series
Have you been admitted into one of our engineering graduate programs? If so, congratulations! Whether you have accepted an offer to attend or are still considering options, check out our webinars below to get ready.
Studying in the United States
We welcome interested and incoming international students to attend our Studying in the United States webinar to learn more about housing, international student events and supports, details for submitting official documents, and more!
Date and time:
April 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. EST
Audience: International Master’s and Doctoral Students
Living in RVA
Richmond, Virginia—or “RVA” as it is lovingly known—is the capital city of Virginia and home of VCU. Join this webinar as part of our Arrive Ready series for information on housing, transportation, history, culture, and entertainment in the River City!
Date and time:
April 30, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. EST
Audience: Master’s and Doctoral Students
Academic Life at VCU
As part of our Arrive Ready series, the Academic Life at VCU webinar will review VCU’s academic calendar, program time to completion, schedule of classes, and myriad academic support systems at VCU.
Date and time:
May 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. EST
Audience: Master’s and Doctoral Students
Paperwork 1, 2, 3
We are here to support you at the College of Engineering! Join the Paperwork 1, 2, 3 webinar as part of our Arrive Ready series for support with registration, deadlines, eServices, tuition and billing, and other relevant information to ensure a smooth transition to VCU.
Date and time:
June 24, 2025 at 4 p.m. EST
June 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. EST
Audience: Master’s and Doctoral Students
