VCU Virginia Application Process

The application for undergraduate and graduate programs can be made using the Common App or the VCU graduate portal. Apart from this, submitting the required documents is also compulsory for admission to both graduate and undergraduate programs at VCU, Virginia. However, the common application steps to be followed for admission to Virginia Commonwealth University include the following.

• Go to the official website.
• Select the preferred course/program.
• Apply using the Common App for undergraduate programs/ VCU graduate application portal for graduate programs.
• Pay the application fee for the respective program(undergraduate/graduate).
• Upload all the required documents such as test scores, English proficiency test scores(for international applicants, if applicable), transcripts, statement of intent, letter of recommendation, professional resume (if applicable), financial proofs, and any other evidence as requested based on the specific program/school.
• Submit the application

Note - There is a separate application process for candidates applying to the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs and the School of Social Work.

VCU Virginia Visa-Process (Post Admission)

The visa process at Virginia Commonwealth University is structured and involves the following steps post the application is accepted at the University.

• The International Admission Team at VCU will send an official acceptance letter to the registered email address.
• Once the acceptance letter is received, the candidate can apply for an I-20 for F-1 visa sponsorship or a DS-2019 for J-1 visa sponsorship through the letter of acceptance.
• This can be requested from the GEO office of immigration services (contact: [email protected]; Subject Line: Request for an I-20) for graduate and undergraduate students. Whereas, exchange students are sponsored for J-1 visas, which can be requested from GEO Global Learning (contact - [email protected]).
• An F-1 visa can be applied for at a U.S. consulate once the candidate receives the I-20 visa from the VCU.
• Attend student orientation (for respective graduate/undergraduate programs; mandatory)
• Register for SEVIS registration with Immigration Services to convert the status of F-1 and J-1 visas from initial to active.
• Complete the I-9 Processing (Employment Eligibility Verification process) within 3 business days of the first start date of work.

Note:

• All VCU students, including international students, will have to submit health and immunization records before the commencement of classes. Besides, international students will have to through a Tuberculosis test (during the 1st week at VCU, charge-$25(₹2,088)
• Besides, all students admitted under the F-1 visa and J-1 visas are required to keep their health insurance intact (a mandatory requirement).
• Only those international candidates who are enrolled in the full course of study (FCS) are allowed to apply for admission under the F-1 and J-1 visas.
• Once the SEVIS Registration is complete, the student can begin studies under the F-1 and J-1 status.
• International students are also required to submit their annual income report to the IRS (regardless of the income earned)
• All international candidates must remember the V-number or the VCU student identification number that is mentioned on the acceptance letter provided by the University.