Fall 2026 Admitted Students
Congratulations on being accepted into the Virginia Commonwealth University Honors College! We are very excited about you joining us here next fall. Below you will find resources for admitted students, regardless of whether you’ve accepted your offer or you’re still making your decision.
Upcoming Events
- Special Day with Honors and Admissions: February 16, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you have many questions about the Honors College and VCU, so we compiled the below questions to help get you started! If your question is not covered below, always feel free to email us at honors@vcu.edu.
When you accept your offer to VCU Undergraduate Admissions, you automatically accept your offer from the Honors College. If you decline your offer to VCU, you automatically decline your offer from the Honors College.
You can get to know the Honors College faculty and staff by exploring the link below!
There are many great student organizations and clubs for Honors students to become involved with. The areas they cover are very diverse and any student from any major or interest can find something to join!
The Honors College is home to a unique curriculum that students will not find anywhere else at VCU. Explore our curriculum through the link below!
The VCU Admissions Office has compiled a checklist for all first-year students matriculating in Fall 2025! You can view that checklist through the link below.
The application is now open for our summer study abroad program to Sorrento, Italy! Learn more and apply today on the VCU Global Education Office website. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.
The scholarship application opens on December 15, 2025 and will close January 31, 2026. You can submit an application at apply.honors.vcu.edu. The application will only become available after receiving an offer of admission to the VCU Honors College.
News from Honors
Get to Know an Honors Student
Check out this Q&A with current Honors student Justin Wade where he discusses an impactful internship experience and a future career in medicine.
Check Out an Honors Student Research Project
Learn more about an Honors summer program that pairs undergraduates with research mentors over the course of a summer!
45 Honors College students present research and creative scholarship at prestigious showcase
On subjects ranging from telemedicine to fashion and handwriting to domestic violence, 45 students from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Honors College presented their research and creative scholarship last week in Pittsburgh at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research.
