Virginia Commonwealth University
The Department of Residential Life & Housing is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment that encourages the pursuit of academic success, cultivates an appreciation for diversity, contributes to personal growth and fosters responsibility to community.

Announcements and Resources

Sustainability Pledge: On-campus residents are encouraged to become part of the university's VCU Goes Green effort to create a more sustainable, less wasteful campus. Make a statement about your dedication to environmental stewardship by taking the Sustainability Pledge.

Smoking Policy: All VCU residence halls became smoke-free effective August 1, 2010. No smoking is permitted within residence hall bedrooms, common areas, hallways, stairwells, outdoor walkways, balconies, courtyards, or within 25 feet of all residence hall entrances.

Landline Phone Availability: Separate landline telephone connections are no longer provided in students' rooms within the VCU residence halls. Students therefore should not bring their own landline telephone. However, "courtesy" landline phones will be available throughout each hall. If a student wishes to use a courtesy phone for a long-distance call, he or she will need to provide their own calling card. 

Housing Assignment FAQs

The most common questions about housing assignments and more.

Housing Rates and Contract Information

Current Students (11-12 Housing Contracts)

Current Students (12-13 Housing Contracts)

Incoming Residential Students (Freshmen/Graduates/Transfers 12-13 Housing Contracts)

All Residential Students (Policies and Rates)


Spring 2012 Hall Closings

Brandt, Cabaniss, Johnson,  and Rhoads halls, West Grace, and the Gladding Residence Center (GRC) Phases II and III are 9-month halls and are closed during University breaks. All other residence halls (including the GRC Apartments) remain open during University breaks.

May 2012: Students residing in 9-month halls must move out no later than 24 hours after their last final Spring semester exam. The 9-month halls officially close Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 10 a.m.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services
Residential Life & Housing
301 W. Cary St. | P.O. Box 842530
Richmond, Va. 23284-2517

Phone: (804) 828-7666
Fax: (804) 828-2466
E-mail: vcuhousing@vcu.edu
Site last update: May 10, 2012
Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services
The Department of Residential Life & Housing at Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment that encourages the pursuit of academic success, cultivates an appreciation for diversity, contributes to personal growth and fosters responsibility to community.