VCU Global

09/03/2026

Build confidence and achieve your academic and professional goals through focused English language training! GEO's English Language Program offers part-time community courses available online and in person on a rotating basis.

Those interested can take courses that will help with areas such as English pronunciation, grammar for basic communication, English for professional communication, advanced reading and writing skills, and more!

Now accepting registration for the Fall II session starting October 12, 2026.

For more information about the English Language Program's part-time Community Courses and to apply, visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/part-time-courses/

To contact us with questions, email [email protected].

09/01/2026

Beating the heat with lemonade, good food, and stories from around the world 🍋🌍

Our study abroad returnees recently came together to reconnect, reflect on their experiences, and share memories from their adventures abroad. The picnic was a chance to meet other students who can relate to the excitement, challenges, and sometimes even the post-study abroad blues of returning home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of good conversation, community, and a refreshing way to cool down! 💛✈️

Stay tuned for more events on campus this fall when you can learn all about how you can study and intern abroad from our Global Learning study abroad advisors!

08/25/2026

Students stopped by the Compass today to find out about how they can "go beyond the compass" this school year! Global Learning study abroad advisors and program leaders were available to speak to students about all of the great places they can study and intern abroad.

08/21/2026

During Virginia Commonwealth University's first Week of Welcome, Hernan Bucheli, Ph.D., vice president for strategic enrollment management and global initiatives, gave a rousing welcome address to the new students attending the 2026 Convocation. Dr. Bucheli's enthusiasm and inspirational words offered an encouraging message to all students for a successful school year.

"Whether you're joining us from across Virginia, another state, or from one of 53 countries from around the world, you are now part of this wonderful community. Among you are as of today, 4,579 first year students, and 1,614 transfer students, our largest transfer class in 5 years.

Today marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in your academic and personal journey. And on behalf of the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Global Initiatives, welcome to VCU and welcome to the Ram family.

Your paths may be different, but one thing is the same. You belong here."

08/19/2026

At today's "Welcome" ELP Tea Time, new and returning students and guests were welcomed as they enjoyed time making new connections and rekindling old friendships. We're hoping this is a great start to a successful and enjoyable school year for all!

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Join us for the first ELP Tea Time of the new semester tomorrow, as we continue to welcome new and returning students to VCU! There will be light snacks, conversation and fun!

All are welcome!

✅️ Wednesday, Aug. 19
✅️ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
✅️ Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St., 3rd floor

Hope to see you there!

08/17/2026

We are continuing to welcome our new international students to VCU this week! We took a moment to introduce more of our newly arrived exchange students and research scholars to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Thanks to Jane Nucup and Shira Schieken for leading the very interesting tour!

Welcome to our new students!

08/13/2026

Hernan Bucheli, Ph.D., vice president for strategic enrollment management and global initiatives, gave encouraging and welcoming words to the nearly 130 new international students attending yesterday's International Student Orientation.

"VCU is ranked as a top 20 international global institution. So that's kind of the institution you're coming to. And this is a place where we support research and collaborative learning. So that that journey is very important. But we're also focused on community efforts. We emphasize that the entire VCU community is is here to support you. And, we want you to be involved outside of the classroom."