First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions

Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success

First-Year Rising 2022-2023

Are you ready to RISE to sophomore status?

The First-Year Rising Series is for all first-year students. The FYR includes amazing opportunities to connect students with campus resources to prepare them for their second year at VCU. FYR events align with the tenets and pillars of the VCU major maps to ensure students are equipped with the tools they need to RISE to their sophomore year.

National First-Generation College Celebration Week
November 7-11, 2022
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You First at VCU

VCU Transform Open House
November 14, 2022, 6-7 p.m.
West Grace North Residence Hall, Classroom 1030J
Division of Student Affairs
Office of First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions
*Refreshments served 

Navigating Financial Student Services
Applying for Scholarships, FAFSA, and more!
November 15, 2022, 3-4 p.m.
Zoom: Register here to attend
Student Financial Management Center
Office of First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions
*This session is also open to VCU families

VCU Transform Open House
November 17, 2022, 12-1 p.m.
Zoom: Login here
Division of Student Affairs 

Preparing for Sophomore Housing
December 7, 2022, 4-5 p.m.
Zoom: Register here to attend
Residential Life and Housing
Off-Campus Housing
Office of First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions 
*This session is also open to VCU families

Preparing for Sophomore Housing
January 31, 2023, 6-7 p.m.
Zoom: Register here to attend
Residential Life and Housing
Off-Campus Housing
Office of First/Second Year Experiences and Transitions
*This session is also open to VCU families

Peer Leader and Mentor Fair
February 1, 2023, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Virginia Rooms, Student Commons, 2nd floor 
Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success
Division of Student Affairs

Internships and Summer Opportunities
February 9, 2023, 4-4:45 p.m.
University Student Commons - Virginia Room B
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VCU Career Services
Office of First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions
*Refreshments served 

A Black Experience: Culture, Cuisines, and Conversations Fair 
February 24, 2022, 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Student Commons, 2nd floor 
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Office of First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions

Off-Campus Housing Fair
March 23, 2022, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Student Commons, Ballrooms
Division of Student Affairs  

Self-Advocacy: Your Voice, Your Choice
March 28, 2022, 2-3pm
Student Commons, Virginia Room A
University Academic Advising
Office of First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions
Register here!
*Refreshments served

Culminating Experiences

First-Year Rising Ceremony
It’s time to RISE to sophomore year!
April 5, 2023, 6-7 p.m.
Zoom: Register here for this ceremonial celebration!
*This session is open to all first-year students, VCU families/friends, and the entire VCU community

FYE/SYE Palooza on the Plaza Carnival
May 2, 2023, 12-2 p.m.
Student Commons Plaza