If neither of your parents or legal guardians earned a bachelor's degree, then you are a first-generation college student.

You First at VCU is here to help you get connected to other first-generation students, as well as the academic and social resources you need to help you achieve your goals.

Whether you began your higher education journey at a community college or another four-year institution, you'll feel right at home at VCU. 

The VCU Transfer Center works with with prospective, incoming and currently enrolled transfer students to ensure a smooth transition to VCU and successful progress toward graduation.

At VCU, we celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and advocate for social justice.

In addition to being a resource for the entire VCU community, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs supports and celebrates specific constituency groups, including students who identify as African American/Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Indigenous/Native American, Hispanic/Latinx and LGBTQIA+.

University Academic Advising helps first-year, undeclared, nondegree-seeking and pre-health professions students.

Connect with other first-year and second-year students by joining the FYE/SYE RamsConnect group.