Embrace the And
At VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences, we feel passionately about the possibilities the “and” in the College of Humanities and Sciences represents. That’s why you see the ampersand–our &–everywhere! As a student, you have the opportunity to take courses across multiple disciplines and, if you want, pursue a minor, certificate program, or double major. You will also combine a solid liberal arts foundation with job readiness. With two schools, 18 departments and three programs, you have a lot of options—and we'd love to have you join us.
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Why Liberal Arts?
The liberal arts helps students gain an appreciation of and insight into the things that bring joy to many people lives: art, music, literature, dance. With a liberal arts understanding, you’ll gain a richer exposure to the worlds, and gain the ability to form deeper understanding and bonds with them.
News & Events
News
June 18, 2026
New initiative to reduce food waste, increase composting at VCU and VCU Health
The Food Rescue and Composting initiative aims to reduce an estimated more than 120,000 pounds of food waste.
June 16, 2026
VCU and math have long been part of the equation for systems modeling student Milan Marsh
A high school program on campus helped propel her Ph.D. studies, which touch on biology and disease.
June 11, 2026
This VCU professor’s extracurricular gig? Wikipedia editor
School of Life Sciences professor Peter Uetz, Ph.D., uses the online encyclopedia as a teaching tool, both inside the classroom and out.
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