Office of Continuing Studies, Summer Studies and Special Programs

Especially for Nonprofit Organizations

The Especially for Nonprofit Organizations program offers educational opportunities and capacity building for the vast network of nonprofit organizations in the Richmond metropolitan area. Learn more.

Intersession

Intersession is an 11-day session between the fall and spring semesters. Students may take one three-credit class that meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Learn more.

Continuing Studies

Numerous opportunities for academic study at the graduate and undergraduate level are available in the Richmond metropolitan area and across the commonwealth through VCU’s Continuing Studies office. Learn more.

Off-campus Graduate Art

Off-campus graduate art classes are offered in locations from Fairfax County to Virginia Beach. Classes may be taken for licensure renewal, personal enrichment or as part of two graduate degree programs — the Master of Art Education and the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn more.

Retired Faculty Council

The Retired Faculty Council provides a means for retired faculty to stay in touch with the university, to participate in cultural activities and to remain involved with university affairs. Learn more.

Summer Studies

Summer studies present a variety of courses in each school and the College of Humanities and Sciences. Class sessions run from three to eight weeks beginning in mid-May and ending in mid-August. Learn more.

Summer Workshop Series

The Summer Workshop Series consists of one- and two-week programs covering a variety of subjects and designed especially for teachers. Participants gain new knowledge and great instructional ideas — all while earning graduate credit at VCU. Learn more.