Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMove-In Guide
Richmond, Virginia
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1838🔗 www.vcu.edu
Virginia Commonwealth University's Monroe Park Campus sits in the heart of downtown Richmond, with Rhoads Hall, Brandt Hall, and GRC III among the primary freshman communities housing over 3,300 first-year students.
Enrollment
28,831
Total Students
Freshman Class
7,208
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 14-15, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
84%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Sign up for a move-in time slot via your VCU email - instructions are sent ahead of move-in. Bring your VCUCard (or pick one up beforehand) to check in and gain entry to your hall. New Student Convocation is August 17, the day before classes begin. Bring a cart, dolly, or hand truck to help move in - Residential Life and Housing has only limited carts available. Pets aren't allowed in the residence halls or at move-in, even briefly.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Move-in slots are limited to a 2-hour window - the weather can be very hot, so make sure you and your guests are drinking plenty of water.
- What you'll receive
- You'll need your VCUCard or a valid state ID to complete check-in and gain entry to your hall - if you don't have your VCUCard yet, the Card Office is open by appointment only, so pick it up beforehand.
- Vehicle restrictions
- First-year students living on campus aren't permitted to have a car on campus.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (5)
Reserved for first-year students
Brandt Hall
Traditional (high-rise) · Coed
First-year onlyGladding Residence Center
Traditional and semi-suite · Coed
First-year onlyGladding Residence Center III
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyRhoads Hall
Traditional (high-rise) · Coed
First-year onlyThe Honors College
First-year only
Apartments (6)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Ackell Residence Center
Apartment-style · Coed
Broad and Belvidere
Apartment-style · Coed
Cary and Belvidere
Apartment-style · Coed
Grace & Broad
Apartment-style · Coed
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West Grace North
Apartment-style · Coed
West Grace South
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Summer Orientation (one-day or two-day, by college/school)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 13, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$11,400
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens0.5 miles
- CVS Pharmacy0.9 miles
- Publix3.4 miles
- Walmart3.6 miles
- Target4.1 miles
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Checklists
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Dates last checked September 2026.