Focused Inquiry
The Department of Focused Inquiry offers small, seminar-style classes for first- and second-year students as part of the general education program at VCU.
Common Book
The Common Book Program connects VCU students to one another by sleecting an annual book that focuses on the most-pressing topics and themes of our time.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Interdisciplinary Studies Program
empowers students who wish to create an individualized curriculum not available in traditional majors and minors.
Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge
The FILL provides resources and programs to support student success and belonging within the Department of Focused Inquiry.
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University College Fund dollars provide the University College with the ability to meet unexpected needs not funded through the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as respond to unforeseen opportunities.
One VCU: Responsible Together
One VCU: Responsible Together provides more information about VCU’s plan for a safe and productive campus during the COVID-19 crisis. The Commons provides many resources and tools to help student organizations optimize virtual events.