Discover and Connect

Welcome! This page serves as a resource for both prospective and newly admitted graduate students in the College of Engineering. See below for a list of upcoming webinars, orientation dates and previously recorded sessions.

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Upcoming Webinars

“Arrive Ready!” Series

Have you been admitted into one of our engineering graduate programs? If so, congratulations! Whether you have accepted an offer to attend or are still considering options, check out our webinars below to get ready.

General Information Session

This general information session is intended to serve as an introduction to graduate studies in the VCU College of Engineering. It will provide resources on all programs, answer the most commonly asked questions, and invite prospective students to engage with staff in the Office of Graduate Studies.

Date and time:
February 25, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. ET

Register for the General Information Session

Studying in the United States

We welcome interested and incoming international students to attend our Studying in the United States webinar to learn more about housing, international student events and supports, details for submitting official documents, and more!

Date and time:
March 25, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. ET

Audience: International Master’s and Doctoral Students

Register for Studying in the U.S.

Studying in the U.S. slide deck

Academic Life at VCU

As part of our Arrive Ready series, the Academic Life at VCU webinar will review VCU’s academic calendar, program time to completion, schedule of classes, and myriad academic support systems at VCU.

Date and time:
April 22, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. ET

Audience: Master’s and Doctoral Students

Register for Academic Life at VCU

Academic Life at VCU slide deck

Academic Life at VCU

Paperwork 1, 2, 3

We are here to support you at the College of Engineering! Join the Paperwork 1, 2, 3 webinar as part of our Arrive Ready series for support with registration, deadlines, eServices, tuition and billing, and other relevant information to ensure a smooth transition to VCU.

Date and time:
May 20, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. ET

Audience: Master’s and Doctoral Students

Register for Paperwork 1, 2, 3

Paperwork 1, 2, 3 slide deck

Paperwork 1, 2, 3