Welcome Newly Admitted Pre-Health Students!
Were you just admitted to VCU for Fall 2018?
First of all, Congrats!! Welcome to the #RAMily
Secondly, if you haven’t registered for NSO or filled out your Academic Advising Intake Survey, make sure to do so ASAP! Here is your Orientation Checklist to follow: https://nsfp.vcu.edu/orientation/nso-checklist/
Career Services Events for Transfer Students
Paws for Stress is Back Again!!
University Counseling Services and The Center for Human-Animal Interaction present “Paws for Stress” in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Participants can play with certified therapy dogs from the Center for Human-Animal Interaction as a way to unwind from semester stress. For more information, contact Tori Keel at vakeel@vcu.edu or visit http://www.students.vcu.edu/counseling.
Pop-Up Advising!
Financial Success Summit – Tuesday, October 3rd
Find out how to get ahead financially in school and after graduation at VCU’s 9th Annual Financial Success Summit. The event will be held in the University Student Commons. Attend a session to enter for a chance to win a $500 Amazon Giftcard.*
Session 1 (10:00 am-10:50 am) Student Loans: information on paying for college
Session 2 (11:00 am-11:50 am) Money’s Not Free: how credit and loans work
Session 3 (1:00 pm-1:50 pm) Adulting 101: financial independence for students
*No purchase necessary. See Official Rules.
Mark your Calendars for Fall Pre-Health Advising Events!!
Community Art Therapy Workshop
The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Sciences Club hosts an art therapy workshop in The Depot, Interdisciplinary Room. Attendees will join community members in making their own mixed media art therapy project. No art experience is necessary. Open to all ages and skill levels. For more information, contact Rachel Stevenson at easterre@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/postbaccprehealth/2017/09/12/upcoming-event-community-art-therapy-workshop/.
Become An Orientation Leader!
Apply to be a part of 2018 New Student Orientation Team! They are looking for students of all years and experiences to serve as Student OLs and Family OLs for next summer. (Note: They would LOVE to get more transfer students involved!) Apply today at https://goo.gl/forms/NLx2TsyiEyz0dj7G3
Applications are due by Monday, October 2nd at 11:59pm. Email NewRams@vcu.edu if you have any questions.