Undergraduate Admission

Visit the place you’ll love to call home

Your campus visit is so much more than seeing the beauty of our campus firsthand. It’s more than meeting our Spider community and joining us in classes. It’s more than walking our 350 acres of brickwork, gardens, and walkways. And it’s more than eating our award-winning food... though that’s definitely a nice perk.

Your campus visit is about envisioning your life as a Spider and seeing the place where you’ll learn, grow, flourish, and call home for years to come. Schedule your visit to Richmond today. We’re so excited to meet you.
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Now accepting applications for 2026

Whether you’re ready to lock in your spot at Richmond or still weighing your options, our Early Action and Early Decision I application plans let you move through the admission process faster, so you can spend less time waiting and more time enjoying your senior year.

All applicants under these plans are automatically considered for the Richmond Scholars Program and the Presidential Scholarship. The deadline to apply is November 1.
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Admission Insider's Guide

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What Test-Optional Means at Richmond

The conversation around being test-optional in the college admission process is ongoing, and the policy continues to evolve. In 2020, many institutions of all types broadened their requirements to allow students to apply without standardized test scores. However, in the most recent admission cycle, a few selective institutions decided to return to a test-required policy. This has led many to wonder what this means for college admissions and how test scores are being weighed in the overall decision, especially if an institution says it is test optional.

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Beyond the Tour: How to Get to Know Campus and Current Students

Whatever season you plan a visit, you won’t have to wonder why Richmond’s campus consistently ranks among the most beautiful in the country. The gothic architecture, serene lake, and green spaces add up to a picturesque setting. But visiting campus is about more than just sightseeing. You are trying to determine if it is going to be a good academic and personal fit—a place where you can have a transformational experience. So how can you glean that from an hour and a half tour? Chances are you can’t. Most colleges offer many ways to engage on-campus and virtually both before and after your visit. Here are some tips to get to know a campus beyond the tour.

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Build Your Adventure: What College Visits and Video Games Have in Common

Gaming has always been a way for us to connect with friends while keeping our minds active through complex challenges. In my role as a higher education admissions professional, I often think about the parallels between gaming and college admissions. That’s what led me to imagine prospective students approaching campus visits the same way—customizing the experience to fit their own style.

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Richmond is for Virginians: 5 Things to Know About UR

If you're from Virginia, you know that we have dozens of attractive colleges and universities. With so many to choose from, distinguishing between different schools' admission processes, financial aid, and overall benefits is tricky. The array of high-profile public universities can make it especially difficult to understand how private universities like UR fit into the mix. To help you navigate the process of applying to Richmond, here are five things to know about us.