Academics

Academics at Richmond


At Richmond, you are given the freedom to explore your academic passions, supported by professors who are both excellent teachers and distinguished researchers. Whether in small classroom settings (98% of Richmond's classes have fewer than 30 students), living-learning communities (intensive academic/residential programs that take the collegiate experience to a new level), or funded undergraduate research (more than half of Richmond students will conduct mentored research with a faculty member), you'll receive the close faculty attention of a liberal arts college alongside the programs and resources of a mid-sized research university.

The Richmond Guarantee

Every Richmond undergraduate is guaranteed University funding for a paid summer experience, up to $5000, before graduating. Programs like UR Summer Fellowships allow you to pursue the internship or faculty-mentored research experience that best complements your academic pursuits — in any field of endeavor, and in any part of the world.

Feature Stories

Yulia Shatalov on Stern Plaza
October 30, 2024
The rewards of anticipation

Anticipation is a strong motivator for senior Yulia Shatalov, whether she is training for a triathlon or preparing for a career in neuroscience. 

Jennifer O'Donnell with a tarantula
October 29, 2024
Campus Life
Meet WebstUR's relatives
UR’s appreciation for spiders goes way beyond our mascot — and includes the eight long-legged critters that live in the biology department.
Johavy Mendoza Meza
October 28, 2024
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Richmond marks decades of civic learning
As the Bonner Center commemorates its 20th anniversary, their Civic Fellows program has also reached a significant milestone, with more than 200 students engaging through internships worldwide.