Admission Insider's Guide

Unsure where to start? We’ve got you. Here are a few recommendations on where to begin as you start your college application prep. Just breathe deep and take it one step at a time.

It’s important not to narrowly interpret extracurricular activities to mean “what I do after school, through my school.” The reality is that we want to know where you dedicate your time.

Here are some of the most common areas you may find yourself accruing unwanted financial add-ons over the next four years – and, more importantly, how Richmond subsidizes many of these extra costs for our students.

In honor of the Class of 2025, here are 25 things you can’t miss at the University of Richmond.

College this fall may not be fully back to normal. But I can assure you, the University of Richmond is committed to making 2021-2022 the best possible experience for our students, while keeping our community safe.

Considering transfer admission to a college or university can feel overwhelming. Whether you are looking for a better four-year fit or making the next step from a two-year program, we are here to help. With preparation and follow through, your transfer application journey can be a smooth one! 

The college admission process offers a plethora of application plan options. How can you tell which pathway is the best fit for you?

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 was tricky. The array of high-profile public universities can make it especially difficult to understand how private universities like UR fit into the mix.

When you are thinking about finding an affordable fit, and knowing that you will be making your college decision with the added angst and uncertainty of the biggest global pandemic of you and your parents’ generations, I’d encourage you to look for schools that put you first, and to think beyond the sticker price.

There are a few changes in Richmond’s admission process this year, the largest of which is our move to a test-optional policy for 2020-21, in light of so many test administration cancellations.