Summer Studies

Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success

Nondegree-seeking students

Nondegree-seeking students may register for up to 11 credit hours at Virginia Commonwealth University during Summer Studies. Read more about nondegree-seeking admissions.

Students currently seeking a baccalaureate degree at another college or university can register as a transient student if they:

  • Are in good standing with their home institution.
  • Obtain approval from their home institution. Students should check with their advisor at their current school before registering for classes.

How to register

VCU encourages nondegree-seeking students to apply online. Visit the nondegree-seeking admissions page for more information.

Once enrolled, students can register for classes through eServices. Information on enrollment changes, overrides, course load and advising are on the Registration page. 

Advising

Summer-only students, or those who plan to complete degrees elsewhere, are encouraged but not required to see an advisor. To schedule an appointment, call University Academic Advising at (804) 827-8648.

Prerequisite Overrides

You will need to work with the department that is hosting the class to get a prerequisite override into the course. Here is the Advising page on Departmental Overrides for next steps with each department. 

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts are available through eServices. To request an official transcript, visit Records and Registration or call (804) 828-1349.