VCU Acceleration (VCUA)
VCU Acceleration (VCUA) is a comprehensive pre-matriculation summer session and academic year-long living-learning program for graduating high school seniors entering Virginia Commonwealth University who are interested in health science careers. Participants complete non-credit math and science coursework taught by VCU faculty, engage in clinical workshops and hospital tours, and live together on campus during their freshman year.
Program details
- Deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Grade level
- Grade 12
- Program type
- Academic year program
- Duration
- 4-week summer session plus academic year-long program
- Attendance
- Residential
Eligibility
Graduating high school seniors accepted into VCU as incoming freshmen who are interested in health science careers, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and can commit to both the summer session and living on campus during their freshman year.
Costs and support
- Cost
- Free
- Financial aid
- Program is free
- Stipend
- Modest stipend included to cover food during the summer session
- Contact program
- dsei@vcu.edu
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