Virginia State University

About This Campus

Virginia State University was founded in 1882 as the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, making it the first fully supported, four-year institution of higher learning for Blacks in America. Today, Virginia State University is one of Virginia's two land-grant institutions. VSU students live and learn on a 236-acre main campus, with more than 50 buildings, including 16 dormitories and 17 classroom buildings, and a 416-acre agricutural research facility. Virginia Sate University offers 52 baccalaureate, master's, doctorate and certificates of advanced study programs. These programs are within the Colleges of Engineering and Technology, Natural and Health Sciences, Agriculture, Humanities and Social Sciences, Reginald F. Lewis College of Business, and Individualized Studies. Through a challenging academic progam, diverse student organizations and exciting extracurricular activities, Virginia State University encourages students to Build A Better World.

Criminal Justice, Biology, and Psychology are the three largest majors on campus.

Homecoming is a week-long celebration of VSU and HBCU history and culture.

VSU has continued to add varsity sports, most recently men's and women's soccer.

VSU accepts most students with a 2.7 GPA. Residence hall spaces are reserved for NSE students. Please include more courses than needed on advising form from home institution in case of conflicts or closed classes.

REGISTRATION:

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/18/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/12/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/12/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

https://www.vsu.edu/academics/academic-catalog.php

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Some departments have higher GPA requirements. Music Department may require audition and recommendation from home campus. Visual Arts and Design Department may require sample of work. Please contact NSE Coordinator for details.

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Accounting
Actuarial Science
African American Studies
African Studies
Agricultural Biology
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Technology Management
Animal Sciences
Apparel/Fashion Design
Aquaculture
Art
Art Education
Biochemistry
Biology/Life Science
Broadcasting
Business Administration
Business Information Systems
Business Management
Chemistry
Choral Music
Communication
Comparative Literature
Computer and Information Science
Computer Engineering
Counseling
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Dance
Design
Dietetics
Digital Arts
Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science
Economics
Education
Education Administration
Educational Psychology
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Sciences
Family Consumer Science
Fashion/Retail Merchandising
Film
Finance/Banking
Fine Art
Government
Graphic Design
Health Education
History
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Agriculture
International Business
Jazz Studies
Journalism
Literature
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Military Sciences
Music
Music Education
Nutrition
Performing Arts: Voice
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Sciences
Physics
Piano
Plant Science
Political Science
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Relations
Radio and Television Studies
Recreation Management
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Soil Science
Special Education
Sports Management/Administration
Statistics
Studio Art
Technology Education
Tourism Management
Visual Arts

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

General Eligibility Requirements
2.8 - GPA Required
No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory

EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:

Full Year Exchange: Accepted
Single Term Exchange: Accepted
Summer Exchange: Not Available

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):

Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Home

CANADIAN EXCHANGE:

Learn More

Receive from Canada: Not Participating
Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025

TUITION:

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice
Home Tuition Payment: Available
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available

MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:

Home Payment: 18

MISCELLANEOUS FEES:

Purpose

Amount

Period

Plan

Status

Parking Fee

$85

Year

Away & Home

Mandatory

Housing Fee

$300

Term

Away & Home

Mandatory

IMPORTANT NOTES:

NSE incoming students are only required to pay housing deposit and parking fee (if vehicle is on campus). Amounts are listed above. Admissions fees are not required for NSE students.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Figures per Semester are current as of 02/16/2026

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:

Is on-campus housing available? Yes
Is on-campus living required? Yes
Number of reserved housing spaces: 4
Average Room Cost (per term): $3756
On-Campus Housing

Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:

NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

NSE students are assigned to Quad 1 in double rooms. Cost per double occupancy is $4100 per semester.

MEAL PLANS:

Are meal plans available on campus?

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

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Virginia State University