Board of Visitors
The Board of Visitors (BOV) is the governing body for Virginia State University. Pursuant to §§ 23.1-1301 through 23.1-1310 and §§ 23.1‑2702 through 23.1-2705 of the Code of Virginia, the Board is responsible for the management of funds and approval of an annual budget, as well as controlling and expending the funds of the University that relate to appropriations, appointing the University President, setting student tuition, mandatory fees and other necessary charges, and oversight of University affairs.
The 15 member Board of Visitors assembles on campus for quarterly scheduled meetings to discuss strategic planning and budgeting, student and academic affairs, endowment management, resources and governance, auditing, and facilities management. The members also participate in annual and special events on and off-campus.
Proposed Board Meeting Dates 2026-2027
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BOARD MEETING/EVENT |
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LOCATION |
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August Special Meetings* |
August 6-7, 2026 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: New Board Member Orientation |
Thursday, August 6 |
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· Day 2: Annual Retreat |
Friday, August 7 |
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September Regular Board Meetings |
September 10-11, 2026 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: Consecutive Committee Meetings |
Thursday, September 10 |
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· Day 1: Board’s Recognition Dinner to honor new & retiring board members* |
Thursday, September 10 |
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· Day 2: Full Board Meeting |
Friday, September 11 |
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November Regular Board Meetings |
November 12-13, 2026 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: Consecutive Committee Meetings |
Thursday, November 12 |
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· Day 2: Full Board Meeting |
Friday, November 13 |
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February Regular Board Meetings |
February 4-5, 2027 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: Consecutive Committee Meetings |
Thursday, February 4 |
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· Day 2: Full Board Meeting |
Friday, February 5 |
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April Regular Board Meetings |
April 22-23, 2027 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: Consecutive Committee Meetings |
Thursday, April 22 |
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· Day 2: Full Board Meeting |
Friday, April 23 |
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*Additional information forthcoming ASAP |
Date: April 16, 2026 |
Proposed Board Meeting Dates 2027-2028
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BOARD MEETING/EVENT |
DATES |
LOCATION |
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August Special Meetings* |
August 5-6, 2027 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: New Board Member Orientation |
Thursday, August 5 |
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· Day 2: Annual Retreat |
Friday, August 6 |
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September Regular Board Meetings |
September 9-10, 2027 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: Consecutive Committee Meetings |
Thursday, September 9 |
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· Day 1: Board’s Recognition Dinner to honor new & retiring board members* |
Thursday, September 9 |
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· Day 2: Full Board Meeting |
Friday, September 10 |
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November Regular Board Meetings |
November 11-12, 2027 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: Consecutive Committee Meetings |
Thursday, November 11 |
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· Day 2: Full Board Meeting |
Friday, November 12 |
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February Regular Board Meetings |
February 3-4, 2028 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: Consecutive Committee Meetings |
Thursday, February 3 |
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· Day 2: Full Board Meeting |
Friday, February 4 |
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April Regular Board Meetings |
April 20-21, 2028 |
Gateway Dining & Events Center, Campus |
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· Day 1: Consecutive Committee Meetings |
Thursday, April 20 |
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· Day 2: Full Board Meeting |
Friday, April 21 |
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*Additional information forthcoming ASAP |
Date: April 16, 2026 |