Admitted Students
Congratulations!
Welcome to Virginia State University! Now that you have been admitted, there are steps you need to complete to confirm your status, secure your position, and begin your first semester at VSU.
The Admitted Student Guide is your resource for important information, instructions, and contacts to start your journey as a new student at Virginia State University. All of the websites in the guide are hyperlinks taking you directly to the pages you need.
Step 1: ACCEPT THE OFFER
To accept your non-binding offer of admission,
- Sign in to your Online Application Account
- Under the Action section, click “View”
- Select “Respond Now” on your Decision History screen
- Select “I Accept Admission”
Step 2: PAY YOUR ENROLLMENT FEE
Upon acceptance to the University, all newly admitted students must pay an enrollment fee to be recognized as VSU students and register for the upcoming term. Secure your spot in the upcoming class .
Please allow two business days for your deposit to process before beginning the next step.
Step 3: ACTIVATE STUDENT ACCOUNT
You will need to activate your VSU Student Account and set a password to log into most University applications and services, such as email, Canvas, Banner and many other important resources.
Steps 5,6 and 7 below cannot be completed without a working Student Account.
Step 4: COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE FAFSA (Opens December 31, 2023)
To apply for most financial aid, including federal and state student grants, work-study, and loans, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although this financial aid form may seem complex, there are many free resources available to help you. Visit the VSU Financial Aid page for more information.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Step 5: SUBMIT ONLINE HOUSING APPLICATION & ROOM DEPOSIT
To receive a housing assignment, students must complete an online housing application AND pay the refundable $150 Room Deposit. Visit the Residence Life & Housing site for more information.
To apply for housing, you must have completed steps 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Step 6: REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION
Newly admitted students attend The Trojan Introduction Program (TIP), during June and July for students entering the fall semester and January for students entering the spring semester. TIP registration dates are available. Sign up now.
To register for TIP, you must have completed steps 1 & 2.
Step 7: RETURN HEALTH FORMS
Every new full-time student entering Virginia State University is required to provide their Health Evaluation Forms prior to enrollment. Please complete the forms along with all additional required documents and submit them to Student Health Services through the VSU Medical secure online portal.
Be sure to retain a copy for your records. Completed forms are due:
- Spring Term: December 1st
- Fall Term: June 1st
To submit your forms through the secure VSU Medical portal, you must have completed step 4.
Download the Health Evaluation Form
Step 8: SUBMIT FINAL TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES
To complete enrollment, submit your final high school transcript and any dual enrollment coursework to the Office of Admissions. The final transcript differs from the transcript you submitted to obtain admission to the University. The final high school transcript will include your graduation date. If you have AP/ IB test results or have dual enrollment (DE) credits, send the test score report(s) and/or college transcript to VSU Admissions before attending New Student Orientation. Remember, DE grades on a high school transcript will NOT apply for college credit. A transcript from the college/university issuing the credits must be received to be applied to your VSU student record. Please send the above items to admissdocs@vsu.edu or mail them to:
Virginia State UniversityOffice of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 9018
Virginia State University, VA 23806
Please note: Failure to submit an official final high school may result in a registration hold placed on your account.