Welcome to the College of Graduate Studies!
We are proud to welcome you to the College of Graduate Studies at Virginia State University, an institution recognized as an R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This prestigious designation reflects VSU’s rapid growth in research, innovation, and graduate education. Whether you are just beginning your graduate journey or exploring the next step in your academic career, we are excited to support you. Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic and intellectually rigorous environment where you can excel academically, grow professionally, and thrive personally.
At VSU, graduate students are central to our research enterprise and scholarly community. You will work alongside dedicated faculty who are committed to mentoring, collaboration, and advancing knowledge. Together, you will contribute to groundbreaking discoveries, meaningful dialogue, and transformative learning experiences. As a prospective or continuing graduate student, you are an integral part of the Trojan academic legacy. Our graduate education is built on a strong foundation of partnership between ambitious students like you and a distinguished faculty known for excellence both nationally and internationally. This partnership ensures that your time at VSU is marked by high-impact learning, innovation, and purposeful engagement.
We offer a diverse and vibrant graduate experience enriched by interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive student support services. We encourage you to explore our website, where you’ll find detailed information on academic programs, policies, student resources, and everything you need to navigate your graduate journey successfully.
