Board Of Visitors Meeting Notice Public Comment Period Re: Proposed Mandatory Fee Increase

The Virginia State University Board of Visitors will hold a public comment period on the proposed increase in tuition and fees on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.  The public comment period will be held during the Board’s Facilities and Finance Committee meeting in the Gateway Dining and Event Center.  VSU is planning a 3-5% increase to its undergraduate and graduate in-state and out-of-state tuition, fees, room and board rates for 2025-2026. The increase is to address continued inflationary pressures as well as anticipated increased costs for public safety and technology.

University officials will present an explanation for the proposed increase, and the Board will receive public comments as required by the Code of Virginia §23.1-307 (D)(E). This is an opportunity for both members of the University community and the public to share their views on the proposed increases.

Individuals who wish to speak must pre-register for the public comment period. Speakers will be asked to state their affiliation with Virginia State University, if applicable. All comments must be relevant to the proposed increase. Those interested in participating must follow these guidelines:

  1. Complete registration by January 31, 2025 using the electronic registration form available through the following QR code or link:
  2. Scan the QR code, or
    1. qr-code-public-comment-feb-6.png 
    2. Click on the following link or copy and paste it in the browser https://bit.ly/40ru10Y
  3. Limit comments to 3-minutes 
  4. Provide a written copy of their comments to the Board Secretary   

The Board is expected to vote on the proposed increase at 2:00 p.m., March 20, 2025, in the Gateway Dining & Event Center, Salon A on the second floor.  In lieu of oral comments, written comments will be accepted until March 10, 2025 (7 business days before the March 20 meeting). Written comments can be submitted in the following ways:  

  • Email address: boardofvisitors@vsu.edu 
  • Mailing address: Board of Visitors, P. O. Box 9001, Virginia State University, VA 23806  
  • Hand Delivery:  Board of Visitors, c/o The Office of the President, The President’s Residence located on the campus of Virginia State University  

All comments will become a part of the public record. The Board will not respond to individual comments, whether submitted orally or in writing.