Why Students Should Consider Transform
...and since we couldn't pick just five, here's a few more!
- Transform students get to register early for classes!
- Program lectures, trips, events, and activities are offered only to Transform students!
- You live with, take classes with, and have fun with friends that you've made in the program!
- Did we mention that it's guaranteed housing in apartments?
- The staff and faculty are pretty cool.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Be an undergraduate student with 2 years left at VCU
- First-year students can apply in their first-year to join as a sophomore
- Commit to a 2-year living-learning experience and live in the West Grace North Residence Hall
- Have and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Complete an application
APPLICATION TIMELINE
October 10, 2022: Applications Open
November 18, 2022: Priority Deadline
February, 2023: Applications Close
UPCOMING RECRUITMENT EVENTS
In-Person Open Houses @ West Grace North
September 20, 5-6pm
October 7, 4-6pm
October 28, 4-5pm
November 14, 6-7pm
Virtual Open Houses: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88267727050
September 28, 12-1pm
October 14, 3-4pm
November 17, 12-1pm
Frequently Asked Questions
VCU Transform is the living-learning program at VCU. Transform students will study and practice leadership through the lenses of community engagement and global competencies. Our students will develop as leaders with the knowledge and skills to make impactful changes in their communities, families, and classes. We also have opportunities through our requirements to explore and engage in leadership, community service, diversity and inclusivity initiatives. We also offer experiential learning opportunities in study abroad, innovation, research, peer leadership, internships, and service. VCU Transform was new in 2021, so if you want to be a part of the 2nd class of leaders making changes at VCU and beyond, this is the LLP for you!
All VCU Transform students must follow the following requirements to remain in and comlpete the VCU Transform program:
- Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA
- Live in the west grace north residence hall
- Enroll and complete the 9-12 credit course curriculum
- Complete at least 60 hours of beyond-the-classroom experiences over 2 years
- Engage in experiential learning pathway
- Create and submit an e-portfolio
Yes. All students who are in Transform are required to live in our residence hall in West Grace North. The only exception is for RAs who live in other buildings as part of their position.
Due to the program being a living-learning program, we place students in rooms together who are in the program. You can create a roommate group on the housing application only if they are also members of Transform. Otherwise, you will be randomly placed in an apartment with other Transform students.
Not at all! Our students come from all different backgrounds, levels of experience, and from all majors. We work hard in the classroom and co-curricular activities to reflect and connect leadership learning back to all majors and industries.
Yes, in the previous LLPs we have found that all of our students have no problem adding the additional courses to their schedule. For most semesters, it’s only an additional 1-credit class to add.
There is a bonus of being in Transform—you get to register early! We work with our students to register early and get into our classes. However, we also allow independent study for classes under extreme circumstances.
There is no cost to be in Transform and we provide all programming, lectures, and events for free to our students. There is a cost to live residentially in the residence hall and for the additional credits, but that is not a fee instituted by the program.
Sure! As long as you can commit 2 years in the program, you are welcome to apply any time.
You will be asked to complete several essays and fill out demographic information. Applications will open on October 10, 2022, and will be accepted until the housing deadline or when filled.