This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2024-2025 VCU Bulletin. Courses that expose students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning may be added and notification of additional program approvals may be received prior to finalization. General education program content is also subject to change. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
Academic programs
Full-time and part-time degree-seeking students, but not nondegree-seeking students, are classified by credit hours earned as follows:
| Year | Credits |
|---|---|
| Freshmen | one to 23 credit hours |
| Sophomores | 24 to 53 credit hours |
| Juniors | 54 to 84 credit hours |
| Seniors | 85 credit hours and more |
Health science programs
Classification is determined by curriculum requirements for individual programs.